First-person review
I wanted what mushroom coffee promised. I just refused to drink instant.
Four months, three instant blends, and a stubborn refusal to give up the cafetière. What happened when our tester found a ground alternative.
Coffee, tested properly.
We buy the coffee ourselves, brew it the way you would, and score it against the same five criteria every time. No sponsored placements in the rankings, and we say so when a page is paid for.
2026 Rankings
5 Best Mushroom Coffees in the UK (2026 Tested & Ranked)
We compared the UK's most popular mushroom coffees for taste, potency and value. Twelve brands went in; five made the list. One scored 96 out of 100 — and it wasn't the one with the biggest marketing budget.
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How we test
Every product is bought at full retail price and scored out of 20 across five areas, for a total out of 100. Brands don't see scores before publication and can't pay to change them.
CognitiveSharper, calmer, more focused?
EnergySteady, or jitters and a crash?
IngredientsSourcing, certification, lab tests.
TasteDoes it taste like coffee?
ValueCost per serving against potency.