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Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Nutrition expert says mushroom coffee offers an energy boost 'without the crash'
Nutrition expert says mushroom coffee offers an energy boost 'without the crash' Nutritionist Clarissa Bell explains what stands out about DIRTEA coffee, which is made with 100% arabica beans, Lion's Mane and B Vitamins. DIRTEA's coffee is said to boost energy levels without the caffeine crash afterwards (Image: DIRTEA ) For most people, coffee is an absolute must-have. Whether it's a hot cuppa on a gloomy day or a refreshing iced blend on a sunny afternoon, we rely on the drink to push through to the end of the workday. Various studies have pointed out the numerous benefits of drinking coffee; however, one significant downside is the inevitable caffeine crash that usually hits mid-afternoon. Typically, another cup of coffee is needed to get us out of this slump, but that can disrupt sleep patterns at night and lead to sleep deprivation due to caffeine. Fortunately, there are alternatives, such as mushroom coffees like DIRTEA, that claim to give an energy boost without the crash and numerous other benefits. DIRTEA's blend combines 100% Arabica beans, Lion's Mane (1,000 mg), and B vitamins (including B6, B12, Pantothenic acid, and Folic acid). READ MORE: Simply Be's dress 'perfect for spring and summer events' now nearly 50% off READ MORE: Victoria's Secret swimsuit is £140 cheaper than designer version The nutritional content is impressive, but what sets it apart and how does it work? We sought out the opinion of Clarissa Bell, a nutritionist, about the mushroom coffee brand, reports the Mirror. She explained: "What sets DIRTEA's Coffee Superblend apart is the powerful combination of organic arabica coffee with functional mushrooms, adaptogens and essential nutrients, all carefully chosen to elevate energy, focus and resilience. Shop the range £38 £26 Dirtea Buy Here Product Description The mushroom blends are 'crafted to fuel energy, focus, and resilience' "At its core is Lion's Mane, a functional mushroom known for its cognitive benefits. It can support mental clarity, memory and concentration, making it a powerful addition to your morning routine. Like caffeine, Lion's Mane is classed as a nootropic, enhancing cognitive function. Taking them together compounds their benefits." Clarissa explains the other ingredients: "The blend also includes two well-known adaptogens, ashwagandha and Maca. Adaptogens help the body manage stress more effectively; in this case, they balance out the stimulating effects of coffee. "Ashwagandha promotes steady energy levels and can soften the post-caffeine energy crash, while Maca supports cognition, mood and stamina. On top of all this, DIRTEA coffee is enriched with organic B vitamins that support natural energy metabolism, providing your body with resources to keep you energised all day long." Of course, they aren't the only adaptogenic coffee on the market. London Nootropics is another popular option, containing Hifas da Terra lion's mane, cordyceps, and chaga mushroom extracts. They offer a five-star rated starter bundle for £40. Otherwise, Amazon sells Javasu mushroom coffee, which contains lion's Mane, chaga, cordyceps, and L-theanine. So far, shoppers have rated it 4.2 out of five. Amazon sells a 150g box for £36. Clarissa highlighted the advantages of switching to DIRTEA coffee: "Many people find that switching to DIRTEA coffee delivers a noticeable shift in how they feel, starting with more sustained, balanced energy levels and sharper mental clarity. Many people report feeling more alert and productive, without the common side effects of caffeine like jitters, crashes or anxious energy." She also pointed out the health benefits of DIRTEA's mushroom range: "Beyond coffee, DIRTEA's functional mushroom range offers targeted support for a range of health goals. Chaga is exceptionally rich in antioxidants and supports immunity, digestion and skin health. "Reishi is known for its calming effects, helping to regulate the stress response and promote deeper sleep while strengthening immune defences. Tremella is known for enhancing skin hydration and elasticity, making it a go-to for those interested in skin health from within. Cordyceps supports cellular energy, stamina, and recovery, and it is ideal for active lifestyles or anyone needing a natural, caffeine-free energy lift." With a 4.8 rating from 19,848 reviews, DIRTEA has garnered significant praise, including one satisfied customer who shared: "I go to bed looking forward to my DIRTEA coffee every morning. It is a real treat, and I feel the benefits. I also love a DIRTEA on the go." Those who opt for DIRTEA's subscription get a free jug, mug and spoon with the coffee (Image: DIRTEA ) Another chimed in: "I didn't think I'd like this as much as I do. I was looking for something to help with my concentration and focus. I'm going through perimenopause, and my brain feels very scattered a lot of the time. I also knew caffeine wasn't my friend, but I love coffee. "So, having already jumped on the DIRTEA Cacao bandwagon, I thought I'd give the coffee a go and see if a) it would help reduce my caffeine intake and b) would help with my focus and energy levels. Pleased to say it is doing both, and I actually really look forward to my morning coffee now, it tastes great! Well done, DIRTEA." While some were full of praise, others felt the coffee fell short. One reviewer commented, "I can't say I noticed much difference after finishing one jar... Maybe I need more." Article continues below Meanwhile, another added, " I love the stuff. I started to feel positive effects after a couple of days, and I only need one coffee now to get through the day." You can snag DIRTEA in a pouch for £38 (63p per serving) or opt for a subscription, which includes a complimentary mug, jar, and spoon, for £30 (50p per serving) directly from its website.
Daily Record
03-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Dragons' Den-backed coffee leaves shopper 'hooked on one taste'
Available in a range of flavours, the adaptogenic coffee blends are said to "enhance cognitive performance and improve brain health" When both Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies from Dragons' Den express interest in a product, it's often a strong indicator of its potential. That was the case in 2022 when the founders of London Nootropics — a brand known for its adaptogenic coffee blends designed to 'enhance cognitive performance and support brain health' — impressed the Dragons and secured offers from both investors. Since then, the company has expanded its reach, launching in prestigious retailers including Harrods, Selfridges, and even Meta's offices. London Nootropics is also currently collaborating with the Netflix documentary Fantastic Fungi, which celebrates the remarkable properties of mushrooms. As part of this collaboration, they've released a limited-edition blend called Mush Love. Priced at £12 for 12 sachets, this adaptogenic coffee features a powerful mix of Hifas da Terra lion's mane, cordyceps, and chaga mushroom extracts — formulated to combat fatigue and sharpen mental focus. Zain Peer, the co-founder of London Nootropics, expressed his enthusiasm, stating: "At London Nootropics, we're passionate about creating functional coffee blends that help people feel and perform their best," and noted that "Collaborating with Fantastic Fungi was a natural fit, aligning our love for adaptogens with their mission to inspire a deeper connection to mushrooms and nature." Louie Schwartzberg, the creative force behind Fantastic Fungi, couldn't contain his enthusiasm about teaming up with London Nootropics, adding: "We are thrilled to partner with London Nootropics on this exciting collaboration." He continued: "Mushrooms have always been a source of wonder and inspiration for me, and this partnership allows us to share their incredible benefits in a tasty cup of coffee," reports the Liverpool Echo. London Nootropics doesn't only sell the Mush Love blend, they also offer an array of packs including the aptly named London Nootropics Starter Bundle. For £40, this deal provides you with 12 sachet boxes encompassing Flow Coffee for focus, Mojo Coffee for strength, and Zen Coffee to relax. Then there's the Selection Box, which gives you a taste of all three coffees with 12 sachets, ideal for those just wanting to try them without too much outlay upfront. Liverpool Echo readers can enjoy a 20% discount on London Nootropics with the code REACH20, valid until 31/05/2025 at 11:59pm (BST). The code can be used once per customer and cannot be combined with other through until 31/05/2025 at 11:59pm (BST). This one-time-use code per customer can't be merged with other promotions. For an alternative option, consider DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee with Lion's Mane (60 Servings) available on Amazon for £37.99. This product, rated 4.3 stars, contains Organic Lion's Mane, Vitamin B, maca and ashwagandha root powders, all mixed with arabica coffee to enhance energy levels. Holland and Barrett offer the Cheerful Buddha Lion's Mane Mushroom Coffee Blend 150g for £11.24. This caffeine-free blend is infused with Lion's mane mushrooms, coconut oil, ashwagandha and cacao - all ingredients aimed at promoting wellbeing. Customers who have already tried the London Nootropics Starter Bundle have raved about it. One said: "I had a few free samples from my nutritionist and after one cup I was hooked. I tried flow and mojo on separate days, they both helped with my brain fog and most of all stopped the panicky sensation I get in my chest if I'm trying to enjoy a coffee and feel guilty I should be up and doing things. Zen is now my favourite for mornings where there is no rush (my weekend coffee), the others are brilliant for when I either need to get moving to walk somewhere or go to my Pilates class or just need the focus without the fog!". Another customer chimed in, saying: "Absolutely love this coffee, it tastes fantastic with oat milk and honey. Mojo gives me a great boost but without the crash of other coffee products. Love all these coffee definitely my favourite brand." A third customer, a self-proclaimed tea enthusiast, was won over by the coffee, saying: "I don't drink coffee as I am a die hard tea consumer BUT after trying these at my sister's insistence I am now hooked. The coffees are absolutely delicious and they really work for me. My favourite is zen but they all deliver amazing benefits without the punch and bitterness of regular coffee. Would highly recommend these. Will definitely be a regular buyer." Another customer however, raised an eyebrow at the cost, stating: "I absolutely love these coffees, they smell so good, are delicious and convenient The packaging is also beautiful and they make nice gifts but I wonder if they could be cheaper if you could buy a refill pack or something, I just can't afford to have them all the time." In conclusion, another purchaser shared their experience, adding: "I am enjoying delicious taste of this coffee, not sure if I can see effects of adaptogens yet but perhaps I need to pay more attention as wasn't really. I did not get ingredients descriptions cards in my boxes and I can see from other reviews that people got them and also personal messages, nice gesture, nothing in my boxes."
North Wales Live
28-04-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Best-selling Harrods and Selfridges coffee so 'delicious' it's won over tea drinkers
When a product piques the interest of not one, but two Dragons' Den business moguls, it's certainly worth a second look. In 2022, the creators of London Nootropics - producers of adaptogenic coffee blends aimed at "enhancing cognitive performance and improving brain health" - secured offers from Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies. Since then, they've launched their coffees in prestigious stores such as Harrods, Selfridges and Meta. Currently, the brand is collaborating with the Netflix documentary Fantastic Fungi, which celebrates the wonder of mushrooms. Together, they've crafted a limited edition adaptogenic coffee blend named Mush Love, retailing at £12 for 12 sachets. This blend is loaded with Hifas da Terra lion's mane (a potent medicinal mushroom powder), cordyceps, and chaga mushroom extracts, all designed to combat fatigue and enhance mental clarity. Zain Peer, co-founder of London Nootropics, expressed his enthusiasm about creating functional coffee blends that help people feel and perform at their best. He said, "Collaborating with Fantastic Fungi was a natural fit, aligning our love for adaptogens with their mission to inspire a deeper connection to mushrooms and nature.", reports the Mirror. Louie Schwartzberg, founder of Fantastic Fungi, also shared his excitement about the partnership. He stated, "Mushrooms have always been a source of wonder and inspiration for me, and this partnership allows us to share their incredible benefits in a tasty cup of coffee." In addition to Mush Love, London Nootropics offers a variety of bundles, including the Starter Bundle. Priced at £40, it includes 12 sachet boxes of the brand's Flow Coffee (for focus), Mojo Coffee (for strength) and Zen Coffee (for calmness). These can also be purchased in individual bundles for £15 per 12 sachets. The Selection Box, on the other hand, contains 12 sachets of the three coffees, ideal for those wanting to sample them without a significant initial investment. Reach readers can enjoy a 20% discount on London Nootropics with the code REACH20, valid until 11:59pm (BST) on 31/05/2025. This code can be used once per customer and cannot be combined with any other offers. For an alternative option, consider DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee with Lion's Mane (60 Servings) available on Amazon for £37.99. This 4.3-star product features Organic Lion's Mane, Vitamin B, maca and ashwagandha root powders, all mixed with arabica coffee to enhance energy levels. Holland and Barrett offer the Cheerful Buddha Lion's Mane Mushroom Coffee Blend 150g for £11.24. This caffeine-free blend is infused with Lion's mane mushrooms, coconut oil, ashwagandha and cacao, all designed to promote wellbeing. One customer raved about the London Nootropics Starter Bundle, saying: "I had a few free samples from my nutritionist and after one cup I was hooked. I tried flow and mojo on separate days, they both helped with my brain fog and most of all stopped the panicky sensation I get in my chest if I'm trying to enjoy a coffee and feel guilty I should be up and doing things. Zen is now my favourite for mornings where there is no rush (my weekend coffee), the others are brilliant for when I either need to get moving to walk somewhere or go to my Pilates class or just need the focus without the fog!" Another customer expressed their love for the product: "Absolutely love this coffee, it tastes fantastic with oat milk and honey. Mojo gives me a great boost but without the crash of other coffee products. Love all these coffee definitely my favourite brand." A third customer, who typically prefers tea, was converted: "I don't drink coffee as I am a die hard tea consumer BUT after trying these at my sister's insistence I am now hooked. The coffees are absolutely delicious and they really work for me. My favourite is zen but they all deliver amazing benefits without the punch and bitterness of regular coffee. Would highly recommend these. . Will definitely be a regular buyer." However, one customer pointed out the cost issue: "I absolutely love these coffees, they smell so good, are delicious and convenient The packaging is also beautiful and they make nice gifts but I wonder if they could be cheaper if you could buy a refill pack or something, I just can't afford to have them all the time." Another commented: "I am enjoying delicious taste of this coffee, not sure if I can see effects of adaptogens yet but perhaps I need to pay more attention as wasn't really. I did not get ingredients descriptions cards in my boxes and I can see from other reviews that people got them and also personal messages, nice gesture, nothing in my boxes." For those looking for a morning alternative, this beverage could serve as the ideal drink to kick-start the day.
Daily Mirror
27-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Harrods coffee backed by Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies that 'helps with brain fog'
You can start your day with this rich, balanced blend infused with the power of mushrooms: When not one but two business names from Dragons' Den are interested in a product, it must be worth investigating. In 2022, the founders of London Nootropics - makers of adaptogenic coffee blends, designed to 'enhance cognitive performance and improve brain health" - secured offers from Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies, and have since launched their coffees in Harrods, Selfridges and Meta. The brand is currently collaborating with Netflix documentary Fantastic Fungi, which celebrates the magic of mushrooms, and together they've created a limited edition adaptogenic coffee blend, called Mush Love, which is £12 for 12 sachets. It's packed with Hifas da Terra lion's mane (a powerful medicinal mushroom powder), cordyceps, and chaga mushroom extracts, to fight fatigue and improve mental clarity. 'At London Nootropics, we're passionate about creating functional coffee blends that help people feel and perform their best,' said co-founder Zain Peer. 'Collaborating with Fantastic Fungi was a natural fit, aligning our love for adaptogens with their mission to inspire a deeper connection to mushrooms and nature.' 'We are thrilled to partner with London Nootropics on this exciting collaboration," said Louie Schwartzberg, founder of Fantastic Fungi. "Mushrooms have always been a source of wonder and inspiration for me, and this partnership allows us to share their incredible benefits in a tasty cup of coffee.' Beyond Mush Love, London Nootropics has a range of bundles, including the Starter Bundle, which costs £40 and contains 12 sachet boxes of the brand's Flow Coffee (for focus), Mojo Coffee (for feeling strong) and Zen Coffee (for feeling calm) - which can all be bought in individual bundles too, costing £15 for 12 sachets. Meanwhile, the Selection Box has 12 sachets of the three coffees, for those just wanting to try them without too much outlay upfront. Handily, Reach readers can get 20% off London Nootropics with the code REACH20, which expires on 31/05/2025 at 11:59pm (BST). The code can be used once per customer and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. For an alternative, try DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee with Lion's Mane (60 Servings) for £37.99 from Amazon. The 4.3 starred product contains Organic Lion's Mane, Vitamin B and maca and ashwagandha root powders, all blended with arabica coffee to boost energy levels. At Holland & Barrett the Cheerful Buddha Lion's Mane Mushroom Coffee Blend 150g is £11.24. Caffeine free, it's infused with Lion's mane mushrooms, coconut oil, ashwagandha and cacao - all there to support wellbeing. One customer said of the London Nootropics Starter Bundle: 'I had a few free samples from my nutritionist and after one cup I was hooked. I tried flow and mojo on separate days, they both helped with my brain fog and most of all stopped the panicky sensation I get in my chest if I'm trying to enjoy a coffee and feel guilty I should be up and doing things. Zen is now my favourite for mornings where there is no rush (my weekend coffee), the others are brilliant for when I either need to get moving to walk somewhere or go to my Pilates class or just need the focus without the fog!' Another said: 'Absolutely love this coffee, it tastes fantastic with oat milk and honey. Mojo gives me a great boost but without the crash of other coffee products. Love all these coffee definitely my favourite brand.' A third said: 'I don't drink coffee as I am a die hard tea consumer BUT after trying these at my sister's insistence I am now hooked. The coffees are absolutely delicious and they really work for me. My favourite is zen but they all deliver amazing benefits without the punch and bitterness of regular coffee. Would highly recommend these. . Will definitely be a regular buyer.' However, one flagged the price: 'I absolutely love these coffees, they smell so good, are delicious and convenient The packaging is also beautiful and they make nice gifts but I wonder if they could be cheaper if you could buy a refill pack or something, I just can't afford to have them all the time.' Another said: 'I am enjoying delicious taste of this coffee, not sure if I can see effects of adaptogens yet but perhaps I need to pay more attention as wasn't really. I did not get ingredients descriptions cards in my boxes and I can see from other reviews that people got them and also personal messages, nice gesture, nothing in my boxes.' For a morning alternative, this could be the perfect companion drink to start the day.
