Functional Cacao with Reishi, Lion's Mane and Ashwagandha
This blend crosses the line between ceremonial cacao and functional supplement. Each 30g serving delivers a Peruvian raw cacao base combined with 750mg each of Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) extracts, plus Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). The mushroom extracts are standardised to 30%+ polysaccharides, extracted using pure water to preserve the beta-glucan content.
The cacao comes from small-scale Peruvian farmers using permaculture methods. The mushrooms are cultivated in Lishui, China using traditional methods. Coconut blossom sugar and warming spices round out the flavour into something genuinely enjoyable to drink rather than just functional.
Mushroom Extracts: What the Numbers Mean
The 30%+ polysaccharide specification matters because it indicates extract concentration. Many products use mushroom powder (ground fruiting body) rather than extract, which delivers far fewer active compounds per gram. Water extraction specifically targets beta-glucans, the polysaccharides that have been the subject of most mushroom research. The 750mg per serving per mushroom species is a meaningful amount, not a token dusting.