DIRTEA Focus & Revitalise Boxset

Coffee contains caffeine, a natural stimulant. Caffeine is absorbed into your bloodstream when you consume coffee, eventually crossing the blood-brain barrier. Once in the brain, caffeine blocks the action of adenosine, a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation and drowsiness. By inhibiting adenosine, caffeine increases the activity of other neurotransmitters leading to increased alertness and focus. With the triple power of Chaga, Cordyceps, and Lion’s Mane, our DIRTEA mushroom coffee could also contribute to increased energy levels without a caffeine crash and support brain power, including focus and memory.

The legend of coffee discovery traces back to Ethiopia in the 9th century. According to popular folklore, a goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats becoming more energetic after eating red berries from a particular tree. Curious about the berries' effects, he tried them and experienced newfound alertness. The tree was later identified as the coffee plant. Coffee cultivation and consumption gradually spread across the Arabian Peninsula. By the 15th century, coffee was cultivated in Yemen, and it became famous as a stimulating beverage among Sufi monasteries to help them stay awake during nighttime prayers.

Coffee is a rich source of antioxidants. (1) Antioxidants help neutralise harmful free radicals in the body, which can reduce oxidative stress. By supporting the body's defence against oxidative damage, coffee, with the added power of the Chaga mushroom extract, may support the immune system.

Our Mushroom Coffee is your all-in-one drink, but unlike normal coffee it is full of polysaccharides, beta glucans and antioxidants. It’s a blend of coffee beans with 1,000mg of three of our super mushrooms (Chaga, Lion’s Mane and Tremella) along with Ashwagandha and Maca for additional adrenal, digestion and hormonal support.

DIRTEA coffee has a smooth, nutty and earthy taste.

Lion's Mane, also known as the “smart mushroom”, contains compounds (hericenones and erinacines) that may support nerve and brain health. Lion’s Mane may stimulate the production of the Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in the brain. NGF is a protein that plays a vital role in the growth, maintenance, and repair of nerve cells (neurons) in the hippocampus, a part of the brain associated with thinking, learning and emotions. (1) (2) Lion's Mane mushroom has been traditionally used in Asia for centuries as a brain tonic and to improve memory and concentration.

Lion's Mane contains bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides and beta-glucans, that may have a prebiotic effect. Prebiotics are substances that promote the growth and activity of beneficial gut bacteria. (3) By supporting a healthy balance of gut microbiota, Lion's Mane may contribute to overall gut health.

Lion’s Mane has been a part of East Asian cultures and has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries. It was reserved for royalty and cherished by Buddhist monks.  Shaolin Buddhist monks took powdered Lion’s mane because of its cognitive powers and ability to enhance deep meditation practice.

Lion’s Mane has a light savoury taste that is similar to miso soup.