Lion’s Mane recipe
Lion's Mane Coffee With MCT Oil
Make mushroom coffee with MCT oil at home: 1 g of Lion's Mane extract powder, hot brewed coffee and a teaspoon of MCT oil, blended until creamy in 5 minutes.
Servings
1 (300 ml mug)
Prep time
3 minutes
Cook time
2 minutes
Total time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
This mushroom coffee with MCT oil is a blended black coffee made creamy with 1 g of Lion's Mane extract powder and a teaspoon of MCT oil.
Blending emulsifies the oil into the coffee, so you get a light, frothy cup with a gentle earthy note rather than an oily slick.
The caffeine comes from the coffee alone, since Lion's Mane contains none.
Ingredients
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The extract in this recipe
Lion’s Mane Extract Powder · 10:1 fruiting body
Grown in Thomastown, Victoria. No added starch, grain, mycelium or fillers.
Equipment
Method
- 1Weigh the extractWeigh 1 g of Lion's Mane extract powder on a digital scale.
- 2Brew the coffeeBrew 250 ml of coffee and let it sit for a minute so it is around 85°C to 90°C.
- 3Dissolve the extractWhisk the extract into about 30 ml of the hot coffee until no clumps remain.
- 4BlendAdd the rest of the coffee, the MCT oil and any butter or sweetener to a blender or use a milk frother wand, and blend for 15 to 20 seconds until frothy.
- 5ServePour into a warmed mug and drink straight away, before the oil starts to separate.
Recipe notes
Weigh the extract rather than using a spoon, since spoon measures vary and 1 g is the label serve.
Start with 5 ml of MCT oil if you are new to it, as larger amounts can upset some stomachs.
Blending is what makes the cup creamy; stirring alone leaves the oil floating on top.
For a milkier version, blend in 50 ml of warm milk or oat milk, or follow the Lion's Mane latte method instead.
Decaf works well, and the only caffeine in the cup then comes from the decaf coffee, since Lion's Mane adds none.
Our Lion's Mane extract powder is 100% fruiting body, grown in Thomastown, Victoria, with no added starch, grain, mycelium or fillers.
This is a food recipe, not a health product. Lion's Mane is traditionally used in East Asian cooking and is often researched for its compounds.
Pairing
Serve with a savoury breakfast such as eggs on sourdough, which suits the rich, rounded cup.
A handful of roasted almonds also works if you want something light.
Why this extract
10:1
Fruiting body extract
32.2%
Beta-glucans in a tested blend with 1% BioPerine (Symbio, May 2026)
0
Added starch, grain or fillers
Lab results apply to the sample tested, not every batch. See the lab results
Nutrition (per serve)
Estimated values per serve, made with black coffee and 5 ml MCT oil. Excludes the optional butter and sweetener. Values are estimates.
| Nutrient | Per serve |
|---|---|
| Energy | 180 kJ (43 cal) |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Total fat | 4.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
FAQs
1. How do you make mushroom coffee with MCT oil?
Brew 250 ml of coffee, whisk 1 g of Lion's Mane extract powder into a little of it, then blend everything with 5 ml of MCT oil for 15 to 20 seconds. Blending emulsifies the oil so the coffee turns creamy and frothy. Drink it straight away, because the oil slowly separates as the cup cools.
2. How much MCT oil should I add to coffee?
This recipe uses 5 ml, about one teaspoon, which is a common starting amount. Some people build up to a tablespoon over time, but larger amounts can cause stomach upset in people who are not used to MCT oil. Start small, follow the label on your MCT oil, and adjust to taste and comfort.
3. Does Lion's Mane contain caffeine?
No. Lion's Mane is a mushroom and contains no caffeine. All of the caffeine in this drink comes from the coffee you brew. If you want a low-caffeine cup, use decaf coffee; the Lion's Mane extract powder and MCT oil add flavour and texture without adding any caffeine to the serve.
4. Can I use Lion's Mane capsules instead of powder?
The powder is the better choice for coffee because it disperses into hot liquid. Capsules are designed to be swallowed whole, with a serve of two 300 mg capsules. You could take capsules alongside a plain MCT coffee, but opening them into a drink is not how they are intended to be used.
5. What does mushroom coffee with MCT oil taste like?
It tastes like a smooth, slightly rounder black coffee with a mild earthy note underneath. The MCT oil is neutral, so its main effect is a creamy, frothy texture rather than flavour. Adding a little butter or ghee makes it richer, while a teaspoon of maple syrup softens the bitterness of darker roasts.
For cafés and brands
Put this drink on your menu, or under your label.
Bulk extract in 1 kg and 5 kg packs, plus white and private label powder and capsules.
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