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For many people, coffee is the center point of a good and productive morning–but not everyone is an avid coffee drinker. Whether you avoid coffee because you aren’t fond of its robust flavor or because you prefer to avoid caffeine (or any other multitude of reasons), there are options out there that will suit your needs. So, what’s the best coffee for non-coffee drinkers? Decaf, mushroom coffee, and chai tea are all good options, but choosing the best for you may take a little introspection.  We’ll break it down in three ways–best coffee shop options, best coffee alternatives, and best...

At the demand of today’s busy world, we are consuming more coffee than ever, and it’s starting to add up. In fact, it's the world's most popular energizing nootropic. Many people are reliant on that daily cup, but that doesn’t mean they are exempt from coffee’s unwanted side effects, like increased anxiety, jitters, or poor sleep. Many people avoid these nasty side effects by taking l-theanine with coffee. This not-so-secret nootropic supplement may negate coffee's negative effects, and possibly help you hone your focus even more. The question is: how much L-theanine should you take with coffee? In short, a...

Cordyceps coffee–a brilliant concoction of coffee and one of the world’s most renowned medicinal mushrooms–is rising in popularity thanks to its purported physical and cognitive benefits.  According to some sources, the combination can boost physical endurance, improve focus, protect against free radical damage that causes aging, and much more. But don’t just take our word for it. Here are the cordyceps mushroom coffee details you need, including the research behind cordyceps coffee benefits, how to use it, and more: Table of Contents What is Cordyceps Coffee? Cordyceps Coffee Benefits (Research) Boosting Physical Performance and Endurance Antioxidant (and Anti-Aging) Effects Balancing...

Mushrooms have been used medicinally since nearly the beginning of medicine. At least 200 mushroom species have been identified to have medicinal effects, usually for regulating immune functions or stimulating blood flow–but only 6 mushrooms have been found to have substantial benefits for cognitive health.  These 6 mushrooms are classified as nootropic mushrooms, substances that promote cognitive function by acting on the nervous system to alter the production or uptake of neurotransmitters.  So, you know that mushrooms are good for you, but what brain-boosting benefits do mushroom nootropics bring to the table? And how do nootropic mushrooms compare to other...