What is mushroom powder and how do I use it?
If you’ve spent any time learning about mushrooms' potential benefits, you may have seen mushroom powders discussed. Like mushroom tinctures and extracts, mushroom powders provide another way for consumers to get their dose of mushrooms without having to eat large amounts of the fungus. The prevalence of these products has left some shoppers wondering, what are mushroom powders? How are mushroom powders used? We’ve got the answers.
Let’s not complicate things. The simplest definition of mushroom powder is simply a powder made from, well, mushrooms. The mushrooms are dehydrated and ground into a fine powder that can be used for a variety of purposes. You can find all kinds of mushroom powders on the market, from shiitake and porcini to more specialty options such as our lion’s mane and cordyceps mushroom powders.
How to use mushroom powders
How you use mushroom powders will depend on what type of powder you have and your overall goals. Many people use mushroom powders to spice up soups, curries, and stews, rub on meat, or even mix into a seasoning salt. Mushrooms add a savory, umami flavor and can seriously elevate many dishes.
Our local Seattle mushroom powders can be added to dishes as discussed above, but they can also be used in other ways as an add-on to other health supplements or routines.
Mushroom powder in coffee or tea
We love mixing our lion’s mane mushroom powder in coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate. Any hot drink will do, as the heat will dissolve the powder and make for a smooth beverage. Many people opt to take their daily lion’s mane dose this way, as the mushroom is suggested to help with cognitive function and digestion. What better way to start the day?
The same can be done with our cordyceps militaris mushroom powder. As we’ve previously noted, we’ve found this powder to induce vivid dreams before bed. So do what you want with that information when deciding on the right nighttime tea. Like our local lion’s mane powder, you can easily mix it into your morning coffee or tea.
Mushroom powder blended into smoothies or protein shakes
Another easy way to get your mushroom dose is to mix your powder of choice into a smoothie or protein shake. Many people like to boost the start of their day with a healthy smoothie, and the addition of some cordyceps or lion’s mane mushroom powder is a great option.
Likewise, many athletes like to add mushroom powders to their protein shakes. Some prefer to drink the powder before a workout for potentially energizing effects, and others would rather recover post-workout with a mushroom-infused smoothie.
Where to buy mushroom powder online or in-store
Looking to buy cordyceps or lion’s mane mushroom powder online? We’ve got you covered. Buy mushroom powder online through our Seattle mushroom farm’s website.
Looking for local Seattle mushroom powder? We’ve also got you covered. If you’re in the area, you can schedule a lion’s mane cordyceps mushroom powder delivery in Seattle, or schedule a pickup from our farm if you’re outside of our delivery radius. You can also find our mushrooms at a variety of Seattle Farmer’s Markets events.