Energy + Focus Starter Pack (Gummies)Cordyceps Guide
The mushroom of vitality
The short version
- Cordyceps was first noticed by herdsmen high in the Himalayas
- The wild kind is rare and costly. Most products use cultivated cordyceps
- Ours is cultivated Cordyceps militaris, as an organic 8:1 extract
- Cordyceps itself has no caffeine
The story goes like this. High on the Tibetan plateau, herdsmen noticed their yaks grazing on a strange little orange growth. The animals seemed full of life. The herdsmen got curious.
Word travelled down the mountain. Before long cordyceps was so prized it was reserved for emperors.
Here is the modern version. What it is, what to look for and where we put it.
What is cordyceps
A family of mushrooms. Slender, bright orange, a couple of inches tall. It has been part of East Asian tradition for centuries, with a nickname to match. The mushroom of vitality.
Wild cordyceps vs cultivated cordyceps
| Wild | Cultivated | |
|---|---|---|
| Name on a label | Cordyceps sinensis | Cordyceps militaris |
| Where it grows | High Himalayan meadows | Farms, indoors |
| Supply | Rare. Gathered by hand | Steady |
| Price | Among the most costly mushrooms on earth | Within reach |
| Found in | Almost no everyday products | Most cordyceps products |
Any brand should be able to say which one it uses and how much. More in how to read a mushroom label.
Which cordyceps is in ours
Cultivated Cordyceps militaris. The mushroom itself, made into an organic 8:1 extract.
It says so on the lab report. Read it on the lab reports page.
Is cordyceps a stimulant
No. Cordyceps contains no caffeine.
That is why we use it as a base. On its own in Mood Lift. With green tea in Awaken. With yerba mate in Yerba Mate. The caffeine, when there is any, comes from the tea leaf, and the number is printed on the pack.
What is in ours
| Ritual | Cordyceps 8:1, chocolate | Paired with | Caffeine in the pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mood Lift | 3,600 mg | L theanine | None added |
| Awaken | 3,600 mg | Green tea extract, L theanine | 250 mg |
| Yerba Mate | 3,500 mg | Yerba mate extract, L theanine | 200 mg |
Amounts are for the whole pack. Each ritual also comes as vegan gummies. Check each pack for its own amounts.
Pick the one for the day
- The slow morning. Mood Lift. No added caffeine
- The early start. Awaken. The most caffeine of the three
- The long afternoon with friends. Yerba Mate. Yerba mate vs coffee
- Before the gym. The energy ritual
A smooth lift. No harsh crash.
Start with one piece. See how it feels. Pregnant, nursing or on medication? Talk to a doctor first.
Mood Lift Chocolate RitualOrganic 8:1 cordyceps and L theanine in 58% organic cacaoShop the chocolate
Mood Lift Gummy RitualEvery amount is printed on the pack. Lab tested. 100% compostable packaging.
Fast answers
Does cordyceps have caffeine?
No. Any caffeine in our energy rituals comes from green tea or yerba mate.
What is the difference between cordyceps sinensis and militaris?
Sinensis is the rare wild mushroom from the Himalayas. Militaris is cultivated and is what most products use. Ours is cultivated militaris.
What does cordyceps taste like?
Mild and a little earthy. In our chocolate it tastes like dark chocolate.
Which cordyceps ritual has no caffeine?
Mood Lift adds none. The chocolate still carries the natural theobromine in cacao.
How much should I start with?
One piece. The serving guide and the daily limit are printed on the pack.
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