# Live Conscious Beyond Brew Mushroom Coffee — review data

Source: https://mushroomcoffeelab.com/reviews/beyond-brew/
Last updated: 2026-08-28

## Verdict
Beyond Brew mushroom coffee is the coffee alternative for people who want the ritual without the caffeine, at about 5 mg per cup, in cacao, vanilla latte and caramel macchiato flavours for $1.30 a serving. Its 522 mg six-mushroom 4:1 extract is spread thin, with no per-species amounts and no statement of fruiting body versus mycelium.
Overall score: 3/5 (taste 3.5, ingredients 3.5, transparency 3, value 3.5, lab testing 3, dosage 1.5)

## Facts
- Brand website: https://weliveconscious.com/
- Price: $39.00 USD for 30 servings ($1.30 per serving)
- Caffeine per serving: 5 mg
- Formats: latte-mix
- Beta-glucan content disclosed: no
- Third-party tested: yes
- Organic: yes
- Total mushroom blend per serving: 522 mg

## Mushrooms per serving
- Lion's Mane: dose not disclosed, undisclosed (human studies used 1,000–3,000 mg/day)
- Reishi: dose not disclosed, undisclosed (human studies used 1,400–5,400 mg/day of extract)
- Cordyceps: dose not disclosed, undisclosed (human studies used 1,000–4,000 mg/day)
- Turkey Tail: dose not disclosed, undisclosed (human studies used ~3,000 mg/day of PSK extract)
- Chaga: dose not disclosed, undisclosed (human studies used No completed human RCTs)

## Pros
- About 5 mg caffeine per serving — the lowest of any mushroom 'coffee' we track, safe for evenings and for people cutting caffeine
- Organic cacao base with a heat-stable probiotic (Bacillus coagulans) and a prebiotic gum, plus cinnamon and ginger
- Label gives the extract amount (522 mg of 4:1) and its dried-mushroom equivalent (2,088 mg), which is more honest than quoting the big number alone

## Cons
- 522 mg across six mushroom entries is under 100 mg of extract each — far below any studied dose
- No per-species amounts and no statement of fruiting body versus mycelium
- $39 for 30 servings is $1.30 per cup for what is mostly cacao and gum

## Skip it if
- You want caffeine — this has essentially none
- You are buying for a specific mushroom; none of the six is present in a meaningful amount

## FAQ
Q: How much caffeine is in Beyond Brew?
A: About 5 mg per serving, which Live Conscious describes as roughly a twentieth of a regular cup of coffee. The trace comes from the organic cacao; there is no coffee or tea in it. That makes Beyond Brew one of the few mushroom drinks you can have in the evening without affecting sleep.

Q: Which mushrooms are in Beyond Brew and how much?
A: Lion's mane, reishi, two cordyceps species (sinensis and militaris), turkey tail and chaga, totalling 522 mg of a 4:1 extract per serving, which the brand also expresses as 2,088 mg of mushroom equivalent. Individual amounts are not given, so each mushroom averages under 100 mg of extract.

Q: Does Beyond Brew have sugar?
A: The Original Cacao formula lists no added sugar; sweetness comes from the cacao and spices, and reviewers describe it as lightly sweet rather than dessert-like. The flavoured versions use natural flavours. It is dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan, and it is designed to be mixed with hot water or milk like a hot chocolate.

Q: How much does Beyond Brew cost per serving?
A: A 6 oz jar is $39 for about 30 two-teaspoon servings, or $1.30 per cup at the one-time price. Subscription pricing runs from $29.25 to $37.05 per jar depending on frequency, which brings it down to roughly $1.00 to $1.24 per serving. A three-flavour bundle is also sold.