Coffee is Healthy for You?!?

 Blog by Tracy Southwick,

Owner & Founder of Heights of Health

Master MBSR-P, ND, HHP, CNHP, CNA, AMP 

To be honest, I really look forward to my morning cup of coffee – the smell, the ritual, the peaceful moment getting ready for the day...  For the longest time, it would leave me feeling jittery followed by an afternoon crash.  What would I do?  Of course…reach for another cup of coffee.  With my genetic makeup (which I clearly see since I did my Nutrigenomics Testing), caffeine raises my stress hormones and can interfere with my sleep, which it definitely was doing. That was until I discovered King Coffee – a blend of organic coffee with the adaptogen: reishi mushrooms.   

Enjoying a cup of organic coffee blended with reishi mushrooms can offer a unique synergy of wellness benefits beyond what your standard brew delivers. This combination brings together the renowned antioxidant power of coffee with the adaptogenic and immune-supporting effects of reishi, all while helping to soften the impact of caffeine on the body. Research  

The Power Pairing: Coffee and Reishi 

Coffee is naturally high in antioxidants, substances that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. Organic coffee, free from pesticides and synthetic additives, maximizes these health-promoting qualities. When paired with reishi mushrooms—long used in traditional wellness practices—the result is a beverage that delivers energy with balance and resilience. Research

Stress Balance and Adrenal Support 

Unlike ordinary coffee, coffee blended with reishi mushrooms may help support healthy stress response and adrenal function. Reishi is classified as an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to physical and mental stress. The compounds in reishi can promote calmness, which tempers the stimulating effects of caffeine and reduces the likelihood of jitters, crashes, or taxing the adrenal glands. Research

Enhanced Immune Function 

Reishi mushrooms are particularly valued for their ability to support a strong, balanced immune system. They contain polysaccharides and triterpenes—bioactive components shown to boost immune defense and help regulate immune responses. Sipping this combination beverage regularly may serve as a gentle, everyday way to fortify the body against daily environmental challenges. Research 

Caffeine with Gentler Edges 

For those who love the ritual and alertness boost of coffee but worry about caffeine’s side effects, adding reishi can help. The adaptogenic properties of reishi mushrooms are believed to reduce the negative impacts of caffeine, such as spikes in nervous energy, adrenal overstimulation, and sleep disruption. This means you can still reap the focus, mood, and antioxidant support of coffee, but in a steadier, more balanced way. 

The Takeaway 

King Coffee creates a daily ritual that’s both enlivening and centering—supporting the immune system, helping your adrenals adapt to stress, and letting you enjoy coffee’s benefits with fewer side effects. It’s a modern wellness twist on a classic brew, delivering energy and resilience in one cup. Research 

Try King Coffee for yourself.  Take advantage of our Black Friday Special this month. A box of 25 packets is on sale for 20% off while supplies last.  (The last day to purchase this special is Wednesday November 26th. We close at 2pm.) They are great for travel and I always keep one packet in my purse for a balanced pick-me-up if I am out and about. It goes great with our Adaptive Cacao for a super-boost of adaptogens and antioxidants. I add organic coconut cream and monk fruit for a tasty treat.