MUD\WTR vs RYZE vs Everyday Dose — Which Mushroom Coffee Wins?

For many of us, coffee becomes a daily crutch. One cup to wake up, another to power through the morning, and sometimes one more when energy dips.

But while coffee delivers a boost, it can come with consequences. Too much caffeine leaves some of us overstimulated and frazzled, or crashing hard within hours.

As self-confessed coffee addicts, our editors went looking for a smart solution, and stumbled upon mushroom coffee. It sounded like the perfect alternative: less caffeine, grounded energy, and bonus functional benefits.

But with three major brands dominating the market (MUD\WTR, Everyday Dose, and RYZE), we had to dig deeper. So we put all three brands’ bestsellers to the test.

Key Similarities:

All are mushroom-based alternatives to traditional coffee, designed for sustained energy and focus
Each contains functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, with some including Chaga, Cordyceps, and Reishi
Low-caffeine formulations provide calmer energy — no jitters or midday slumps
Marketed for wellness benefits, including mental clarity and digestive/mood support
Starter kits include small extras to enhance the first-time experience
All offer money-back guarantees, reducing risk for new users

Key Differences:

Ingredients & formulation

MUD\WTR Coffee Blend has the most diverse and transparent blend, combining key functional ingredients like Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, and L-Theanine with Swiss Water Decaf Coffee. It is completely USDA organic.
RYZE Mushroom Coffee blends Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Shiitake mushrooms with caffeine; a simple formula with few other ingredients with some organic products
Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee blends collagen and L-theanine with a proprietary blend of mushrooms (so precise amounts aren’t disclosed), but none of their ingredients are organic

Caffeine Content

MUD\WTR contains around 45mg per serving, features a novel blend of regular and Swiss Water® decaf Arabica coffee. Giving you the perfect taste and aroma without high caffeine levels.
Everyday Dose follows with roughly 45mg from real Arabica coffee
RYZE comes in slightly higher at about 48mg due to its coffee base

Mushroom Quantity & Transparency

MUD\WTR focuses on four key mushrooms in a higher, effective dose—around 2,250mg per serving—using organic, USA-grown mushrooms. This amount is likely to deliver noticeable benefits.
RYZE includes six different mushrooms at 2,000mg per serving, meaning each mushroom is present in a smaller quantity.
Everyday Dose uses mushroom extracts and doesn’t disclose exact quantities, or where they come from

Flavor Profile

MUD\WTR coffee is full-bodied and rich with lifts of honey and almond.
RYZE has a creamy taste with subtle hazelnut notes, closer to traditional coffee
Everyday Dose delivers the strongest coffee taste balanced with a soft profile and touches of chocolate.

MUD\WTR Review

MUD\WTR provides a calm, focused energy experience, supporting not just energy and focus, but also immunity, gut health, mood, and sleep — no rollercoaster like traditional coffee.

Their Coffee Starter Kit combines a novel blend of 2,250mg of functional mushrooms, including Lion’s Mane (focus), Cordyceps (energy and endurance), L-Theanine (cognition), and Chaga and Reishi (immunity and stress support).

On top of that, it starts with a novel blend of Arabica and Swiss Water® decaffeinated coffee, delivering a full-bodied flavor and aroma with just 45 mg of caffeine, using a gentle, chemical-free process that relies only on water, time, and temperature.

Flavor-wise, MUD\WTR’s Coffee flavor offers a smooth, layered taste that’s rich and comforting. Its full-bodied profile makes it feel like a true coffee experience rather than just a functional drink. Smooth and balanced, it’s perfect for a mindful morning ritual that supports focus and grounded energy with every cup.

RYZE Review

RYZE Mushroom Coffee is a functional blend designed to provide sustained energy with less edge than traditional coffee.

It combines mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi, and Turkey Tail and Shiitake with 48mg of caffeine, so it’s a daily upgrade rather than a full coffee replacement.

RYZE emphasizes simplicity and consistency, which works for some users. Taste-wise, RYZE is creamy and mild, with subtle hazelnut notes. Its simple formula focuses solely on mushrooms and has few other holistic ingredients.

For those easing off traditional coffee and what a teeny boost, go for RYZE. But if you want the benefits of a mushroom coffee that you’ll drink all day, you might ant to explore other options that offer longer-lasting effects.

Everyday Dose Review

Everyday Dose positions itself as a gentler, upgraded version of coffee, instead of a full replacement.

It blends real Arabica coffee with nootropic mushrooms like Lion’s Mane and Chaga, plus L-Theanine and collagen for a silky bev drink familiar to coffee lovers.

But there are drawbacks. The mushroom content is in proprietary extracts, so exact amounts aren’t disclosed. So it’s tough to know if the doses are high enough to deliver meaningful effects.

Flavor-wise, it’s kinder than standard coffee and remains coffee-forward. It’s appealing, if you want something familiar.

For those who need coffee with extra perks, Everyday Dose is drinkable. But doesn’t offer the same level of formulation transparency or ingredient variety.

Final Thoughts

After testing MUD\WTR, RYZE, and Everyday Dose, MUD\WTR won us over due to their variety of holistic ingredients, transparency, and fantastic taste.

RYZE has a smaller amount of mushrooms and fewer overall ingredients. On the other hand, Everyday Dose is less transparent about their ingredients, which makes it difficult to assess how the formulation compares dose-wise.

100% organic, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and USA-grown, MUD\WTR puts transparency and quality at the forefront of your experience.

The Starter Kit includes a rechargeable frother, a 45-day trial to the Open Mindfulness app, and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, so first-time users can explore the ritual without risk. If you don’t love it, send it back.

Starts at only $1.34 per serving, it’s waayyy cheaper than that triple-dipple, mocha cap at your local café. If you’re stuck in the same vicious coffee loop — wired, tired, and fried — this is a sign. If you’re looking to rethink your coffee routine, MUD\WTR offers a more mindful alternative.