Reishi Hot Chocolate: A Cozy Evening Wind-Down
This Reishi hot chocolate turns a nightly treat into a calming ritual. Rich cacao masks Reishi's earthy bitterness completely, and it's caffeine-free – perfect for winding down before bed.
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 1/2 tsp Reishi extract powder
- 1 cup milk of choice (or half milk, half water)
- 1 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt; optional pinch of cinnamon
Method
- Gently warm the milk in a small pot (don't boil).
- Whisk in the cacao, Reishi powder, sweetener, salt and cinnamon until smooth and frothy.
- Pour into your favourite mug and sip slowly as you wind down.
Tips
- Extra calm: add a little Poria extract, another gentle calming mushroom – see Poria benefits.
- Timing: enjoy about an hour before bed for the best wind-down.
- Dairy-free: oat milk makes it especially creamy.
Why Reishi at night? See Reishi for sleep and stress and best mushrooms for sleep.