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# Mushroom Coffee Pods
Mindful Mushroom Coffee is Made with Chaga, Cordyceps and Lion's Mane

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-04-15 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-coffee-pod
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nexe-launches-xoma-superfoods-mushroom-coffee-301267510.html) & [xomasuperfoods](http://www.xomasuperfoods.com/)

XOMA Superfoods' newest creation are Mindful Mushroom coffee pods that feature a combination of chaga, cordyceps and lion's mane mushrooms. The coffee is a [low-calorie source of fibre, protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-coffee1) and antioxidants and it shares the benefits of functional mushrooms in a way that's easy to enjoy throughout the day.

The product is packaged in single-serve, fully compostable and plant-based NEXE pods, which may be used with popular single-serve coffee brewing systems.

Brands are creating coffee products with secondary ingredients that help to deliver a boost of focus, especially at a time when people are looking for solutions to bring clarity to their home, professional and social lives. These [functional mushroom ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-fuel) have been revered for centuries and now they're easily consumed in the form of single-serve coffee.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Functional Mushroom Coffee:** Brands are incorporating secondary ingredients such as functional mushrooms in coffee to deliver added health benefits and boost of focus.
- **Compostable Coffee Pods:** A shift to eco-friendly coffee pods such as fully compostable and plant-based NEXE pods is becoming popular.
- **Convenient Health Beverage:** Mindful Mushroom coffee pods provide a convenient way to consume functional mushrooms that have been revered for centuries.

### Where This Applies

- **Coffee Industry:** Coffee companies can explore incorporating functional mushrooms and eco-friendly packaging to cater to the growing demand for a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
- **Plant-based Packaging Industry:** The increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging like fully compostable and plant-based NEXE pods presents opportunities for businesses to grow and innovate.
- **Functional Mushroom Industry:** The functional mushroom industry can leverage the growing interest in functional mushroom coffee and develop new products that cater to consumers looking for convenient and healthy ways to consume supplements.

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