5 Best Mushroom Drink Recipes to Beat the Heat

The Art of Staying Cool While Staying Sharp

When it’s hot in the UK, it’s really hot. Sipping on a scorching brew probably isn’t the first thing you want to be doing after slipping out of bed, but your morning coffee ritual doesn't have to disappear just because the thermometer's climbing. Neither does your afternoon focus or evening wind-down. The solution lies in reimagining how functional beverages work when the weather demands something different.

DIRTEA's functional mushroom blends transform traditional summer drinks into something far more appealing. These recipes deliver sustained energy, mental clarity, and stress support through the heat, all whilst keeping you properly refreshed.

What makes these drinks particularly enticing isn't their cooling effect, it's how they work with your body's natural rhythms rather than against them. Morning energy that won't make you sweat, afternoon focus that won't make you jittery, evening calm that won't make you sluggish. Five recipes that prove 'functional' doesn't have to mean 'boring'.

The Best Mushroom Coffee & Matcha Recipes for Summer

Gentle Energy That Won't Overheat You

Regular coffee in summer is like wearing a wool jumper to the beach – technically possible, but deeply uncomfortable. DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend contains up to 80% less caffeine than regular coffee, providing sustained energy without the internal heating that makes you feel like you're melting from the inside out.

The Lion's Mane mushroom and B vitamins create mental clarity that doesn't rely on caffeine overload. Instead of fighting against summer's natural slower pace, you work with it.

Adaptogenic Support for Summer Stress

Summer brings unique stressors, including disrupted routines, travel chaos, social obligations, and the pressure to "make the most of it." The adaptogens in DIRTEA's blends help your body maintain balance during these seasonal pressures, supporting healthy stress response without weighing you down.

Hydration That Actually Contributes

These mushroom drinks contribute to your daily fluid intake whilst delivering functional benefits. The B vitamins support cellular energy metabolism, helping you maintain steady energy levels when heat typically makes you sluggish. It's hydration with purpose.

5 Refreshing Functional Mushroom Drinks for Summer

1. DIRTEA Iced Mushroom Coffee Recipe

The original summer cooling drink that started it all. When regular coffee feels too aggressive for the heat, this delivers everything you need without the overwhelm.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop (2.5g) DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend

• 100ml hot water

• 100ml cold milk of choice

• Ice cubes

• Optional: 1 tsp maple syrup or honey

Method:

1. Stir the powder into hot (not boiling) water until fully dissolved

2. Let cool for a few minutes

3. Fill your glass with ice, pour in the cooled mushroom coffee

4. Top with cold milk and sweetener if desired

5. Stir well and enjoy immediately

This combines the refreshment of iced coffee with Lion's Mane for focus, Maca for balanced energy, and Ashwagandha for stress support. Every ingredient works together to keep you alert without overheating.

Read the full iced coffee recipe →

2. Matcha Lemonade Recipe - Summer's Most Unexpected Power Couple

Nobody expected matcha with lion’s mane and lemonade to become best friends, yet here we are. This drink tastes like summer with the sustained energy to match.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop (6g) DIRTEA Matcha Super Blend

• 100ml hot water (80°C)

• 80ml fresh lemon juice

• 300ml cold filtered water

• 2-3 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• Ice cubes

• Pinch of sea salt

Method:

1. Whisk matcha powder with hot water until completely smooth

2. Squeeze fresh lemons for about 80ml juice

3. Mix lemon juice with cold water, sweetener, and salt

4. Let matcha cool, then slowly pour into lemonade

5. Serve over ice with mint garnish

The ceremonial-grade matcha powder provides L-theanine for calm focus, whilst Lion's Mane and Tremella mushrooms work alongside the bright citrus. Fresh lemon juice enhances matcha's antioxidants whilst adding vitamin C.

Read the full matcha lemonade recipe →

3. Iced DIRTEA Cacao - The Reset Club Original

This is the drink that powered the first DIRTEA Reset Club, designed to steady your nervous system, hydrate after heat, and prime you for whatever comes next.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop (6g) DIRTEA Cacao Super Blend

• 100ml hot water (80°C)

• 150ml oat milk

• 1 tsp agave syrup or honey

• Ice cubes

• Pinch of sea salt

Method:

1. Whisk cacao powder with hot water until smooth and frothy

2. Let cool for a few minutes

3. Add oat milk and sweetener, stir gently

4. Fill glass with ice, pour over cacao mixture

5. Add pinch of sea salt for depth

Unlike traditional iced chocolate drinks, this mushroom hot chocolate delivers deep chocolate flavour with Lion's Mane for clarity, Reishi for calm, and Tremella for skin hydration. It's rich, nourishing, and genuinely functional.

Read the full iced cacao recipe →

4. Matcha & Orange Iced Tea Recipe - Tastes Like Sunlight

This combination shouldn't work, but somehow it makes perfect sense. Bright, refreshing, and genuinely satisfying without the sugar crash.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop (6g) DIRTEA Matcha Super Blend

• 60ml hot water (80°C)

• 200ml fresh orange juice

• 300ml cold filtered water

• Ice cubes

• Optional: 1 tsp honey

• Orange slices and mint for garnish

Method:

1. Whisk matcha with hot water until smooth

2. Let cool for 5 minutes

3. Fill glass with ice, add orange juice and water

4. Slowly pour cooled matcha into citrus mixture

5. Stir gently, garnish with orange and mint

The natural sugars in orange juice complement matcha's sustained energy release, creating balanced alertness without dramatic peaks. The B vitamins support normal energy metabolism whilst the functional mushrooms work gradually.

Read the full matcha orange iced tea recipe →

5. Matcha & Berry Smoothie Recipe - When Breakfast Doubles as Skincare

This smoothie addresses both cognitive function and complexion because why choose between brain power and beauty benefits?

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop (6g) DIRTEA Matcha Super Blend

• 150ml cold water

• 100g mixed berries

• 1/2 frozen banana

• 150ml plant milk

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• Handful of ice

Method:

1. Whisk matcha with cold water until dissolved

2. Add all ingredients to blender

3. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until smooth

4. Pour into glass and enjoy immediately

The combination of matcha's L-theanine, Lion's Mane for cognitive function, and Tremella for skin hydration creates a comprehensive wellness drink. The berries add antioxidants that work alongside matcha's already impressive profile.

Read the full matcha berry smoothie recipe →

Making Your Summer Mushroom Drinks Even Better

Timing Makes a Difference

• Morning (6-10am): Start with DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend for sustained energy without overheating.

• Midday (11am-2pm): Choose matcha-based drinks when you need sustained focus during the hot afternoon hours.

• Pre-workout: Opt for lighter preparations that provide energy without feeling heavy in the heat.

• Evening (6-8pm): Select DIRTEA Cacao Super Blend for relaxation and recovery.

• Preparation Tips for Hot Weather

• Create concentrated bases that won't become diluted when poured over ice. The recipes above account for this, but you can adjust strength to taste.

• Use quality ice made from filtered water to avoid chlorine flavours that clash with delicate mushroom profiles.

• Pre-chill your liquids to prevent temperature shock when combining hot and cold ingredients.

• Serve immediately while the functional compounds are most active and the flavours are at their peak.

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Found a favourite? Grab a blend and make it your go-to this summer—iced, blended, or shaken. 

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FAQs

Do mushroom drinks help with hydration during summer? 

Yes, these drinks contribute to daily fluid intake whilst providing functional benefits. The B vitamins support cellular energy metabolism, helping maintain proper hydration whilst delivering sustained energy during hot weather.

Can I drink iced mushroom coffee every day in summer? 

Absolutely. DIRTEA Mushroom Coffee Super Blend contains up to 80% less caffeine than regular coffee, making it suitable for daily consumption without the overheating effects of high-caffeine drinks.

Which mushroom drinks work best for hot weather workouts? 

DIRTEA Matcha Super Blend or Mushroom Coffee Super Blend provide sustained energy without feeling heavy. The reduced caffeine content won't contribute to overheating during exercise.

How do I prevent mushroom drinks from becoming too diluted with ice? 

Create concentrated bases using less liquid initially, then dilute with ice and cold additions. The recipes above account for this dilution factor.

Are cold mushroom drinks as effective as hot ones? 

Yes, the functional compounds remain stable regardless of serving temperature. Cold preparation can actually be gentler on delicate compounds whilst providing the same benefits.

Can I meal prep mushroom drinks for summer? 

You can pre-make concentrates and store them refrigerated for up to 3 days. However, for optimal freshness and potency, prepare individual servings fresh when possible.

 

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