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Lion's Mane

Focus and a clear head, starting with your morning cup.

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Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible white mushroom with long, soft spines that has been used in food and teas in Asia for centuries. Ra Hygge adds a double extract of the lion's mane fruiting body to low acid specialty coffee, liquid extract and tea. Most of our customers choose it for the morning, when the day calls for focus and a calm rhythm.

  • 100% fruiting body
  • Organic
  • Roasted in Sweden
  • 4,8 / 5 · 30 reviews

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Three situations. Find your form of lion's mane.

What does lion's mane support?

Lion's mane is the brain mushroom: focus and cognition. Available as a 100 ml liquid extract, coffee beans and filter grind.

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Problems it addresses

From our blog
  • Brain fog and mental fatigue
  • Poor focus and concentration
  • Memory lapses and cognitive decline
  • Slow nerve recovery
  • Low mood and motivation
  • Cognitive impairment after illness
  • Age related decline in mental sharpness

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What it supports

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  • Stimulates nerve growth factor (NGF)
  • Supports neuroplasticity and learning
  • Improves working memory and recall
  • Promotes myelin sheath regeneration
  • Supports serotonin and dopamine balance
  • Anti inflammatory effect in the brain
  • Long term neuroprotective effect

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Biohacker protocol

From our blog

2 ml of extract in your morning coffee, plus 1 ml in the afternoon for deep work sessions.

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Best combinations

Every mushroom is strong on its own. Combined, they create synergy that targets several body systems at once.
GoalCombinationWhenWhy it works
Deep focusLion's mane + chagaMorning with coffeeNGF plus antioxidant protection for lasting mental performance
Athletic performanceCordyceps + lion's maneBefore trainingATP boost plus mental sharpness for a physical and cognitive peak

Which form suits you?

One mushroom, five forms. Choose by your day.

Form When Caffeine Price Right for you if
Coffee, beans or filter Morning Yes from £9.00 you want to keep your coffee ritual
Powdered extract 40 g Midday Ei £26.00 you want lion's mane without extra caffeine
Liquid extract 100 ml Any time Ei £26.00 you want something for your bag or office
Focus Fusion tea Afternoon A little (green tea) £9.00 you've had enough coffee for the day
Focus and clarity set All day Coffee yes £74.00 you want it all at once, for less

Lion's Mane products

A lion's mane day

One mushroom, three moments.

  1. Morning cup

    Lion's Mane coffee instead of your usual coffee. Same ritual, softer taste.

  2. Midday

    Half a teaspoon of powder in water, a smoothie or tea.

  3. Afternoon

    A cup of Focus Fusion tea when you've had enough coffee for the day.

Lion's Mane in facts

Namelion's mane
Latin nameHericium erinaceus
Part usedFruiting body (100%), no mycelium or fillers
Extract typeDouble extract (hot water and alcohol, alcohol removed); liquid extract 12:1
Standardised toAt least 30% polysaccharides (liquid and powdered extract); the powdered extract also contains at least 20% beta glucans
Caffeine per servingThe extracts are caffeine free; Lion's Mane coffee and capsules contain caffeine
AciditypH up to 6.0 (Lion's Mane coffee)
OriginOrganic Peruvian Arabica, roasted in Staffanstorp, Sweden
CertificatesOrganic, SMAK Certifiering AB, SE-EKO-03

How we make it

  1. Fruiting body, not filler

    we use only the lion's mane fruiting body, with no mycelium or fillers. One 100 ml bottle equals 150 g of dried lion's mane

  2. Lab tested

    every batch is tested in a laboratory

  3. Roasted in Sweden, low acidity

    organic Peruvian Arabica is roasted in Staffanstorp and treated after roasting with a method patented in Finland, pH up to 6.0

In our customers' words

All lion's mane reviews

  • Focus

    Tunnen, et pilt on selgem ja rohkem värve. Kergem tööd teha sest aju on ärksam.

    Ege A. · Lion's Mane powdered extract

  • Without the jitters

    … enam pole joomisel ka toda füüsilise värina piirangut.

    Tauno J. · Lion's Mane coffee, beans

  • Gentle on the stomach

    Mul on probleemiks olnud, et kohv ärritab magu ja tekitab kõrvetisi, aga selle kohviga neid muresid ei ole.

    Berit P. · Lion's Mane coffee, filter
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Questions about lion's mane

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What is lion's mane?

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible white mushroom with long, soft spines. Ra Hygge uses lion's mane fruiting body extract in coffee, alcohol free liquid extract, powdered extract and tea.

What is lion's mane used for?

Lion's mane is added to coffee, tea and drinks as part of a morning or workday ritual. In Asia it has been used in food and teas for centuries. Most Ra Hygge customers choose lion's mane for the morning or midday.

How and how much lion's mane should I take?

Coffee: 14 g per cup, we suggest two cups a day. Liquid extract: 1 to 3 ml (3 ml gives 360 mg of extract) in coffee, tea, juice or water. Powder: half a teaspoon (about 690 mg) in a drink.

When is the best time to take lion's mane?

Usually in the morning or at midday. The coffee suits the morning. The powder and drops are caffeine free, so they also suit midday and the afternoon.

Does Lion's Mane coffee contain caffeine?

Yes. Lion's Mane coffee is real Arabica coffee and contains caffeine like regular coffee. The mushrooms themselves contain no caffeine, so the alcohol free lion's mane extract is caffeine free.

How is mushroom coffee different from regular coffee?

Mushroom coffee is real roasted coffee with added extract from the fruiting bodies of edible mushrooms. Ra Hygge coffee is also low in acidity (Lion's Mane coffee has a pH of up to 6.0) because it is treated after roasting with a method patented in Finland.

Does Lion's Mane coffee taste of mushrooms?

Not really. In the cup you taste a medium roast, soft coffee and a light earthy umami. The low acidity makes the taste rounder.

What's the difference between lion's mane powder and liquid extract?

The liquid extract (100 ml) is concentrated 12:1 and dosed with a pipette; one bottle equals 150 g of dried lion's mane. The powdered extract (40 g, about 57 servings) dissolves instantly and suits smoothies, cocoa and coffee.

Can I take lion's mane with medication or during pregnancy?

If you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using lion's mane products.

Where can I buy Lion's Mane coffee?

From the rahygge.ee online shop and selected Selver and Delice stores. The alcohol free lion's mane extract is available in Biotheka stores.

What are the benefits of lion's mane?

Lion's mane is known as the brain mushroom: people choose it for focus and a clear head, and for brain fog, mental fatigue and poor concentration. It is linked with nerve growth factor (NGF) and neuroplasticity. More in our mushroom guide.

Is lion's mane a psychedelic mushroom?

No. Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible culinary mushroom. It contains no psilocybin and has no intoxicating effect. In Asia it has been eaten as food and added to teas for centuries.

What is lion's mane called in other languages?

Latin Hericium erinaceus, English Lion's Mane, Estonian lõvilakk, Russian ежовик гребенчатый, Finnish siiliorakas, Latvian lauvas krēpes, Lithuanian liūto karčiai and German Löwenmähne. In Japan it is called yamabushitake.

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