Anxiety and jitters after coffee?

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Anxiety after coffee usually comes from caffeine, a stimulant that speeds up the heart and raises alertness. In a sensitive person, even one strong cup on an empty stomach can cause jitters and restlessness. It's worth looking at the amount, the time you drink it and whether you have coffee with food. According to EFSA, up to 200 mg of caffeine at a time is safe for an adult.

Caffeine starts to act within about 30 to 60 minutes and its effect lasts several hours. If you drink several cups in a row, caffeine builds up in the body.
Acidic coffee on an empty stomach can feel even sharper. Many people notice that a smaller amount, a softer roast and coffee with breakfast feel calmer.

If you take medication or have panic attacks, talk to your doctor first.

What to do

If coffee leaves you jittery, you don't have to give up the ritual. Reishi coffee is low in acidity (pH up to 6.0) with a deep, soft taste, which is why many people choose it for the afternoon. Drink a smaller cup with food, and in the evening choose the caffeine free reishi extract or Hygge Harmony herbal tea.
Reishi coffee for the afternoon, reishi extract for the evening.

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  • Real roasted coffee

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  • Low acidity

    Lion's Mane coffee has a pH of up to 6.0. Regular coffee is usually between pH 4.0 and 5.0. The post roast treatment is patented in Finland (2024).

  • 100% fruiting body

    We use fruiting body mushroom extract. Every batch is tested in a laboratory.

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Sources

  1. EFSA, Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine (2015)

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Frequently asked questions

Why do I feel anxious after coffee?

Caffeine is a stimulant: it raises the heart rate and alertness. A large amount at once, an empty stomach or several cups in a row can cause jitters and restlessness in a sensitive person.

How much caffeine a day is safe?

According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), up to 400 mg of caffeine a day and up to 200 mg at a time is safe for a healthy adult. During pregnancy and breastfeeding the recommended limit is 200 mg a day.

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.

Can I drink coffee in the evening?

The effect of caffeine lasts several hours, so a late cup can disturb sleep. For an evening ritual, choose a smaller amount or an herbal tea with reishi.

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