Provitalis Mushroom Coffee review: ingredients and dosages compared
By the Mush n Go editorial team - 09 October 2026
By the Mush n Go editorial teamPublished on 9 October 202610 min read
Provitalis review
Provitalis Mushroom Coffee is a mushroom coffee sold throughout Central Europe: 800 mg of extracts from four mushrooms, 33 mg of caffeine, and a very low price. It is an affordable offer, with a published label. Brainstoorm plays a different card: 20 mg of caffeine, maca in the form of a concentrated extract, a guaranteed fruiting body, and 60 days to get your money back, even once the pouch is open. Here are the two labels, line by line.
Who is writing: Mush n Go makes Brainstoorm, a direct competitor of Provitalis. This page compares what each brand states on its website and, for Brainstoorm, the technical data sheet from our contract manufacturer. Figures recorded on 6 October 2026. We have no connection with Provitalis.
Brainstoorm coffee flavour
Lion's mane, cordyceps and chaga from the fruiting body, maca, ashwagandha and roasted chicory. The taste of coffee, without the jitters.
Try Brainstoorm →Brainstoorm choc-hazelnut
The same mushroom base, with cocoa and rhodiola. 60 days to change your mind, with a money-back guarantee.
See the choc version →Our verdict in brief
Two coffees light on caffeine, two levels of detail on the label.
Provitalis and Brainstoorm are aimed at the same moment of the day: replacing a cup of coffee with a gentler drink, made with mushrooms, maca and ashwagandha. On paper, the two recipes look alike. The differences come down to the form of the plants, what the label does or does not specify, and the refund conditions.
- Brainstoorm is for you if you want the lowest caffeine (20 mg), maca and ashwagandha as concentrated extracts, mushrooms where the part used is set down in black and white, and the right to taste before you decide.
- Provitalis is for you if price is your first criterion, if you want four mushrooms including reishi and shiitake, and if a drink made with cocoa and coconut milk appeals to you.
- On price, Provitalis is clearly cheaper: €0.82 per cup as a one-off purchase in the Czech Republic, versus €1.42 for Brainstoorm, and €0.50 versus €0.78 at the best rate.
What is Provitalis
A Slovenian brand, present in six Central European countries.
Provitalis is marketed by the company 2BS d.o.o., based in Ljubljana. Its Mushroom Coffee is sold through dedicated stores in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Croatia, with prices in local currency. The range also includes a caffeine-free version, a chicory version and a matcha. Our figures were recorded on the Czech store.
The ingredients in detail
What is in one serving of Provitalis.
Provitalis publishes its label, which is not that common at this price level. The mushrooms are shown there as weight of extract, with a 10:1 ratio stated on the page. The maca and ashwagandha, for their part, are plant powders and not extracts.
| Ingredient | Per serving | Form | Mushroom equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordyceps | 200 mg | 10:1 extract | 2,000 mg |
| Reishi | 200 mg | 10:1 extract | 2,000 mg |
| Lion's mane | 200 mg | 10:1 extract | 2,000 mg |
| Shiitake | 200 mg | 10:1 extract | 2,000 mg |
| Total 4 mushrooms | 800 mg | 8,000 mg | |
| Maca | 333 mg | powder | — |
| Ashwagandha | 67 mg | powder | — |
| Caffeine | 33 mg | instant coffee and caffeine |
Source: label and “Mushroom Coffee” page on cz.provitalis.co, recorded on 6 October 2026. The “mushroom equivalent” column is our own calculation: weight of extract multiplied by the stated ratio. The six active ingredients add up to 1,200 mg in a 4,530 mg serving; the amounts of coconut milk, cocoa, maltodextrin and coffee are not stated. The part of the mushroom used and the polysaccharide content are not specified.
Extract or equivalent
Two numbers for the same mushroom: how to read them.
On a mushroom coffee label, the same ingredient can appear with two very different weights. Both are correct; they simply do not measure the same thing. Provitalis shows weights of extract and a ratio; Brainstoorm shows dried-plant equivalents. To compare fairly, we give both figures on both sides.
The extract is what is in the cup
An extract is a concentrate. With a 10:1 ratio, it took 10 g of dried mushroom to obtain 1 g of powder.
The equivalent is the starting weight
“1,000 mg dry equivalent” with a 10:1 ratio means 100 mg of extract in the cup.
The part of the mushroom matters
The fruiting body is the mushroom itself; the mycelium is its network of filaments. Both are used, and a clear label says which.
The rule for comparing
Always the same column on both sides: extract against extract, equivalent against equivalent. That is what the following table does.
Dosages compared
Brainstoorm and Provitalis, line by line.
For each ingredient, the table gives the actual weight and then, in brackets, the dried-plant equivalent where the ingredient is an extract. Brainstoorm coffee flavour: 6 g serving. Provitalis: 4.53 g serving.
| Per cup | Brainstoorm coffee | Provitalis Mushroom Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | 20 mg, microencapsulated | 33 mg |
| Lion's mane | 100 mg (1,000 mg) | 200 mg (2,000 mg) |
| Cordyceps | 250 mg (1,000 mg) | 200 mg (2,000 mg) |
| Chaga | 20 mg (1,000 mg) | absent |
| Reishi and shiitake | absent | 200 mg each (2,000 mg) |
| Maca | 375 mg of extract (3,000 mg) | 333 mg of powder |
| Ashwagandha | 40 mg of extract, 0.6 mg of withanolides | 67 mg of powder |
| Vitamin B5 | 6 mg, 100% of the reference intake | absent |
| Base | roasted chicory 3,500 mg, acacia 889 mg | coconut milk, cocoa, maltodextrin, coffee: amounts not stated |
| Part of the mushroom | fruiting body | not specified |
| Polysaccharides | stated on the technical data sheet | not stated |
| Sweetener | xylitol | none |
Sources: Brainstoorm technical data sheets from Laboratoire FGnutra (editions of 28 January 2026 and 8 July 2025); label and “Mushroom Coffee” page on cz.provitalis.co, recorded on 6 October 2026.
Each recipe has its own logic. Provitalis lines up four mushrooms at equal doses, 800 mg of extracts in all, in a drink made with cocoa and coconut milk. Brainstoorm chooses three, from the fruiting body, and takes particular care over its plants: its maca is an extract concentrated eight times, where the maca in Provitalis is a root powder, and its ashwagandha is standardised for withanolides. Its vitamin B5, at 100% of the reference intake, contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal mental performance.
Caffeine
33 mg on one side, 20 mg on the other.
Both drinks are light. Provitalis states 33 mg of caffeine per serving, “about half a cup of coffee”, supplied by instant coffee and added caffeine. An espresso contains around 80 mg according to the European Food Safety Authority. The brand also offers a caffeine-free version.
Brainstoorm goes down to 20 mg per cup. This caffeine is microencapsulated (NewCaff®), meaning it is coated so that it is released gradually. The coffee taste comes from roasted chicory, which contains none.
One cup a day
Provitalis: 33 mg. Brainstoorm: 20 mg. The EFSA benchmark for an adult is 400 mg a day, from all sources combined.
At the maximum recommended dose
Two servings of Provitalis: 66 mg. Brainstoorm is taken as one cup: 20 mg.
In the afternoon
At 20 mg, a cup of Brainstoorm after lunch weighs four times less on your evening than an espresso.
If caffeine is what matters to you, our article how many cups of coffee a day does the maths cup by cup, and coffee and anxiety sets out the signs of having too much.
Price, shipping, guarantee
The price per cup, and what the guarantee covers.
Provitalis lists its prices in local currency in each country; here we give those of the Czech store, converted at the European Central Bank rate of 6 October 2026. Brainstoorm prices were recorded on the France store. Both pouches contain 30 servings.
| Prices recorded | Brainstoorm | Provitalis Mushroom Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pouch | €42.71, i.e. €1.42 per cup | 599 Kč (€24.54), i.e. €0.82 per cup |
| Subscription, 1 pouch | €29.90 per month, i.e. €1.00 per cup | 5% off from the 2nd delivery |
| Best listed price | €69.90 for 3 months on subscription, i.e. €0.78 per cup | 1,089 Kč (€44.62) for 3 pouches, i.e. €0.50 per cup |
| Shipping | free from €59 in France | free in the Czech Republic |
| Money-back guarantee | 60 days, even once the pouch is open | 30 days, product unused and in its original packaging |
Prices recorded on 6 October 2026 on mushngo.com (France store) and cz.provitalis.co (Czech Republic store, €1 = 24.405 Kč). Provitalis presents these prices as a limited-time offer; they are similar in the five other countries, from €0.65 to €0.83 per serving as a one-off purchase. Return conditions as per the brand's “returns” page.
On price, Provitalis is the clear winner. The difference lies in the right to try: its return conditions require an intact product, with no sign of use. With Brainstoorm, you open the pouch, you drink it for weeks, and if the taste does not win you over, you can be refunded for 60 days.
Which one to choose
The lowest price, or the most precise label?
If you are looking for a first mushroom drink at the gentlest price, Provitalis is an honest way in, with a published label. If you want to know exactly which part of the mushroom you are drinking, at what concentration, and to be able to change your mind after tasting it, you are the person we created Brainstoorm for.
- 20 mg of caffeine per cup, released gradually, versus 33 mg in Provitalis.
- Three mushrooms from the fruiting body, 1,000 mg of equivalent each, including 250 mg of cordyceps extract.
- Plants as extracts: 375 mg of maca extract, i.e. 3,000 mg of root equivalent, and an ashwagandha standardised for withanolides.
- A maltodextrin-free recipe: roasted chicory and acacia fibre for the base.
- 6 mg of vitamin B5 in a single cup, i.e. 100% of the reference intake: it contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- No mushroom taste: roasted chicory brings the roundness and bitterness of a coffee.
- 60-day money-back guarantee: you taste, you decide.
More than 50,000 people have already replaced one of their cups with Brainstoorm, and rate it 4.8 out of 5.
Before starting either one
- Both products contain caffeine and are not recommended for children or for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Brainstoorm is not recommended if you have a thyroid, liver or heart condition: ask your doctor for advice.
- A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.
Your questions
All about Provitalis.
What is in Provitalis Mushroom Coffee?
A 4.53 g serving contains 200 mg of cordyceps extract, 200 mg of reishi, 200 mg of lion's mane and 200 mg of shiitake, 333 mg of maca powder, 67 mg of ashwagandha powder and 33 mg of caffeine, with coconut milk powder, cocoa, maltodextrin and instant coffee.
How much caffeine is in Provitalis?
33 mg per serving, according to its label, i.e. about half a cup of coffee according to the brand. A caffeine-free version is available. A cup of Brainstoorm contains 20 mg.
Is Provitalis dangerous?
Nothing in the information published by the brand points to any particular risk. Its label states that the product is not suitable for children or for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you are on medical treatment, ask your doctor for advice.
Is Provitalis organic?
The brand writes that its mushrooms are organic and certified. We found neither an organic logo nor the name of a certification body on the published label. Brainstoorm is not certified organic.
How much does Provitalis cost?
In the Czech Republic, 599 Kč for the pouch of 30 servings, 869 Kč for two and 1,089 Kč for three, prices recorded on 6 October 2026, i.e. from €0.82 to €0.50 per serving. Shipping is free.
Can you get a refund on Provitalis?
The brand states a 30-day money-back guarantee. Its returns page specifies that the product must come back intact, in its original packaging and with no sign of use, with return costs borne by the buyer. Mush n Go refunds Brainstoorm for 60 days, even once the pouch is open.
What is the difference between Provitalis and Brainstoorm?
Provitalis contains four mushrooms at 200 mg of extract each, maca and ashwagandha in powder form, and 33 mg of caffeine. Brainstoorm contains three mushrooms from the fruiting body, maca and ashwagandha as extracts, and 20 mg of caffeine.
Where is Provitalis made?
In the European Union, according to the brand, with no country specified. The company that markets it is based in Slovenia. Brainstoorm is made in France, near Toulouse.
Sources
- Provitalis. “Mushroom Coffee” product page, label, terms of sale, shipping policy and returns page, cz.provitalis.co; product pages of the Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Croatia stores. Accessed on 6 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro reference rate of 6 October 2026 (Czech koruna).
- Laboratoire FGnutra. Product technical data sheet “Brainstoorm Café 180 g”, edition of 28 January 2026.
- Laboratoire FGnutra. Product technical data sheet “Café Brainstoorm V5” (chocolate hazelnut flavour), edition of 8 July 2025.
- EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (2015). Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine. EFSA Journal, 13(5):4102.
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods (vitamin B5).
Provitalis is a trademark of its owner. The information about this product is what the brand publishes; it may have changed since it was recorded. Spotted a mistake? Write to us and we will correct it.
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