Blendea Supercoffee review: ingredients and dosages compared
By the Mush n Go editorial team - 12 October 2026
By the Mush n Go editorial teamPublished on 12 October 202610 min read
Blendea review
Supercoffee, from the Czech brand Blendea, is a cinnamon instant coffee with added chicory and three organic whole ground mushrooms: reishi, chaga and lion's mane, with 55 mg of caffeine per cup. The recipe is transparent and made in the Czech Republic. Brainstoorm makes two different choices: concentrated extracts rather than mushroom powder, and no coffee, hence only 20 mg of caffeine. Here are the two recipes, line by line.
Who is writing: Mush n Go makes Brainstoorm, a direct competitor of Blendea. 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 Blendea.
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.
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Whole ground mushrooms, or concentrated extracts.
Blendea and Brainstoorm agree on the essentials: an instant powder, chicory, three mushrooms. They part ways on the method. Blendea grinds the whole mushroom and adds it to coffee. Brainstoorm uses extracts, that is, concentrated mushrooms, on a coffee-free base.
- Brainstoorm is for you if you want concentrated extracts, little caffeine (20 mg), maca and ashwagandha on top of the mushrooms, and 60 days to change your mind.
- Blendea is for you if you prefer the whole mushroom to the extract, organic mushrooms, a real coffee taste lifted by cinnamon, and an affordable price.
- On price, Blendea is cheaper: around €0.75 per cup in the Czech Republic, versus €1.42 for Brainstoorm as a one-off purchase and €0.78 on a three-month subscription.
What is Blendea
A Czech superfood brand, and its morning coffee.
Blendea is marketed by the Prague-based company eMarkest and sells in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The brand says it manufactures in its own Czech workshop. Its Supercoffee comes in 100 g and 300 g, as well as in a caffeine-free version. It is taken once or twice a day.
The ingredients in detail
What is in one serving of Supercoffee.
Blendea gives its recipe to the nearest per cent, and the total does add up to 100%. The brand also spells out a point that many leave vague: its mushrooms are ground whole; they are not extracts. Here is what that represents for a 3.3 g serving.
| Ingredient | Stated share | Per 3.3 g serving | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant coffee | 55% | 1,815 mg | Arabica and Robusta |
| Chicory | 30% | 990 mg | root |
| Organic reishi | 5% | 165 mg | ground mushroom |
| Organic Ceylon cinnamon | 5% | 165 mg | spice |
| Organic chaga | 3% | 99 mg | ground mushroom |
| Organic lion's mane | 2% | 66 mg | ground mushroom |
| Total 3 mushrooms | 10% | 330 mg | powder, not concentrated |
Source: “SUPERCOFFEE 100 g” product page on blendea.cz, recorded on 6 October 2026. The milligrams are our own calculations based on the stated percentages. The brand does not publish a polysaccharide content.
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. That is the whole point of this comparison: Blendea states a weight of ground mushroom, Brainstoorm a weight of extract and its dried-mushroom equivalent.
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 Blendea, line by line.
For Brainstoorm, the table gives the actual weight of extract and then, in brackets, the dried-mushroom equivalent. For Blendea, the weight of ground mushroom calculated from the recipe. Brainstoorm coffee flavour: 6 g serving. Supercoffee: 3.3 g serving.
| Per cup | Brainstoorm coffee | Blendea Supercoffee |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | 20 mg, microencapsulated | around 55 mg, from the instant coffee |
| Lion's mane | 100 mg of extract (1,000 mg) | 66 mg of ground mushroom |
| Chaga | 20 mg of extract (1,000 mg) | 99 mg of ground mushroom |
| Cordyceps | 250 mg of extract (1,000 mg) | absent |
| Reishi | absent | 165 mg of ground mushroom |
| Maca | 375 mg of extract (3,000 mg) | absent |
| Ashwagandha | 40 mg of extract | absent |
| Vitamin B5 | 6 mg, 100% of the reference intake | absent |
| Base | roasted chicory 3,500 mg, acacia 889 mg | instant coffee 1,815 mg, chicory 990 mg |
| Cinnamon | absent | 165 mg |
| Organic | no | organic mushrooms and cinnamon |
| Sweetener | xylitol | none |
Sources: Brainstoorm technical data sheets from Laboratoire FGnutra (editions of 28 January 2026 and 8 July 2025); “SUPERCOFFEE 100 g” product page on blendea.cz, recorded on 6 October 2026.
Both approaches have their merits. Blendea explains that it grinds the whole mushroom to keep all of its components. Brainstoorm opts for the extract, which concentrates the mushroom: its 100 mg of lion's mane extract correspond to 1,000 mg of dried mushroom, where a serving of Supercoffee contains 66 mg. Brainstoorm adds cordyceps, maca and ashwagandha. Its vitamin B5, at 100% of the reference intake, contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal mental performance.
Caffeine
55 mg on one side, 20 mg on the other.
Supercoffee contains around 55 mg of caffeine per serving, from its instant coffee. That is slightly less than an espresso, which has around 80 mg according to the European Food Safety Authority. The brand recommends it once or twice a day, and offers a caffeine-free version.
Brainstoorm contains no coffee. Each cup provides 20 mg of NewCaff® microencapsulated caffeine, coated so that it is released gradually, and its taste comes from roasted chicory.
One cup a day
Supercoffee: around 55 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 Supercoffee: around 110 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 two guarantees that cover the opened pouch.
Blendea lists its prices in Czech koruna; we give them 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 | Blendea Supercoffee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pouch of 30 servings | €42.71, i.e. €1.42 per cup | 549 Kč (€22.50), i.e. €0.75 per cup |
| Subscription | €29.90 per month, i.e. €1.00 per cup | not offered |
| Large size or long subscription | €69.90 for 3 months on subscription, i.e. €0.78 per cup | 1,099 Kč (€45.03) for 300 g, around €0.50 per cup |
| Shipping | free from €59 in France | free over 1,500 Kč (€61.46) in the Czech Republic |
| Money-back guarantee | 60 days, even once the pouch is open | 30 days, even once the pouch is open |
Prices recorded on 6 October 2026 on mushngo.com (France store) and blendea.cz (Czech Republic store, €1 = 24.405 Kč), excluding the “1+1” promotional offer running that day at Blendea. The price per cup of the 300 g size is calculated on 91 servings of 3.3 g. Blendea guarantee as per its general terms and conditions of sale.
Blendea is cheaper, and its guarantee deserves credit: like Brainstoorm's, it refunds you even if the pouch has been opened and you do not like the taste. Brainstoorm simply gives you twice as long to make up your mind: 60 days instead of 30.
Which one to choose
The whole mushroom in a coffee, or the extract in a coffee-free cup?
If you like the idea of the whole, organic mushroom in a cinnamon coffee, Supercoffee is an honest recipe and you will not go wrong. If you prefer concentrated extracts and less caffeine, without the racing heart at 10 am or the slump at 3 pm, you are the person we created Brainstoorm for.
- 20 mg of caffeine per cup, released gradually, versus around 55 mg for Supercoffee.
- Concentrated extracts: three mushrooms from the fruiting body, 1,000 mg of equivalent each, including 250 mg of cordyceps extract.
- Two extra plants: 3,000 mg of maca equivalent, plus ashwagandha, neither of which is in the Blendea recipe.
- 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 Blendea.
What is in Blendea Supercoffee?
55% instant coffee, 30% chicory, 5% organic reishi, 5% organic Ceylon cinnamon, 3% organic chaga and 2% organic lion's mane. For a 3.3 g serving, that represents 330 mg of ground mushrooms.
How much caffeine is in Supercoffee?
Around 55 mg per serving, according to the brand, which also offers a caffeine-free version. An espresso contains around 80 mg, a cup of Brainstoorm 20 mg.
Is Blendea Supercoffee safe?
Nothing in the information published by the brand points to any particular risk. It states that the product is not intended for children under 3 or for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and that it may contain traces of nuts. If you are on medical treatment, ask your doctor for advice.
Are Blendea's mushrooms extracts?
No. The brand explains that it grinds the whole mushrooms rather than using extracts. Brainstoorm makes the opposite choice: concentrated extracts, with both the weight and the dried-mushroom equivalent stated.
How much does Supercoffee cost?
549 Kč for the 100 g pouch, i.e. around €22.50 and €0.75 per cup, and 1,099 Kč for the 300 g size, prices recorded on 6 October 2026. In Slovakia, the 100 g pouch costs €22.49.
Can you get a refund on Blendea?
Yes: the brand advertises a 30-day guarantee, and its general terms and conditions specify that it applies even if the product has been opened. Mush n Go refunds Brainstoorm for 60 days, even once the pouch is open.
What is the difference between Blendea and Brainstoorm?
Supercoffee is a cinnamon instant coffee containing 10% whole ground mushrooms, with around 55 mg of caffeine. Brainstoorm contains no coffee: three mushroom extracts, maca, ashwagandha and 20 mg of caffeine.
Where is Supercoffee made?
In the Czech Republic, according to the brand, which has its own workshop. Brainstoorm is made in France, near Toulouse.
Sources
- Blendea. Product pages “SUPERCOFFEE 100 g” and “SUPERCOFFEE 300 g”, “about” page, general terms and conditions of sale and delivery page, blendea.cz; product page on blendea.sk. 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).
Blendea and Supercoffee are trademarks of their 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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