Host Defense MycoBrew Mocha

Powder Mocha Drink Mix: This powder drink mix is delicious, invigorating, and easy to mix; this drink mix formula is formulated with 100% Arabica instant coffee, cocoa, coconut sugar and Lion's Mane Our team spent hands-on time with the Host Defense MycoBrew Mocha to see how it holds up against the rest of the instant coffee we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #105 of our top 200 instant coffee — an outstanding medium pick with cocoa notes, earning a 4.4★ average across 272 Amazon ratings.

From the roaster

• Powder Mocha Drink Mix: This powder drink mix is delicious, invigorating, and easy to mix; this drink mix formula is formulated with 100% Arabica instant coffee, cocoa, coconut sugar and Lion's Mane
• Lion's Mane Mushroom Drink: Our drink powder is elevated with Lion's Mane, "The Smart Mushroom," and is formulated with clean and organic ingredients
• About Host Defense: Host Defense Mushrooms was founded by renowned mycologist Paul Stamets; our mushroom mycelium is certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and grown in the USA*
• Powered by Mushroom Mycelium: Our organic mushroom mycelium is grown on organic brown rice substrate; third-party studies show that mushroom mycelium and fermented rice substrate support your health*
• Mushroom Powder Drink Mix: Each drink mix has 44 milligrams caffeine per serving from cocoa and coffee; for a refreshing alternative, dissolve in hot liquid, then stir, shake, or blend with ice

What we liked

• Strong overall Coffee Score of 8.3/10 — ranked #876 of 1193 (74% percentile).
• Distinct flavor profile: Cocoa.
• Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 8.8/10 from 272 ratings.