From turmeric lattes to CBD matchas, coffee shops are evolving into makeshift spas, offering brews focused on self-care that rejuvenate both body and mind. Indeed, ‘mushroom coffee’ – a trend popularised by certain brands – has seen its searches skyrocket by 114% in recent months, according to coffee connoisseurs at Philips.
Celebrities like Jeremy Clarkson, known for his anti-anxiety properties, are even joining the trend, as he attempts to cultivate his own mushrooms in the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm. However, with Black Sheep’s ‘Lion’s Mane Latte’ – a beverage crafted using the popular adaptogen mushroom in powdered form – priced at a staggering £5.69, maintaining health consciousness is proving costly for coffee enthusiasts.
The coffee gurus at Philips have done the maths and determined how coffee aficionados can enjoy the same luxury at home for a mere 37p. Almost 94% cheaper than some high-street alternatives, the coffee experts have thought of everything.
By spending 15p on coffee beans, 1p on the electricity to power the machine, 9p on milk and 12p on adaptogen powder, you can whip up an affordable coffee without compromising on flavour, reports Gloucestershire Live.
Nick Dash, global product marketing director at Philips, commented: “With wellness coffee trends on the rise, £5 lattes are becoming the norm – and thanks to rising inflation and the cost of living crisis, prices are only going up The real secret to enjoying these delicious wellness drinks without breaking the bank is to set up your own coffee corner at home.
“With the right equipment, including a machine that brews your coffee just the way you like it, you can cut down on costly coffee shop visits. Plus, by switching to home-brewed wellness coffee, your machine could pay for itself in just three and a half months when compared to the cost of a daily wellness coffee. It’s a win for your wallet and your wellbeing.”
Philips at-home Lion’s Mane Latte
Ingredients
Coffee beans of choice
100ml of your milk of choice
1g of lion’s mane powder of choice
Mug
Method
Prepare your machine by filling the water tank, the coffee bean tank and attaching the milk frothing system.
Add 1g of lion’s mane powder to the mug before brewing a shot of espresso to your liking, or select the ‘latte’ function on your automatic machine.
Fill the milk frother with the desired amount of milk, and heat through until light and foamy.
Top espresso shot with milk immediately.
Serve and enjoy.
Philips at-home Lion’s Mane cost
Electricity cost : £0.014025
Milk cost : £0.085
Coffee beans cost : £0.15
The total cost per cup is calculated as follows: Total cost = £0.014025 + £0.085 + £0.15 = £0.249025, which is approximately £0.25. This was tested with a standard shot Latte, using 100 ml of fresh semi-skimmed milk, brewed for 1.39 seconds.
The average cost of Lion’s Mane Powder is £12 for a 100g pouch (£0.12 per serving). The cost of a Lion’s Mane Latte on the high street is £5.69.
The cost of the Philips LatteGo 5400 is £619.99. It would take 108.8 days for the LatteGo 5400 to pay for itself with daily savings.