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Laird Superfood Perform Dark Roast Functional Mushroom Coffee: What the Label Actually Says
Laird Superfood’s Perform line takes a straightforward coffee — organic Peruvian beans, dark roast — and adds a mushroom extract blend to the grounds. The pitch is a “supercharged morning cup,” but the label itself is the only thing we can verify. This review walks through the ingredient list, the serving math, and the current price, and flags exactly where the label leaves questions unanswered.
Research Profile
- Product type: Ground dark roast coffee with added mushroom extracts (not a standalone mushroom supplement)
- Serving size: 2 tablespoons (10 grams) of grounds brewed per 12 ounces of water
- Key ingredients: Organic Peruvian coffee, organic Lion’s Mane mushroom extract, organic Chaga mushroom, organic Cordyceps mushroom, organic Maitake mushroom extract
- Evidence level: Individual mushroom species (Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Cordyceps, Maitake) have preliminary research behind them, but no per-mushroom milligram amounts are disclosed on this label, so the blend itself has not been studied as formulated
- Price/availability: $20 for a 12-ounce bag at the time of this review, sold directly through the brand’s site and at select retailers [VERIFY BEFORE PUBLISHING: confirm current price and stock at time of publish, as pricing can change]
- Official site: Laird Superfood — Perform Dark Roast Ground
What’s Actually in the Bag
The ingredient panel lists organic Peruvian coffee as the base, with organic Lion’s Mane mushroom extract, organic Chaga mushroom, organic Cordyceps mushrooms, and organic Maitake mushroom extract added on top. The brand describes this as a “proprietary mix,” which is the key phrase for evaluating the label. A proprietary blend means the mushroom extracts are combined and listed together, without individual milligram amounts, extraction ratios, or beta-glucan percentages broken out for each species.
That’s a meaningful transparency gap for a functional mushroom product. Without a per-mushroom dose, there’s no way to compare this coffee’s mushroom content against the research dosages used in clinical studies of Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Cordyceps, or Maitake. Our guide to reading a mushroom supplement label covers why this kind of disclosure matters and what a fully transparent label looks like by comparison.
The Dose Math (What We Can and Can’t Calculate)
The brewing instructions are specific: 2 tablespoons (10 grams) of grounds per 12 ounces of water. That’s a clear, repeatable serving size for the coffee itself. What isn’t clear is how much of that 10 grams is coffee versus mushroom extract, since the mushrooms are blended into the grounds rather than listed as a separate scoop or capsule.
This is a common pattern in mushroom-infused coffee products, and it’s exactly the kind of math worth running before assuming a product delivers a “clinical” or “research-backed” amount of any single mushroom. Readers who want a framework for stress-testing blend claims like this can walk through our dose math guide for evaluating any supplement blend. Applied here: without a milligram breakdown, the honest answer is that the actual Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Cordyceps, or Maitake content per cup is unknown from the label alone.
Caffeine content per serving is also not listed on the product page. Since this is a full-caffeine dark roast coffee (not a decaf version), buyers sensitive to caffeine should treat it as a standard cup of coffee for caffeine purposes rather than assuming a reduced or standardized amount. [VERIFY BEFORE PUBLISHING: confirm whether Laird Superfood discloses caffeine mg per serving anywhere in current packaging or FAQ]
Certificates of Analysis and Third-Party Testing
The product page does not link a certificate of analysis (CoA) for this specific SKU, and no third-party testing seal is referenced in the listing content reviewed for this article. That doesn’t necessarily mean testing doesn’t happen internally, but it does mean a buyer cannot independently verify mushroom species identity, extract potency, or contaminant screening (such as heavy metals) from the product page itself. For context on what a CoA should contain and how to request one from a brand, see our guide to reading a supplement CoA.
Worth noting separately: the product listing carries a California Proposition 65 warning regarding potential lead exposure, which is a standard disclosure requirement in California for many food and coffee products and does not, by itself, indicate a testing failure. Buyers who want species- and potency-specific verification should contact the brand directly for CoA documentation.
Format and Practical Use
This is ground coffee, not a capsule or powder mushroom supplement. It brews the same way standard grounds do — French press, drip, or cold brew — and the brand suggests pairing it with one of its creamers. Because the mushroom extracts are milled into the coffee grounds rather than isolated, there is no way to separate the “coffee” experience from the “mushroom” dose. Anyone specifically trying to dose Lion’s Mane or Cordyceps on their own schedule (for example, timing it around a workout or a workday) may find a standalone mushroom extract product easier to control than a coffee blend.
Who Might Want to Skip This
- People who are caffeine-sensitive or avoiding caffeine, since caffeine content per cup is not disclosed and this is a full-caffeine dark roast
- Anyone with a known mushroom allergy or sensitivity, given that four mushroom species are present in the blend
- People taking prescription medications, especially blood thinners or immune-modulating drugs, since Cordyceps and other mushroom extracts have research suggesting possible interactions in some contexts — a conversation with a prescribing physician or pharmacist is the appropriate step before adding any mushroom extract to a daily routine
- Anyone who wants a verified, per-mushroom milligram dose for a specific health goal, since this label does not provide one
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, who should check with a healthcare provider before adding any new mushroom extract or increasing caffeine intake
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Laird Superfood Perform Coffee list how much of each mushroom is in a cup?
No. The mushrooms are listed as part of a proprietary blend on the ingredient panel, with no individual milligram amounts, extraction ratios, or potency percentages broken out per species.
How much coffee do I brew per serving?
The brand’s instructions call for 2 tablespoons (10 grams) of grounds per 12 ounces of water, suitable for French press, drip, or cold brew methods.
Is this coffee decaffeinated?
No. This dark roast version is standard, full-caffeine coffee. Laird Superfood does sell a separate decaf Perform product, but that is a different SKU from the one reviewed here.
Does this product have a certificate of analysis available?
None was linked on the product page reviewed for this article. Buyers who want species and potency verification should contact the brand directly to request current CoA documentation.
Will this coffee improve my focus or energy?
This review does not make that claim. Individual mushroom species used in the blend have preliminary research associated with them, but because per-mushroom dosing is not disclosed on this label, no specific outcome can be attributed to drinking this coffee.
This article is for informational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before adding any new supplement, mushroom extract, or dietary product to your routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a medical condition.
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