MUD\WTR Ingredients… And an Honest Review

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Here is your breakdown of ingredients and what they can do for your holistic health 👏☕️

Mud Water? Mushroom Coffee? Adaptogens??

When I first heard all those terms, i'll be honest, I was not interested. Nothing about "mushroom coffee" sounded appealing to me. And then to market it as a coffee alternative... I doubted it.

But then I started dealing with increased anxiety, stress, and feeling like my body could use a break from all the caffeine I was drinking. 

So then I got curious- what's all this mushroom coffee and adaptogen stuff about? 

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What Is MUD\WTR?

I love​ coffee. But it doesn't always love me back. And it can perpetuate anxiety, poor sleep, and overall jitteriness for me when I am already stressed. The founder was feeling similar and wanted to create something that replaced the beloved ritual of coffee.

So MUD was born, taking inspiration from all over the world. 

The first thing I really noticed about the company was the list of ingredients. The company takes pride in using USDA organic ingredients that are all well-sourced and intentionally grown. They also have zero added sugar and use all natural herbs, mushrooms, and spices to flavor their drinks. Their products not only help re-create that morning ritual we know and love, but replace it will beverages that offer immune support, increased natural energy levels, without the afternoon crash. 

What are adaptogens?​

Adaptogens are plant substances (often herbs) that have been found to help our bodies manage stress and maintain balance. But this also includes medicinal mushrooms (nahh not the psychedelic trip mushrooms)...

All MUD\WTR mushrooms and mycelium are 100% organic, contain zero fillers and are sourced from trusted American growers.

If you are interested in learning more about their growing process and how they are maintaining quality and sustainability, I definitely recommend reading "our mushrooms" page on the MUD\WTR site. Seriously impressive and transparent which I respect and appreciate. 

MUD\WTR Ingredient List and Benefits

Mud \ Wtr has 4 different blend of ingredients for specific purposes- ayurvedic herbs and adaptogenic blends to help your body and nervous system. I'll break down each one, their ingredients, and how I use them in my own life to support holistic wellness. 

MUD\WTR :rise Cacao

my fave morning combo- MUD + collagen 💪🏼

This is the original blend and what first made MUD popular. It was the first one that I tried and to this day, still my favorite!

:rise Cacao ingredients

organic masala chai blend including organic cinnamon, organic turmeric, organic ginger, organic cardamom, organic black pepper, organic nutmeg, organic cloves

organic cacao

organic lion's mane mushrooms

organic chaga mushrooms

organic reishi mushrooms

organic cordyceps mushrooms

sea salt

These ingredients support focus, energy and immunity without the crash (or the jitters!) I have always loved a good dirty chai latte, and that is what the taste best reminds me of. I personally always mix MUD with warm, frothed milk to give it more of that latte consistency 👏

Typically I will have this in the morning instead of a cup of coffee. Especially on the days where I am working from home and needing to crank out some writing-- I have so much more focus and productivity. One serving of this contains 35mg of caffeine as opposed to 95 mg in your average cup of coffee. Not only is is a fraction of the caffeine, but it gives your body natural energy without that strung-out jittery feeling. 

MUD\WTR :rise Matcha

Most mornings I reach for Cacao, but i love having options. Matcha is a powerhouse of antioxidants and the gold standard of green tea ✨

:rise Matcha ingredients:

organic Matcha Powder

reishi

lion's mane

cordyceps

chaga

ceylon cinnamon

turmeric

himalayan pink salt

This organic mushroom blend is supportive and nourishing: Lion’s mane for focus, Cordyceps supports natural energy and Reishi and Chaga promote immunity!

​Matcha has a bit more caffeine than Cacao, comin' in at 55mg per cup. But still less than your average cup of coffee! I love the earthy matcha taste but it isn't for everyone. I've found that if you make a little vanilla, matcha latte (with a touch of sweetness from maple syrup) it's 😚🤌🏻 my personal favorite way to drink matcha (and take advantage of it's incredible antioxidants)!

MUD\WTR :balance Turmeric

If :rise drinks help to wake you up and give you natural energy, :balance does just that.. give you BALANCE. Making it the perfect drink for afternoons (or really any time)! This was the last one of their blends that I tried, because TBH- it didn't seem like a flavor profile i'd personally enjoy. But i'll be the first to say-- I was wrong. 

:balance ingredient blend

organic turmeric

organic reishi

organic lion's mane

organic cordyceps

organic chaga

organic lucuma fruit powder (for natural sweetness and flavor!)

organic baobab

organic ceylon cinnamon

himalyan salt

The organic spice blend supports you throughout the day without messin’ with the night.. plus promotes gut health with prebiotic fiber (because we love optimal digestion over here)!

Aaand last but not least....

MUD\WTR :rest Rooibos

This makes the perfect restful night cap 😴

:rest ingredient blend

organic rooibos tea extract

organic valerian root extract

organic passionflower extract

corganic ceylon cinnamon

organic turkey tail

organic ashwagandha root extract

organic reishi

organic turmeric

organic chamomile extract

lucuma fruit powder

Calming and relaxing from everyday stressors.. and my favorite part of a holistic bedtime routine to help get optimal sleep!

How I Use MUD\WTR

When I first tried MUD back in 2019, i was struggling with coffee dependence, anxiety, and over-all a lot of health symptoms. i knew I needed to take a stop back from the copious amounts of caffeine I was consuming... but I still needed that oompph I got from caffeine. I went 30 days without coffee and not to be dramatic- but it really changed my health. During that time I experimented with MUD\WTR :rise Cacao and just felt better. Sustained energy throughout the day, no afternoon crash, and a heightened focus and alterness without feeling wired. 

Since then, I am a lot more conscious of my caffeine intake and only have one cup of coffee max per day. Or I swap it all together and opt for a cup of mud ☕️ especially during times where I am stressed, dealing with illness, or anxious and want something a bit more supportive to my nervous system. Overall, its a much more balanced approach to caffeine intake. 

Most nights, I drink the Rooibos blend as part of my bedtime routine and love how grounding it is- a tasty hot coco- like treat that I usually blend with whole milk and collagen for a little extra protein before bed. 

If you are interested in trying it out, Wellness With Kaelyn reader's get $5 off any purchase by shopping the link below 👏 orr you can save an extra $20 when you subscribe. Reach out if you have any questions on if MUD\WTR may be right for you and your wellness goals- i'd love to chat!

 PRO TIP:

all the goodies you need to try MUD\WTR in one nifty starter kit

If you are just starting out using MUD\WTR and this is your first time ordering, I recommend getting one of the starter kits. You’ll get a container with 30 servings of your chosen blend, a sample of their :creamer and the frother (seriously, this thing is a powerhouse— and fair warning, make sure you are using a large enough mug before frothing or else you might have some spill over)

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