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    Space Goods alternatives: mushroom drinks without the hype

    What are the alternatives to Space Goods in the UK?

    The short answer

    Space Goods is known for mushroom drink powders positioned as a coffee alternative. Good alternatives depend on format: if you want a hot mug ritual, compare mushroom doses, caffeine and price per serving across powders. If you'd rather have something cold and ready to drink, a sparkling functional can may suit you better. Grass & Co. offers both routes — FOCUS powder to stir into coffee, matcha or a smoothie, and the FOCUS, RELAX and POWER cans.

    Mug or can?

    Mug or can?
    Mushroom drink powderGrass & Co. FOCUS powderGrass & Co. cans
    FormatMix into hot water or milkStir into your normal coffee or drinkReady to drink, sparkling
    Doses listed?Check the labelYes — 2,000mg Lion's Mane per servingYes
    CaffeineVaries by productNoneFOCUS and RELAX none; POWER 78mg

    The trade-offs

    Space Goods

    • Strong brand and flavours
    • Easy coffee-swap ritual
    • Check doses per serving

    Grass & Co.

    • Powder and cans
    • Published lab reports
    • Fruiting-body extracts
    • We don't sell a flavoured hot-drink blend
    The verdict

    Pick a flavoured powder if the hot-mug ritual is the point. Pick FOCUS powder if you want to keep your own coffee and add Lion's Mane, or a can if you want it cold and ready.

    Where Grass & Co. loses

    We don't make a flavoured mushroom hot drink, so if you want a ready-made cosy mug, Space Goods is closer to what you're after.

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    Questions people ask

    Can I add mushroom powder to my normal coffee?
    Yes — FOCUS powder is unflavoured enough to stir into coffee, matcha or a smoothie.

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    Grass & Co. products are food supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not exceed the stated dose. Most products are for adults; CBD is for adults only.