MATCHA + LION'S MANE

Nature’s Harvest Matcha + Lion’s Mane is a smooth wholefood beverage blend made with ceremonial grade matcha, concentrated Lion’s Mane mushroom extract, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and vanilla.

Each serve contains 1g of matcha, giving you a naturally energising drink with the added goodness of Lion’s Mane. We call it our drink for energy and focus because matcha provides naturally occurring caffeine, while Lion’s Mane is traditionally used in wellness routines for focus, clarity, and everyday cognitive support.

It is designed for customers who want a smooth, café-style matcha latte with no coffee and no added sugar.

Yes, Matcha + Lion’s Mane can be enjoyed as a coffee alternative for customers who want natural energy without coffee.

It does contain naturally occurring caffeine from matcha, so it is not caffeine-free. However, matcha is often enjoyed as a smoother alternative to coffee because it naturally contains L-theanine, an amino acid found in green tea that is commonly associated with a calmer, more focused energy experience, alongside caffeine.

For a completely caffeine-free option, choose Nature’s Harvest Turmeric Latte Mix, Turmeric Latte Mix Chilli Free, Turmeric + Lion’s Mane, or Shroom Magic Mix.

Our Matcha + Lions Mane contains about 30mg of caffeine. One cup of brewed coffee (8 oz) contains about 70–140 mg of caffeine, or about 95 mg on average. Matcha also contains the phytonutrient, L-theanine so the caffeine is released at a much slower rate without suffering the consequences of a caffeine spike.

No, Matcha + Lion’s Mane does not taste like mushroom.

The concentrated Lion’s Mane extract is blended into a smooth matcha latte base, so the flavour is led by ceremonial grade matcha rather than mushroom. It tastes smooth, earthy and naturally uplifting.

Yes, Nature’s Harvest Matcha + Lion’s Mane is made with ceremonial grade matcha.

Ceremonial grade matcha is generally made from younger, more tender tea leaves and is valued for its smoother flavour, finer texture, vibrant green colour, and more delicate taste. It is traditionally used for drinking, rather than cooking or baking.

Lower grade or culinary matcha can taste stronger, more bitter, and more astringent because it is usually designed to be mixed into recipes. We choose ceremonial grade matcha because Matcha + Lion’s Mane is made to be enjoyed as a smooth daily drink.

Nature’s Harvest uses concentrated mushroom extracts because functional mushrooms are traditionally prepared with hot water, similar to making a tea. This process is also known as hot water extraction.

Mushrooms have natural chitin cell walls, which humans do not digest easily. Hot water extraction helps break down these tough cell walls and concentrates naturally occurring mushroom compounds such as beta-glucans and polysaccharides.

This means you can enjoy Nature’s Harvest mushroom blends in warm drinks, smoothies, iced lattes, or recipes. Because the mushroom ingredient has already been hot water extracted, you do not need to boil it like a traditional mushroom tea before using it in a cold drink.

We choose concentrated mushroom extracts instead of ordinary mushroom powder because they allow us to create a cleaner, more purposeful blend with less bulk and better usability in everyday drinks.

Matcha + Lion’s Mane is best enjoyed in the morning or early afternoon because it contains naturally occurring caffeine from matcha.

Caffeine can stay in the body for many hours, and some people are more sensitive to it than others. Enjoying caffeinated blends earlier in the day may help support better sleep routines, especially for customers who avoid caffeine later in the afternoon or evening.

For evening rituals, choose one of our caffeine-free blends such as Turmeric Latte Mix, Turmeric + Lion’s Mane, or Shroom Magic Mix.

Yes, Matcha + Lion’s Mane contains naturally occurring curcumin from turmeric.

Curcumin is the golden compound found in turmeric that has been studied for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In Matcha + Lion’s Mane, turmeric is blended with ceremonial grade matcha, Lion’s Mane, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and vanilla to create a smooth, energising wholefood beverage blend.

Yes, it may be easier to first place a small amount of liquid into your cup/glass and mix the powder well, then top off with the remaining liquid.

Nature’s Harvest sources premium wholefood spices with a focus on quality, transparency, and responsible farming. Our turmeric is ethically sourced from Sri Lanka through organic farm partnerships that support forest garden-style agriculture.

Forest garden farming grows crops within a more diverse, layered ecosystem rather than chemical heavy monocropping. This approach encourages biodiversity, healthier soils, natural shade, and more resilient farming communities, reflecting our commitment to A Whole Lotta Goodness®: good for you, good for the community, and good for the planet.

Yes, Nature’s Harvest Turmeric Latte Mix contains naturally occurring curcumin from turmeric. Curcumin is the golden compound in turmeric that has been studied for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Our high quality Organic Turmeric contains 5% Curcumin (about double the amount of curcumin found in most store-bought turmeric). Most culinary grade Turmeric will contain 2% to 3% curcumin. 

Turmeric contains bioactive compounds and curcumin is one of the most researched for its anti-inflammatory properties.Turmeric is the plant with the largest amount of naturally occurring curcumin.

No, Nature’s Harvest Matcha + Lion’s Mane is designed to taste smooth, balanced, and naturally pleasant, not harsh or bitter.

We use ceremonial grade matcha, known for its smoother, more delicate flavour compared with lower-grade matcha. It is blended with concentrated Lion’s Mane extract and uplifted with warming, aromatic wholefood spices including Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and vanilla.

The result is a smooth matcha latte with the taste of high quality matcha and the added goodness of Lion’s Mane, created for customers who want a more balanced energy and focus ritual without coffee.

Each 1.5g serve of Nature’s Harvest Matcha + Lion’s Mane contains approximately 1.14g of ceremonial grade matcha, as matcha makes up 76% of the blend.

This provides naturally occurring caffeine from matcha, making it a beautiful choice for customers looking for a smoother energy ritual without coffee. Matcha also naturally contains L-theanine, an amino acid found in green tea that is commonly associated with a calmer, more focused caffeine experience.

Rather than saying L-theanine “slow releases” caffeine, the more accurate wording is that L-theanine helps balance the stimulating effects of caffeine, which is why many people experience matcha as a smoother, steadier energy ritual compared with coffee.

Matcha is also rich in green tea antioxidants called catechins, including EGCG, one of the main antioxidant compounds naturally found in green tea. Because matcha is made from finely ground whole green tea leaves, you consume the leaf rather than simply steeping and removing it like regular green tea. One study found matcha provided up to 137 times more EGCG than one standard green tea tested, and at least 3 times more EGCG than other green teas reported in the literature.

In Nature’s Harvest Matcha + Lion’s Mane, we pair ceremonial grade matcha with concentrated Lion’s Mane extract, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and vanilla to create a smooth drink for energy and focus.

We call Nature’s Harvest Matcha + Lion’s Mane "The Smart Matcha" drink for energy and focus because it combines ceremonial grade matcha with concentrated Lion’s Mane mushroom extract.

Matcha naturally contains caffeine, which can support alertness and energy. It also contains L-theanine, which is one reason many people enjoy matcha as a smoother, more focused alternative to coffee.

Lion’s Mane is traditionally used in wellness routines for focus, clarity, and everyday cognitive support. Together, matcha and Lion’s Mane create a thoughtful daily ritual for customers who want natural energy without coffee.

Lion’s Mane is an edible functional mushroom traditionally used to support mental clarity, focus, and overall wellbeing. It has become popular in modern wellness routines because it contains naturally occurring compounds such as beta-glucans and other mushroom polysaccharides.

Lion’s Mane has also been studied for its potential role in cognitive function, mood, and nervous system support, although research is still developing and results can vary from person to person.

In Nature’s Harvest Turmeric + Lion’s Mane, we pair concentrated Lion’s Mane extract with turmeric, warming spices, and no added sugar to create a smooth, caffeine-free drink that can be enjoyed as part of your daily ritual.

Nature’s Harvest leaves sugar out so you stay in control of how sweet your turmeric latte is. Many latte powders are bulked out with sugar, but our blend focuses on clean, concentrated, organic-grown wholefood spices.

This reflects the care behind A Whole Lotta Goodness®. Nature’s Harvest was founded by Hament, a former practising pharmacist, and our product education is supported by Taylor, our naturopath, nutritionist, and business partner. Together, that background guides our focus on thoughtful formulation, transparent ingredients, and customer education, because caring for customers means giving them cleaner choices, not hiding sugar in the blend.

Reducing added sugar can support everyday wellbeing by helping reduce excess energy intake and supporting healthy weight management. It can also help avoid unnecessary blood sugar and insulin spikes from sweetened drinks, which is especially relevant if you enjoy your turmeric latte at night as a calming, caffeine-free evening ritual.

Nature’s Harvest blends can be enjoyed at different times of day, depending on whether the product contains naturally occurring caffeine.

Our caffeine-free blends, such as Turmeric Latte Mix, Turmeric Latte Mix Chilli Free, Turmeric + Lion’s Mane, and Shroom Magic Mix, can be enjoyed morning, afternoon, or evening. Many customers love them as a warming coffee alternative or a calming night time ritual.

Blends that contain naturally occurring caffeine, such as those with matcha, are generally best enjoyed earlier in the day. Caffeine can stay in the body for many hours. As a simple guide, if caffeine has a half-life of around 5–6 hours, about half may still be in your system after 5–6 hours, and about a quarter may still remain after 10–12 hours.

This matters because caffeine can make it harder to fall asleep and may affect sleep quality, including deep sleep. For customers who are sensitive to caffeine or focused on sleep, it is best to enjoy caffeinated blends in the morning or early afternoon and choose caffeine free Nature’s Harvest blends any time of day.

Forest garden style farming is a way of growing crops within a diverse, layered ecosystem, rather than relying on chemical-heavy monocropping. Instead of one crop growing alone in exposed fields, forest gardens can include trees, shade plants, spices, fruits, and other crops growing together in a more natural system.

For Nature’s Harvest, supporting forest garden style farming helps encourage biodiversity, healthier soils, natural shade, and more resilient farming communities. It reflects our belief in A Whole Lotta Goodness® — good for you, good for the community, and good for the planet.

Nature’s Harvest ingredients are finely ground to create a smoother café style drink. Ordinary culinary grade spices are usually coarser because they are designed for cooking, not sipping in a latte, smoothie, or warm drink.

Fine grinding is more expensive, but it helps reduce the gritty texture often found when using regular cooking spices in beverages. This means Nature’s Harvest blends mix more smoothly into milk, plant-based milk, smoothies, porridge, and recipes, while still delivering clean, concentrated wholefood ingredients.

We use Ceylon cinnamon, also known as “true cinnamon,” because it has a softer, sweeter, more delicate flavour than common Cassia cinnamon. This helps create a smoother, more balanced latte without overpowering the turmeric, ginger, cardamom, vanilla, and chilli.

Ceylon cinnamon is also naturally much lower in coumarin, a plant compound found in higher levels in Cassia cinnamon. While Cassia is widely used because it is cheaper and stronger tasting, regular high intake of coumarin may place extra strain on the liver, which is why Ceylon cinnamon is considered the more thoughtful choice for an everyday beverage blend.

At Nature’s Harvest, we choose Ceylon cinnamon over cheaper Cassia because it better reflects A Whole Lotta Goodness®: premium flavour, cleaner formulation, and careful ingredient choices for customers who may enjoy our blends regularly.

Yes, many Nature’s Harvest blends can be enjoyed as a coffee alternative, especially if you are looking for a comforting café style drink without coffee. Our Turmeric Latte Mix, Turmeric Latte Mix Chilli Free, Turmeric + Lion’s Mane, and Shroom Magic Mix contain no coffee and no caffeine, making them beautiful options for a naturally caffeine-free daily ritual, without relying on coffee or stimulants.

Some Nature’s Harvest blends contain wholefood ingredients with naturally occurring caffeine, such as matcha or cacao. For example, Matcha contains naturally occurring caffeine and is generally higher in caffeine than cacao. Cocoa Crave Mix contains cacao, which usually provides a much gentler amount of naturally occurring caffeine.

As a practical comparison:

Product or ingredient Approx. naturally occurring caffeineTurmeric Latte Mix 0mg Turmeric Latte Mix Chilli Free 0mg Turmeric + Lion’s Mane 0mg Shroom Magic Mix 0mg Cocoa Crave Mix Approx. 4–8mg per 4g serve, based on 46% cacao Matcha blend Approx. 19–44mg per serve, based on 1g matcha

So, if you want a completely caffeine-free coffee alternative, choose one of our turmeric or mushroom based blends with no matcha or cacao. If you are happy with a small amount of naturally occurring caffeine, cacao-based blends such as Cocoa Crave Mix may still be a gentler option than matcha. Always check the individual product label for the full ingredient list and caffeine information.

No, Nature’s Harvest blends are not coffee products. Our blends contain no coffee and most are naturally caffeine-free, making them a beautiful option for anyone looking for a warming café style drink without coffee.

Some blends may contain ingredients with naturally occurring caffeine, such as matcha, cacao, or black tea. For example, Matcha and Cocoa Crave Mix contain naturally occurring caffeine from their wholefood ingredients. Always check the individual product label for the full ingredient list and caffeine information.

Black pepper is included because it contains piperine, a natural compound commonly paired with turmeric to support curcumin absorption. In a human study, piperine increased curcumin bioavailability by up to 2000%, or around 20-fold.

That matters because curcumin, the golden compound found in turmeric, is not easily absorbed by the body on its own. Nature’s Harvest Turmeric Latte Mix includes black pepper as part of a balanced wholefood spice blend, alongside turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, and a touch of chilli. Black pepper also adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the flavour and helps create a smooth, aromatic café-style turmeric latte.