The Only Drink That Boosts My Focus & Energy Levels Without Causing A Major Crash

As much as I prioritize sleep and recovery, I still have days when I need an extra boost of energy. Typically I reach for a second cup of coffee to help power me through the afternoon slump, but I end up crashing a few hours later.

I figured exhausted evenings were the price I had to pay for productive mornings—but then I got the chance to test out Odyssey's Mushroom Elixir. The functional beverage harnesses the power of adaptogenic mushrooms to promote energy and concentration without the hard comedown.

Scott Frohman founded Odyssey Elixir after discovering the power of functional mushrooms. Per the brand, he started every morning mixing a blend of chaga, reishi, and lion's mane into his coffee.

The blend had a positive impact on Frohman's energy levels and cognitive function—and the idea for Odyssey Elixirs was born.

Today the brand offers three product lines: Original Core, 222, and Revive.

Functional mushrooms have adaptogenic properties or are organic compounds that support our nervous system's response1 to stress. Although all mushrooms' cell walls contain beta-glucans—which research links to heart health, immune function, and gut health2—their exact benefits vary by type.

Every sparkling beverage from Odyssey contains 2,750 mg of mushrooms per serving, along with 100 mg of panax ginseng extract and 85 mg of L-theanine. This combo promotes relaxation and less stress with more energy.

First things first, I should clarify these functional mushroom beverages do not taste like mushrooms.

The Odyssey 222 line has 222 mg of caffeine per drink. For reference, a typical cup of coffee has 95 mg. Due to the high caffeine content, I only drank this elixir on days when I skipped my morning coffee and tea.

Along with drinking these beverages sporadically throughout the month, I also did a taste test where I tried each flavor consecutively to help find my favorite one.

The Original Core line only has 85 mg of caffeine per serving—less than coffee—and comes in four flavors. I typically drank these energy drinks on days when I'd had my morning brew but still felt the need to energize.

Similar to the 222 line, I tested each flavor once in my regular routine before completing a side-by-side taste test.

These functional elixirs are technically energy drinks—but I'd be remiss not to mention these drinks have an ingredient list that you can read. Erthyritol was the only ingredient that really gave me pause on the ingredient label.

If you need an extra boost of energy without the crash, then you can't go wrong with the Odyssey Elixirs. The functional energy drinks harness the powers of adaptogens to promote more energy and focus—and I found they were the perfect way to power through a long day.