Lion’s Mane is having a moment.
And this week, something big happened: a Kent-based farm, Urban Farm-It, launched the UK’s first organically certified, homegrown, dried Lion’s Mane mushrooms (costs £14,99 for 50g).
For too long, UK customers have relied on imported Lion’s Mane with little transparency about how it was grown or processed.
Now, with a local, sustainable option on the market, we’re entering a new phase of mushroom culture. And we’re excited.
🧠 Why Is Lion’s Mane So Special?
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is more than just a beautiful mushroom.
It’s been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is now gaining attention in modern science for its unique cognitive and neurological benefits.
Recent studies suggest Lion’s Mane can:
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Promote neurogenesis (the growth of new neurons),
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Support cognitive function, memory, and learning,
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Improve focus and mood,
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And even support the regeneration of damaged nerve tissue.
At Mushies, we believe Lion’s Mane is more than a supplement. It’s a ritual. A daily opportunity to support your brain, ground your energy, and connect with nature’s intelligence.
🇬🇧 The Rise of UK-Grown Lion’s Mane
Urban Farm-It’s dried mushrooms mark a turning point for UK mushroom lovers:
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Homegrown and organic: No need to rely on imported mushrooms with unknown origins. This is as local and transparent as it gets.
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Sustainably packaged: Their dried Lion’s Mane comes in eco-friendly packaging made from 100% recyclable materials.
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Culinary appeal: With a rich, earthy flavour and a caramelised texture, it’s perfect for teas, soups, and savoury dishes.
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Trusted harvesting process: Each mushroom is picked at peak maturity, then carefully dried to lock in taste and nutritional value.
Urban Farm-It also offer fresh Lion's mane, and you can even pick this up in a number of Sainsbury's supermarkets around the country.
🧼 Extract vs. Whole Mushroom: What’s Right for You?
We often get asked: Should I eat Lion’s Mane or take it as an extract?
The answer depends on your goals. Here’s a quick comparison:
| Goal | Best Option |
|---|---|
| Boost daily focus + energy | Extract |
| Enjoy a culinary experience | Dried/fresh whole mushroom |
| Long-term brain support | Either (consistency matters most) |
| Easy integration | Capsules, coffee, blends |
| Deep flavour + presence | Tea, soup, rehydrated slices |
Our Mushies Super Nootropic Mushroom Coffee uses a high-strength Lion’s Mane extract that’s been optimised for bioavailability and daily use.
It’s for those who want clarity in a cup.
But we love seeing whole mushrooms enter the spotlight – especially when they’re UK-grown.
🌿 How We See It at Mushies
We’re not just fans of mushrooms. We’re part of a growing ecosystem of people who believe that nature is intelligent, healing is layered, and health is a daily practice.
So while Urban Farm-It focuses on Lion’s Mane as a gourmet food ingredient, we’re excited to offer a complementary path: Lion’s Mane extracts as a tool for mental clarity, focus, and energetic alignment.
We’re here to help you:
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Build simple, meaningful rituals.
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Integrate mushrooms into your lifestyle, not just your supplement stack.
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Connect with your brain, your breath, and the natural intelligence within you.
🍽️ Ready to try Lion’s Mane?
If you want to explore the culinary side, we highly recommend checking out Urban Farm-It’s dried Lion’s Mane. Use their blog post for some simple recipes featuring lion's mane.
If you're more drawn to the ritual side of Lion’s Mane, you can try our best-selling Lion’s Mane extracts or our Super Nootropic Mushroom Coffee, which has crafted to help you start each day with clarity, calm, and purpose.
