Decaf
DECAF
Caramel, nuts, a wine-like finish
Afternoons and evenings, or anyone who loves coffee but not caffeine.
₩39,000 · 500 ml
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Korean mushroom cold brew concentrate — lion's mane, cordyceps, red ginseng, L-theanine.
A cold brew concentrate you mix with water or milk. Three roasts share one blend of Korean-grown mushroom extract, red ginseng extract and L-theanine. It tastes like coffee, because it mostly is: coffee extract makes up 74.1% of the bottle.
Three roasts, one blend
Caffeinated
HOUSE
Chocolate, full-bodied coffee
Beans: Brazil
The everyday cup for people who like their coffee strong.
₩36,000 · 500 ml
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Caffeinated
VIBRANT
Fruity acidity, floral, specialty beans
Beans: Ethiopia
Morning coffee drinkers who enjoy a bright, acidic cup.
₩42,000 · 500 ml
View on thezonebio.kr →Gift set: one bottle (your choice of roast) with a handmade mushroom-shaped glass cup, ₩46,000. See the set →
What's inside
| Coffee extract | 74.1% |
| Mushroom extract blend (lion's mane, cordyceps; grown in Korea) | 16% |
| Red ginseng extract (Korea) | 9.33% |
| L-theanine | 0.56% |
Same blend in all three roasts, as printed on the label. Food type: coffee (a general food, not a dietary supplement). Produced by Heino F&B in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, for THE ZONE BIO.
How to drink it
- Iced
- 30–40 ml concentrate + 200 ml cold water or ice water
- Latte
- 30–40 ml concentrate + 200 ml milk or oat milk
- Hot
- 30–40 ml concentrate + 200 ml hot water (around 90°C, not boiling)
- Strong
- 1 part concentrate : 3 parts water or milk
500 ml glass bottle, about 14 cups. Shelf life 6 months from manufacture. Refrigerate after opening and shake before pouring. HOUSE and VIBRANT carry caffeine, so they suit the morning; DECAF works in the evening too.
FAQ
Does it taste like mushrooms?
Hardly. The extraction and blend ratio were tuned so no earthy note stays in the cup, and the most common line in Korean buyer reviews is that it does not taste like mushrooms at all.
What is the difference between DECAF, HOUSE and VIBRANT?
The mushroom, red ginseng and L-theanine blend is identical. The beans and caffeine differ: DECAF is decaffeinated with caramel and nut notes, HOUSE is a chocolatey everyday roast, VIBRANT is a bright, fruity specialty roast.
Is this a dietary supplement?
No. It is registered in Korea under the food type "coffee", a general food. We list the ingredients and their percentages, and make no claims about preventing or treating any disease or improving any body function.
Can I drink it while pregnant or breastfeeding?
It contains cordyceps and red ginseng extract, and HOUSE and VIBRANT contain caffeine. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, ask your doctor first. Do not drink it if you are allergic to mushrooms.
How long does a bottle last?
One 500 ml bottle makes about 14 cups at 30–40 ml per cup. Shelf life is 6 months from the date of manufacture. Keep it refrigerated after opening and shake before pouring.
Do you ship outside Korea?
Orders on thezonebio.kr and the Naver Smart Store ship within Korea. For other questions, email me@thezonebio.com.
Where to buy
Official store: thezonebio.kr (Korean, supports Naver Pay and subscriptions). Also on the Naver Smart Store. Orders ship within Korea.