FAQ

Subscriptions

  • You can pause your subscription through the magic link which was sent to you via email right after you signed up for the subscription. Through that link you can access your subscription portal and locate the button that says "Pause my subscription".

    If you can't find your magic link, or if you need help with your pause, please send an email to hello@mindavenue.co and we will assist you.

  • You can access your subscription through the magic link which was sent to you via email right after you signed up for the subscription. With that link you can access your subscription portal and locate the section "Billing schedule". Scroll down to the specific delivery you want to skip and click "skip payment".

    If you can't find your magic link, or if you need help with your subscription, please email us at hello@mindavenue.co and we will assist you.

  • You can modify the products in your subscription through the magic link which was sent to you via email right after you signed up for the subscription.

    Through that link you can access your subscription portal and locate section "Items", where the product(s) in your subscription are listed. If you want to add a new product, click on "edit", then on "add item". Pick the blend you want to add. If you want to remove the existing blend, click "remove". Then click "save".

    Remember: If you add a new product to your subscription via the link, you will automatically receive a glass jar of this product in the first delivery. If you, by any chance already have a glass jar and don't want a new one, please send us an email so we can change it to a refill pouch.

    If you can't find your magic link, or if you need help with your subscription, please send an email to hello@mindavenue.co and we will assist you.

  • You can cancel your subscription through the magic link which was sent to you via email right after you signed up for the subscription. Through that link you can access your subscription portal and locate the button that says "Cancel my subscription".

    If you can't find your magic link, or if you need help with cancellation, please send an email to hello@mindavenue.co and we will assist you.

  • Subscribers save 15% on every order compared with the one-time price. The discount is preserved even if you skip a delivery or pause your subscription.

  • Subscribers save 15% on every purchase, and they can choose between delivery every month or every second month. The first Mind Avenue delivery will be glass jars. Save them, because all following deliveries will be refill pouches, so that you can easily reuse the beautiful jar month after month. The refill pouches are delivered straight to your mailbox.

    You can pause, modify or cancel your subscription anytime. You can also skip specific months if you just need a temporary break. There's no limit on how many months you can skip: the decision is all yours.

  • Yes. Both single blends and the Full Mind Avenue Bundle are available on subscription. The bundle has the lowest per-jar price, saving you more money with every purchase.

  • Right now you have to email us at hello@mindavenue.co to change your delivery frequency, as this can't be done via the portal yet.

  • Of course! Just send an email to hello@mindavenue.co and we will replace your refill pouch will a glass jar for the next order.

  • You can make these changes directly through the magic link which was sent to you via email after you signed up for the subscription. Through that link you can access your subscription portal and locate the section "Billing schedule". Locate the planned payment and click "reschedule". Pick your desired day and time and click "save".

    As of now, the portal can only reschedule specific payments, and not the whole billing schedule. If you want to change the billing day on all your future orders, please send an email to hello@mindavenue.co and we will assist you.

  • You can update your shipping address and/or payment method through the magic link which was sent to you via email after you signed up for the subscription.

    Through that link you can access your subscription portal. To change address, locate the section "Shipping" and click "edit". Enter your new shipping details and click "save".

    To change payment method, locate the section "Payment method" and click "edit".

  • Your card is charged on the same date each cycle. If you signed up for the subscription on the 12th, you will be charged on the 12th every month. The upcoming charge date is visible in your subscription portal.

  • Yes, of course! You can do this through the subscription portal, which you can access with the magic link which was sent to you via email after you signed up for the subscription.

    In the portal, locate the section "Items". Click on "edit" and then "add item". Pick the blend you want to add and click "Only one-time purchase". Then click "save".

    If you can't find your magic link, or if you need help with cancellation, please send an email to hello@mindavenue.co and we will assist you.

  • Yes. Every subscription order within Sweden ships free, with no minimum cart value.

    For subscriptions to rest of Europe, free shipping applies to subscriptions over €50.

Shipping & Delivery

  • Sweden: 1-3 business days with PostNord.
    Rest of Europe: 3-7 business days with DHL, Bring or DPD.

    Orders received before 2pm CET are usually shipped the same day.

    • Sweden: Always free shipping.
    • Denmark: Free shipping over 400 DKK. Otherwise 39 DKK for shipping.
    • Poland: Free shipping over zł220. Otherwise zł21 for shipping.
    • Rest of Europe: Free shipping over €50, otherwise €4.99-7.99 for shipping, depending on country.

    To see the exact shipping cost for your region, go ahead to checkout, enter your address details and the exact shipping cost will be displayed.

  • Of course! Once your order ships, you will receive a tracking link by email. If you haven't received this email within 2 business days after placing your order, please send an email to hello@mindavenue.co and we will manually send you the tracking link.

  • We ship from our warehouse in Sweden to most EU countries. For other markets, please email hello@mindavenue.co to see if we can work something out.

  • Yes, there is usually an option at checkout where you can select home delivery for an additional cost.

  • Please photograph the damage and email hello@mindavenue.co within 7 days of receiving the order.

  • First, check your tracking link, which we sent to you via email when the package is sent. If it says it has been delivered to your service point but you haven't received a text message with pickup details, please use the final 4 digits in the tracking number to pick up the package at the service point.

    If the tracking link shows that the package is stuck or not delivered and it has been more than 5 days please email hello@mindavenue.co.

  • That can happen sometimes. Yes, we can ship it back to you, but at an extra cost of 150 SEK (or €20 for rest of Europe). This is needed to cover the extra costs.

    If you don't want the package to be resent to you, or if we don't hear back from you after your package has been returned, we will charge you 200 SEK or (€25 for rest of Europe) to cover the extra costs.

    Please reach out to hello@mindavenue.co to get help with this.

  • Unopened jars can be returned within 14 days, counted from the date you received your order. Returns cost 79 SEK (or €7-10 for rest of Europe) which will be deducted from your refund.

    If you need to make a return, send us an email and we will provide you with a return shipping label.

    Opened jars are non-returnable. However, if you are not satisfied with the product, please email us and we will work with you to make it right.

  • Within the EU, no. VAT is included in the price you see at checkout. UK and Norway customers may pay customs or VAT on arrival. We declare all packages accurately to keep these fees as low as possible.

Products & ingredients

  • Functional mushrooms are non-psychedelic mushrooms, including Lion's Mane, Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps and Maitake, used for centuries in herbal traditions and increasingly studied in modern science. Many functional mushrooms are sometimes called adaptogens, because they help the body adapt to physical and mental stress.

  • Yes, with an increasing body of human research. Lion's Mane has been studied in human RCTs since 2009 (Mori et al., Phytotherapy Research) for cognitive support. Reishi has decades of research on immune modulation and sleep support. The supporting botanicals in our blends are also well-researched: L-theanine for calm focus, oral lavender for stress (Kasper et al., 2014), and Cordyceps for exercise tolerance and energy. Effect sizes are modest but reproducible across studies.

    For more information about the science behind or mushrooms, visit our Science page.

  • A whole-mushroom powder is the dried, ground mushroom. It retains the fibre, but the active compounds (beta-glucans and triterpenes) remain locked behind the chitin cell walls and are harder to absorb. An extract uses hot water or dual extraction to release those compounds, which gives you more bioavailable active per gram.

    We use both: extracts for measurable potency, and whole powders for the broader nutritional spectrum. Even if extracts are very high in specific active compounds, they often lose many valuable compounds during the extraction process. By complementing with a whole powder we fill that gap.

  • This is a complex question, and not always black and white, but six signals are worth checking:

    (1) the product uses fruiting body, not mycelium grown on grain (please note that pure mycelium is not the same thing as mycelium on grain); (2) the product is an extract or extract combined with whole powder, not just whole powder; (3) the beta-glucan percentage is disclosed, not just polysaccaride content; (4) the product is third-party tested for heavy metals and contaminants; and (5) the mushrooms are 100% EU organic, not just USDA organic. The EU has the most strict rules on organic certifications and pesticides.

    Mind Avenue meets all six.

  • Yes. Every mushroom in our blends is certified EU organic. This is the most strict organic certification in the world.

  • Yes. All our blends are vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.

  • No. None of our blends contain added caffeine. Focus contains a small amount of natural cacao, but not enough to produce a coffee-style buzz. If you want more energy, we recommend whisking Focus into your morning coffee.

  • No added sugar. The Focus Blend contain a small amount of natural stevia leaf extract.

  • Our mushrooms are sourced from EU organic-certified farms and forests, primarily in the regions of Fujian and Gansu in China. Our Chaga is wild harvested in Siberia. Our mushrooms have grown in these regions for thousands of years, as they have had a central role in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

    Every batch is third-party tested at independent Eurofins laboratories in Sweden for purity, heavy metals and microbial safety.

  • Yes. Every batch is third-party lab tested for heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium) and microbiological contamination. The certificate of analysis is available on request: hello@mindavenue.co.

  • Our products comply with EU and Swedish supplement legislation (Livsmedelsverket). They are food supplements, not medicinal products.

  • Focus is a daytime nootropic blend containing Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Maitake, Chaga, Bacopa, Gotu Kola and raw cacao for clarity, focus and calm energy.

    Chill is a stress and recovery blend containing Reishi, Lion's Mane, L-theanine, lavender and lemon balm, combined with fermented fig enzymes and MCT-powder for additional nutrition and absorption. Ideal for afternoons or evenings to help unwind and prepare for deep sleep.

    Immunity is a long-term immune support blend containing Chaga, Reishi, Agaricus, Maitake, Sea Buckthorn, Polygonati Rhizoma and fermented ginger enzymes.

    All three blends can be used as a substitute for coffee or tea. Many people use all three.

  • Start with the most pressing need. If you have brain fog, difficulty focusing, or low energy, start with Focus. If you are wired but tired, have a racing mind, or are not sleeping well, start with Chill. If you get sick often or mainly want to support your long-term health and longevity, start with Immunity. All three have adaptogenic properties, meaning all three will help your body adapt to stress.

    If you want all three, the Full Mind Avenue Bundle has the lowest per-jar price.

  • Yes. The blends are designed to be used together. Each blend is built around a different goal, so they complement rather than compete. Focus in the morning, Chill in the evening, and Immunity at any time of day. You can also combine two blends in one drink, for example Focus Blend and Immunity Blend pairs well in a morning cup.

  • Add one teaspoon to a cup, pour over hot (not boiling) water. Whisk well. Add milk if you like. This is the most common way to drink our blends.

    Visit our recipe page for inspiration on how to make coconut cloud lattes, banana lattes or gingerbread lattes with our blends.

  • All blends contain 90g per jar. The Focus Blend dosage is 3g, so this blend lasts for about 30 days. The Chill Blend and Immunity Blend dosages are 3,5g, so these blends last for about 26 days.

  • Keep the jar tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Not in the fridge.

Usage & effects

  • Adaptogens work faster than most people expect, but slower than pharmaceuticals or caffeine. Some effects, such as calmer attention and reduced mental noise, can appear within the first few cups. The deeper, compounding effects on memory, sleep quality and baseline stress build over 4 to 8 weeks of daily use, with peak benefits typically clustering in the 8 to 16 week range. Functional mushrooms shift biology gradually rather than producing acute pharmacological effects.

  • Within the first week, most people notice a subtle clarity or steadier mood. Between weeks 4 and 8, you can expect measurable shifts in focus, sleep or stress, depending on the blend. Between weeks 8 and 16, the peak benefits emerge. Lion's Mane research clusters at this longer timeline, and oral lavender and Reishi research shows benefits at 6 to 10 weeks. Consistency matters more than dose.

  • Some products in the wellness category may rely on placebo effects, but the ingredients in our blends do not. Lion's Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, L-theanine, oral lavender and Bacopa all have human RCTs and meta-analyses backing measurable physiological effects. Effect sizes are modest, since these are not pharmaceuticals, but they are reproducible across studies. We selected ingredients based on the research, not on tradition alone.

  • No. Focus contains no added caffeine. Cordyceps supports energy through different mechanisms (improved oxygen utilisation and mitochondrial function) that do not produce jitters or crashes.

  • No. Lavender, lemon balm and L-theanine settle the nervous system without producing sedation. You will feel calmer, not drowsy. If you drink it mid-afternoon, your thinking tends to become clearer rather than slower.

  • Focus: in the morning, or before periods of focused work.

    Chill: in the late afternoon, evening, or in any highstress moment.

    Immunity: at any time of day, year-round, or with increased frequency during seasonal transitions.

  • Yes, particularly Focus. Whisk one teaspoon into your coffee. Most customers report a softer crash and improved focus.

  • We do not recommend functional mushroom or adaptogen supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding without first speaking to your doctor. Research on these supplements during pregnancy and lactation is limited, and we err on the side of caution.

  • Children from 6 years can take our blends, but at smaller doses. If your kids have any medical condition or is taking medication, consult a doctor prior to use of any supplements.

  • Most people tolerate our blends very well. The most commonly reported mild effect is light digestive adjustment (slightly looser stools or mild bloating) during the first week, which usually resolves on its own. Discontinue use if you notice an allergic reaction.

  • No. Functional mushrooms (Lion's Mane, Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps and Maitake) contain no psilocybin. They are safe, legal foods that have been used for centuries in traditional systems.

Medication and health conditions

Mind Avenue blends are food supplements, not medicine. Functional mushrooms and adaptogens are biologically active, which means they can interact with specific medications and conditions. We are not doctors. The guidance below is based on current research. If you take prescription medication, have a chronic condition, or are about to undergo surgery, please speak to your doctor before adding our blends.

  • Please speak to your doctor first. In Chill, lavender, lemon balm and L-theanine can amplify the sedating or calming effects of some antidepressants.

  • Please speak to your doctor first. Reishi and Lion's Mane can mildly thin blood. On top of prescription anticoagulants, this can increase bleeding risk.

  • Please speak to your doctor first. Reishi, lavender, lemon balm and L-theanine can all lower blood pressure. On top of antihypertensive medication, the drop can be larger than intended.

  • If you have a thyroid condition, please confirm with your prescriber before starting any new supplement. Lemon balm has shown mild antithyroid effects in early research, usually relevant only at much higher doses than ours, but worth flagging to your doctor

  • Please speak to your doctor first. Reishi, Astragalus, Cordyceps and Lion's Mane all support immune activity, which can be the wrong direction if your condition involves an overactive immune system, or if you are on
    immunosuppressive medication.

  • Most people with sensitive stomachs do well on our blends. The first week may include mild bloating or looser stools as your gut adjusts. We recommend starting with half a serving for the first 5 to 7 days.

  • No. If you have a known mushroom allergy, please do not take Focus, Chill or Immunity. Even small amounts can trigger an allergic reaction

  • Please speak to your doctor or fertility specialist. Lavender and lemon balm have limited fertility-safety data, and we do not recommend them during active fertility treatment without medical advice.

About Mind Avenue

  • Mind Avenue is a Swedish brand making functional mushroom blends for focus, stress and immunity. Our products are formulated by a herbalist, produced in Sweden, and built around evidence-based ingredients with long traditional use.

  • Mind Avenue was founded by Alice Moradian. The blends are formulated together with a herbalist and
    produced in Sweden.

  • Our blends are produced in Sweden, in a facility certified to EU food-safety standards.

  • We work to a few standards that distinguish quality mushroom supplements from low-quality ones. Our ingredients are certified organic. We use fruiting-body, not mycelium grown on grain. Every batch is third-party tested for heavy metals and contaminants. Our blends are formulated by a herbalist and produced under EU food-safety standards in Sweden. We are transparent about what is in each scoop.

    Certificates of analysis are available on request: hello@mindavenue.co.

  • Mind Avenue is available directly at mindavenue.co. We ship across the EU.

    Mind Avenue is also available for purchase in selected cafés in Sweden, such as Bodybuddy and Mahalo.