WTF ARE ‘PERFORMANCE COFFEES’?

All froth and no kick, or a clever upgrade to your trusty flat white? Our expert reviews the evidence

COLLAGEN Ancient and Brave £22 for 250g

A serving has 2g of collagen peptides for joints and skin. But hold the sugar: it harms collagen, says Dr Imran Khan of Chelsea Pharmacy Medical Clinic.

POLYPHENOLS Amunra Pure Performance Coffee £18 for 500g

Amunra claims to have ‘optimised’ levels of caffeine and polyphenols. The jury’s still out as to whether this offers any real advantage, though.

SHROOMS Super U Shroom Coffee £35 for 60 servings

Its mushrooms include lion’s mane, which contains properties that may ‘relieve anxiety and help with focus’, says Dr Khan.

ALL-ROUNDER Time Health Mushroom Coffee Blend £21 for 100g

‘This seems to be the best on the market,’ says Dr Khan. Alongside lion’s mane and theanine, you’ll also be supping resveratrol and maca.