HBO's New The Last of Us Coffee Is Made With Real Cordyceps – Here's What You Need to Know!

In a surprising setting, the television series based on “The Last of Us” started in 1968. The narrative unfolded as an epidemiologist expressed his deepest concerns about mankind due to a parasitic fungus capable of turning humans into mindless automatons. Tragically, this scenario became reality in 2003 when a mutated version of the real-life cordyceps fungus brought it to fruition. In the fictional world, it is responsible for transforming people into horrifying creatures. Now, HBO and Four Sigmatic are choosing to create an authentic “The Last of Us” coffee using actual cordyceps.

That’s not a joke.

The exclusive blend from HBO and Four Sigmatic, titled “The Last Of Us” Organic High Caf Ground Coffee (previously mentioned on GameSpot), is designed to infuse a touch of fun into your daily java. This special edition coffee contains “lion’s mane mushroom, cordyceps, Vitamin B12, and coffee bean extract,” all of which are intended to boost mental clarity and energy levels.

The initial query we pose, without a doubt, echoes your current curiosity: “Hang on, what’s going on here?” The subsequent question that naturally arises is: “Is it really coffee with mushrooms?

They truly did [the action]. However, Four Sigmatic assures us that contrary to its name, it doesn’t have a mushroom taste. Instead, it provides a smooth and rich flavor similar to a traditional medium roast coffee, with hints of caramel.

The company assures that consuming their product will NOT transform you into a fungus-infected ‘zombie’, as often portrayed. You can find this information in their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, specifically under “Is Cordyceps Infectious?

Actually, The Last of Us wasn’t entirely inaccurate. In the natural world, cordyceps do indeed infect insects. However, rest assured that our cordyceps are nothing like the ones depicted in the game. They are purely functional and 100% vegan, grown organically. These mushrooms offer numerous benefits such as increased energy, endurance, and stamina. The only thing you’ll find infectious about our coffee is a boost of energy!

Okay. Okay. We’ll try it. To do that we can get a single bag for $14.

As a devoted movie buff, I must confess, if this turns out to be a grand deception and we transform into Clickers upon consuming this brew, we’ll be downright livid! It’s not the zombie aspect that concerns us; rather, our deep-rooted love for coffee is at stake. We harbor serious doubts that cordyceps will permit us to continue savoring our beloved caffeinated beverage.

2025-03-26 21:03

HBO’s New The Last of Us Coffee Is Made With Real Cordyceps – Here’s What You Need to Know!

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