Why I Created NutraCup: A Smarter Way to Start Your Day

TL;DR

  • NutraCup is a functional coffee formulated with clinically dosed nootropics, adaptogens, and clean caffeine.
  • Built with radical transparency: full disclosure of every ingredient, dose, and sourcing detail.
  • Includes 100% fruiting body mushrooms and proven compounds to support focus, energy, immune function, and stress resilience.
  • No fillers. No proprietary blends. No shortcuts—just clean, effective ingredients that work.



Hi everyone,

NutraCup started with a simple idea:

What if your daily coffee could do more than just wake you up?
 What if it could help you think clearer, feel better, and perform stronger—without the crash?

I’ve always loved the ritual of coffee, but I didn’t love how it made me feel. Jitters, mid-day crashes, poor focus after the high wore off. And when I searched for better alternatives—“healthier coffees”—what I mostly found were vague promises and fuzzy labels. Low-quality mushrooms. Tiny doses of functional ingredients. Hidden blends with no transparency.

So I set out to build something radically different:
 A coffee made with real science, full transparency, and zero compromise.

 

☕ What Makes NutraCup Different

NutraCup is a Colombian medium roast coffee with about 60mg of caffeine per serving, enhanced with clinically studied nootropics, adaptogens, and nutrients. It’s built to support:

  • Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Sustained Energy
  • Stress Resilience
  • Immune & Gut Health

Here’s what you’ll find in each serving:

  • Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps & Turkey Tail (500mg each) – powerful mushrooms for brain, energy, and immune support
  • L-Theanine (140mg) – smooths stimulation and enhances clarity
  • L-Tyrosine (500mg) – supports focus and mental resilience
  • Rhodiola Rosea (100mg, 3% salidrosides) – combats fatigue and supports stress balance
  • Magnesium BHB (1500mg) – provides clean, ketone-based energy
  • Vitamin B6 (5mg) and Vitamin B12 (240mcg) – essential for mood, memory, and nervous system health

🔬 Real Ingredients. Real Doses. Real Transparency.

We use 100% fruiting body mushrooms, never mycelium on grain. Every batch is lab-tested to contain more than 25% active compounds like beta-glucans and triterpenoids, and less than 3% naturally occurring starch.

And unlike most products in the space, we don’t hide behind “proprietary blends.” We list every ingredient and every dose—because you deserve to know exactly what you’re putting in your body.

This isn’t just functional coffee. It’s functional coffee you can trust.

 

⚡ Built for Performance—Without the Crash

NutraCup was formulated to work with your body, not against it.

Personally, I use it before deep work sessions, morning routines, and workouts. Others enjoy it as a mid-day pick-me-up to stay sharp and focused without the jitters or energy dip.

Thanks to ingredients like Theanine, Magnesium BHB, and adaptogenic mushrooms, the energy is steady, smooth, and productive. It’s more than stimulation—it’s support.

 

🌱 No Fillers. No Fluff. Just What Works.

NutraCup is made with:

  • ✅ Third-party tested ingredients
  • ✅ Ethically sourced, fruiting body mushrooms
  • ✅ No dextrin, no starch fillers, no artificial additives
  • ✅ No cutting corners—ever

If it doesn’t serve a clear purpose, it’s not in the blend.

 

🔁 A Better Daily Habit

This product was never meant to be trendy or gimmicky. It was made for people who expect more from what they consume. People who want clarity in their minds, calm in their energy, and confidence in their choices.

NutraCup is here to help you start smarter, stay focused, and finish strong—every single day.

Thanks for being part of this journey.

—
 Henry Yu, PharmD
 Founder, Formulator & Registered Pharmacist
 NutraCup Performance Coffee





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