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Bulletproof has expanded its functional coffee portfolio with the launch of Mood Booster Mushroom Latte, marking the brand's first entry into the latte format.

The instant latte combines Arabica coffee with functional mushrooms, ashwagandha and MCT oil, alongside built-in creamer and sweetness. Designed to be prepared with hot or cold water, the product aims to deliver a café-style latte in a more convenient format.

Bulletproof said the formulation was developed to address one of the barriers associated with mushroom-based beverages, the earthy taste often associated with functional mushrooms, while maintaining a rich, creamy and coffee-forward profile.

The blend features Lion's Mane, reishi and chaga mushrooms, as well as ashwagandha. According to Bulletproof, the product is positioned to support mood, focus and stress management, while providing approximately 50mg of caffeine per serving.

The company describes the caffeine content as roughly half that of a typical cup of coffee, positioning the product as an option for consumers seeking a lower-caffeine alternative or an additional coffee occasion later in the day.

Bulletproof's Mood Booster Mushroom Latte contains instant Arabica coffee and real dairy, with the built-in creamer designed to create a frothy texture when prepared.

The product contains less than 3g of sugar and is formulated with MCT oil alongside its mushroom and adaptogen blend. Bulletproof said the latte can be enjoyed as formulated or customised by consumers.

Mood Booster Mushroom Latte is available now through Bulletproof's online store and Amazon, with a wider retail rollout planned to begin this fall.