Tikawa Focus Pack (Lupin Coffee + Lion's Mane) Organic
Discover our Tikawa Focus pack including our organic lupin coffee + a 72g packet of organic Lion's Mane extract concentrated at 10:1 to mix with Tikawa
Caffeine-free
Tikawa Focus Pack - Tikawa Classique lupin coffee 720 g + Organic water-soluble 10:1 Lion's Mane extract 72 g
Save money and prepare your lupin coffee enriched with Lion's Mane extract
The Tikawa Focus Pack is our organic lupin coffee enriched with Lion's Mane extract, designed for those who want to keep the coffee ritual without caffeine. It combines our Tikawa Classique - a genuine roasted organic lupin coffee, produced in Bavaria by our partner Loffee - with our organic water-soluble 10:1 concentrated Lion's Mane extract. The principle is simple: on receipt, you mix the two pouches once. Then you use the blend exactly like a classic Tikawa - in an espresso machine, moka pot or filter - and the water-soluble extract is naturally released into the cup during brewing.
🍄 Why combine Tikawa and Lion's Mane?
Tikawa and Lion's Mane are two ingredients with very different origins - Bavarian farmland for one, Japanese Buddhist monasteries for the other - but they have one thing in common: they are consumed without caffeine. Tikawa brings its long roasting and its complex, coffee-like aroma. The water-soluble Lion's Mane extract blends into the cup without changing its taste.
> Step 1: prepare the blend (once only, on receipt)
On receipt of the pack, prepare your Tikawa Focus blend:
- Pour the 72 g pouch of Lion's Mane extract into the 720 g pouch of Tikawa
- Close the pouch and shake vigorously for 30 seconds (or pour both pouches into a larger container and mix.)
- Leave to stand for 2 minutes, then shake again before first use.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from light, in the resealable Tikawa pouch.
You obtain 792 g of Tikawa Focus blend enriched with 10% Lion's Mane extract, ready to use for 2 to 3 months of daily consumption.
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> Step 2: prepare your cup (every day, like a normal coffee)
The Tikawa Focus blend is prepared exactly like a classic Tikawa. The grounds are coarser and heavier than coffee grounds - they also swell more, because of the protein content of the lupin seed (about 40%).
So reduce the quantities accordingly:
- Filter / French press : use 20% less grounds than for your traditional coffee.
- Moka pot : use about 50-65 % of the usual quantity (by volume).
- Espresso machine : for Tikawa Classique, a manual espresso machine is recommended.
During brewing, the hot water passes through the grounds and the (water-soluble) Lion's Mane extract dissolves naturally into your cup, while the lupin grounds stay in the filter. This is exactly the principle used by the best filter mushroom coffees on the market.
🍄 Why is the water-soluble extract form essential for this pack?
The water-soluble 10:1 Lion's Mane extract is ten times more concentrated than the classic powder - 1 g of extract is equivalent to about 10 g of raw material. But above all, its water-soluble nature is the key to how the pack works : while your Tikawa is brewing, the hot water passes through the grounds and carries the extract into the cup, while the insoluble lupin particles are held back by the filter. A classic Lion's Mane powder would not pass through the filter - it would stay with the grounds. This is what sets this extract apart from the other forms available on the market.
🍄 Other uses for the blend?
If you do not use a coffee maker, the Tikawa Focus blend can also be prepared as a direct infusion in the cup (1 tablespoon + hot water + 3-4 minutes' infusion + straining through a sieve if you prefer no sediment), or added to latte, smoothie or cold drink recipes. See the detailed recipes further down in this tab.
🍄 Recommended dosage
- Target daily dose of extract : 1 g per day. Depending on your preparation method, you will obtain between 0.5 and 0.9 g of extract per cup (filter/French press ≈ 0.5 g, moka pot or espresso ≈ 0.7-0.9 g), i.e. 1 to 2 cups per day for about 1 g.
- Maximum : do not exceed 30 g of blend per day (≈ 3 g of extract).
- Tikawa : caffeine-free, acid-free, you can drink it at any time, including in the evening.
- When to drink it : any time. Neither Lion's Mane nor Tikawa contains caffeine - both can be consumed throughout the day, including in the evening.
- Duration : daily culinary use without limitation.
Precautions for use : Not recommended in case of lupin allergy (major EU allergen - possible cross-reactions with peanuts in about one in five allergic people). Not recommended in case of mushroom allergy. If you are undergoing medical treatment, ask your healthcare professional for advice. Not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women due to a lack of data on Lion's Mane. Tikawa is naturally gluten-free and produced in a gluten-free facility - lupin is a legume, not a cereal.
➡️ Recipe 1: The morning Focus espresso
The most authentic way to enjoy Tikawa Focus: an espresso prepared in a manual machine. The Lion's Mane extract is naturally released into the cup during brewing.
For 1 cup - Preparation time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
- one dose of Tikawa Focus blend (following your machine's recommendations - reduce the quantity compared with classic coffee, as lupin swells)
- sweetener of your choice (optional)
Method:
- Load your machine's portafilter with one dose of Tikawa Focus blend. Remember to use less grounds than with classic coffee.
- Start brewing. The hot water passes through the grounds and releases the Lion's Mane extract into the cup, while the lupin grounds remain filtered out.
- Sweeten if you wish, and enjoy immediately.
➡️ Recipe 2: The Focus latte (filter/French press)
A longer, milder version, to be enjoyed without hurrying.
For 1 large cup (≈ 250 ml)
Ingredients:
- one dose of Tikawa Focus blend for filter/French press preparation (-20% compared with classic coffee)
- 200 ml of simmering water (~85°C)
- 50 ml of hot plant milk (tiger nut or hemp)
- 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
Method:
- Prepare your Tikawa Focus in a filter or French press using your usual method. The Lion's Mane extract passes directly into the brew.
- Pour into the cup, add the hot plant milk on top.
- Sweetener and cinnamon to taste. Stir and enjoy.
➡️ Recipe 3: The cold Focus smoothie (summer)
For this cold version, first prepare a Tikawa Focus cold brew the day before, then make the smoothie in the morning.
Ingredients:
- 100 ml of strong, chilled Tikawa Focus (cold brew)
- 1 very ripe banana
- 200 ml of cold plant milk
- 1 teaspoon of raw cacao powder (optional)
- a few ice cubes
Blend everything for 30 seconds in a blender. Serve immediately.
> For the cold brew: pour 2 tablespoons of Tikawa Focus blend into 250 ml of cold water, leave to infuse for 8 to 12 hours in the fridge, then strain.
The Tikawa Focus Pack combines two ingredients with complementary profiles: organic blue sweet lupin (present in Tikawa, in roasted form) and Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) in the form of a water-soluble 10:1 concentrated extract. Two traditions, two continents, and one and the same caffeine-free drink.
☕ Tikawa: the Bavarian roasted lupin coffee
Tikawa is a roasted hot drink made from blue sweet lupin from Bavarian organic farming. Lupin is a legume that is naturally gluten-free. The "blue sweet" variety used by Loffee stands out for its very low bitterness - which gives Tikawa its rich body and natural mildness.
🍄 Lion's Mane: the mushroom of Buddhist monks
Lion's Mane has been eaten for more than a thousand years in Asia. The yamabushi Buddhist monks - the ascetics of the Japanese mountains - used to eat it, hence its Japanese name yamabushitake.
It naturally contains beta-glucans, soluble polysaccharides characteristic of mushrooms; its composition is detailed in the nutritional values table of the Practical info tab.
A duo that also makes sense for the planet
Choosing Tikawa rather than traditional coffee has a major environmental impact.
For a daily drinker, over one year:
- -75% CO2 emitted during the manufacture of Tikawa compared with a classic coffee,
- 13,000 L of water used for Tikawa (= one 3-min shower/day) versus 126,000 L for coffee (= two baths/day),
- 0 L of polluted water with lupin: no fertilisers or pesticides needed to grow it,
- a carbon footprint reduced by 95% according to published analyses,
- a plant that enriches the soil thanks to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Why does this combination work well?
Tikawa and Lion's Mane complement each other in terms of taste and practicality:
- on taste : the long roasting of Tikawa perfectly masks the discreet umami note of Lion's Mane,
- on format : the water-soluble nature of the extract allows instant dissolution in the cup of Tikawa, without lumps,
- on use : both ingredients are caffeine-free, so they can be consumed at any time of day, including in the evening.
As with all our products, Tikawa and the Lion's Mane extract were selected after a rigorous audit of their respective suppliers. Tikawa is produced in Bavaria (Germany) by our partner Loffee from organic Bavarian lupins - we discovered this brand in 2022. The Lion's Mane extract is produced in China, in Gutian district (Fujian province), the historic hub of Asian mushroom cultivation.
🍄 To find out more:
Why lupin coffee really changes the game for the planetCoffee or lupin? Which is the better choice?
The Tikawa Focus Pack brings together two supply chains of excellence on two continents : Tikawa, produced in Bavaria by our German partner Loffee from organic Bavarian lupins, and the Lion's Mane extract, produced in China in Gutian district. Here is an introduction to each.
☕ Our Tikawa supplier: Loffee, a Biovie partnership since 2022
Tikawa is the work of a partnership between Biovie and the German company Loffee, run by Simon and Jan. Both come from the coffee industry: their know-how, acquired throughout their professional careers refining the finest raw coffees, is now put to work developing and producing their products based on roasted organic lupin. We discovered this brand in 2022 and adopted Tikawa for everyday use at Biovie.
Thanks to their many years of experience, Simon and Jan have learned and mastered the art of roasting. They know that complex aromas need time to develop fully. Their roasted lupins are handled with as much care as the finest traditional coffees. Their expertise and the technical equipment at their disposal convinced us to work with them and to offer their products in our shop.
The lupins come from Bavarian organic farming. They are grown, harvested and processed practically on their doorstep. The entire harvesting and manufacturing process for the roasted lupin coffee is transparent. It is also worth noting that their whole team is properly paid and that nobody has to work in inhumane conditions - which unfortunately is not always the case in the conventional coffee industry.
For roasting, Loffee uses exclusively blue sweet lupins, a variety with an above-average protein content (about 40%) and very little bitterness. That is why their lupin coffee is so pleasantly sweet and has so much body.
The lupin seeds are roasted in two small drum roasters for nearly 30 minutes at a maximum of 180-200°C. This slow, gentle roasting - unlike fast industrial roasting - gives the seeds time to develop complex aromas and a fine toasted note.
Tikawa is produced in a gluten-free facility - an additional guarantee for people who are gluten-intolerant or gluten-sensitive.
An incomparable environmental impact
For a daily drinker, over one year, choosing Tikawa rather than a traditional coffee represents:
✓ -75% CO2 in manufacturing
✓ 13,000 L of water used (= one 3-min shower/day) versus 126,000 L for coffee (= two baths/day)
✓ 0 L of polluted water with lupin: no fertilisers or pesticides needed
✓ - 95% carbon footprint overall
✓ A plant that enriches the soil thanks to its natural ability to fix nitrogen
> Curious to know more? Discover our article: Why lupin coffee really changes the game for the planet.
🍄 Our Lion's Mane supplier: Gutian District (Fujian, China)
Biovie searched at length for a serious and internationally competitive supplier of Ecocert-certified mushrooms, including our organic water-soluble Lion's Mane extract.
Our organic Lion's Mane mushrooms are produced in Gutian district, Fujian province, China, the historic international flagship of Asian mushroom production. Gutian has been recognised for decades as a centre of excellence for mushroom cultivation, where the best know-how and the most demanding quality standards in the sector are concentrated.
Our crops are located far from the pollution of cities, in preserved areas where the air and water are of good quality. This location is essential for a mushroom like Lion's Mane, which captures and concentrates elements from its environment.
Our supplier is mainly dedicated to producing natural extracts from mushrooms - in particular Cordyceps militaris, Lion's Mane, and other varieties of mushrooms. The company is recognised for its in-depth expertise in growing, extracting and processing fungal materials. Their premises have more than 20 tank reactors, a GMP-compliant API production line and several state-of-the-art analytical machines.
The company also has a 4,600 m² workshop for high-quality plant extracts, equipped with numerous facilities, including three 6-tonne multifunctional extraction tanks, a high-efficiency concentration tower, a resin adsorption column and a spray-drying tower.
The company holds EU/USDA/CANADA organic certificates and the ISO22000 quality and safety management system.
The water-soluble 10:1 extraction process
The water-soluble 10:1 extract is obtained by hot water decoction of the dried Lion's Mane, followed by filtration, vacuum concentration and spray-drying. This process uses no chemical solvent - only water - and preserves the integrity of heat-sensitive compounds. The 10:1 ratio means that 10 kilos of raw material are needed to obtain 1 kilo of concentrated extract.
Certifications and traceability of the pack:
✓ Tikawa : Bavarian organic farming - certified organic blue sweet lupin - gluten-free facility
✓ Lion's Mane : EU organic certification (Ecocert) / USDA Organic / Canada Organic
✓ ISO22000 quality management system (Lion's Mane)
✓ Tikawa origin : Bavaria, Germany - Loffee partner since 2022
✓ Lion's Mane origin : Gutian District, Fujian, China
✓ 10:1 extraction ratio documented and controlled (Lion's Mane)
✓ Slow roasting 180-200°C (Tikawa)
> Feel free to also read our blog article: Organic farming in China
The pack contains:
- 1 pouch of Tikawa Classique 720 g - roasted organic lupin coffee, to be prepared like a traditional coffee (medium grind)
- 1 pouch of Organic water-soluble 10:1 concentrated Lion's Mane extract 72 g (Hericium erinaceus)
The two products are to be mixed on receipt of the pack in the Tikawa pouch to obtain 792 g of ready-to-use Tikawa Focus blend. Then you prepare this blend exactly like a classic Tikawa (espresso machine, moka pot, filter, French press) - the water-soluble extract is naturally released into your cup during brewing.
☕ Tikawa Classique - Characteristics
- Ingredients : 100% pure roasted lupin from organic farming - organic lupin coffee, classic taste. No additives and no chemicals. Caffeine-free and free from caffeic acid.
- Origin : Growing, drum roasting and packing in Germany (Bavaria) - Loffee partner.
- Net weight : 720 g
- Certifications : Organic Farming - Bavarian organic - gluten-free facility
- Allergens : contains lupin (major EU allergen) - possible cross-reactions with peanuts in about 1 in 5 allergic people. Naturally gluten-free and lactose-free.
- Recommended preparation : manual espresso machine (ideal for the Classique), moka pot (50-65% of the usual quantity), filter or French press (-20% grounds).
Average nutritional values per 100 ml of prepared Tikawa Classique :
| Nutritional values | per 100 ml of prepared drink |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 kJ / 1 kcal |
| Fat | < 0.1 g |
| of which saturates | < 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | < 0.1 g |
| of which sugars | < 0.1 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Salt | < 0.03 g |
These values are measured on 100 ml of prepared drink, not on the dry grounds. As with a classic filter coffee, most of the material stays in the filter - only the soluble fraction passes into the cup. The blue sweet lupin seed itself contains about 40% protein in its raw state.
🍄 Organic Lion's Mane 10:1 concentrated extract - Characteristics
- Ingredients : Water-soluble 10:1 concentrated extract of 100% organic Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus), from organic cultivation, with no excipients or additives.
- Extraction ratio : 10:1 (10 kg of raw material for 1 kg of extract)
- Solubility : 100% water-soluble - dissolves instantly in water, hot or cold
- Origin : Gutian District, Fujian Province, China
- Net weight : 72 g
- Certifications : EU / USDA / Canada Organic Farming - Ecocert certified
- Allergens : contains mushroom - not recommended in case of mushroom allergy.
- Dosage in the pack : blended into the Tikawa Focus mix at 10% - about 0.5 to 0.9 g of extract per cup depending on the preparation method. Maximum 30 g of blend per day (≈ 3 g of extract).
Average nutritional values per 100 g of organic 10:1 Lion's Mane extract :
| Nutritional values | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Sodium (mg/100 g) | 34,1 |
| Energy (kJ/100 g) | 1560 |
| Carbohydrate (g/100 g) | 84,3 |
| Protein (g/100 g) | 7,45 |
| Moisture (g/100 g) | 3,21 |
| Ash (g/100 g) | 5 |
| Total fat (g/100 g) | - |
| Saturated fatty acids (g/100 g) | - |
| Total sugars (g/100 g) | - |
| Lactose (g/100 g) | - |
ND: not detected.
Packaging and storage
- Packaging : Resealable kraft pouches for both products.
Sustainable, recycled and compostable packaging. Plastic-free and certified "Plastic neutral by CSR"
- Storage : On receipt, mix the contents of the Lion's Mane extract pouch into the Tikawa pouch, close and shake for 30 seconds. Store in a cool, dry place, away from light, in the resealable Tikawa pouch. Keep out of reach of children.
🍄 Frequently asked questions about the Tikawa Focus Pack
Why is this pack called Focus?
Focus is simply the name we gave to this duo. The caffeine-free Tikawa lupin coffee accompanies the coffee ritual; the water-soluble Lion's Mane extract blends into the cup during brewing without changing its taste.
Do the two pouches have to be mixed as soon as they arrive?
Yes, that is step 1. On receipt of the pack, you pour the 72 g pouch of Lion's Mane extract into the 720 g pouch of Tikawa, close it and shake for 30 seconds. You obtain 792 g of ready-to-use Tikawa Focus blend for 2 to 3 months. Then you use this blend exactly like a classic Tikawa - in a machine, moka pot or filter. As the extract is water-soluble, it is naturally released into the cup during brewing, while the lupin grounds stay in the filter. This is the principle used by the best filter mushroom coffees on the market.
Does the Tikawa Focus Pack really replace coffee?
Yes, that is precisely the use it was designed for. Tikawa Classique is an organic lupin coffee roasted at 180-200°C that develops complex aromas very close to coffee (roasted, chocolatey notes, slight bitterness), without caffeine and without acidity. 78% of Biovie customers who tried Tikawa enjoyed it from the very first tasting. It is prepared exactly like ordinary coffee.
Does Tikawa contain gluten?
No, Tikawa is naturally gluten-free and produced in a gluten-free facility. It is made exclusively from blue sweet lupin, which is a legume - not a cereal. This is one of the reasons why this coffee alternative is so popular with gluten-intolerant people. However, it does contain lupin, which is a major allergen listed in European regulations: it is not recommended for people allergic to lupin or peanuts (possible cross-reactions in about 1 in 5 allergic people).
Which preparation method should I use for Tikawa Classique?
Tikawa Classique has a medium body and a balanced profile - it suits all preparation methods. For the experience closest to espresso coffee, we recommend the manual espresso machine. For a milder, longer preparation, the filter or French press work very well (use 20% less grounds than for your usual coffee). In a moka pot, use 50 to 65% of the usual quantity to avoid blocking the machine - lupin swells more than coffee.
How much Lion's Mane extract do I get per cup?
It all depends on your preparation method. With the 10% extract blend: in a filter/French press (≈ 6 g of blend), you get about 0.5 g of extract per cup. In a moka pot or espresso (≈ 8-10 g of blend), about 0.8 to 1 g per cup. 1 to 2 cups per day therefore correspond to about 1 g of extract. Maximum 30 g of blend per day (≈ 3 g of extract).
How many cups can I make with the pack?
The pack contains 720 g of Tikawa + 72 g of extract, i.e. 792 g of Tikawa Focus blend once prepared. At about 6 g of blend per cup in a filter/French press (or 8-10 g in a moka pot / espresso), you get between 80 and 130 cups. At 1 cup/day, the pack covers about 3 to 4 months of daily consumption. At 2 cups/day, about 6 to 8 weeks.
Will the Lion's Mane change the taste of the Tikawa?
Very little. The taste of the water-soluble Lion's Mane extract is neutral to slightly nutty/umami, and it blends perfectly into the roasted, chocolatey profile of Tikawa Classique. Most users notice no significant difference in taste.
Can I buy the two products separately?
Yes, Tikawa Classique and the Lion's Mane extract are also available individually on biovie.fr. The Focus pack is simply more economical: you receive both together for 2 to 3 months of daily consumption, pre-blended and ready to use.
Founder's tip: this pack was designed for those who want to keep the pleasure of coffee - the ritual, the smell, the warmth of the cup - without the caffeine. The beauty of this pack is that once mixed on receipt, there is nothing extra to do day to day: you prepare your Tikawa Focus blend exactly like a coffee, and the extract is naturally released into your cup. Many users adopt it as a gentle transition towards cutting down on classic coffee: they start by replacing their afternoon coffee with a Tikawa Focus, then gradually extend it to the whole day. Neither Tikawa nor Lion's Mane contains caffeine, so you can drink it in the evening.
Updated: April 2026. Article checked by Éric Viard, founder of Biovie and ISTOM engineer, co-author of Algues au quotidien (Gallimard, 2024) - Best cookbook in the world, Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2025, and Best cookbook in France, Académie Nationale de Cuisine 2025.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this product page is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This pack is not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed 30 g of blend per day. Keep out of reach of children. Tikawa contains lupin (major EU allergen) - not recommended in case of lupin or peanut allergy (possible cross-reactions in about 1 in 5 allergic people). Naturally gluten-free, produced in a gluten-free facility. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any change to your diet.
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