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This sophisticated blend marries dark and medium roast beans from Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, each contributing distinct notes—velvety body, nuanced brightness, and subtle cocoa undertones. Spray-dried for optimal solubility, it delivers a freshly brewed depth in moments, offering discerning coffee enthusiasts an elegant solution without compromise on taste or quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlended with our Mushroom Blend for a naturally balanced cup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Lion’s Mane – traditionally used in food cultures for its unique flavor and association with clarity and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Cordyceps – long valued in traditional practices for supporting stamina and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reishi – often referred to as the “mushroom of balance,” appreciated for its calming and grounding qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach package provides about 42 servings. Simply add hot water, stir, and enjoy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we use real mushroom powder (not extracts), a small amount of natural sediment may remain — a sign of authenticity and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3oz (85g)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1-2 tsp per cup and adjust to taste\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCoffee, Lion’s Mane Mushroom Powder, Cordyceps Mushroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowder, Reishi Mushroom Powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"lazypreload lazyloaded\" height=\"306\" width=\"204\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/0000\/1437\/files\/Mushroom_Coffee_Nutrition_Label_2.png?v=1759519735\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ballston Brothers Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53112093311340,"sku":"TRIOINSTAC-NONE-3OZ-BLACK","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/2487\/3068\/files\/IMG_0411.jpg?v=1770669702"},{"product_id":"mission-red-e-instant-coffee","title":"Mission Red-E Instant Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Mission Red-E Instant Coffee, a testament to meticulous sourcing and craftsmanship. Sourced exclusively from premium 100% Arabica beans cultivated in elevated terroirs where volcanic soil and optimal conditions nurture exceptional complexity, each batch reflects generations of coffee expertise. Hand-selected at harvest maturity and thoughtfully roasted to preserve inherent smoothness and equilibrium, this instant coffee delivers the refined character of specialty-grade beans with uncompromising convenience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough a gentle freeze-drying process, the full aroma and nuanced flavors are preserved - giving you a cup that tastes remarkably close to fresh-brewed specialty grade coffee, in seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste Profile: Cocoa, Caramel and a Hint of Citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Smooth \u0026amp; Well-balanced - rich, medium body with soft notes of chocolate and subtle fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Clean Finish - no bitterness, just a pure coffee experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Consistent Quality - every cup is reliably delicious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServings: About 30 Servings \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing Instruction: Use 1-2 Teaspoons per cup to desired strength, add hot water, stir and enjoy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMISSION RED-E: THE LEGACY REBORN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Century of Being \"Red-E\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the history of the American soldier, coffee has always been more than a beverage - it was the \"black drink of freedom.\" But for decades, it was a burden. Civil War soldiers had to grind beans with rifle butts and brew over open fires that signaled their position to the enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything changed in 1917. As the American Expeditionary Forces headed into the trenches of World War I, they carried a secret weapon: \u003cb\u003e“Washington’s Ready Coffee.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Original \"Mission Ready\" Fuel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anglo-Belgian inventor George Constant Louis Washington (known simply as \"George\" to the troops) perfected the first mass-produced instant coffee. It was fast. It was light. It was smoke-free. It was \u003cb\u003e\"Ready Coffee.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. War Department realized that speed was a tactical advantage. They requisitioned the entire national supply of George’s coffee - every single gram - to ensure that every soldier had a \"Cup of George\" in his kit. By the end of the war, the military was sourcing \u003cb\u003e37,000 pounds a day\u003c\/b\u003e of this \"Ready\" powder to keep the mission moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVoices from the Trenches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThese are the actual words of the men who relied on the original \"Ready\" coffee to survive the Great War:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I am very happy despite the rats, the rain, the mud, the draughts, the roar of the cannon, and the scream of shells. It takes only a minute to light my little oil heater and make some \u003cb\u003eGeorge Washington Coffee\u003c\/b\u003e. Every night I offer up a special petition to the health and well-being of Mr. Washington.\" — \u003ci\u003eAmerican Soldier, Letter from the Trenches, 1918\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The hot coffee with our reliable 'hardtack' biscuits hit the spot and revived exhausted, hungry, and drowsy soldiers... On occasions when the morning finds us on our feet [without water], I am glad to be able to chew on a spoonful of coffee.\" — \u003ci\u003eE.S. Sáenz, U.S. Infantryman, France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mission Continues\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the war ended, the advertisements read: \u003cb\u003e\"Went to War! 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