The best Thanksgiving traditions are the ones you can actually repeat year after year. The keepers are simple, meaningful, and make everyone at the table feel more connected.

For thousands of years, cultures around the world have used Ganoderma lucidum, the red reishi mushroom, for its immune-boosting properties and antioxidants. This Thanksgiving, we’re showing you how to weave ganoderma into your holiday cooking to make your traditional dishes taste better while adding genuine wellness benefits to your table.

 

Coffee-Rubbed Turkey with Organic King of Coffee

Coffee-rubbed turkey isn’t new, but most recipes use plain ground coffee. When you add the ORGANO Premium Gourmet Organic King of Coffee, you’re mixing organic arabica beans plus the rare Ganoderma lucidum spore powder.

The result? A deeply savory crust with subtle earthy notes that balance the richness of the turkey. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
  • 3 sachets ORGANO Premium Gourmet Organic King of Coffee
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Empty the King of Coffee sachets into a bowl. Mix with brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Pat your turkey completely dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil all over the turkey, then massage the coffee mixture into every surface.

Let it sit in the fridge overnight if you have time. If not, even 2 hours helps.

Roast at 325°F, about 15 minutes per pound. Use a thermometer—165°F in the thickest part of the thigh means it’s done.

The coffee will create a dark, caramelized crust that looks impressive but isn’t burnt. Your kitchen will smell like a holiday should smell: warm, rich, and inviting.

Ganoderma Hot Cocoa Bar

This isn’t just nostalgia in a cup. Each sachet contains organic Ganoderma lucidum plus cocoa that’s naturally rich in polyphenols, aka antioxidants that support heart and brain health. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 sachet ORGANO Gourmet Hot Cocoa per person
  • 8 oz hot water or warm milk per serving
  • Toppings: mini marshmallows, whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, crushed peppermint, caramel drizzle

Instructions:

Put everything on a side table or kitchen island. Let people make their own. Empty one sachet into a mug, add 8 oz of hot water or warm milk, stir. Then they customize with toppings.

The magic here isn’t complicated. It’s that you’ve created a moment where people slow down together. The ganoderma adds a subtle nutty undertone that makes the cocoa taste more sophisticated, and because it’s caffeine-free, even the kids can have some before bed.

Espresso-Infused Gravy

Gravy makes or breaks Thanksgiving. This version will make people stop mid-bite and try to figure out what’s different.

ORGANO’s Espresso capsules contain 100% arabica coffee enhanced with Ganoderma lucidum. The espresso deepens the savory notes, balances the fat, and creates layers of flavor that plain gravy just doesn’t have.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups turkey drippings
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups turkey or chicken stock
  • 1 shot (1 oz) ORGANO Uno Espresso, brewed and cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions:

After your turkey rests, pour the drippings into a fat separator or let them sit so you can skim the fat. You want about 1/4 cup of fat and the rest as drippings.

Heat the fat in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until it’s golden and smells toasty. Slowly add your stock while whisking constantly. Nobody likes lumpy gravy.

Once it’s smooth and starting to thicken, add your espresso shot and the drippings. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper, and thyme. The espresso should be barely noticeable—just a whisper of richness in the background.

The Uno Espresso is perfect here because it’s smooth and pure. Pour this over mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey… everything tastes better with this gravy.

 

These recipes are easy. You’re not learning complicated techniques or hunting down obscure ingredients. You’re using products that come in convenient sachets or capsules, that mix instantly, that taste great.

Next year, someone will ask if you’re making “that turkey with the special rub” again. Someone else will request the hot cocoa bar. These recipes become part of your family’s story, traditions that actually stick because they’re simple enough to repeat and meaningful enough to remember.

 

About ORGANO®

Founded in 2008 as Organo Gold, ORGANO® is dedicated to bringing the benefits of the earth’s nutritional riches to people throughout the world via its premium products that can be used daily to help to achieve a more energetic and healthier lifestyle.

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