25 Unique Mushroom Gifts for Fungi Lovers, Foragers and Foodies
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When shopping for the perfect present, you want to get as specific as possible so that your giftee will know that you picked out something that's truly just for them. You can look to their hobbies, their personality and even their food tastes. But you know that, right? Of course you do, because you landed here on our best mushrooms gifts, which is pretty specific to say the least.
And while usually, it's hard shopping for someone who loves nothing more than foraging and eating fungi, this year, you've come to the right place for easy present picking as we've tested a variety of mushroom products within the Good Housekeeping Institute, including mushroom growing kits and mushroom coffee. With the help of this guide; your fungi loving friend or family member will turn into mush over these ideas.
Whether your mushroom lover likes unique gifts for foraging, is a chef who deserves something special this year (truffle hot sauce, anyone?) or is a friend who just adores cute mushroom-themed presents, you'll find something for them. At all different price points, we've hand-selected a unique list of mushroom gifts for all ages that can be bought on your favorite sites like Amazon and Etsy.
For more gift ideas that foodies and chefs would love, check out our best wine advent calendars, gifts for cheese lovers and our best gifts for coffee lovers, too.
North Spore Pink Oyster Mushroom Spray & Grow Kit
We named this the best mushroom growing kit for beginners in our tests. We loved the easy-to-follow instructions, and the fact that the kit comes with everything you need to get started. Better yet, these Oyster mushrooms are pink and not a mushroom varietal you normally see at grocery stores.
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They can keep all of their favorite recipes — mushroom ones included — in this gorgeous personalized box. You can get two lines engraved with whatever you'd like!
John & Kira's Magical Mushroom Chocolates
Your foodie friend will love these caramel filled chocolate mushrooms. Purple mushrooms feature a salted caramel center, yellow contain a rum-pecan caramel and red has chili infused caramel. Yum!
Dreamstall Mushroom Mug with Lid Coffee Cup
They will absolutely flip over this adorable mug, which also comes in a shiitake-style, It's hand-sculpted, meaning each one is unique. Plus, the added lid is especially handy for keeping drinks warm.
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Help lull them to sleep with this caffeine-free blend of Turkey tail mushrooms, Reishi mushrooms, herbs and spices. All they have to do is add a tablespoon to hot water, and they'll be instantly relaxed. Bonus: The handheld milk frother included in this set is super powerful!
Sterling Ethos Mushroom Magick: Ritual, Celebration, and Lore
They don't have to practice spellwork to enjoy this gift. The 128-page book includes profiles of 22 well-known mushrooms, mushroom myths, fables and rituals, and will enhance their knowledge about their favorite subject. "Beautiful book. Beautiful illustrations. Fun information," on Amazon reviewer wrote.
Wine Forest Porcini Powder and Dried Wild Mushrooms Collection
This collection of dried wild mushrooms is a very special pantry addition for your any shroom-loving person. Dried Morels, porcinis, Mousserons and black trumpet mushrooms will add delicious rich umami flavor to their risotto, pasta or soups.
A cotton toadstool apron will be the perfect addition to their kitchen. The pattern is beautiful, plus it's machine washable, so they can wear it every time they cook. There's also a matching kitchen towel and oven mitt to complete the set.
Groovy mushrooms in a variety of fun colors and designs adorn this durable phone case. A thoughtful idea for anyone who is always on their phone taking foraging photos or looking up mushroom recipes in their kitchen.
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TRUFF Hot Sauce Sampler Pack
While not technically the same species as mushrooms, truffles do grow on fungus. If your dad, brother or husband loves a little spice, you can't go wrong with this set, which features three delicious hot sauces that will elevate any dish.
A folding mushroom knife is great for them to keep in their pocket while foraging or at home when harvesting mushrooms from their growing kit. We love the beautiful beechwood handle, and the brush at the end to remove dust and gently clean fungi.
Barebones Harvesting & Gathering Bag
Pair this bag with the folding mushroom hunting knife, and you have the perfect foraging duo. We love that this bag has a completely removable waterproof liner for quick and easy clean up.
Give the gift of a delicious shroomy snack pack. These crunchy vegan shiitake mushroom chips are loaded with flavor: Trippin’ Truffle Parm, Twisted Thai Chili and Rad Rosemary and Salt.
This DIY gift lets your friend enjoy 12(!) shiitake mushroom buns from the famed Momofuku restaurant in the comfort of their own home. The set comes with everything they need, including marinated shiitake mushrooms, pickled cucumber slices, steamed buns, sauce and more.
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Four Sigmatic Intro Elevated Routine
Four Sigmatic's gift set includes protein powder, coffee and hot chocolate mix all of which include mushrooms which work as adaptogens. To help them learn more about adaptogens you could also include the Healing Adaptogens book.
The vintage-style wall art is perfect for any mycologist. It features many species of mushroom to help them identity what they've come across in their studies. And yep, it comes with the frame and rope for easy hanging.
Made from parasite wood, a mushroom-like growth, you can get this stunning piece of artwork personalized if you'd like. "The product is absolutely lovely. Beautiful is not a word strong enough to describe it," one Etsy customer wrote.
These petite mushroom tea light holders are a thoughtful gift that would be the perfect addition to anyone's fireplace mantle or dining room table. An added bonus? They are handmade and hand-painted.
Counter Couture Mushroom Rocks Glass
You can order just one or a set of four. Either way, your giftee is going to love the sophisticated yet fun design. And although the print is delicate, the glass is dishwasher safe.
Parks Project Mushrooms ECOCOOL Playmate Elite 16 Qt Cooler
Igloo makes our best overall cooler, and in their recent partnership with the Parks Project, the brand is contributing $100,000 to the NPCA to support their work to preserve and protect parklands. We love the fun mushroom design, the cooler craftsmanship and that you can give a gift that supports a good cause.
Eva (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she tests kitchen gear, home appliances and culinary innovations. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor of science in food studies, nutrition and public health and is a trained chef through the Natural Gourmet Institute. Eva has more than 10 years of experience in the food industry, working as a food stylist, personal chef and marketing manager.
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