Item: Variety Mode
Rating: 1
Author: Marc O

Variety Mode makes an adaptogenic mushroom blend designed to increase focus, energy & mood.

Our vision is to be the most comprehensive and affordable solution to help increase productivity at home, in the workplace and in daily life. Providing a natural and healthy energy source in 2023 and beyond is in desperate need; gone are the days of energy drinks and similar health-destroying 'pick-me-ups' that come with tragic crashes. Gold Dust aims to give focus, energy and a zen-like calm to those who need it. It combines four of the most powerful and scientifically proven natural mushroom extracts; Reishi, Lions Mane, Cordyceps and Chaga blended into a powder and a gummy form. (Among other natural and potent ingredients) Gold Dust, born from a desire to help my partner with ADHD and anxiety, is an alternative to medicinal and clinical solutions; it benefits all.

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Variety Mode delivers consistently positive reviews and the brand works for many users: customers report improved focus, pleasant chocolate flavor, and steady energy without crashes, but several reviewers accuse the company of deceptive trial-subscription practices that create billing and cancellation problems. This helps buyers who want a tasty mushroom blend that replaces coffee—but cautions those wary of automatic subscriptions and recurring charges.

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They also claim £42 a month for the gold dust gummy bundle on the site but actually charge £44! They tried to act like they didn't understand my query when I asked about it. Shame because this actually seemed like a good thing! Even now, if I sign up as a new customer, it indicates only a charge of £42. But they've just tried to take £44 from my account!

I personally had a subscription I didn't know about come out my bank, all entirely my own fault for not paying attention (the irony given the products goal). Customer Services were on the ball and I got my refund almost immediately. So I don't know who all the complainers are talking to but wasn't my experience. Thanks again Variety Mode.

I'm confirming - same thing happened to me. It's not even possible to change subscription - login does not work. Do not order or buy anything from those scammers!

Same with me, I was automatically subscribed and was unable to cancel online. Customer service just sends automatic replies, and they're trying to charge me £5.99 shipping PER ITEM even though everything came in one box. SCAM!!!

a legal case 😂 Oh come on. I think if you legal team takes one look at their website and how it's plastered everywhere about the subscription and on the checkout - they will laugh you out the door. Such a shame people take to their keyboard and write complaints, rather than putting on their glasses and read

LOL I mean - did you not even read the page - it says all over and on the checkout, its a shame that you're hating on a brand and business that helps people with ADHD because you didn't bother to read 

Same here, wanted a sample, and got signed up for a subscription with no access to the account I didn't set up loads of emails all directing me in circles with no resolve.

This is a scam. I signed up for a 5-day trial and without my knowledge they automatically subscribed me to a full package and charged me EUR 32. Now they wont take returns or refund my money. The product also contains caffeine as a separate ingredient (not just from the cocoa), see photo below. 

I’ve tried other brands and I prefer Gold Dust! Lovely flavour and easy mixing. I drink it everyday and genuinely feel better and more alert consuming in the mornings with my daily supplements. Sometimes drink it in the afternoon depending on whether I’m intermittent fasting (gold dust breaks fasting) also comes with a scoop in the packet, which is handy for easy accurate measuring. Not to mention prompt delivery which always helps. Very Keen to try the vanilla flavour!

SCAM ALERT!!!

Do not accept 'free' samples. You will be automatically subscribed and the website keeps failing so does not allow you to cancel. You have to pay £5.99 PER ITEM to return, customer service just sends automatic replies of 'we understand your frustration...'. I have opened a legal case against this company. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!!!

First time using products from Variety Mode but having test a few samples I took out a subscription for the Gold Dust as this is the best I've tried both in taste and performance. Would highly recommend for anyone that suffers from anxiety and lack of focus.

All-in-one adaptogenic mushroom blend. After initial feedback, customers wanted a trial/sample. The company implemented this and it will now be the leading product.

Brand new business, incredible concept, brilliant branding and 100% customer focussed. 
Launching to the public April 24th. Testing began in December 2022 to closed groups and referrals.
Had an amazing response so far


Would love to see different flavours, maybe a tropical light flavour too?

After searching for years, I found Goldust to be the perfect mushroom coffee to help me quit coffee. I love the chocolate flavour and how easy it is to make. My taste buds are tingling after drinking it, and I feel incredible afterwards! It's great to find something like this :)

I like the Reishi. This is the only product I've had that doesn't have a sharp buzz, which I prefer. I feel naturally alert and motivated I've had a good night's rest and I don't feel any fatigue. The Reishi I believe softens the initial impact, brilliant.

Its really good. Ive had stronger products but sometimes they left me up at night and I crashed. With gold dust, no crash only energy and its much cheaper

They truely care about their customers. I will 100% be ordering and paying next month and beyond. Ive never met a company thats willing to give their product away for fee. This is how confident they were, thanks again.

I have had issues with products in the past due to my allergies. Thank you for answering all of my questions and making such a lovely product. I was even given it for free to test and make sure my body got on with it. WOW. I cannot get over this. 

Thank you so much Variety Mode. Look forward to seeing the next 'variation' you all make.

It's been a long time coming, but today it's here: ""The Focus Potion"". You guys are by far the best mushroom microdose I have ever used, and I tried out a lot of them before discovering yours :). 

Until I could evaluate the pattern and its effects on me, I wanted to wait about 2 weeks before writing a review. You'll be glad to hear it DOES work! Everyone is different, but for me, this is the best blend that works. 

Each morning before I head to work I have cocoa with oats milk before I leave. Scrumptious. It kicks in for me pretty quickly. I find myself engaged in work a lot faster than I would before. 
Still having coffee here and there. I think I need to kick my addiction. I know variety mode will help me get rid of the habit as I have already reduced about 80% of my coffee intake. I just enjoy the coffee taste. 

The outer packaging when delivered was damaged. Although the product was okay. It could have been damaged. Maybe worth checking your postage company 

So I tried goldust after watching a fb ad, which in turn I was sceptical but it soon changed. 

For the price, I thought it was worth a shot. Was £2.99 for postage and a free sample. Also, I did a bit of research on mushroom fungi and all the capability benefits. I'm able to honestly say I really like it, it tastes great and has certainly advanced my focus without that crash later on in the day! 

I have one cup every morning rather than my usual coffee, I put in a tad of milk as a hot drink to begin the day. In comparison to other products I've attempted which have a dirt-like flavour or have a gritty feeling to their chocolate drinks, gold dust has a really nice chocolate flavour, it also doesn't stain 🤣, it is not too heavy, without being too sweet it's just right. 

My partner loves chocolate, so she's started now and just has it with a little less water/milk so it is more chocolatey, she thinks it's delicious! I subscribed after the trial. Also got some free gummies which are great for out and about. I would recommend 


I'm an advocate to everyone I speak to who drinks coffee! Great job

It’s heaven! i used to be a coffee addict and now I’m enthusiastic about gold dust! Tastes like notable warm chocolate and continues to give me a steady focus all day! It’s exceptional :)! 

Im sticking with it and recommending to anyone who wants to improve!


I haven’t had my usual espresso this week, and my boyfriends been using it daily too 😂
Says it makes his protein shake much better and keeps him alert 
Since I've given this a try. It’s uplifting in all of the ways you want, and so far no negative effects. i'm able to be at 100%. 

I have mine with hot water and it mixes well. I have it first thing in the morning so it sets me up for the day and then I’ll have a few gummies later in the day!

I’ve been taking this for the last couple of months and the changes I’ve seen are crazy! I find myself being more productive than usual and my overall focus is better. Tastes great as well so I have it first thing on a morning. The gummies are also very yummy! 

So far so good! Keeps me set for the day 

As someone who has ADHD, I’ve been really keen to find something to help me focus. Not really a big fan of tablets so this was definitely a more favourable way of consuming lions mane. Not only is it tasty but I feel good knowing it has a lot of other health benefits as well!

Would have liked to have a few more gummys  but again I know it's a free sample so I'm being picky

Brilliant. Tastes great, thought it would've been earthy or dull. Was a great taste, not too sweet or strong. Used the 5 day sample and it helps. Love the gummys alongside too 

Would love to see more flavours and maybe a matcha version 

I love Gold Dust. ❤  I've used a lot of products but so far value for money is definitely variety mode by a long leap. Very quick shipping, came in 2 days. Neatly packed. Taste, smell is great. I asked for the vanilla as I don't like chocolate drinks 

Best of the best. Tastes great, and actually does what they state. Highly impressed. Subscribed monthly! Also looks very cool