Many psychonauts find joy in consuming psychedelic mushrooms just as they are, but not everyone enjoys their particular taste or texture. A popular alternative is mushroom tea, offering a comforting and effective way to ingest psilocybin and facilitate digestion. Various techniques exist for making mushroom tea in your own home. This guide aims to help you find the method that suits you best, enabling you to enjoy it repeatedly.
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Key Takeaways:
- Making tea promotes rapid absorption, enhances taste, and reduces feelings of nausea.
- Use hot but not boiling water to prevent harming the active ingredient.
- Adding Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms can enhance the antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects of Psilocybe, positively affecting mood and mental clarity.
Getting to Know Psilocybin Mushrooms
Psilocybin mushrooms, also known as shrooms or magic mushrooms, are a type of fungi that contain the mind-altering compound psilocybin. This natural hallucinogen is present in a variety of species and can alter perception, thought processes, and mood.
The most prevalent species is Psilocybe cubensis, which has multiple strains. Each strain has unique active ingredients, so the best choice will depend on your personal experience.
Why Opt for Tea Time with Psilocybin?
This method of consumption provides an unique and easy way to experience psychedelic effects. It’s favored by many for a few reasons:
- Faster Absorption: The body absorbs compounds quicker in liquid form.
- Reduced Nausea: It’s gentler on the stomach than eating raw or dried mushrooms.
- Better Taste: It helps mask the earthy flavor.
- Simple Preparation: It’s straightforward and uncomplicated.
Getting Ready to Make a Warm Psilocybin Drink
First off, know that brewing a tea with this type of mushrooms doesn’t require any special abilities. Your goal isn’t to create the perfect drink, but rather to prepare something that’s enjoyable to taste and easy to ingest, thereby ensuring a pleasant experience without any digestive issues.
Required Tools and Ingredients
- A coffee filter or sieve
- A pan, pot, or kettle
- A clean grinder
- A teapot (optional)
- A strainer or cheesecloth
- 3.5 grams of mushrooms of your choice
- 2-3 decaffeinated tea bags and/or herbal teas (caffeine may interfere with your experience)
- Additional flavorings such as honey, herbs, etc.
- 2 cups of water
- Maple syrup (for sweetening)
Suggested Dosage
| Dosage | Amount | Duration | User’s Experience Level |
| Low | 0.5g to 1g | 1-4 hours | Beginners and those microdosing |
| Medium | 1.5g to 3g | 1-4 hours | Users with moderate to extensive experience |
| High | 3g and above | 2-6 hours | Highly experienced users |
Recipe Instructions
Grinding or Chopping
Use a knife to slice your chosen mushrooms or crush them into small pieces. Grinding or chopping increases their surface area, which makes the process more efficient. Breaking them down into finer particles or powder allows the water to dissolve the active compounds more effectively. This technique also guarantees a faster and even steeping.
Preparing the Water
Fill your pot or kettle with water and heat it until it boils. Once
Once the water starts to bubble, take it off the heat and let it sit for a few moments until it stops boiling. Make sure the water has stopped boiling before you add it to the powdered or chopped Psilocybe. This step is important to prevent the breakdown of sensitive compounds, thus preserving their strength and quality.
Infusion
Allow the hot water to interact with the Psilocybe for an extended period. This process is pivotal for extracting the active compounds effectively. It helps break down the material, making it easier to digest than when consumed raw. You can also steep a tea bag at this time, if you like.
Filtering
Once you’ve completed the steeping process, strain the mixture using a coffee filter or cheesecloth. This step eliminates any solid particles, resulting in a smoother, more enjoyable liquid. Straining also ensures that you consume only the liquid rich in active compounds, avoiding possible digestive discomfort from gritty solids.
Adding Flavors (Optional)
If you desire, you can add sweeteners or lemon to improve the taste, since Psilocybe’s natural flavor can be quite strong and displeasing for some. Ingredients like lemon juice can help convert psilocybin into its more active counterpart, psilocin, potentially enhancing absorption and effects.
Mushroom Elixir
The above process provides a basic recipe for a hot Psilocybe beverage. For an enhanced experience, try making an elixir with additional herbs. This improved recipe replaces plain hot water with a potent herbal decoction. Recommended herbs include ginger (to mitigate stomach issues and nausea), medicinal mushrooms (like chaga or reishi), and adaptogens (such as ginseng or ashwagandha).
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Fill a pot with water and place it on your stove.
- Add your chosen tonic or adaptogenic herbs to the pot. You can include reishi, ginger, ginseng, ashwagandha, or chaga.
- Simmer it for 20–30 minutes to brew a herbal decoction.
- Filter the decoction and allow it to cool down slightly.
| Type | Effect | User Level |
| Blue Meanies | Creates a state of euphoria and introspection | Beginners |
| Golden Teacher | Leads to a spiritual or shamanic experience | Beginners |
| Penis Envy Cubensis | Enhances wellness and fosters spiritual connections | Experienced Users |
| Alacabenzi | Initiates physical and spatial journeys | Beginners |
| Amazonian | Delivers a mystical high that boosts mental clarity | Beginners |
In a hurry and can’t make a hot drink? Check out our selection of ready-made beverages.
| Product | Strength | Amount | Price |
| Euphoria Psychedelics – Strawberry Lemonade | 3000mg | 1 | $54.00 |
| Euphoria Psychedelics – Green Tea | 1000mg | 4 | $44.00 |
| Bright Future – Nootropic Matcha – Matcha Magic | 100mg | 10 | $63.00 |
| Euphoria Psychedelics – Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Sips | 1000mg | 1 | $44.00 |
| Magic Beans – Visionary Blend | 500mg | 10 | $10.00 |
A Trip Without Digestive Discomfort
Mushroom teas offer an enjoyable way to experience the effects of psilocybin. The brewing process is simple and similar to making regular
Opt for brewing Psilocybe cubensis into hot beverages or teas to achieve quicker effects and minimize stomach discomfort. For the best experience, choose a suitable strain from Magic Mushrooms Quebec Canada or try our ready-to-drink versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do hot beverages stay fresh?
Maintain the quality of your beverage by treating it like a store-bought drink. Once prepared, store it in the refrigerator and aim to consume it within one to two weeks of brewing.
While dry variants can last for several months with proper storage, the shelf-life of the liquid form is significantly shorter.
What are other effective ways to consume Psilocybe cubensis?
Lemon tek is an alternative method that requires grinding or finely chopping the Psilocybe and then soaking it in lemon juice for about 20-30 minutes. The citric acid in the lemon helps to break down the active component, making it easier for the body to absorb.
Should I throw away the powder after straining?
While some individuals choose to discard the powder, there are other options. You can consume the leftover powder or store it in your freezer for later use.
