The Most Effective Ways to Prepare Mushroom Tea at Home

Many psychonauts relish psychedelic mushrooms in their natural form, but not everyone finds their taste or texture appealing. A common alternative is mushroom tea, a comforting and efficient way to consume psilocybin while promoting digestion. There are numerous techniques for making shroom tea at home, and this guide aims to help you find your favourite method for repeated enjoyment.

Key Takeaways:

• Tea preparation facilitates faster absorption, improved taste, and decreased nausea.
• Use hot, but not boiling water to prevent damaging the active ingredient.
• Addition of Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms enhances the antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects of Psilocybe, positively affecting mood and mental clarity.

Understanding Psilocybin Mushrooms

Commonly known as shrooms or magic mushrooms, Psilocybin mushrooms are a type of fungi that contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin. This naturally occurring hallucinogen is found in various species, leading to alterations in perception, thought, and mood.

Psilocybe cubensis is the most prevalent species and is available in several strains. Each strain contains unique active ingredients, so the best choice would depend on your personal experience.

The Advantages of Psilocybin Tea Time

This method of consumption offers a unique and easy way to experience psychedelic effects. It is favoured by many for the following reasons:

• Rapid Absorption: Compounds are absorbed faster in liquid form.
• Reduced Nausea: Consuming tea is gentler on the stomach than eating raw or dried mushrooms.
• Better Taste: Helps mask the natural earthy flavour.
• Simple Preparation: The process is straightforward and easy to follow.

Getting Ready to Brew a Psilocybin Beverage

First off, understand that brewing a tea with this type of mushrooms isn’t a complex task that needs specialized expertise. Your goal is not to create the perfect drink, but rather to prepare a beverage that’s easy to drink and pleasing to your taste buds, thereby ensuring a delightful experience without any digestive discomfort.

Required Tools and Ingredients

• A coffee filter or sieve
• A saucepan, 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 could alter your experience)
• Other flavorings like honey, herbs, etc. 
• 2 cups of water
• Maple syrup (for sweetness)

Suggested Dose 

Recipe Step by Step

Grinding or Cutting 

Slice your chosen mushrooms with a knife or grind them into small pieces. Grinding or cutting increases their surface area, making the process more effective. Breaking them down into smaller bits or a fine powder allows the water to dissolve the active ingredients more efficiently. This method also guarantees faster and even steeping.

Preparing the Water

Pour water into your pot or kettle and heat it until boiling. Once

Once the water comes to a boil, remove it from the heat source and give it a few minutes to stop boiling. It’s important to ensure the water isn’t boiling when you pour it over powdered or chopped Psilocybe. This process reduces the breakdown of sensitive compounds, preserving their strength and quality.

Infusion

Allow the hot water to saturate the material for an extended duration. This stage is essential for effectively extracting active compounds. It helps in dissolving the material, making it easier on the stomach compared to consuming it unprocessed. During this time, you can also infuse a tea bag if you prefer.

Filtration

After infusing, filter the mixture using a coffee filter or cheesecloth. This step eliminates the solid particles, leading to a smoother, more enjoyable drink. In addition to enhancing the texture, filtration ensures that only the liquid rich in active compounds is consumed. It also helps avoid possible digestive discomfort that could occur from swallowing gritty solids.

Adding Flavour Enhancements (Optional)

If you desire, you can add flavours such as sweeteners or lemon to improve the taste since the natural flavour of Psilocybe might be too strong and unpleasant for some. Ingredients like lemon juice can help transform psilocybin into its more potent form, psilocin, which could enhance absorption and overall effects.

Mushroom Elixir

The procedure described above provides a straightforward way to prepare a hot beverage. For a more indulgent experience, consider making an elixir with additional herbs. This recipe enhances the basic method by incorporating a powerful herbal decoction instead of plain hot water. Recommended herbs include ginger (to alleviate stomach discomfort and nausea), medicinal mushrooms (like chaga or reishi), and adaptogens (such as ginseng or ashwagandha).

Follow this step-by-step guide:

1. Fill a pot with water and place it on your stove.
2. Add your chosen tonic or adaptogenic herbs to the pot. Options can include reishi, ginger, ginseng, ashwagandha, or chaga.
3. Let it simmer for 20–30 minutes to produce a herbal decoction.
4. Filter the decoction and allow it to cool slightly.

Variety	Effect	User Level
Blue Meanies	Induces a state of euphoria and introspection	Beginners
Golden Teacher	Provokes a spiritual or shamanic experience	Beginners
Penis Envy Cubensis	Enhances wellbeing and fosters spiritual connections	Experienced Users
Alacabenzi	Initiates physical and spatial journeys	Beginners
Amazonian	Offers a mystical high leading to enhanced mental clarity	Beginners

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Product	Strength	Quantity	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 Stomach Discomfort

Mushroom teas provide an agreeable way to experience the effects of psilocybin. The brewing process is simple and similar to making regular

Hot beverages made from ground mushrooms are a popular way to consume Psilocybe cubensis. The heat from the boiling water helps to extract the active compounds more effectively than soaking them in cold water or teas. This method not only speeds up the effects but also reduces stomach discomfort. For the best experience, choose a suitable strain from Magic Mushrooms Vancouver Canada or try our ready-made beverages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do hot beverages last?

Treat it like any other beverage you buy from a supermarket to maintain its quality. After you prepare it, store it in the fridge and consume it within one or two weeks from the brew date.

Although dry variants can last for several months when stored correctly, the shelf-life of the liquid form is significantly shorter.

Are there other potent methods of consuming Psilocybe cubensis?

The Lemon Tek is an alternative method that involves grinding or finely chopping the Psilocybe and soaking it in lemon juice for about 20-30 minutes. The citric acid in the lemon breaks down the active component, making it easier for the body to absorb.

Should I throw away the powder after straining?

While some people choose to discard the powder, there are other options. You could consume the leftover powder or store it in your freezer for future use.