The Optimal Techniques for Brewing Mushroom Tea at Home

While many enthusiasts of psychedelic exploration enjoy consuming shrooms directly, not everyone finds their taste or texture palatable. A popular alternative is mushroom tea, which offers a comforting and effective way to ingest psilocybin and assists with digestion. There are numerous methods to become proficient at  preparing shroom tea at home. This guide will help you find your favourite method to relish it repeatedly.

Key Takeaways:

• Brewing tea allows for faster absorption, enhanced taste, and reduces nausea.
• Use hot but not boiling water to prevent degradation of the active ingredient.
• Adding Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms can amplify the antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects of Psilocybe, enhancing mood and mental clarity.

Understanding Psilocybin Mushrooms

Psilocybin mushrooms, also known as shrooms or magic mushrooms, are a type of fungus that contain the mind-altering compound psilocybin. This natural hallucinogen can be found in various species and leads to alterations in perception, thought, and mood.

The most prevalent species is Psilocybe cubensis, which has a variety of strains. Each strain carries different active ingredients, so the best choice would be dependent on your level of familiarity.

Why Opt for Tea Time with Psilocybin?

This consumption method provides a unique and convenient avenue to experience psychedelic effects. It’s favoured by many for the following reasons:

• Faster Absorption: Compounds in liquid form are absorbed more quickly.
• Reduced Nausea: Consuming as a tea is gentler on the stomach than eating raw or dried mushrooms.
• Better Taste: The tea helps mask the earthy flavour.
• Simple Preparation: The process is straightforward and easy.

Preparing a Comforting Psilocybin Drink

First and foremost, know that brewing tea using this type of mushroom doesn’t require any special skills. Your goal isn’t to create a perfect drink, but to make something that’s easy to ingest and enjoyable to taste, thus ensuring a pleasant experience without upsetting your stomach.

Required Tools and Ingredients

• A coffee filter or a strainer
• A pot, saucepan, or kettle
• A clean grinder
• A teapot (optional)
• A cheesecloth or strainer
• 3.5 grams of your preferred mushrooms
• 2-3 bags of decaffeinated tea or herbal tea (caffeine could alter your experience)
• Additional flavor enhancers such as honey, herbs, etc. 
• 2 cups of water
• Maple syrup (to sweeten)

Suggested Dosage 

Recipe Instructions

Grinding or Chopping 

Use a knife to slice your chosen mushrooms or crush them into tiny pieces. Grinding or chopping increases their surface area, making the brewing process more effective. Breaking them down into smaller bits or a fine powder allows the water to dissolve the active compounds more effectively. This approach also ensures a faster and more even steeping.

Preparing the Water

Fill your kettle or pot with water and heat it until it boils. Once Once the water begins to boil, remove it from the heat and give it a few minutes to stop boiling. It’s important that the water is not still boiling when you add it to the powdered or chopped Psilocybe to avoid degrading the delicate compounds and ensure their potency and quality remains intact.

Infusion

Allow the hot water to mix with the Psilocybe for a prolonged period. This process is vital to optimize the extraction of the active compounds. It also aids in the breakdown of the Psilocybe, making it easier on the stomach than if consumed raw. During this time, you can also infuse a tea bag if desired.

Filtering

Once the steeping process is complete, filter the concoction using a coffee filter or cheesecloth. This step eliminates any solid particles, resulting in a smoother, more enjoyable liquid. Aside from improving the texture, filtering ensures that you only consume the liquid that is rich in active compounds, thus reducing the risk of potential digestive discomfort from ingesting rough solids.

Adding Flavor Enhancements (Optional)

If desired, you can add flavorings such as sweeteners or lemon to improve the taste, since the natural flavor of Psilocybe can be quite strong and unpalatable to some. Ingredients like lemon juice can also aid in converting psilocybin into its more potent form, psilocin, potentially boosting absorption and overall effects.

Mushroom Elixir

The procedure detailed above provides a basic method for preparing a hot beverage. For a more profound experience, you might want to consider crafting an elixir with additional herbs. This recipe enhances the basic method by using a strong 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 the stove.
2. Add your chosen tonic or adaptogenic herbs to the pot. These could include reishi, ginger, ginseng, ashwagandha, or chaga.
3. Let it simmer for 20–30 minutes to create a herbal decoction.
4. Strain the decoction and allow it to cool down a bit.

Type	Effect	User Experience Level
Blue Meanies	Induces a euphoric and introspective state	Beginners
Golden Teacher	Provokes a spiritual or shamanistic experience	Beginners
Penis Envy Cubensis	Enhances wellness and fosters spiritual connections	Experienced Users
Alacabenzi	Initiates physical and spatial journeys	Beginners
Amazonian	Offers a mystical high promoting mental clarity	Beginners

In a rush and don’t have time to brew a warm drink? Check out our selection of pre-made beverages.

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 Psychedelic Journey Without Digestive Distress

Mushroom teas offer an enjoyable way to experience the effects of psilocybin. The brewing procedure is simple and similar to making regular

Consuming hot beverages made from Psilocybe cubensis can provide a more immediate impact while minimizing gastrointestinal discomfort. For the best results, choose a suitable strain from Magic Mushrooms Montreal Canada or try our premade beverage options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do hot beverages stay fresh?

Maintain the quality of your beverage by treating it as you would a store-bought drink. After preparation, store it in the fridge and aim to consume it within one to two weeks of making it.

While dry forms can last for many months when stored properly, the shelf life of liquid forms is significantly shorter.

What are other effective ways to consume Psilocybe cubensis?

The Lemon tek method is another option. This involves grinding or finely chopping the Psilocybe and soaking it in lemon juice for about 20-30 minutes. The citric acid in the lemon helps break down the active compounds for easier body absorption.

Should I discard the powder after straining?

Some people choose to get rid of the powder, but there are other options. You can consume the left-over powder or keep it in your freezer for later use.