The Best Methods on How to Make Shroom Tea at Home

Many psychonauts prefer eating psychedelic mushrooms directly, but not everyone likes their taste or texture. A popular alternative is mushroom tea, which provides a gentle and effective way to consume psilocybin and makes digestion easier. You can use various methods to learn how to make shroom tea at home. Use this guide to discover the best option to enjoy it repeatedly.

Key Takeaways:

• Brewing teas allows for faster absorption, better taste, and reduced nausea.
• Use hot, not boiling, water to prevent the degradation of the active compound.
• Adding Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms can enhance the antidepressant and anxiolytic effects of Psilocybe, positively impacting mood and mental clarity.

What Are Psilocybin Mushrooms?

Psilocybin mushrooms, known as shrooms or magic mushrooms, are fungi containing the psychoactive compound psilocybin. This naturally occurring hallucinogen is present in various species and induces alterations in perception, thought, and mood.

The Psilocybe cubensis species is the most popular, and several strains are available. Each strain contains various active ingredients, so the best choice will depend on your experience level.

Why is Tea Time with Psilocybin the Best Option?

This method of consumption provides a unique and convenient way to experience psychedelic effects. Many people prefer this method for several reasons:

• Faster Absorption: The body absorbs the compounds more quickly in liquid form.
• Reduced Nausea: Gentler on the stomach than eating raw or dried mushrooms.
• Better Taste: Mask the earthy flavour.
• Easy Preparation: Simple and straightforward.

It’s Time to Brew a Hot Psilocybin Drink

The first thing to know is that making tea with this type of fungi doesn’t require advanced skills. Your goal is not to create the perfect drink but to prepare something that is easy to consume and suits your taste so you can enjoy it without any stomach discomfort.

Equipment and Ingredients Required

• Coffee filter or sieve
• Saucepan, pot, or kettle
• Clean grinder
• Teapot (optional)
• Strainer or Cheesecloth
• 3.5 grams of mushrooms of your choice
• 2-3 decaffeinated tea bags and/or herbal teas (caffeine may impact your trip)
• Honey, herbs, and other additives 
• 2 cups of water
• Maple syrup (sweetener)

Dosage 

The Basic Recipe

Grinding or Chopping 

Chop your choice of fungi with a knife or grind it into small chunks. Grinding or chopping helps increase their surface area, which facilitates a more efficient process. Breaking it into smaller pieces or fine powder allows the water to dissolve the active compounds more effectively. This method also ensures it will steep more quickly and evenly.

Heating Water

Fill the pot or kettle with water and boil it. Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and wait a few minutes until it stops boiling. Ensure the water is not boiling when you pour it into the powdered or chopped Psilocybe. This reduces the risk of degrading the delicate compounds, which could compromise their potency and quality.

Steeping 

Allow the hot water to interact for a prolonged period with the material, which is essential for maximizing the process of active compounds. This helps break down the material and thus, gentler on the stomach than consuming it raw. During this time, you can also steep a tea bag.

Straining 

Straining (use a coffee filter or cheesecloth) after steeping removes the solid pieces and results in a smoother, more drinkable liquid. This process not only improves the texture but also ensures that you consume only the liquid containing the active compounds. By filtering out the solids, you also avoid any potential digestive discomfort from consuming gritty material.

Adding Flavourings (Optional)

Adding flavourings such as sweeteners or lemon can enhance palatability since the natural taste of Psilocybe is strong and unpleasant for some. Ingredients like lemon juice can aid in breaking down psilocybin into its more active form, psilocin, which may enhance the absorption and overall effects.

Mushroom Elixir

The method described above is a straightforward way to make a hot beverage, but if you want to enhance your experience, try preparing an elixir with additional herbs. This recipe builds on the basic process above by using a strong herbal decoction instead of just hot water. Recommended herbs include ginger (for alleviating stomach pains and nausea), medicinal mushrooms (such as chaga or reishi), and adaptogens (like ginseng or ashwagandha).

Here’s a 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 (options include reishi, ginger, ginseng, ashwagandha, or chaga).
3. Simmer for 20–30 minutes to create a herbal decoction.
4. Strain the decoction and let it cool a little bit.
5. Weigh and grind your mushrooms.
6. Pour the herbal decoction over the powder or chopped fungi and let it steep for 10–20 minutes.
7. Enjoy your elixir, and feel free to repeat the process.

Cold Teas for Hot Summer Days

Cold or iced teas are similar to sweet teas but with a kick of the hallucinogenic compound. The recipe for making this drink is similar to the basic recipe above. After following the basic recipe, here’s what you must do next.

1. Chill It Right: Cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Allow it to chill for a few hours or overnight.
2. Over Ice: Serve with ice cubes for a refreshing twist.
3. Enhance the Chill: To boost the refreshing quality, try to add honey, a slice of lemon, a sprig of mint.

Health Benefits of Taking Magic Mushroom Tea

People use Psilocybes not just for recreational purposes but also for their medicinal potential. Numerous studies have demonstrated that the active compounds have therapeutic benefits.

• Manages Stress and Inflammation: Helps mitigate the long-term effects of chronic stress, potentially reducing the risk of stress-related illnesses.
• Improves Mood: Binds to 5-HT2A in the prefrontal cortex to exert its antidepressant and anxiolytic activities. Adding other ingredients, such as Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms, positively impact mood and mental clarity.
• Induce Openness: Participants in a study experienced a burst of creativity and heightened imagination that led to greater aesthetic appreciation. This sense of openness remained above the baseline level for up to one year after the session.

Selection of Shrooms and Drinks for Achieving the Desired Effect

There are various strains of Psilocybe cubensis you can explore for a psychedelic experience. You can use any of these strains to create a delicious hot beverage that may help prevent a bad trip. Ready-made beverages are available online if you prefer not to make your own drink.

Don’t have time to make yourself a cup of hot beverage? Take a look at these selections of ready-made drinks.

A Trip Without Stomach Flip

Mushroom teas are a great way to enjoy the effects of psilocybin. The process for making this beverage is simple and similar to preparing regular teas. This method offers faster effects and reduces gastrointestinal discomfort. For the best experience, choose the right strain from Zoomies Canada or try our pre-made selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will a batch of hot beverages last?

For best results, treat it like a beverage you bought from your grocery store. Store it in the fridge after you’ve made it, and try to use it within a week or two after brewing.

While dried varieties can last for months if stored properly, their liquid nature considerably reduces their shelf life.

What are other potent methods for consuming Psilocybe cubensis?

Lemon tek is another technique that involves grinding or finely chopping Psilocybe and soaking it in lemon juice for 20-30 minutes. The acid in the lemon breaks down the active component and makes it easier for the body to absorb.

Should I throw out the powder after straining?

Most people discard the powder, but you have other options. You can eat the leftover powder or store it in the freezer to re-steep later.