The Most Effective Techniques for Preparing Shroom Tea at Home

Although many psychonauts relish consuming psychedelic mushrooms in their original form, the taste or texture is not to everyone’s liking. A popular alternative is mushroom tea, a comforting and effective way to consume psilocybin while aiding digestion. There are various methods to master  making shroom tea at home. This guide will assist you in finding your favourite method to enjoy it repeatedly.

Key Takeaways:

• Brewing tea allows for quicker absorption, enhanced taste, and reduces nausea.
• Use hot but not boiling water to prevent damaging the active ingredient.
• Adding Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms can enhance the antidepressant and anxiolytic effects of Psilocybe, positively affecting mood and mental clarity.

Understanding Psilocybin Mushrooms

Psilocybin mushrooms, commonly called shrooms or magic mushrooms, are a type of fungi that contains the psychoactive compound psilocybin. This natural hallucinogenic can be found in several species and leads to alterations in perception, thought, and mood.

The most prevalent species is Psilocybe cubensis, which has many different strains. Each strain has distinct active ingredients, so the best choice would depend on your level of familiarity.

Why Opt for Tea Time with Psilocybin?

This method of consumption provides a unique and handy way to experience psychedelic effects. It’s favoured by many due to several factors:

• Faster Absorption: Compounds are absorbed more quickly in liquid form.
• Reduced Nausea: It’s gentler on the stomach than ingesting raw or dried mushrooms.
• Better Taste: Helps to mask the earthy flavour.
• Simple Preparation: It’s straightforward and easy.

Getting Ready to Brew Psilocybin Tea

First and foremost, be aware that you don’t need any specific skills to brew tea with this type of mushrooms. The goal isn’t to create a perfect drink, but rather to make something that’s both enjoyable to taste and easy on the stomach, ensuring a pleasant 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 (to avoid caffeine influencing your experience)
• Taste-enhancing additions like honey, herbs, etc. 
• 2 cups of water
• Maple syrup (for added sweetness)

Suggested Dosage 

Procedure

Grinding or Chopping 

Begin by either chopping your chosen mushrooms with a knife or grinding them into small pieces. This increases their surface area, making the brewing process more efficient. Breaking them down into smaller parts or a fine powder allows the water to dissolve the active compounds more effectively, ensuring quicker and even steeping.

Preparing the Water

Fill your pot or kettle with water and heat it until it boils. Once

Once the water begins to boil, remove it from the heat source and let it sit for a few minutes until it stops boiling. Please ensure that the water is no longer boiling when you pour it over powdered or chopped Psilocybe. This technique helps to prevent the breakdown of delicate compounds and preserves their strength and quality.

Infusion

Allow the hot water to soak into the material for a prolonged period. This action is essential for maximising the extraction of active ingredients. It assists in decomposing the material, making it easier to digest than when consumed raw. During this time, you can also infuse a tea bag if you prefer.

Filtration

After the infusion stage, filter the mixture using a coffee filter or cheesecloth. This step eliminates solid residues, resulting in a smoother, more enjoyable beverage. Besides enhancing the texture, filtration ensures that only the liquid abundant in active ingredients is consumed. It also helps to avoid potential digestive issues that might occur from consuming gritty solids.

Adding Flavourings (Optional)

If desired, you can add flavourings such as sweeteners or lemon to improve the taste, as the natural flavour of Psilocybe can be strong and unpleasant for some. Ingredients like lemon juice can aid in converting psilocybin into its more active form, psilocin, potentially enhancing absorption and overall effects.

Mushroom Elixir

The process described above provides a straightforward method for preparing a hot drink. For a more indulgent experience, consider crafting an elixir with additional herbs. This recipe enhances the basic procedure by using a powerful herbal decoction instead of plain hot water. Recommended herbs include ginger (for easing stomach discomfort and nausea), medicinal mushrooms (like chaga or reishi), and adaptogens (such as ginseng or ashwagandha).

Follow this guide step-by-step:

1. Fill a pot with water and set 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. Allow the mixture to simmer for 20–30 minutes to produce a herbal decoction.
4. Strain the decoction and let it cool down a bit.

Strain	Effect	User Experience Level
Blue Meanies	Creates a state of euphoria and introspection	Beginners
Golden Teacher	Leads to a spiritual or shamanic experience	Beginners
Penis Envy Cubensis	Fosters well-being and builds spiritual connections	Experienced User
Alacabenzi	Initiates physical and spatial journeys	Beginners
Amazonian	Offers a mystical high that enhances mental clarity	Beginners

If you are running short on time to brew a hot drink, check out our selection of ready-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 Smooth Trip Without Stomach Discomfort

Mushroom teas provide a gentle way to experience the effects of psilocybin. The brewing process is simple and similar to making ordinary

For faster effects and reduced stomach upset, consider brewing Psilocybe cubensis into teas. Choose a suitable strain from Magic Mushrooms Ottawa Canada or try our ready-to-drink selections for the best experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shelf-life of these hot beverages?

To maintain the best quality, treat it like any other beverage you’d buy from the grocery store. After you’ve prepared it, keep it in the fridge and plan to use it within one to two weeks of making it.

While dry versions can last for several months with proper storage, the liquid form significantly shortens their shelf-life.

What are other potent methods for consuming Psilocybe cubensis?

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 aids in breaking down the active ingredient, making absorption easier for the body.

Should I throw away the powder after straining?

While it is common for people to discard the powder, there are other options. You could consume the leftover powder directly or freeze it for future use.