Mushroom tea can be more than a tasty beverage; it can also enhance your meditation practice and help focus your mind on living in the moment and appreciating life’s smaller milestones.

Last year was an eventful one for mushrooms. Both San Francisco and Colorado decriminalized this psychedelic drug, making it easier than ever before to buy and consume mushrooms and related products.

But what exactly are magic mushrooms, and for how long does a mushroom tea trip last?

At their peak intensity, mushrooms may take up to an hour for their effects to become evident. At this time, you may experience various sensations including seeing colors shift hue or hearing sounds that come from various directions; you may also feel emotional shifts due to psilocybin entering your system.

Once the effects of drugs take hold, their intensity will gradually fade as your body processes them. How long your trip lasts will depend on how much was consumed and your individual tolerance level; overdoing it could result in unpleasant experiences; therefore it’s essential to know your limits and never take more than you feel comfortable taking.

Those new to taking mushrooms should find it beneficial to have someone accompany them during their mushroom experience; ideally a guide or “trip-sitter.” This person will help keep calm during any challenging moments and may help refocus when you become overwhelmed or experience unpleasant symptoms. Setting an intention such as learning more about yourself or seeking clarity regarding an ongoing personal issue could also prove useful.

Mushroom teas offer more convenience and discretion than eating mushrooms directly, with reduced risk of side effects due to not intaking actual fungus directly; rather you are ingesting psilocybin dissolved in water instead.

However, when beginning this technique it is still wise to “start low and go slow”. Overdoing it may result in having an unpleasant or frightening experience that can leave lasting impressions.

Mushrooms don’t typically show up on routine drug tests due to their rapid metabolism in the body and thus being difficult for regular tests to detect. While more expensive specialized tests exist that may detect them, these are rarely utilized by users and only rarely available as options for screening purposes.

Addiction to mushrooms isn’t uncommon, despite them being natural substances, so if you suspect you or someone close to you is addicted, seeking professional assistance immediately is advised. Signs to look out for include: