Mushroom tea, an ancient herbal tradition with modern culinary finesse, has quickly become an integral part of many wellness regimens. Psilocybin-rich mushrooms found within this concoction have long been said to support immune systems and mental wellbeing; yet knowing exactly how long to steep the tea before drinking will determine its intensity.

Mushrooms are an incredible, diverse group of organisms with their own individual pharmacological profiles and psychoactive properties, so it is vitally important to research each type prior to consuming it for maximum safety and effectiveness. While this guide provides a basis for making mushroom tea, individual experiences with psychedelic mushrooms will always vary and it is best to start slowly before increasing dosage levels with medical guidance.

Medicinal mushrooms such as chaga, turkey tail, lion’s mane and cordyceps have long been used in traditional medicine to treat everything from stress and depression to cancer. Packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that support detoxification processes in the body, medicinal mushrooms often form the basis of powerful healing elixirs when combined with other herbs.

Homebrewing a batch of mushroom tea is an easy and convenient way to incorporate potency fungi into the diet, and its potent constituents psilocybin can provide many different effects from soothing anxiety to improving sleep quality to stimulating cognition and inducing lucid dreams.

To create your own mushroom tea, just follow these steps:

Boil Water in a kettle or pot and bring to a boil before turning off the heat to let it cool slightly. Measure Your Tea: With either a spoon or scale, measure out your desired serving of mushroom tea before placing both into an infuser with enough room for expansion as it steeps.

Steeping Tea: Allow your tea to steep for at least 30 minutes; however, depending on its strain it could take as much as 60. This allows psilocybin and other beneficial compounds from the tea to release their effects and come to life.

Once your tea has had time to steep, strain it and pour into a cup. Sweeten to your liking by adding honey or another natural sweetener if desired and enjoy!