Psychoactive mushrooms, commonly referred to as psilocybin or psilocin, can induce mind-altering experiences when consumed. They do so by acting on certain receptors in the brain – including serotonin receptors which help regulate mood and perception – however an unsuccessful trip may lead to anxiety, fear, confusion and nausea.

Mushroom tea is one of the most common recreational methods of taking magic mushrooms, made by steeping dried shrooms for several minutes in hot water before straining out and drinking it. Lemon juice or other seasonings may be added for additional flavor; after this step, all mushrooms should usually be removed by straining out from the mixture.

Nausea is an unpleasant side effect of psilocybin mushroom consumption and is usually due to indigestible chitin in the mushrooms. Cooking helps break down this indigestible chitin and thus alleviate this unpleasant side effect, but many individuals fear cooking their mushrooms may destroy the psychoactive compounds within. As such, many may prefer the lemon tek method of preparation, widely shared across Reddit and Erowid, as an alternative solution for those prone to nausea when taking these psychoactive compounds.

The lemon tek method involves grinding dried mushrooms into a fine powder and soaking them in lemon juice for fifteen minutes, according to numerous anecdotal reports from internet. According to these accounts, this preparation reduces nausea caused by mushroom consumption while providing a more powerful experience than simply chewing and swallowing mushrooms.

Air drying mushrooms is an inexpensive and simple way to preserve them for several months or even years, though its reliability in humid environments may vary. A dehydrator provides a reliable alternative that utilizes gentle heat sources and constant airflow to slowly remove moisture from mushrooms in an even fashion – alternatively you could make your own desiccant to save even more money and be more environmentally-friendly!