Experienced psychonauts prefer drinking their mushrooms as tea because it helps avoid the unpleasant taste associated with raw mushroom consumption, and is much easier on their stomach compared to doing it straight up. Intake of mushrooms this way also reduces nausea risk in certain cases.

Mushrooms can be prepared in various ways depending on your desired potency and other considerations, including availability of ingredients. Many recipes allow for adjustments by altering water usage and the dosage of psilocybin per serving; alternatively, premade blends of tea and mushrooms sold at stores or online can also be an option.

Prep all ingredients and tools before beginning, such as mushrooms, hot water, strainer and mug. Doing this will save time and ensure everything goes smoothly.

Ideal method of preparation of mushrooms involves grinding them into powder form and mixing with hot water, to preserve their psilocybin compounds by keeping them away from oxygen that destroys them. A coffee grinder or food processor are great ways of grinding up dried magic mushrooms; just be wary not to over-grind as you could end up with dusty and crumbly residue that doesn’t dissolve well in water.

People may wish to enhance the flavor or make it more tolerable by adding ingredients like ginger, honey and spices; alternatively flavored herbal tea bags provide additional layers of flavor without adding unnecessary chemicals into their blend. Whichever route is chosen it’s important to keep in mind that the more dilute your tea is, the less likely you are to take in any psilocybin from its components.

Follow the manufacturer’s dosing guidelines when using mushroom tea to ensure you do not overdo or underdose yourself. Also ensure you brew for long enough so you receive a strong dose.

Mushroom tea sachets can also make for an easy solution; these can usually be found at grocery stores or natural food shops and come pre-packed with both the mushroom powder and tea leaves in an easy-to-use sachet for beginners to create their own cup of magic mushrooms. Many opt for switching their morning cup of coffee out for mushroom tea as an effective way to reduce caffeine intake; many also choose this beverage for its many health benefits, although not everyone will tolerate its strong herbal blends right away, and should start slowly gradually increasing doses over time until their tolerance grows stronger.