Brewing mushroom tea has long been considered a sacred practice among various cultures around the globe. And with good reason: mushrooms not only taste amazing, but are packed full of health-promoting properties such as increased immunity, decreased inflammation, improved gut health, and even helping manage stress levels.

When making a magical drink for yourself, however, safety must be top of mind. Make sure your environment and equipment is kept clean to avoid contamination of the mushrooms as you consume them, and also learn how to make mushroom tea properly so you can maximize your experience!

How to make male mushroom tea starts by prepping the mushrooms, typically by grinding them up into a powder that can easily infuse water with them. After this step is completed, add them to a pot of boiling water and simmer them until all liquid has been fully absorbed by your mushrooms – the longer this takes, the stronger your tea will become.

As part of your preparation, it’s also essential to decide if you will add a base. A flavored tea base can enhance your experience by adding new flavors to the herbal brew; some popular options are soothing chamomile, exotic hibiscus, and classic green tea – or adding lemon juice can extract more psilocybin from mushrooms for optimal mushroom extraction and enhanced tea taste!

Once your tea is complete, strain out the mushrooms and transfer the liquid to a suitable cup or container for consumption. Enjoy your beverage straight or sweeten it further with honey, sugar or another sweetener to enhance its taste. Reheat gently either microwave- or stovetop–be wary not to boil as doing so could degrade psilocybin and significantly lessen its effects.

Although most mushroom tea fans opt to brew their own, there are also products on the market which make the process simpler, often called mushroom extracts. These work like regular tea but allow you to customize your dosage according to your individual needs. They’re generally easier and quicker as brewing requires no prep work before consumption.

As always, it’s wise to keep some extra cups on hand – this allows for quick enjoyment when the mood strikes! Keep it in the fridge and simply heat gently back up when ready.