Mushroom tea is the latest trend in tea brewing. This trend combines the soothing qualities of Camellia sinensis (green, black, oolong and matcha teas) with edible mushroom varieties to produce an indulgent beverage that not only tastes great but can support health in unique ways as well.

Psychonauts with experience have begun turning away from capsules in favor of tea for several reasons, the main one being its more pleasant, less psychedelic experience. Drinking hot cup of tea instead of taking mushroom pills means no stomachaches as the indigestible chitin components take longer to be processed into our bodies. Tea also allows more precise dosing which is perfect if using mushroom powder for microdosing purposes.

Making mushroom tea doesn’t need to be complicated; all it requires is buying whole dried mushrooms and grinding them yourself into powder, or buying pre-made mushroom powder that has already been done so. When creating your tea, just combine your chosen powder with boiling water in a mug, let it steep for 3-5 minutes, remove from the heat source, strain thoroughly to ensure all solids have been removed, add milk, honey or sugar as desired and enjoy!

Though there are various varieties of mushroom tea available, not all are created equally. While some contain mushrooms that directly blend into hot water for consumption (MUD/WTR or Om Mushroom Superfood), other options employ traditional steeping processes without actually ingesting the mushrooms themselves, like Buddha Teas or Baikal Tea.

Mushroom tea can be an excellent way for those seeking the psychedelic effects of mushrooms without experiencing their potentially nauseating side effects. There is even mushroom tea made up of herbs and spices such as black pepper, ginger, turmeric and cardamom that may offer better effects.

Note that heat can destroy psilocybin, so when making mushroom tea it’s essential not to exceed boiling temperatures and avoid any potential irritants like tea bags or artificial sweeteners that might interfere. By following these simple steps and practicing patience you can create delicious and effective mushroom tea in no time – have fun experimenting with your own recipes and feel free to share any successful ones in the comments below!