Tea made with psychedelic mushrooms is an effective way to experience their effects without feeling sickened by swallowing whole mushrooms, but crafting your own special potion takes precise preparation and storage techniques.

Mushrooms suitable for making tea should snap easily when bent, without moisture accumulation, since heat and other substances can damage psilocybin and reduce its effectiveness.

Pre-drying

Tea has quickly become the preferred method of consumption among those using psilocybin mushrooms, making the experience simpler and tastier than eating raw mushrooms directly. Tea allows psychoactive compounds to dissolve into water more evenly than eating whole mushrooms would, creating an enjoyable taste experience – though its potency is often lower due to having ground up mushrooms that cover less surface area than their whole equivalents.

Before making your own mushroom tea, it’s essential that the mushrooms be pre-dried prior to placing them into a tea bag. This step is key in maintaining the integrity of your psilocybin-infused drink; in an ideal scenario, dried out mushrooms should snap their stems easily when bent and crumble with little pressure from bending or crushing. Furthermore, humid environments should be avoided to reduce spoilage rates and extend shelf life.

Dehydrators are an excellent way to pre-dry mushrooms quickly and evenly, using low temperatures and constant airflow to gradually and steadily remove moisture from each slice. While this method can be costly, dehydrator use has been found to extend magic mushroom lifespan and preserve their psychotropic effects. If a dehydrator is out of reach for you, other methods like fans in warm, dark rooms or adding desiccants such as silica gel packets or oven dried rice to your storage containers will also aid the drying process and help reduce mold growth.

Once your mushrooms have been dried, they can be stored in the fridge for several days up to one week, but be sure to monitor them closely for signs of spoilage such as sliminess or softening. It is ideal to store them in an airtight container with desiccant such as silica gel or oven-dried rice which will maintain their dry texture and prevent spoilage.

Mushroom tea can serve as a quick morning or afternoon pick-me-up, help with sleeplessness or reduce medication-induced nausea, as well as promote interconnectedness between you and others. Psilocybin found in mushrooms can alter consciousness by creating feelings of interconnection; its consumption heightens sensory experiences making colors appear brighter and sounds more audible.

Storing

Psilocybin, the main psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, is highly sensitive to heat, light and air exposure. If a mushroom is exposed for too long to these elements, its potency will quickly decline leading it to decompose into toxic fragments that make them unsafe to consume. Therefore it is crucial that any purchased or foraged mushrooms be stored safely to preserve them for consumption later.

One effective method of storing mushrooms is by submerging them in hot water and straining the liquid off afterward. This allows the body to more readily digest psilocybin-containing mushrooms, while simultaneously preventing stomach discomfort that might come with taking raw ones.

Storing mushrooms this way will also maximize their effects, since more psilocybin molecules will be absorbed into your bloodstream and allow for quicker effects to take effect. The amount of psilocybin consumed and processed in your body determines its intensity of effects.

Once your mushrooms have been soaked, the ideal way to store them is in an airtight container which will seal out moisture and prevent mold growth. Mason jars and vacuum-sealed bags are great choices here; both help ensure that your mushrooms remain dry throughout their shelf life. You can even use desiccant packs such as silica gel for extra protection from mold or bacteria growth.

When storing mushrooms for tea, it is a good idea to remove their stems and caps as these won’t be needed in brewing the tea. Furthermore, cutting up mushrooms into smaller pieces will allow more efficient infusing into your tea brew.

Once your mushrooms have been soaked, add lemon juice or ginger for an added boost in flavor and to increase absorption of psilocybin molecules. Some people also find adding milk helps improve both flavors and absorption.

Preparing to brew

Magic mushroom tea, when prepared correctly, can transport you into an exquisite state of transcendence. From spiritual experiences and therapeutic benefits, to just wanting to dance like Neo in The Matrix, mushroom tea offers an intoxicating high that can change your entire perspective on life. However, its psychoactive properties should always be approached with caution, so follow proper storage techniques and consume in moderation for best results.

Grinding mushrooms into a fine powder is the optimal method for creating magic mushroom tea, as this allows more efficient infusion of psilocybin into your tea. Once your mushrooms have been ground, boil water and steep for 10-15 minutes in the teapot before straining out any debris or adding other ingredients such as lion’s mane or herbs known to enhance cognitive function.

As part of this process, it’s crucial to be wary of mold. If any mushrooms start growing mold, discard them immediately as this could make you sick and reduce the potency of your trip. Furthermore, avoid placing mushrooms directly under sunlight or near sources of heat as this will hasten their degeneration faster.

When creating a large batch of tea, placing mushrooms in a bag before boiling can reduce their chances of disintegrating during brewing and make cleanup simpler. Once they’ve been cooked up, any remaining bits can easily be strained away for easy disposal.

If you don’t own a tea infuser, a strainer or coffee filter should suffice in separating your tea from any mushroom bits. Once separated, any additional ingredients such as honey or lemon juice can be added for flavor enhancement and possibly helping alleviate nausea.

Drinking

If you want an easier way to take in your mushroom dose, try drinking it as tea. It is an ideal method for those who do not enjoy eating mushrooms as it is easier on the stomach and quickly absorbs into your system. In contrast with other methods of taking magic mushrooms such as capsules, where dosage control may be difficult or inconvenient, making mushroom tea is easy and allows you to customize it to meet your individual tastes and desired effects.

As part of your tea preparation, ensure the mushrooms are as finely ground as possible for optimal absorption. A coffee bean grinder works great or you could simply chop up with a sharp knife. Selecting your tea is up to you – different herbs offer various therapeutic properties, from aiding sleep or digestion, such as soothing chamomile or exotic hibiscus tea to traditional green tea; to spice things up add lemon slices for an exhilarating citrus boost that can help the body absorb it faster!

As your tea steeps, take time to savor every moment and breathe in its aroma – and think about all that goes into creating your magical mushroom tea! As well as drinking something special yourself, you are breathing in centuries of healers and scientists whose efforts made this medicine available today.

Once your trip begins, make sure you drink lots of water to stay hydrated and allow the magic of your psilocybin mushroom experience to unfold. Although effects may start sooner when consumed in tea form than through eating mushrooms themselves, full potency takes four to six hours for full effect and strength will depend on individual dosage, emotional state and mindset – so be careful!