Optimal Techniques for Brewing Shroom Tea at Home

Psychedelic mushrooms are a favourite among many psychonauts, but not everyone appreciates their taste or texture. A popular alternative is to consume them as mushroom tea, which offers a smooth and effective way to intake psilocybin and aids digestion. There are numerous techniques to become proficient at  making shroom tea in your own kitchen. This guide will help you find the method that suits you best, allowing you to enjoy it over and over again.

Key Takeaways:

• Brewing tea promotes quicker absorption, improved taste, and reduces nausea.
• Use hot water that is not boiling to prevent degrading the active ingredient.
• The inclusion of Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms can enhance the antidepressant and anxiety-reducing effects of Psilocybe, positively affecting mood and mental clarity.

Getting to Know Psilocybin Mushrooms

Commonly known as shrooms or magic mushrooms, Psilocybin mushrooms are a type of fungi that contain the mind-altering compound psilocybin. This natural hallucinogen is present in various species, leading to alterations in perception, thinking, and mood.

The most prevalent species is Psilocybe cubensis, which has several strains. Each strain has distinct active ingredients, therefore the best option would vary based on your experience level.

Why Opt for Tea Time with Psilocybin?

Consuming psilocybin in tea form provides a unique and hassle-free way to experience its psychedelic effects. It’s favoured by many for a variety of reasons:

• Faster Absorption: The body absorbs compounds in liquid forms more swiftly.
• Reduced Nausea: Tea is often easier on the stomach than consuming raw or dried mushrooms.
• Better Taste: The tea helps mask the earthy flavour of the mushrooms.
• Simple Preparation: Making the tea is straightforward and uncomplicated.

Preparing a Comforting Psilocybin Drink

First and foremost, recognize that making tea from this kind of mushrooms does not require expert knowledge. Your goal is not to brew the perfect beverage, but to create a concoction that’s easy to drink and pleasing to your taste buds, thus providing a delightful experience free from digestive problems.

Required Tools and Ingredients

• A coffee filter or mesh strainer
• A saucepan, pot, or teakettle
• A clean grinder
• A teapot (optional)
• A strainer or cheesecloth
• 3.5 grams of your chosen mushrooms
• 2-3 decaffeinated tea bags and/or herbal teas (caffeine might interfere with your experience)
• Additional flavor enhancers like honey, herbs, etc. 
• 2 cups of water
• Maple syrup (for sweetening)

Suggested Dosage 

Recipe Instructions

Grinding or Cutting 

Slice your chosen mushrooms with a knife or crush them into tiny pieces. Grinding or cutting increases their surface area, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the process. Breaking it down into smaller chunks or a fine powder allows the water to dissolve the active components more efficiently. This approach also ensures a faster and even soaking.

Preparing the Water

Fill your pot or kettle with water and heat it until it boils. Once

Once the water begins to boil, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes until it stops boiling. Make sure the water is no longer boiling when you pour it over the powdered or chopped Psilocybe. By doing this, you reduce the degeneration of the delicate compounds, thus preserving their strength and quality.

Steeping Process

Allow the hot water to mix with the material for an extended period. This step is essential for extracting the maximum amount of active compounds. It facilitates the breakdown of the material, making it easier on the stomach compared to consuming it in its raw form. During this time, you can also soak a tea bag if desired.

Straining the Mixture

After steeping, strain the mixture using a coffee filter or cheesecloth. This step eliminates solid particles resulting in a smoother, more pleasant drink. Straining not only improves the texture but also ensures the consumption of a liquid rich in active compounds. It also prevents potential digestive distress that might occur from consuming gritty solids.

Adding Optional Flavors

Should you wish, you can add flavorings like sweeteners or lemon to improve the taste, as the natural flavor of Psilocybe might be strong and unpleasant to some. Ingredients such as lemon juice can aid in transforming psilocybin into its more active form, psilocin, potentially enhancing absorption and overall effects.

Creating a Mushroom Elixir

The procedure described above is a basic technique for preparing a hot beverage. For a more immersive experience, consider crafting an elixir with additional herbs. This recipe builds on the primary method by using a powerful herbal decoction instead of plain hot water. Recommended herbs include ginger (for aiding stomach discomfort and nausea), medicinal mushrooms (such as chaga or reishi), and adaptogens (like ginseng or ashwagandha).

Follow this step-by-step guide:

1. Fill a pot with water and set it on your stove.
2. Add your chosen tonic or adaptogenic herbs to the pot. Some options could be reishi, ginger, ginseng, ashwagandha, or chaga.
3. Allow the mixture to simmer for 20–30 minutes to create a herbal decoction.
4. Strain the decoction and allow it to cool slightly.