The Most Effective Techniques for Brewing Shroom Tea at Home

While psychedelic mushrooms are enjoyed by many psychonauts in their raw form, not everyone finds their taste or texture appealing. A popular alternative is mushroom tea, a delightful and efficient way to ingest psilocybin while also aiding digestion. By mastering a few techniques, you can become skilled at  making shroom tea right at home. This guide will assist you in finding the method that suits your taste buds best, allowing you to enjoy it over and over again.

Key Takeaways:

• Brewing tea allows for a faster absorption, enhanced taste, and reduces the chance of nausea.
• Use hot water, but avoid boiling it to prevent damage to the active compound.
• Including Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms can enhance the antidepressant and anxiolytic effects of Psilocybe, positively affecting mood and mental clarity.

Getting to Know Psilocybin Mushrooms

Psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as shrooms or magic mushrooms, are a type of fungi that contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin. This natural hallucinogen, found in different species, leads to alterations in perception, thought, and mood.

The most prevalent species is Psilocybe cubensis, which has many different strains. The ideal strain for you would depend on your experience level, as each strain contains varying active ingredients.

Why Opt for Psilocybin Tea?

This method of consumption provides a unique and easy way to experience psychedelic effects. Many prefer it for several reasons:

• Speedy Absorption: Liquids allow for faster absorption of compounds.
• Reduced Nausea: Drinking tea is gentler on the stomach than eating raw or dried mushrooms.
• Better Taste: The tea helps mask the mushrooms’ earthy flavour.
• Simple Preparation: The process is straightforward and easy to follow.

Getting Ready to Brew a Soothing Psilocybin Drink

Firstly, it’s important to realize that brewing a tea with this type of mushroom doesn’t require any specialized skills. Your goal isn’t to perfect a drink recipe, but rather to create something that is easy to drink and enjoyable to your taste buds, thereby ensuring a comfortable experience without any digestive issues.

Required Tools and Ingredients

• A coffee filter or sieve
• A saucepan, pot, or kettle
• 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 could impact your experience)
• Additional flavor enhancers such as honey, herbs, etc. 
• 2 cups of water
• Maple syrup (for sweetening)

Suggested Dosage 

Step-by-Step Guide

Grinding or Chopping 

Either chop your chosen mushrooms with a knife or grind them into small pieces. Grinding or chopping increases their surface area, thereby making the extraction process more effective. Breaking them down into smaller pieces or a fine powder allows the water to dissolve the active compounds more efficiently. This method also ensures faster and more even steeping.

Preparing the Water

Fill your pot or kettle with water and bring it to a boil. Once

When the water begins to boil, take it off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes until it stops boiling. Ensure the water is no longer boiling when you add it to the powdered or chopped Psilocybe. This approach helps to prevent the breakdown of delicate compounds, thereby preserving their strength and quality.

Infusing

Allow the hot water to mingle with the material for a prolonged period. This critical step enhances the extraction of active compounds. It helps to dissolve the material, which is gentler on the stomach compared to its raw form. During this time, you may also add a tea bag if you prefer.

Filtering

After infusing, filter the mixture through a coffee filter or cheesecloth. This step eliminates the solid particles, resulting in a smoother, more enjoyable liquid. In addition to improving the texture, filtering guarantees that only the compound-rich liquid is consumed. It also helps avert potential digestive discomfort from swallowing coarse solids.

Adding Flavor Enhancements (Optional)

If you prefer, you can add flavorings such as sweeteners or lemon to improve the taste, as the natural flavor of Psilocybe can be strong and unappealing to some. Substances like lemon juice can aid in transforming psilocybin into its more active variant, psilocin, potentially enhancing absorption and overall impact.

Mushroom Elixir

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

Here’s a detailed guide:

1. Fill a pot with water and put it on your stove.
2. Add your chosen tonic or adaptogenic herbs to the pot. Options might include reishi, ginger, ginseng, ashwagandha, or chaga.
3. Let it simmer for 20–30 minutes to produce a herbal decoction.
4. Filter the decoction and allow it to cool a bit.

Variety	Effects	User Proficiency Level
Blue Meanies	Induces a state of euphoria and introspection	Beginners
Golden Teacher	Provokes a spiritual or shamanic experience	Beginners
Penis Envy Cubensis	Fosters wellness and nurtures spiritual connections	Experienced Users
Alacabenzi	Initiates physical and spatial adventures	Beginners
Amazonian	Engenders a mystical high that enhances mental lucidity	Beginners

In a rush and can’t spare the time to brew your own hot drink? Browse our selection of ready-to-drink options.

Product	Strength	Quantity	Price
Euphoria Psychedelics – Strawberry Lemonade	3000mg	1	$54.00
Euphoria Psychedelics – Green Tea	1000mg	4	$44.00
Bright Future – Nootropic Matcha – Matcha Magic	100mg	10	$63.00
Euphoria Psychedelics – Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Sips	1000mg	1	$44.00
Magic Beans – Visionary Blend	500mg	10	$10.00

Embarking on a Journey Without Digestive Discomfort

Mushroom teas present a delightful way to experience the psilocybin effects. The brewing procedure is simple and similar to preparing ordinary

Our approach enables faster results and minimizes stomach discomfort. For the best experience, choose a suitable strain from Deadhead Chemist Canada or try our ready-to-drink versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do hot beverages keep?

Treat it as you would any store-bought beverage for the best quality. After preparation, refrigerate it and aim to consume within one to two weeks of brewing.

While dry variants can last several months if properly stored, the shelf life decreases significantly in liquid form.

What other potent methods are there for consuming Psilocybe cubensis?

A method known as Lemon tek involves grinding or finely chopping the Psilocybe and then soaking it in lemon juice for around 20-30 minutes. The citric acid in the lemon aids in breaking down the active components for easier absorption by the body.

Is it necessary to throw away the powder after straining?

Though many people choose to throw away the powder, it’s not the only option. You can consume the leftover powder or freeze it for later use.