Many who drink mushroom tea — commonly referred to as shroom chai — report finding it beneficial for their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This beverage is prepared by simmering various edible mushroom varieties in hot water until their medicinal and nutritional properties have been released into the mixture – such as antioxidants that protect cells against free radical damage while supporting an efficient immune system.

The exact effects of tea can differ depending on which mushrooms are chosen, but generally speaking users report feeling relaxed and content after drinking it. Some also experience mood elevation and an increase in energy. Furthermore, others report experiencing a profound connection to nature – often described as a profound spiritual experience – lasting up to six hours for some individuals.

No matter the variety of mushroom tea you prepare and consume, it is always vitally important to use caution in its preparation and consumption. This is particularly true of psychedelic mushrooms – powerful mind-altering substances which if taken improperly could result in intense hallucinations and an altered state of consciousness.

The duration of psychedelic effects from tea may differ, depending on several factors such as its potency and individual metabolism. On average, however, it takes 15 minutes for your body to metabolize psilocybin into an effectful form that can activate serotonin receptors in the brain to create various psychological experiences.

Mushroom tea may also influence the body’s endocannabinoid system, which is composed of natural chemicals in both the brain and nervous system that are responsible for regulating emotions and bodily functions. Psilocybin and psilocin can stimulate release of these chemicals, leading to altered states of consciousness with psychoactive effects resulting in psychoactive experiences lasting several hours or even days afterwards; rare instances may even result in post-trip paranoia where memories from an experience surface repeatedly even years after its conclusion! This phenomenon can even cause HPPD syndrome where people experience vivid flashbacks long after an experience has ended – leaving people reeling with memories from an experience they experienced so vividly that long afterwards!

Though many enjoy mushroom tea on its own, many also combine it with other ingredients for an additional relaxing effect. Lemon balm and chamomile can help ease pre-trip anxiety while honey may also be added for sweetening to mask any bitterness associated with certain mushroom varieties.

Another approach is to use a coffee grinder to grind up mushrooms into powder before making tea with them, which helps them dissolve more easily and achieves greater effect. Alternatively, cut pieces can be placed in tea bags. Some people add ginger or cinnamon for flavor as well as additional energy boost.