Magic mushrooms contain psychoactive compounds that can create altered states of consciousness and provide pleasurable sensations, treating depression or relieving end-of-life anxiety for cancer patients. An easy and convenient way of taking magic mushrooms is with mushroom tea brewed at home – just make sure you brew it correctly to ensure an enjoyable and safe experience – here’s how.

Assuming that mushroom tea’s basic recipe is relatively straightforward, enthusiasts typically create their own custom blend by customising it with various ingredients that enhance both its taste and effects. Chamomile can add an aromatic sense of calm while lemon balm offers citrusy notes which may ease pre-trip anxiety; and ginger provides effective solutions against nausea that often arises with magic mushroom trips.

Sugar or honey is often added to their tea to sweeten its taste and counterbalance its bitterness, such as with stronger herbs such as chaga mushroom tea which can have an unappetizing woody earthiness that many find unappetizing. Many tea enthusiasts also like pairing their mushrooms with black tea as its distinct malty taste pairs well with earthier herbal tastes like these mushrooms.

To create mushroom tea, start by bringing water to a boil in a pot. Next, remove it from heat and allow it to cool for several minutes – this step is vital as psilocybin mushrooms can degrade when exposed to too much heat. Once the water has cooled sufficiently, crush mushrooms using either mortar and pestle or your hands in order to increase surface area and improve extraction.

Once mushrooms have been crushed, they can be mixed with hot water infusing cup for up to 4 or 6 hours until their active compounds start breaking down and turning murky in appearance. While its effects may diminish over time, usually an infusion lasts at least this long before starting to wear off.

Psilocybin mushrooms can be consumed either orally through tea, but other forms exist such as capsules, tinctures and powders containing this psychoactive chemical that should all be taken with care and with caution. While its psycho- and spiritual benefits can be significant, their risks must always be carefully considered when using any mind-altering substances.

Aspiring magic mushroom tea consumers can access numerous resources online and at retreats that specialize in this form of therapy. Safety must always come first when taking any psychoactive substance; newcomers are recommended starting out slowly to avoid tolerance building up quickly.