Psilocybin mushrooms (more commonly referred to as magic mushrooms) have long been used as mind-altering substances, with an extensive history. Their primary psychedelic compounds psilocin and psilocybin can alter our perception of reality, producing visual hallucinations, altered states of consciousness, and pleasurable feelings. People consume the mushroom through different means such as whole dried mushroom pieces, capsules or tea – though tea consumption often offers faster effects and less gastrointestinal discomfort than taking whole dried mushroom pieces or pieces.

Brewing mushroom tea can be a relatively straightforward experience, and users often customize their experience by adding various ingredients. This allows users to control both its flavor and trip experience; some herbs and teas may help facilitate an easier digestive experience while other add-ins can enhance therapeutic benefits associated with mushrooms.

Select the desired amount of dried mushrooms. Consumption will determine the intensity of your trip, which can be found at most natural food stores or online. If necessary, reduce their surface area with a mortar and pestle or your fingers for better extraction of beneficial compounds into hot water.

Place crushed mushrooms into a tea cup, adding hot water just enough to fill it halfway. Let the mixture steep for approximately 15 minutes or until its temperature has reached a desirable level – longer the steeping time, the stronger its effects will be.

After your steeping time has ended, strain out any remaining mushroom residue with a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to extract liquid for consumption and any leftover mushrooms for disposal or separate consumption. People often combine several mushroom varieties in order to create a synergistic effect on both body and mind – for instance reishi and cordyceps can provide energy boost and sense of durability, while lion’s mane might add soothing qualities as well as increased focus.

Making mushroom tea allows users to customize their experience. By including other herbs and spices such as ginger – which has been proven to relieve nausea and stimulate digestion – as a steeping agent, chamomile and lemon balm may provide soothing taste as well as relaxing effects.

As with any experience, the key to making a psilocybin mushroom tea successfully is remaining present and relaxed. Your trip may unfold as it pleases, so allow it to do its thing and remain open to whatever experiences may arise – this may be challenging at times but essential for an enriching and healing journey.