Mushroom tea has quickly gained in popularity among social media influencers, wellness retreats, and underground communities due to its perceived health benefits. Unfortunately, however, when used incorrectly it may lead to dangerous unintended outcomes; while psilocybin mushrooms may be safe when taken under medical supervision only; mixing it with other drugs or methods of consumption can have deadly results.

What Is Mushroom Tea? A mushroom “tea” is an innovative approach to using psilocybin that involves steeping dried and ground mushrooms (typically dried and ground mushrooms) in hot water to extract their hallucinogenic components, psilocybin and psilocin, responsible for their hallucinogenic effects. This may provide an easier method of taking mushrooms compared with eating whole or mixed in food as this can sometimes trigger nausea for some individuals. Furthermore, mushroom tea provides an alternative approach when cooking mushroom “bake”.

People can use magic mushroom tea instead of eating them directly, though its effects take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes to take effect depending on your weight and stomach’s reaction. When they finally do appear, however, the effects can feel like an intense rollercoaster ride with long-term changes to perception and mood that can last several days at least.

Some users of psychedelics report negative side effects, including psychological distress and fear of losing control. A bad trip can also exacerbate anxiety or depression; additionally, using these substances could exacerbate existing substance or alcohol dependency issues and intensify existing symptoms further. Furthermore, HPPD could develop after taking one of these psychedelics, leading to visual disturbances and flashbacks as well as visual distortions and flashbacks after indulging.

Misidentification of mushrooms is one of the primary risks when drinking mushroom tea, potentially leading to hallucinations and possibly even death. Therefore, it’s advisable to utilize a guide or “trip-sitter,” such as an experienced underground therapist or trusted friend; their guidance will provide grounding during difficult moments of your journey while offering support during difficult experiences.

Those considering taking magic mushroom tea should do so with full knowledge of its risks and proper preparation, including not drinking other types of tea such as reishi or cordyceps which are commonly sold for brain boosting or anti-inflammatory purposes but do not contain psilocybin.