Psychedelic mushroom tea is a drink prepared by steeping psilocybin mushrooms in hot water for at least 6 hours to extract their mind-altering compounds, known as psilocybin and psilocin, into it. These compounds can change one’s perception of reality as well as induce altered moods or sensory experiences; their effects can last up to six hours and range from pleasant to unpleasant sensations.

Remarks on mushrooms as recreational substances: How enjoyable or otherwise are trips depends on a number of variables, including how many mushrooms are eaten, their type and strength; additionally it’s impossible to know exactly what will happen and for how long before beginning one; bad trips can sometimes cause anxiety, paranoia or fear of death in susceptible individuals, or they may lead them to engage in risky or dangerous behavior that they would normally not engage in otherwise.

Some people use hallucinogens such as psilocybin for spiritual, recreational or mental health reasons; mushrooms can provide natural sources of hallucinogens; synthetic forms are available too. Psilocybin is one of the classic hallucinogens which can be found both naturally (such as wild mushrooms) or synthetically; magic mushrooms or “shrooms” contain it naturally while peyote plants which thrive throughout southwestern United States and northern Mexico can provide additional extraction sources.

Psilocybin mushrooms can be consumed most efficiently when eaten whole and dried form. You can enjoy eating the dried mushrooms as is or mix them into other food or grind into powder and place into capsules for easy consumption. It usually takes 30 to 45 minutes up to six hours for any psychedelic effects from these mushrooms to take effect, however.

Mushrooms can also be consumed as tea, and this method is often preferred as it’s quick and simple to prepare. When prepared correctly, their effects may last up to six hours with intensification at the end. A cup of mushroom tea can be very relaxing.