By now you’ve probably already tried one of our weed tea recipes for a new way to consume your favorite cannabis strains. Now that psychedelics are well on their way to becoming mainstream, and as more and more states and local municipalities have decriminalized them, shroom tea has also entered the mix.

If you can access psilocybin mushrooms from a source you trust, almost nothing beats a nice brewed cup of shroom tea to kick back, or take yourself on a colorful journey.

The essential guide for making psilocybin tea at home

Shrooms had a great year in 2022: Both San Francisco and the entire state of Colorado voted to decriminalize an umbrella of psychedelics, joining Oregon, Oakland, and other local governments that see the medicinal potential of these substances. It may seem like shrooms came out of nowhere—some called last year the “summer of shrooms” as people embraced community-centered psychedelic nights after spending months in lockdown.

But shrooms and shroom tea have been around for thousands of years as a spiritual tool, medicinal remedy, and good old-fashioned fun. From the Mayans to the Europeans to 10,000-year-old African cave paintings, shrooms have been a part of human society for far longer than we could ever imagine.

Recent waves of decriminalization, increased access, and the realization that we as a society need to rethink some things means shrooms have a lot to teach us. And one of the easiest and most effective ways to engage with them is shroom tea.

How to make psilocybin tea

If you can safely access quality, whole shrooms where you live, making shroom tea at home is a fun way to elevate tea time and not worry about anyone finding your stash. You can’t use mushroom chocolates or gummies for these recipes—save those for a different trip.

Shroom species have varying levels of psilocybin and other magical properties, so always ask your source what you’re getting before you pop it in your mouth or brew up a cup. Here’s how to brew your blues away!

Servings

Serving size for mushroom tea depends on your desired potency and how many uses you want out of your brew. This recipe calls for an eighth of shrooms and 2 cups of water. If you want a lower dose per cup, increase the water amount to 3 cups.

There are so many species of mushrooms to choose from. Here are some of the strongest types, including Penis Envy, Flying Saucers, and Liberty Caps.

Equipment required

• Coffee filter or sieve
• Saucepan, pot or kettle
• Clean grinder
• Teapot (optional)

Ingredients you’ll need

Shroom tea is pretty simple once you have the shrooms. Feel free to use your tea of choice. We recommend caffeine-free tea blends, as the caffeine can interfere with a psilocybin trip.

• 3.5 grams mushrooms of your choice
• 2-3 decaffeinated and/or herbal tea bags (caffeine may impact your trip)
• Honey, herbs, other tea additives
• 2 cups of water

Estimated time to make

At most, making shroom tea shouldn’t take more than 20 minutes, from preparation to drinking. The longest time frame is for the steeping, which we and other sources recommend for 10-15 minutes. How to make magic mushroom tea

Easy shroom tea recipe

Step 1: Prep and grind your shrooms

Just like grinding up your weed makes it easier to pack into a bowl or paper and smoke, grinding up your shrooms for your tea ensures that your infusion is as potent as possible.

Step 2: Boil water

Put your ground shrooms aside and boil your desired amount of water. You can boil water in your saucepan or pot directly, or boil it in a kettle and pour it in.

Step 3: Add the shrooms and tea bags

If you’re short on equipment, you can add the tea bags and mushrooms to your saucepan (heat off) and steep for 10-15 minutes that way. You can also add the mushrooms and tea bags to a large bowl and pour the water over them if you prefer. How to make magic mushroom tea

Step 4: Strain the tea

After roughly 15 minutes of steeping, use a sieve or coffee filters to strain your shroom tea mixture into a teapot to ensure no mushroom bits are left in the tea.

Step 5: Add any garnishes and enjoy!

This is the perfect time to add honey, ginger, or other tea additives to your brew.

Step 6: Store your tea

If you don’t want to drink all your mushroom tea in one sitting, store it in a glass container in the refrigerator to preserve the compounds. Use within a week or two for best results. How to make magic mushroom tea

How long should you steep shroom tea?

Steeping your mushroom tea for enough time is crucial to getting a sufficient dose of psilocybin. Steep it for at least 10 minutes for desired effects.

What are the benefits of drinking psilocybin tea?

Many seasoned mushroom lovers make shroom tea instead of eating whole shrooms or mushroom-infused chocolate bars and gummies for the control and the experience. Shroom tea doesn’t have the sugar, allergens, or the sometimes inconsistent dosing that food products contain.