How to Make Shroom Tea: A Step-by-Step Guide

Magic mushrooms (psilocybin mushrooms) can be consumed in various ways, but shroom tea is one of the most popular methods. It’s easier on the stomach, kicks in faster, and allows for better flavor control compared to eating dried shrooms raw.

In this guide, we’ll cover:
✅ Benefits of shroom tea vs. eating dried mushrooms
✅ Step-by-step instructions for making shroom tea
✅ Dosage tips for beginners and experienced users
✅ How to enhance flavor and potency
✅ FAQs about shroom tea (safety, storage, effects, etc.)

Why Make Shroom Tea Instead of Eating Mushrooms?

✔ Faster Onset (15-30 Minutes vs. 30-60 Minutes)

• The hot water helps break down psilocybin, leading to quicker absorption.

✔ Reduced Nausea & Stomach Discomfort

• The chitin in mushroom cell walls can cause digestive upset—tea avoids this.

✔ Better Taste & Customizable Flavor

• Mushrooms can taste earthy and bitter; tea allows for added flavors (ginger, honey, lemon).

✔ More Controlled Dosage

• Easier to measure and sip slowly for a gradual experience.

How to Make Shroom Tea (Step-by-Step)

What You’ll Need:

• 1-3.5g dried magic mushrooms (adjust based on experience level)
• 2 cups water (just below boiling, ~190°F / 88°C)
• Tea bag or loose-leaf tea (optional, for flavor)
• Lemon juice or ginger (enhances effects & reduces nausea)
• Honey or sweetener (optional, for taste)
• Strainer or cheesecloth

Step 1: Grind or Chop the Shrooms

• Finely chop or grind dried mushrooms to increase surface area for extraction.
• A coffee grinder or mortar & pestle works best.

Step 2: Heat Water (Don’t Boil!)

• Bring water to a light simmer (~190°F / 88°C).
• Boiling can degrade psilocybin, reducing potency.

Step 3: Steep the Shrooms

• Add ground shrooms to the hot water.
• Let steep for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Optional: Add lemon juice (helps convert psilocybin to psilocin for stronger effects).

Step 4: Add Flavor (Optional)

• Add a tea bag (ginger, chamomile, or mint work well).
• Sweeten with honey or sugar if desired.

Step 5: Strain & Serve

• Pour the tea through a strainer or cheesecloth to remove mushroom bits.
• Sip slowly—effects start in 15-30 minutes.

Dosage Guide for Shroom Tea

💡 Tip: Start low (1g) if you’re new—you can always drink more later.

How to Make Shroom Tea Stronger

• Lemon Tek Method: Soak shrooms in lemon juice for 20 mins before steeping (intensifies effects).
• Double Extraction: Steep shrooms twice (reuse the same mushrooms for a second cup).
• Add Ginger: Reduces nausea and improves absorption.

FAQs About Shroom Tea

1. Does shroom tea lose potency?

• If stored in the fridge, it lasts 24-48 hours. Freezing can preserve it longer.

2. Can I use fresh mushrooms instead of dried?

• Yes, but use 10g fresh = 1g dried (90% of mushrooms are water).

3. How long does shroom tea take to kick in?

• 15-30 minutes (faster than eating dried shrooms).

4. Can I mix shroom tea with alcohol?

• Not recommended—alcohol can dull the psychedelic effects.

5. Will shroom tea make me vomit?

• Less likely than eating raw shrooms, but ginger tea helps prevent nausea.

6. Can I reuse the mushroom bits after steeping?

• Yes, but most psilocybin is extracted in the first brew.

7. How long does shroom tea last?

• Effects peak at 1-2 hours and fade after 4-6 hours.

Final Tips for the Best Shroom Tea Experience

• Set & Setting: Drink in a comfortable, safe environment.
• Stay Hydrated: Have water nearby.
• Have a Trip Sitter: If taking a high dose, a sober friend can help.
• Avoid Caffeine: Can increase anxiety during the trip.

Shroom tea is one of the easiest, smoothest ways to enjoy magic mushrooms. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned psychonaut, this method offers a cleaner, faster, and more enjoyable trip than chewing dried shrooms.

Have you tried shroom tea? Share your experience in the comments! 🍄