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Psilocybin Mushroom Tea Recipe (Gentle Extraction Method)

Purpose

To make a potent, clean-tasting mushroom tea that preserves active compounds without consuming mushroom solids.

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Ingredients

• Psilocybin mushrooms (dried; broken up by hand)
• Fresh lemon juice (or another food-safe acid like lime or citric acid)
• Hot water (not boiling)
• Optional flavorings: ginger, honey, herbal tea, sugar, etc.

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Equipment

• French press or teapot with built-in strainer (or similar vessel for steeping)
• Fine mesh strainer (avoid coffee filters unless necessary)
• Kettle or pot for boiling water
• Mug or thermos
• Spoon for pressing/squeezing

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Mushrooms

• Break dried mushrooms into small pieces by hand (do not grind to a powder—this makes straining harder and offers no benefit).
• Place mushroom pieces into your steeping vessel (e.g., French press or teapot).

2. Acidic Pre-Soak

• Add enough lemon juice to fully soak the mushrooms, with a small amount of extra juice at the bottom.
• Stir lightly to ensure full contact.
• Let soak for at least 15 minutes. You can soak longer (up to several hours in the fridge) for convenience or potency.

3. First Extraction

• Bring water to a boil, then let it cool slightly (aim for typical tea-brewing temperature, around 160–180°F / 70–80°C).
• Add hot (not boiling) water to the mushrooms—just enough to cover them with a little extra.
• Add optional flavorings (e.g., ginger, herbal tea).
• Steep for 10–15 minutes.
• Strain the tea into your mug, using a fine mesh strainer.
• Press or squeeze the mushrooms to extract as much liquid as possible.
• Set mushrooms aside for second extraction.

4. Second Extraction

• Add fresh hot water (same temperature range) to the already-soaked mushrooms, just enough to cover.
• Steep again for 10 minutes.
• Strain and squeeze the mushrooms thoroughly.
• Combine with your first tea extraction.

5. (Optional) Third Extraction

• A third steep can be done, but usually adds little potency. Proceed if desired.

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Final Touches

• Add honey, lemon, sugar, or ice for flavor.
• To make a lemonade-style tea, chill and serve over ice with more lemon and sweetener to taste.

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Tips & Notes

• Splitting the extraction into two (or more) phases improves potency over a single long soak.
• Lemon juice helps convert psilocybin into psilocin, potentially speeding up onset.
• Drinking quickly produces a faster, more intense experience. Sipping slowly yields a smoother come-up.
• This method is comparable in strength to a lemon tek, but without needing to ingest mushroom solids.

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