Magic Mushroom Coffee: How to Brew + 3 Great Recipes

Craving a brew that transcends the ordinary? Magic mushroom coffee is making waves, blending the ritual of your daily caffeine fix with the unique properties of psilocybin mushrooms.

We’ll explore everything from how psilocybin and coffee supplement each other to mastering the brewing process and experimenting with tantalizing recipes that will boost your daily routine to a truly transformative experience.

Origin of Magic Mushroom Coffee

An interesting fact about magic mushrooms is that they have been used for much longer than coffee. These mushrooms are even associated with Mesoamerican tribes, namely the ancient Aztecs and Mazatecs. While coffee was only discovered in the 15th century in Ethiopia.

The combination of psilocybin containing mushrooms and coffee most likely evolved in the late twentieth to early twenty-first century, pushed by a growing interest in both natural remedies and unique gastronomic experiences. With the advent of the wellness movement and increasing recognition of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes, psychonauts started playing around with combining coffee’s energizing effects with the possible mental and spiritual advantages of psilocybin mushrooms.

How Psilocybin Supplements Coffee

The combination of psilocybin with coffee produces a unique synergy of excitement and introspection. Caffeine is a well-known central nervous system stimulant which improves alertness, attention, and reduces tiredness. Psilocybin, on the other hand, causes altered states of consciousness, allowing for introspection, emotional release, and increased senses.

Combining these two substances can result in a well-rounded experience where coffee helps counteract some of the drowsiness that comes with a psilocybin trip. Coffee’s energizing properties assist users stay awake and involved with their environment while benefiting from psilocybin’s psychedelic insights. Increased blood circulation from caffeine may aid in the efficient absorption of psilocybin, resulting in a smoother start of effects.

Brewing Magic Mushroom Coffee

Before getting into the recipes, it’s important to understand the basic techniques to make psilocybin-infused coffee. Unlike conventional coffee brewing, making magic mushroom coffee requires a careful strategy to avoid destroying psilocybin, the ingredient responsible for psychedelic effects.

Step 1: Choosing the Right Mushroom

Choosing the right mushroom strain is important for brewing magic mushroom coffee, and luckily, we’ve made it easy. We offer a variety of premium strains in our shop, including popular choices like Golden Teacher, B+ Cubensis, Tidal Wave and more.

Step 2: Proper Drying and Grinding

Fresh mushrooms contain a lot of water, which can reduce their efficacy when blended with boiling drinks. As a result, it is advised that they be completely dried before use. Once dried, carefully grind the mushrooms into a powder with a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle. This guarantees equal spread and promotes greater absorption.

Step 3: Temperature Control

Psilocybin dissolves at high temperatures, so avoid exposing it to boiling water. Instead, make your coffee separately and let it cool a bit before adding the mushroom powder. To sustain potency, the optimal temperature is less than 160°F (70°C).

Step 4: Steeping the Mushrooms

Once your coffee has cooled add the ground mushroom powder and  stir well. Allow the mixture to steep for 15-20 minutes. This process allows the psilocybin to extract into the coffee.  Some prefer a longer steeping time, up to 30 minutes, for a potentially stronger brew.

3 Great Magic Mushrooms Coffee Recipes

Now that we have made everything clear about magic mushrooms coffee and how to brew it, we can move on to 3 best recipes for making this magic coffee.

Magic Mushroom Ice Coffee

For ingredients you will need:

• 2 shots of espresso;
• 2 teaspoons of sugar, honey or maple syrup;
• ice;
• 1 cup of milk;
• 1-2 grams of dried magic mushrooms.

How to brew:

1. First you need to combine hot espresso shots with the sugar (honey or syrup), stirring until it’s fully dissolved.
2. After that using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle, finely ground dried magic mushrooms until powdery.
3. Fill a glass with the ice and blend in the previously made mix and enojy.

Trippy Caramel Macchiato

Ingredients you will need for this delicious macchiato are the following:

• 1 shot of espresso;
• 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce;
• whipped cream; 1
• 1 cup of milk.1
• 1-2 grams of powdered magic mushrooms.

How to brew:

1. To preserve the efficacy of psilocybin, brew a strong espresso or coffee and allow it to cool a bit under 70°C (160°F).
2. Mix the finely ground magic mushroom powder into the coffee until completely dissolved.
3. Heat and froth the milk until it’s smooth and creamy. If you don’t have a frother, simply shake the milk in a jar and microwave for a few seconds.
4. Pour the caramel sauce into a glass, then add the steamed milk.
5. To achieve a layered look, slowly pour in the mushroom-infused coffee.
6. Finish with an additional caramel drizzle and a pinch of sea salt. Before taking a sip, carefully stir.

Honey Lavender Microdose

Ingredients for this wonderful macchiato are the following:

• 1 cup of cold-brew coffee;
• 1 – 0.3 grams of powdered magic mushrooms;
• 1 tablespoon of lavender honey;
• fresh lavender twig for decoration.

How to brew:

1. In a small pot, slowly warm the honey, lavender, and a splash of water. Allow it to steep for 5 minutes, then filter out the lavender.
2. Prepare a fresh cup of coffee or a shot of espresso. Let it cool slightly to avoid psilocybin degradation.
3. Stir the powdered magic mushrooms into the coffee until well combined.
4. Heat and froth the milk until it’s smooth and creamy.
5. Pour the infused honey into a cup, then add the mushroom coffee.
6. Add the steamed milk and gently whisk. Sprinkle some dried lavender petals on top for aroma and aesthetics.