Whether you’re Thirdeye Microdose as a tea or in a lemon juice shot, you’ll find that lemon tek speeds up and intensifies the psychedelic experience. This is a popular method of ingestion for many psychonauts. It is also thought that lemon tek reduces nausea associated with eating mushrooms. The acid in the lemon juice breaks down some of the chitin found in the mushroom’s cell walls.

This allows the psilocybin to enter the bloodstream more easily and is then quickly converted into the active psychedelic compound, psilocin, by the liver. The lemon tek technique is particularly effective with the more potent Psilocybe cubensis strains and may even increase their effects. It’s recommended that you use this method in a safe, comfortable environment and with a trip-sitter (see our article on Getting a Trip Sitter).

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Aside from the speedy onset, lemon tek also offers a smoother taste than most other methods of mushroom ingestion, especially for those who have difficulty chewing or eating mushrooms. The lemon juice masks the mushrooms’ flavor and many users have reported that lemon tek has a pleasant, refreshing taste.

Start by weighing out your desired dose of dried mushrooms and grinding them into a fine powder. Add enough freshly squeezed lemon juice to completely cover the mushrooms and let it sit for 20 minutes, stirring or shaking occasionally. Once the concoction is ready, pour through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag to remove any bits of mushroom material and drink it as a shot.