What Do Shrooms Taste Like?

Byking_adm on March 28, 2022

It can hardly be said that the taste of magic mushrooms is as good as a delicious dessert. Not at all. So what do shrooms taste like? In some ways, the taste of magic mushrooms is reminiscent of the taste of ordinary mushrooms – the taste of earth and forest. However, their taste is different from that of ordinary mushrooms – they are not as tender as a chanterelle or as soft tasting as a morel.

Many who eat mushrooms for the first time wonder, “what do shrooms taste like?”, “What if I do not like the taste of mushrooms?”. Some experienced users say that they do not like the taste of mushrooms. In this article we describe in detail how mushrooms really taste and how you can turn the strange taste of mushrooms into something delicious.

So, what do shrooms taste like, really?

Undeniably, the taste of psilocybin is unique, but how to describe it, that is the question here.

“The experience they give is wonderful, but their taste is absolutely awful,” said one of the users. Others tend to compare the taste of magic mushrooms to the hulls of sunflower seeds. Some say the taste is reminiscent of pumpkin seeds or raw almonds with a hint of dirt. If we are honest, the assessments of users vary, but almost all agree that the taste of mushrooms is not delicious.

Users who do not mind the taste of the mushrooms are not surprised by the taste of the mushrooms. Others may find the taste gagging. The taste a consumer experiences depends on their individual tolerance. Some are disgusted by the bitterness of the mushrooms, others find that the taste reminds them of nuts. No one can predict how you will feel the taste of mushrooms.

Mycologists describe the taste of mushrooms as mealy. This term means that the taste of mushrooms resembles the aroma of fresh pastry dough. When the mushrooms are fresh, their floury taste is more intense. In the case of dried mushrooms, the taste can change in different nuances depending on the type, quality and age of the mushroom.

How to make shrooms taste better?

Some of the users can’t bear the taste of fresh mushrooms. So they tend to find ways to muffle the taste of the mushroom. If you are very sensitive to smells and tastes here is a little guide on how to make the flavor of mushrooms less intense.

Make powder from the mushrooms

Some of the experienced users have made a habit of making powder from dried mushrooms in a coffee grinder. This powder can be added to a cup of tea or coffee, which masks the taste of the mushrooms. Some users even add the powder to fruit or vegetable smoothies or warm pasta sauces.

In some stores, you can buy capsules that contain the powder. After you swallow the pill, you will not notice the taste of mushrooms. By the way, with the capsules you can also avoid the stomach upset that often occurs when you take mushrooms in other ways.

The disadvantage of the mushroom powder is that it is difficult to determine the dose you should take. If you take more mushrooms than you should, you risk having a bad trip.

Add the mushrooms to the normal food

It is also a solution to cook the mushrooms like ordinary mushrooms. For example, you can chop dried mushrooms with a knife, mix them in the vegetable broth and add everything to the pasta sauce. Another option is to add mushrooms to soup or use them as a pizza topping. The only limit here is your imagination.

Although boiling mushrooms is a good solution to mask the taste, this method is doubtful in the context of mushrooms’ effectiveness. Psilocybin burns at about 180°C. This means that mushrooms cooked at high temperatures would lose their potency. For this reason, you can only prepare mushrooms at low temperatures with minimal cooking time. Cooking methods such as steaming can be preferred over baking.

As a precaution, do not forget to monitor your dosage. The biggest danger with this method is probably that you will add too much mushrooms to the food. It is advisable to add the mushrooms only after you have portioned the meal.

Add some spices

Taste is not the only problem with psilocybin mushrooms; the texture of the mushrooms is also unpleasant. The texture of the mushrooms is very spongy; they are also quite chewy. If you chew the mushroom as a quick snack, you might find that you are quite thirsty afterwards. Teas and water with lemon are ideal to get rid of the bitter taste of the mushrooms.

What are the most common methods to consume mushrooms?

Chewing fresh mushrooms seems to be the easiest method to consume mushrooms. However, this method has its downsides – nasty taste and difficult to chew texture. In addition, fibrous mushrooms are difficult to digest. So, if you eat fresh or dried mushrooms, you risk getting nausea or stomach ache.

Tea

Some users tend to brew mushrooms in tea. This method has the least effect on your stomach. Moreover, with this method you can start the trip in less than 15-20 minutes, making it one of the fastest among the other methods. This is because the liquid preparation makes the psilocybin more available to the body. Tend to start the trip in a short time, but also the duration of the trip would be shorter.

It is not difficult to prepare the mushroom tea. Psilocybin is easy to dissolve in hot water. However, it is difficult to observe whether all the psilocybin from the mushrooms dissolves in the water. Therefore, it is more advisable to add mushroom powder to the tea, because then it is more likely that more of the psilocybin will dissolve in the tea. It would be a good idea to add lemon or a syrup to the tea to mask the taste of the mushrooms.

Lemon juice

You should soak the mushrooms in lemon juice for at least 10 minutes before drinking them. Then drink the mixed juice in one go. The advantage is that the lemon flavor masks the taste of the mushrooms. Secondly, the citric acid contained in the lemon juice helps to break down the mushrooms – this would give you a more intense taste experience.

Smoothie

The mushroom smoothie is very easy to prepare. The advantage is that the full-bodied taste of the fruit or vegetable smoothie perfectly covers the taste of the mushrooms. Since the smoothie is a liquid, the onset of the trip would begin in a short time.

Chocolate

This is probably one of the most delicious ways to eat mushrooms. The recipe is simple: add mushroom powder to the melted chocolate. You can pour the mixed melted chocolate into special moulds to make small chocolates with different flavours. However, it is very important to determine the dose that you mix into the chocolates to avoid overdose.

Honey

Chopped dried mushrooms could be mixed with honey and lest for a whole night to infuse. If you cover the mushrooms properly you can leave the infused substance in the fridge for months. As a result of psilocybin reaction the honey would change its natural color to blue. You can eat a spoon of this mix if you want to enjoy a dream. This mushroom honey can also be added into the tea. 

Conclusion

Most people consume mushrooms for their physiological effects, but dislike them for their taste. However, it is possible to make the consumption of mushrooms pleasant in the first few seconds. Why not make the taste of mushrooms more pleasant if it is possible? You can put mushrooms in tea, coffee, food and chocolate. The only limit here is your imagination.