Magic mushrooms for beginners
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The world of psychonautics and hallucinogenic substances can be a new and rewarding way to see reality, as long as you know what you are doing. A badly measured dose or the wrong strain can ruin the experience and turn it into the so-called bad trip, an ordeal that, far from being pleasant, seems to turn against you producing sensations that are not what you seek.
Today, we want to recommend some magic mushroom strains that are suitable for those who would like to explore for the first time this kind of experiences, with genetics less powerful and that often produce a nice and recreational high, hardly hallucinogenic, and ideal for getting to know the properties of these interesting fungi.
First experiences with magic mushrooms
The first thing we need to do is recommend you read our article on psilocybin, an alkaloid and the main psychoactive compound of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Knowing more about the substance you are about to take, and how it's going to affect your body, will give you more security when it comes to undertaking your first trip, in addition to being a step that - to us at least - seems logical.
As you can see in the link, the set and setting are very important to obtain the type of experience you seek. It's not enough to eat mushrooms and wait for a little; you must ensure that both the environment and the company are to your liking, as well as your mood, which should be good, optimistic, and open to new experiences. The larger the number of "adverse" factors, the more chances you'll have to experience a bad trip or one that’s not what you wanted.
Having near someone you trust and who knows about these types of practices is also recommended, as she/he can help you and guide you where necessary, and will be able to maintain a familiar and calm environment which will promote a positive experience.
Magic mushrooms doses
Taking the right dose is another vital aspect of enjoying a positive experience. Mushrooms can be eaten fresh or dried, and by logic, the weight of the recommended dose will vary depending on how you take them. Usually, the weight of dried mushrooms represents around 10% of that of the fresh ones, so a dose of 2g of dried mushrooms would be about 20g of fresh ones.
Although not everyone shares this view, we recommend you take slightly less if it's your first time with this type of mushroom. This is always better than overdoing it and failing to enjoy the experience. There will be more occasions in which you will be able to gradually increase the dose until you find the quantity that best suits you.
In this way, we would recommend you start with a dried mushroom dose of 1-2g. If all goes well and you fancy a little more intensity, in the second session you can take 2-3g.
Magic mushrooms for beginners
Mushrooms' potency and effects can be classified in different ways, although they all tend to consider very similar parameters. All the brands we offer, whether cakes previously prepared or magic mushroom spores ready to be inoculated, have mushrooms from different places and with different genetics, each of them with its own singularities in terms of the effect produced. Let's see which is more suitable for a first experience.
Tatandi magic mushrooms
Tatandi is a Spanish company distinguished by its artisanal approach to the production of magic or hallucinogenic mushroom cakes, focusing on sourcing products of organic and local origin whenever possible. In addition to its commitment to quality, the company stands out for using a bank of cloned strains instead of multispores, which allows them to continually improve their varieties genetically. The results with Tatandi cakes speak for themselves!
With a team made up of a mycologist specialized in psilocybes and a designer of materials and supplies for mycology , Tatandi strives to maintain a close, artisanal work practice. Their dedication to quality and genetic innovation puts them in a unique position in the psychedelic mushroom market, and they offer you both high-potency hybrids such as White Rabbit or Jack Frost, and varieties more suitable for beginners, such as Psilocybe Cubensis B+, Psilocybe Cubensis Ecuador or the popular Red Boy.
Freshmushrooms magic mushrooms
This Dutch company offers different genetics in the form of ready-to-grow, inoculated cakes, which is a really simple process. You can check this on our guide on how to grow Freshmushrooms magic mushrooms. Some are really powerful and aren't completely suitable for first contact with this type of fungi, like Psilocybe McKennaii or the popular Golden Teacher. These types of mushrooms are best left for the more experienced.
In contrast, strains such as Psilocybe Mexican XP or Psilocybe Thai XP produce a milder and more manageable effect, much more suitable for those with no experience. Another optimal strain is Psilocybe cubensis Cambodian XP, which has a very similar effect, though perhaps more intense on the visual aspect.
In the following charts, you'll find more information on the effects you can expect from each of these strains.
Mycobag magic mushrooms
MycoBags is a brand belonging to Full Canopy Europe, which is part of Full Canopy Genetics, based in Denver, Colorado. The company specializes in research and innovation in psychedelic mycology, and offers a wide range of magic mushroom varieties, standing out for their advanced technology and the quality of the substrate and genetics.
The strains they develop, with more than 25 tested varieties, are unique in Europe and are designed for both high performance and microdosing, helping in the field of mental health and the expansion of consciousness. Strains such as Cascadian Teacher or Tidal Wave Ape have already become real favorites among many of our customers.
Innervisions magic mushrooms
Within Innervisions’ collection, you can also find strains for the uninitiated, like Psilocybe Cambodian and Psilocybe Thai breads. They are easy to grow and, as in the previous cases, their mushroom growing kits include everything you need to get them going in a few minutes. From there on, it's just a matter of providing them with some light and the best temperature and humidity conditions. You'll find all the information in our mushroom growing guides.
We hope this article will help you to get off to a good start in this interesting world and don't hesitate to share with us all your doubts, recommendations... and also your funniest and most transcendental experiences!
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