A Nice Little Trip: How To Microdose With Magic Mushrooms

Key Takeaways:

• Microdosing psychedelics means taking minuscule amounts of a psychoactive, so the apparent effects are subtle; but it still affects your cognition in the long term. 

• Microdosers should store their stash properly, prepare the mushroom powder with precision, and administer doses carefully.

• The Nice Leaf magic mushroom edibles include delectable pre-scored mushroom gummies and chocolates that make microdosing easy.

Almost every shroom lover is curious about how to microdose mushrooms these days. And it's easy to see why. Instead of full-blown trips, microdosing offers something subtle and pleasant you don't get knocked off your routine but still enjoy the magic of psychedelics. The perks might be different for different people, yet the result is pure satisfaction.

But dialing in that perfect microdose takes care and precision. You need some serious know-how to keep your mushroom microdosing experience smooth, reliable, and, well…nice. Let's dive in!

Microdosing Psychedelics

How do you microdose mushrooms? Well, you take tiny sub-perceptual doses that don't really produce the same effect as a full dose. So you won't feel all high and trippy. Then why do people do it? Some say it puts them in a better mood. Others swear that they are more creative after microdosing.

To microdose, you take more or less one-tenth to one-twentieth of a typical dose. If you are using dried mushrooms, this would translate to roughly 0.1-0.5g. Microdose believers want all the nice effects of magic mushrooms without letting the high overpower their perception and judgment.

How to Microdose Mushrooms Nicely?

Store Safely

To always get a consistent microdose of psychedelics, you want to keep your Nice Shrooms as fresh and strong as possible. That's why pro microdosers store them away from light, heat, and moisture. As the old saying goes, the secret to keeping your magic mushrooms potent and fresh lies in the right setup.

• Use airtight glass jars or vacuum-sealed bags with oxygen absorbers

• Stash in a cool, dark spot (around 60-70°F)

• Toss in silica-gel or desiccant packets to control humidity

• Label each container with the strain name and batch info

• For long-term storage, consider freeze-drying or vacuum sealing for up to 1-2 years

Prepare Smartly

The majority of microdosers use the grinding and encapsulation method. But it can be cumbersome, to say the least. If you are eager to skip the hassle and learn how to microdose mushrooms the easy way, edibles are the way to go. We’ve got yummy mushroom gummies and yummier mushroom chocolates that are already pre-scored.

• If you are into gummies, try 1/2 or 1 gummy. You can start even smaller if you feel any psychoactive effects.

• If chocolates are your thing, the rule is the same. Take 1/2 or 1 chocolate square every day or at regular intervals.

Monitor how you feel and adjust the dose accordingly. It's easy and hassle-free. But if you want to do it the old-school way, we'll guide you. The first step to learning how to microdose mushrooms is to know how to turn your shrooms into a uniform powder. Precise measurement is of the essence here. Follow these simple steps to start prepping:

• Dry: Your mushrooms should be “cracker dry. When you snap a piece, it should break cleanly. To get there, you need to air-dry the shrooms in a low-humidity space or use a dehydrator. For a potent mushroom microdosing experience, freeze-dry them.

• Grind: Next, you need to grind it into a powder. Use a dedicated coffee or spice grinder—never one used for other foods. For large batches, pulse in a food processor first, then finish in a grinder.

• Weigh: Learning how to microdose mushrooms is all about correct measurements. Your powder needs to be weighed to a T. Invest in a digital scale accurate to at least 0.01 g (10 mg); 0.001 g (1 mg) is ideal. And calibrate it regularly.

• Encapsulate: The most crucial step is putting the powder into a capsule. Use size 00 vegetarian capsules—each holds roughly 570-1,140mg powder. How much powder you use depends on the dose you are going for.

• Label: Verify each capsule’s weight on the scale to make sure you have prepared the correct dose. After that, you can seal and label the capsules with dose, date, and strain info.

Whether you choose our edibles or decide to grind your own powder, staying safe is paramount. Always microdose in a safe space, ideally your home or with a sober person around. For first-timers, researching what to expect from mushrooms is also critical. If you know your dose, figuring out how much to take wouldn’t be a problem.

Dose Carefully

Even the friendliest of trips starts with baby steps. To find your sweet spot, you must be slow, steady, and observant. To fully understand how to microdose mushrooms, always:

• Start low and go slow. Begin with 0.05-0.1 g of powder (50-100 mg). For a standard user, 0.1-0.3 g is good. And if you are really confident about your psychedelic microdosing capabilities, 0.5 g is the maximum you can take. Beyond that, it's not microdosing—it's full-on dosing.

• Stick to a protocol. There are so many dosing schedules for those keen to learn how to microdose mushrooms. We don’t recommend daily doses. Maybe do one day and skip two. Or dose only on the weekends. Some microdosers also alternate dosing days and rest days.

If you feel overstimulated or off-balance, dial back your dose or take extra rest days. Remember, a nice mushroom microdosing experience is about subtle shifts, not full psychedelic trips.