Golden Teacher Magic Mushrooms - All You Need To Know - Mushly. (2024)

By Mushly.

Published on 13 January 2021

In fact, if CBD is considered the gateway into the world of cannabis and hemp, then Golden Teacher magic mushrooms are truly the gateway into the always-growing and ever-thriving world of psychedelics – and with good reason too!

Golden Teachers are easy to grow, easy to dose, and easy to enjoy!Cultivators absolutely love Golden Teacher mushroom spores because of their tendency to grow in great flushes. Psychonauts on the other hand, are obsessed with them because of the immersive psychedelic journey they provide.

Therefore, besides being one of the most desirable and popular magic mushroom strains, Golden Teacher magic mushrooms are widely celebrated for their ability to elicit an intense, profound, and powerful psychedelic experience. The magical Golden Teacher mushroom also has a certain air of mystery surrounding it, undoubtedly upping its already sought-after magic mushroom status.
In this article we’ll take a closer look at the legendary Golden Teacher magic mushroom and everything you need to know about this remarkable psychedelic.

What are Golden Teacher magic mushrooms?
The Golden Teacher magic mushroom is a popular strain of the Psilocybe Cubensis magic mushroom species. Psilocybe cubensis is the most prevalent magic mushroom species, containing two main active ingredients, psilocybin,andpsilocin. Psilocybin is a naturally occurringpsychoactiveandhallucinogeniccompound, which, when taken, is converted in the body to psilocin. Psilocin is essentially the chemical with the psychoactive properties.

Despite its roaring popularity, Golden Teacher magic mushrooms are fairly new to the psychedelic scene. While the exact origins of the Golden Teacher are unknown, some believe a specimen of the Golden Teacher mushroom was found growing wild in Florida, appearing first during the mid-1980’s.
The only thing we really know about the Golden Teacher’s history and origin is that they were growing out in the wild, completely on their own, prior to being ‘discovered’ by us modern humans and first enjoyed. It is also entirely possible that Golden Teacher magic mushrooms were being used by Native American tribes long before that.

However, regardless of its origin, the Golden Teacher quickly became recognized as one of nature’s best psychedelic gifts – a well-earned praise that has remained true to this day!

Golden Teacher appearance & characteristics
The Golden Teacher magic mushroom is highly recognizable due to its distinct appearance. This magical psychedelic boasts a long, winding stem and a wide golden cap with specks of yellow. Compared to most strains of Psilocybe cubensis, the Golden Teacher is quite large in size with a big stem and cap, as well as has a far more elegant appearance. These magic mushrooms also contain a hollow stipe which is thicker towards the base as well as gills which vary in colour, ranging from whitish to purple brown.

In addition, Golden Teacher magic mushrooms contain a fruiting body. This wonderfully unique psychedelic strain is known to produce very large fruitbodies (which is said to get even bigger in size in later flushes). These fruitbodies are considered to be very potent for a Psilocybe cubensis strain. Although Golden Teachers are not regarded as being as fast fruiting as otherPsilocybe cubensis mushroom strains, the size of their fruitbodies more than makes up for it.

These sought-after psychedelics are also considered far easier to cultivate than other magic mushroom varieties. Part of this is owed to their specific structure – Golden Teacher magic mushrooms are incredibly hardy and are known for their even and steadfast growth, even under challenging and less than optimal conditions. This resilient characteristic undoubtedly makes the Golden Teacher a fan-favourite among both first-time and experienced growers.

Experienced growers have reported getting between 4 and 6 flushes out of their Golden Teacher mushroom spores. That’s 4-6 harvests of premium-grade, textbook-quality ‘shroomery - which is definitely a yield worth celebrating! Even total beginners and novice shroomers are likely to get at least 2 good fruiting flushes out of this variety. When compared to other varieties of magic mushrooms, each Golden Teacher flush is known to produce a low quantity of exceptionally well-developed ‘shrooms.

Another major bonus of the Golden Teacher is that besides being easy to cultivate, they are also incredibly easy to maintain.

The following characteristics are almost always present in all Golden Teacher magic mushrooms:
• Large, golden caps
• Yellow speckles
• Large, sturdy stems
• 5 + inches tall
• 2 + inch cap diameter
• Easy bruising

Golden Teacher dosage & potency
Golden Teacher magic mushrooms have a mild to moderate level of potency.
The recommended dosage for dried Golden Teacher magic mushrooms is between 1gram and 2.5grams. 2 grams is suggested for most people to feel some effects, but nothing too overpowering or intense. With regards to more experienced shroomers, this dose may be too small to elicit any type of significant psychedelic effect - however, as it pertains to inexperienced or novice shroomers who have never ingested Golden Teachers before, the recommended dose of 1gram – 2.5grams allows for a certain margin of error to be established.

Golden Teacher magic mushrooms are a great choice for those looking to have their first psychedelic experience. Even though this strain of magic mushroom is considered pretty mild, it is strongly advised that you begin conservatively, especially as a first timer. Novice shroomers are recommended to begin their Golden Teacher psychedelic journey with a starting dose of 1gram and to wait for three hours before proceeding or taking any further steps.

For more experienced and avid shroomers seeking a more intense and profound psychedelic experience, a higher dosage would begin with 3 or more grams. If you are a highly experienced shroomer that is well versed in the effects of psychedelics (particularly as it pertains to Golden Teacher mushrooms), 4 - 5grams should be plenty to experience the Golden Teacher in full force. It is important to point out that these high doses are only recommended for highly experienced psychonauts and expert magic mushroom users.

Golden Teacher magic mushrooms typically have an onset time anywhere between 20 and 60 minutes and can last for a duration of 4 – 6 hours.

For any psychedelic experience there are generally 5 trip levels that can be experienced by trippers, ranging from relatively relaxed and chilled out to an extreme psychedelic trip. The effects of any psychedelic trip are highly dependent on the species and strain of magic mushrooms you are consuming, its level of potency, your own experience level with taking psychedelics as well as a variety of both internal and external factors.

Here are some general dosing guidelines:
• Microdose | 0.25g or less
• Low dose | 0.25g - 1g
• Moderate dose | 1g -2.5g
• High dose | 2.2g - 5 g
• Heroic dose | 5 g or more

**Warning: Heroic doses are only recommended for experienced psychonauts and magic mushroom users. At these ultra-high doses visual alterations and synesthesia start to become more common.

Effects of Golden Teacher magic mushrooms
Golden Teacher magic mushroomsoffer a mildly high psychedelic effect. The mildly high psychedelic effect elicited by the Golden Teacher makes it the ideal magic mushroom for individuals that are new to the world of psychedelics. This is mainly due to the fact that they can count on the Golden Teacher for an enjoyable and reliable psychedelic trip with a much lower chance of having a bad trip. For this reason, the Golden Teacher magic mushroom is often the top gateway shroom for magic mushroom newbies.

Beyond that, Golden teachers are celebrated for their spiritual properties and shamanic effects. As a result, the Golden Teacher mushroom is not simply used for ‘casual tripping’, but rather to gain new insight about oneself and the universe. It’s also not uncommon for the Golden Teacher mushroom to produce feelings of enlightenment and a deeper connection to nature.In fact, spirit healers often turn to Golden Teacher magic mushrooms as a tool for healing and restoring the mind and spirit.

Golden Teacher magic mushrooms also produce hallucinogenic effects – which is a trait common among all magic mushrooms. You can expect a visionary experience along with waves of universal energy surging through you with strong open and closed eye hallucinations, visual distortions, as well as enhanced colours. When taking this remarkable psychedelic, people further report feeling incredibly euphoric, spiritually in-tune, more perceptive, a greater sense of lightness and/or giddiness, as well as experience incredibly profound and powerful emotions, and moments of remarkable self-reflection.

Golden Teacher trips can often be incredibly revelatory, or at least extraordinarily insightful.As suggested by their name, these magical mushrooms impart powerful lessons that remain even after the experience has passed.

How to consume Golden Teacher magic mushrooms
Like many other magic mushroom species and strains, Golden Teacher magic mushrooms can be consumed in various ways. Here are 5 ways to consume Golden Teacher magic mushrooms: •

Chew and swallow
One of the most popular ways to consume Golden Teachers is by chewing it thoroughly, allowing all the juices to come out, and swallowing it. When Golden Teacher mushrooms are consumed this way, it typically takes approximately 20 - 45 minutes for its effects to kick in, however, it is highly dependent on your stomach content – the less you eat before, the better! It is advised to avoid food for a few hours.

Psilocybin edibles
Consuming Golden Teacher magic mushrooms in the form of psilocybin edibles and incorporating it into food is a great way to eliminate the ‘awful’ taste and feeling of queasiness thatmany magic mushroom users experience when chewing it. To prevent an inferior tripping or psychedelic experience, it is important not to add the magic mushrooms during any of the cooking stages. Instead, you should try adding them to toppings and sauces after all the cooking stages have been completed for the best result and psychedelic experience and journey.

Enjoy it as a cup of tea
Enjoying Golden Teacher mushrooms as a cup of tea is another great way to consume this potent and powerful psychedelic. Drinking magic mushroom tea as opposed to eating dried mushrooms whole, has fast become a go-to method of consumption and comes highly recommended. If you’ve ever eaten psilocybin mushrooms, you know that the taste is not all that pleasant. In fact, for some people, it’s hard to even swallow psilocybin mushrooms because their gag reflex kicks in almost instinctively.

For many, psilocybin mushroom tea is far more pleasant to consume compared to chewing dried mushrooms and is also known to be much easier on the stomach.

Here are the basic steps for brewing your Golden Teacher mushroom tea:
• Start by chopping or crushing the Golden teacher magic mushrooms
• When they are properly chopped/crushed, place them in the teapot
• Once your water is done boiling, pour it over the mushrooms in the teapot
• Let it sit for approximately 10 – 15 minutes, only stirring it occasionally
• Finally it’s time to strain, serve, customize, and enjoy your Golden Teacher magic mushroom tea

Magic mushroom capsules
One of the main benefits of taking Golden Teacher magic mushrooms in capsule form is the fact that it gives you the option to microdose. This in turn gives you the opportunity to embark on an incredible and immersive psychedelic journey and experience of ultimate clarity, all without losing an entire day. By using empty capsules and a grinder, you can make your very own Golden teacher magic mushroomcapsules.

Lemon Tek to intensify the trip
Did you know that certain herbs can enhance your psychedelic trip? These "herbal allies" can be used to induce euphoria, calm your nerves, or simply complement your journey, ultimately resulting in a more profound psychedelic experience. One of these trip-enhancing herbs is Lemon Tek! Not only is Lemon Tek quick and easy to take, but those that have used it before claim that the acidic nature of the lemon breaks down the psilocybin, which further intensifies your psychedelic experience.

When using Lemon Tek to enhance and intensify your psychedelic trip, it is recommended that you start with half the amount of shrooms you would normally use.

Here is a simple method you can follow:
• Ground Penis Envy magic mushrooms with lemon juice in a short glass
• Leave it to sit
• Add water
• Down it all in one go!

Benefits of Golden Teacher magic mushrooms
While psilocybin mushrooms are well known for their powerful psychedelic effects, few people are aware that these magical mushrooms offer a number of significant physical and mental health benefits.

Some of these benefits include:
• Aids in the ease, treatment, and management of mental health conditions such as depressions and anxiety. Golden Teacher magic mushrooms, along with countless other magic mushroom strains, have proven to be highly effective in managing and treating a range of mental health, psychiatric, and behavioural disorders. Anxiety and depression are among the most researched indications for psilocybin treatment. In fact, psilocybin therapy was recently given “breakthrough therapy” designation (a review fast track) by the FDA for the treatment of depression.
• Assists in the management of addiction & addictive behaviours
• Potential improvements in brain functioning
• Alleviates symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Enhances creativity & creative thinking
• Enhanced “openness” and other beneficial shifts in personality
• Significant spiritual benefits; heighten spiritual awareness and enhanced senses
• Enhanced personal growth
• Aids in the management of Cancer-related symptoms
• Improved focus, concentration, and mindfulness
• Improved energy, wakefulness, and stimulation
• Cognitive benefits, such as enhanced problem solving
• Social benefits
• Reduced symptoms, such as stress
• Improved relational skills
• Improved mood, optimism, and life appreciation
• Improved body functioning
• Self-efficacy, including improved ambition, productivity, and motivation