Nebula Freeze Dried Mushrooms

Nebula Freeze Dried Mushrooms Overview

Nebula is a Psilocybe cubensis that has been freeze-dried instead of air-dried. The name fits. Every piece is a swirl of cream and deep blue, with the blue running through the caps, the stems and the edges of the gills.

The caps are wide and folded, with wavy edges, and the stems are thick and short. Because of how they are dried, the mushrooms keep their full shape and come out light, crisp and airy rather than leathery. They break into chunks easily, so a bag holds a mix of whole caps and pieces.

Freeze-drying is a gentler way to dry a mushroom. It holds onto more of what is inside, and more of the taste and texture too. Nebula sits in our magic mushrooms range alongside our regular whole dried mushrooms.

How Strong Is Nebula?

Treat Nebula as at least as strong as a regular dried cubensis of the same weight. Freeze-drying keeps more of the mushroom’s strength than air drying does, so a gram of Nebula goes a little further than you might expect. Strength varies from batch to batch, so start low and take it slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there so much blue on these?

Cubensis mushrooms turn blue wherever they are touched or pressed, and freeze-drying locks that colour in instead of fading it. The heavy blue on Nebula is normal for the format. It is not mould and not a sign of age.

Do freeze-dried mushrooms need to be rehydrated?

No. You can eat them as they are, grind them, or make them into tea, the same as regular dried mushrooms. They are lighter and crunchier than air-dried, so the same weight looks like more in the bag.

How long do freeze-dried mushrooms keep?

Years, if they are kept sealed, cool, dark and dry. Freeze-dried mushrooms hold their strength longer than air-dried ones. An airtight jar in a cupboard is all they need. Moisture is the one thing to keep away from them.

What is the difference between freeze-dried and regular dried?

Regular drying uses warm air, which can leave mushrooms leathery and take some of the flavour and strength with it. Freeze-drying freezes the mushroom first and pulls the water out cold, so the shape, taste and strength stay closer to fresh. You can buy magic mushrooms online in Canada in both formats from MyHigh.