The Rise of Alcohol Alternatives: From Mocktails to Microdosing Psychedelics

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Alcohol seems to be becoming ‘the new smoking’. More and more people are opting for mocktails and non-alcoholic beers because they are more aware of alcohol and want to live a healthier life. Also after Dry January. Are you looking for some form of relaxation? Then microdosing psychedelics might be something for you.

Before we go any further, it’s important to note that psychedelics aren’t for everyone. Be very careful when experimenting with such substances and consult an expert if necessary.

Cheers without a hangover

More and more people are cutting down on alcohol or even deciding to quit altogether. That’s why they’re looking for alternatives which not only maintain the social aspect, but also have positive effects on their physical and mental health.

The Amsterdam brand Happy Tea therefore comes up with a remarkable solution: tea blends that you can supplement with magic truffles. Is this the new standard that allows you to toast health, consciousness and fun without the adverse effects of alcohol?

The effects of alcohol

The movement towards less alcohol consumption has been going on for some time. More and more people are becoming aware of the impact of alcohol on health. Numerous studies have also pointed out the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption, ranging from liver problems to an increased risk of various forms of cancer.

In addition, there are the mental effects, such as reduced cognitive functions and mood disorders. In response to this awareness, people are looking for alternatives that still provide social enjoyment, but without the harmful effects of alcohol.

Microdosing is a trend

This is where the rise of psychedelic microdosing comes into play. Taking minimal amounts of psychedelic substances, such as psilocybin, is becoming increasingly popular as a way to reduce anxiety stimulate the mind without the intensity of a full psychedelic trip.

Happy Tea founderSara Budhwani started exploring in the summer of 2020
psychedelic microdosing. Around the same time, she stopped drinking alcohol because of it
her terrible hangovers and became increasingly averse to the promotion of alcohol consumption.

When she decided to replace her usual drink with a microdose drink, the
effects extremely beneficial. What inspired her to make microdosing more accessible and
to share knowledge with Happy Tea.

Psychedelics instead of wine

Chilling with magic truffles on the Vrijmibo may sound crazy, but psychedelics appear not to be as dangerous as we think (if administered correctly). By consuming psychedelics in microdoses, approximately one-tenth of a full recreational doseyou do not hallucinate and in fact you can carry out your daily activities normally.

Unlike alcohol, which is super addictive and harmful, psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelics, has one of the lowest physiological toxicity. That means it very little damage and there is a low risk of abuse and addiction.

Cheerful tea with something tasty

Happy Tea can therefore be a nice substitute for alcohol. The teas are made with natural ingredients and suitable for adding a microdose of truffles. It is known that you promotes feelings of connection with othersso you can strengthen yourself socially.

Would you like something tasty with it? Then there are also Happy Treats. This chocolate bonbons with aphrodisiac are made from a rich blend of red berries, 70 percent cacao and adaptogens such as maca root, cordyceps and damiana to refresh your senses.

They are very low in sugar content and in addition to a libido boost, these chocolates also promise to strengthen the connection with others. The Happy Tea’s in Happy Treats are both available through microdosetogether.com.

New normal?

The question now is whether this new normal, where tea and psychedelics come together, has the potential to become a… wider acceptance to find. Is this the alternative to alcohol that everyone is looking for?

Time will tell. In the meantime, we’re toasting health, awareness, and the exciting developments that may transform social drinking culture.

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2024-03-17 06:36:00
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