I had the tea two years ago and it had a 'medicinal' quality. The feeling for me was more stoned than psychedelic, though. Not exactly like mushrooms from my youth but still effective. The next morning I was fine.

I didn't feel anything after the first cup. It was the second cup later in the night that brought the goods. It was more murky than the first cup and had 'stuff' floating in it. Later that night I definitely felt stoned, with all the weird side effects. There was clarity to everything around me and I had the wicked munchies. However, the other gal in our group had hallucinations late that night and the entire next day. She had no idea it was happening and didn't remember it when we told her about it. It was strange. And no, we had no drugs of any sort on the boat (unless you count Ginger Beer and Rum as drugs).

I imagine the quality and effectiveness of the brew changes month to month. It's an agricultural product, ya know. But I wouldn't write it off as symbolic.

Would I try it again? Oh yes.