Poppy seed tea is made by soaking unwashed poppy seeds in water or lemon juice to extract residual opioids like morphine and codeine. However, it's extremely important to understand that consuming poppy seed tea can be dangerous and even fatal due to unpredictable opioid content. We strongly advise against making or consuming poppy seed tea.
Here's a general idea of the process, but remember, this information is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as encouragement:
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Obtain Unwashed Poppy Seeds: The key is to find unwashed poppy seeds. These seeds still have trace amounts of opioid alkaloids on them from the poppy pod. Washed seeds, often used in baking, have significantly less. Sourcing can be difficult and unreliable.
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Combine Seeds and Liquid: Place a desired amount of unwashed poppy seeds (amounts vary wildly, leading to dangerous inconsistencies) in a container. Add water or lemon juice. Lemon juice is sometimes used as it is believed to help extract the alkaloids.
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Shake or Stir: Agitate the mixture vigorously for 10-20 minutes. This helps to dislodge the opioid residue from the seeds and dissolve it into the liquid.
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Strain: Strain the liquid through a cloth or fine sieve to remove the seeds. The resulting liquid is the poppy seed tea.
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Consume (WARNING: EXTREMELY DANGEROUS): The tea is then typically consumed. The effects can vary dramatically based on seed potency, quantity, and individual tolerance.
Dangers of Poppy Seed Tea:
- Unpredictable Potency: The opioid content of poppy seeds varies widely from batch to batch, making it impossible to determine a safe dose.
- Risk of Overdose: Due to the unpredictable potency, it is very easy to accidentally overdose on opioids when consuming poppy seed tea.
- Addiction: Regular consumption can lead to opioid dependence and addiction.
- Respiratory Depression: Opioids can slow down breathing, which can be fatal in overdose situations.
- Death: Numerous deaths have been attributed to poppy seed tea consumption.
Because of the significant risks involved, making and consuming poppy seed tea is strongly discouraged. If you are struggling with opioid addiction, please seek professional help. There are effective and safe treatment options available.
