I grind mine up, put it in a coffee filter and rubber band it shut and let it simmer in tea for 30-40 mins while agitating the shroom bag every few mins, repeat this 3 times and on the last soak press the bag with a spoon to get the last of teh goodies out. Then i usually put it in a pitcher and add kool aid

BTW i usually use a half ounce - ounce at a time so im not sure if my method applies to smaller amounts

This method usually takes all the taste out of the shrooms so i just slurp the slimy suckers down as well

good luck with your trip