Happy Thanksgiving: Surprising Storage Results with CO2 and other thoughts

Let me start off by wishing everyone who celebrates it, a happy Thanksgiving! In this brief video (above) I talk about the recent community testing events (TTBVI remains the undisputed potency champion, now with NINE consecutive 1st place wins). There are some new insights gleaned from the latest testing data that I review including the Colorado Psychedelic Cup and the Denver Shroom Cup. I briefly talk about a new article I coauthored with MagicMyco explaining the psilocybin equivalent (PCBE) metric, you can read this article here: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/ZQ1qpwCGRBTa4

The video then continues with some unexpected test results on a 20 month old sample of TTBVI stored in carbon dioxide (CO2) 👉🏻 the best preservation of psilocybin that I've ever seen! Was this a fluke? Is it reproducible? Only time will tell, but it does seem that CO2 is a good method of storage regardless, and we may need to revisit the whole fruit body vs. powdered debate in light of this new data.

The CO2 dispensing product I demo in this video can be found here: https://amzn.to/4iaLjqk

Also worth noting that if you are ever doing any shopping for anything on amazon even if its totally unrelated to my content, if you click my amazon link first before putting any item in your cart, it earns me a commission which really helps out my channel! So if you are buying your spouse/kids/pets a gift this holiday season or just any routine purchase, please click any of my amazon links first 👊🏻🫶🏻. By the way, if you still haven't built your laminar flow box yet, right now you will find the best prices for the filters and AC Infinity fan resulting in an even lower total build cost than when I first published that TEK almost 2 years ago!

FYI: Another Cultivar Cup entry deadline is approaching, if anyone wants to send something in for HPLC testing, here is the link to do so: https://magicmyco.org/the-cultivar-cup
You can use coupon code "GordoTEK" for a discount on Cultivar Cup entries.

I mention toward the end of the video that there have been some interesting developments with regard to mimosa bark vendors (this bark is highly desirable due to its high DMT alkaloid content and low plant oils which results in high purity extracts). I have heard from an industry source that recently customs has been seizing large bark imports and holding them until the importer can provide proper documentation. This has already resulted in one long time major vendor completely exiting the market (following a big financial loss). However certain vendors DO have proper documentation and licenses and have actually been able to succeed in having customs release their shipments (after long delays). I suppose in some ways this is similar to Home Depot being allowed to sell mescaline containing San Pedro Cacti:
 
Anyway, I mentioned a bark vendor once before, and they sold out very quickly last time. Now they have an even bigger supply than before, and it has already been independently tested by multiple sources and proven to be of very high quality, with over 2% alkaloid content (people are actually reporting 3%). Here is an actual pull from this exact shipment they currently have in stock:

(that's about as good as you will ever see). And on top of that, this is one of the ONLY vendors that lets you buy using a credit card AND they currently even have a black Friday deal going, PLUS an additional discount using coupon code "Gordo". See: https://mimosajungle.com/organic-dye-powdered-premium-quality/?ref=gordotek
You really only need 100g but this place has pretty steep discounts on higher quantities and the bark has essentially unlimited storage life with no loss of the DMT (store in sealed glass jars with CO2 or Argon and it will last forever). They will probably sell out again like the last time, so even if you have no immediate plans to research DMT, it may be a good idea to lock down your bark now while you can. If you have no idea what DMT is, search my FAQ for "DMT" as I have produced quite a lot of content on it including a very detailed TEK on how to extract it (it's faster and arguably easier than growing mushrooms). The DMT visuals are exquisite and onset nearly instant, there is nothing else quite like it really although to be fair it can also be a bit too extreme and intense for some people. On the other hand, a carefully weighed (i.e. use a gem scale) low dose, especially combined with harmalas, is surprisingly gentle, beautiful, and relaxing -- people rarely ever talk about that use case.

Wishing everyone the best 🙏. Please be safe. We long for a world where people can explore these substances freely, without government interference. The evidence is clear: most psychedelics are safer and more beneficial than legal substances like alcohol. Until that day arrives, please prioritize your well-being and be discreet. Continue to advocate for decriminalization. Stay strong, and be positive  🤜💙🤛

Blessings to you,

Gordo

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Links to all of my TEKs, Videos, Trip music, and frequently asked questions with answers can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/22774475 (everything is made available for FREE, I do not use pay walls, support the work only if you feel like you've benefited from it and you are able to do so).  People have told me my work has helped them overcome depression, addictions, PTSD, relationship issues, direction in life, and to have important, meaningful, sometimes life changing mystical experiences.  I feel honored and blessed to play a small role in this.  That is my reward.