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Last updated: Oct 20, 2026

Psilocybe CubensisLipa Yai

"Golden Teacher, Golden Tops, Cubes"

Psilocybe Cubensis Golden Teacher close up
Psilocybe cubensis fruiting bodies

Scientific Classification

Kingdom:Fungi
Division:Basidiomycota
Class:Agaricomycetes
Order:Agaricales
Family:Hymenogastraceae
Genus:Psilocybe
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lipa Yai strain?
Lipa Yai is a documented mushroom strain of Golden Teacher (Psilocybe Cubensis). It is cataloged in the ShroomSpy mycology database with strain-specific characteristics, origin, and identification details.
Is Golden Teacher edible?
Psychoactive
Is Golden Teacher psychoactive?
Golden Teacher is documented as a psychoactive species. It contains psychoactive compounds that may produce mind-altering effects. Laws governing possession and use vary by jurisdiction.
What effects does Golden Teacher produce?
Golden Teacher is associated with the following effects: Creativity. Individual experiences vary based on dose, set, and setting.
What is the scientific classification of Golden Teacher?
Golden Teacher belongs to the kingdom Fungi, division Basidiomycota, class Agaricomycetes, order Agaricales, family Hymenogastraceae, genus Psilocybe. Its scientific name is Psilocybe Cubensis.

About

Golden Teacher Lipa Yai is a hybrid variant that merges the classic spiritual clarity of Golden Teacher with the robust, tropical vigor of the Lipa Yai strain, originally collected from the Lipa Yai region of Koh Samui, Thailand. This strain is known for its strong physical presence, reliable fruiting, and a well-balanced psychedelic profile that blends energy, introspection, and emotional resonance.

History

The Lipa Yai strain was originally discovered and distributed by famed ethnomycologist John W. Allen, and is celebrated for its fast growth and moderate potency. When crossed or stabilized alongside Golden Teacher genetics, the result is a variant that maintains ease of cultivation and produces a clean, spiritually inclined experience with a bit more somatic awareness and sensory stimulation than traditional Golden Teachers.

This makes it a favorite for outdoor sessions, gentle ceremonial use, or guided group exploration.

Overview

Mushrooms are typically medium to large, with golden caps, thick white stems, and noticeable blue bruising. Colonizes fast and performs well in both indoor and warm outdoor environments.

Effects are uplifting, emotionally expansive, and visually soft, with a grounding body sensation and subtle tactile enhancement. Suitable for moderate users, or those looking for a “full spectrum” psychedelic without overwhelming mental depth.

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

50-150 mm in diameter, convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity, smooth, viscous when moist, coloration varies from golden brown to light yellow.

Gills:

Adnate to adnexed, grayish color in young, becoming nearly black in maturity with whitish edges.

Cognitive Effects

Creativity

May stimulate creative thinking and problem solving.

Psychoactive Effects

Perceptual

Can alter perception of time, space, and self.

Pharmacology

Helps With

Depression

Some studies suggest potential benefits in treating depression.

Anxiety

May help reduce symptoms of anxiety in some users.

Possible Side Effects

Nausea

Can cause stomach discomfort and nausea.

Paranoid

May induce feelings of paranoia or anxiety in higher doses.

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Chemical Constituents

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Species:

Key Differences: Smaller size, slightly different cap coloration.

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Species:

Key Differences: Smaller size, slightly different cap coloration.

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