This is the big question. My unironic answer is that there are no shortcuts. Start your relationship with this practice 15-20 years ago when the ratio was much

This is the big question. My unironic answer is that there are no shortcuts. Start your relationship with this practice 15-20 years ago when the ratio was much better, spend time in the Amazon close to the roots of the lineage and build distinctions and understanding. Second best thing is to know someone who did, and has remained connected through ongoing practice and dietas. I wish there was a fast and reliable way but there’s so much money to be made and so little understanding that yes, this is a serious issue. One more thing regarding the article - there’s no “one” ayahuasca tea. Every brew varies - sometimes even when made by the same people in the same place. And, the clear liquid in the article photo is definitely not aya :)