Opioids
Poppy Seeds & Poppy Seed Tea
Street names: PST, Poppy tea, Unwashed seeds, The bakery bag high
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⚡What it does
- Morphine/codeine leach from unwashed seeds: a warm opioid tea with 4–8 h duration; dose varies 10–100× between batches
⚠Key risks
- BATCH VARIANCE IS THE KILLER: morphine content swings wildly by origin and washing — the same cup size can be mild or fatal; multiple deaths documented
- Positive drug tests for morphine — job/parole consequences from 'just tea'
- Dependence identical to any opioid with daily use
- Buying 'unwashed for tea' moves into intent-to-extract territory legally
- Combined with alcohol/benzos: respiratory depression
✚Overdose signs
- Pinpoint pupils
- Slow breathing, unresponsive
- Blue lips
📋Quick facts
Also known asPST, Poppy tea, Unwashed seeds, The bakery bag high
CategoryOpioids
Schedule / classSeeds legal (food) US/EU; unwashed-seed tea sits in a legal gray zone; pods controlled
AppearanceBlue-black food-grade poppy seeds; tea brewed from unwashed seeds or dried pods (opium poppy, Papaver somniferum)
Street price$5–$15 per lb food-grade; 'unwashed' sold online at premium
Legal statusSeeds legal as food; pod possession = opium charges US; unwashed-seed intent is a gray zone actively prosecuted in some cases
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: FDA, NIDA, poison-center case series
Category comparison — Opioids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy Seeds & Poppy Seed Tea | Seeds legal | BATCH VARIANCE IS THE KILLER: morphine content swings wildly by origin and washing — the same cup size can be mild or fatal; multiple deaths documented; Positive drug tests for morphine — job/parole consequences from 'just tea' | $5–$15 per lb food-grade |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
| Codeine 30/500 mg (co-codamol) | Schedule V / Rx | Paracetamol component destroys the liver at high doses; Lean + alcohol risks fatal respiratory depression | ~$2–$10 per tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Poppy Seeds & Poppy Seed Tea look like?
Blue-black food-grade poppy seeds; tea brewed from unwashed seeds or dried pods (opium poppy, Papaver somniferum)
What are the signs of a Poppy Seeds & Poppy Seed Tea overdose?
Pinpoint pupils; Slow breathing, unresponsive; Blue lips Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
BATCH VARIANCE IS THE KILLER: morphine content swings wildly by origin and washing — the same cup size can be mild or fatal; multiple deaths documented Dependence can develop with regular use.