New Here. Looking for optimized Tek.

[PhrianBrian]

I’ve been trying to research for optimized Tek. Just received second batch of bark. Got some decent lab equipment and a fair understanding of heated a/b and cold stb as I’ve done both. Wasn’t so satisfied with yields. Looking for better or ways to optimize.

 

[Transform]

Hi there!

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Optimisation could mean a lot of different things depending on your exact situation. You seem to be focussed on yields, but how were you assessing extraction efficiency for your particular bark? The methods that you mention should be quite capable of delivering a high yield of whatever the content of the bark was, particularly through following the principles of extraction and not just some instructions.

There's every chance that you had weak bark, from what you're reporting, but just to be sure, it would be helpful to have an account of your extraction practices, ideally down to the minutest details, in order to stand a better chance of troubleshooting your particular situation. Having all the toys may not add up to much unless they're used in a competent fashion.

Times, temperatures, materials, actions - all of these are relevant. But for your question, understanding is probably the most important factor.

 

[Transform]

Here's a similar question from a few days back:

It’s 2025, what’s the best Tek?

Hey all, i’m lost on what the best tek is to this date, meaning easiest process/purest/highest yield. I’m just starting and landed on Vovin’s (50g RB) but got stuck on basification liquid amounts being confusing, or Marsifolds (450g RB), but i dont want to waste 450g of bark for a low yield...

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And a rather older discussion, with some food for thought:

Discussing Alternative Spice Extraction Techniques

Hi all, SWIM has made some interesting observations lately regarding the solubility of dmt fumarate in acetone (basically it is totally insoluble) and this initiated some nice discussions with 69ron on the Pure DMT Fumarate from freebase DMT topic, which led to the consensus that other...

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There's more, if you're looking to get experimental:

Lazy alkaloid salting combos (CISLO)

Want to summarize the Crystals In Solvent Lazily OTC (CISLO) systems that are showing promise. These are less general than liquid - liquid A/B extractions with a lot fewer working combinations, but the specialization makes the process shorter/simpler when it does work. The general method is: -...

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Instant ayahuasca little lightening bolt TEK

Interesting, so this does mean you would recommend adding an acid to these cold alcohol soaks? If so, which acid would be the best choice? EDIT: And am still unclear as to whether iso or ethanol would be better for soaking up orally active DMT, if any? Tnx again for all the help! This being in...

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Extracting DMT with ethanol, vinegar and sodium carbonate

Fascinating 😁 he's so eccentric I love it

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[PhrianBrian]

Hi there!

Have you done any background reading here yet?

DMT-Nexus forum

Welcome to the DMT-Nexus

forum.dmt-nexus.me

DMT-Nexus forum

Welcome to the DMT-Nexus

forum.dmt-nexus.me

DMT-Nexus Wiki

wiki.dmt-nexus.me

Optimisation could mean a lot of different things depending on your exact situation. You seem to be focussed on yields, but how were you assessing extraction efficiency for your particular bark? The methods that you mention should be quite capable of delivering a high yield of whatever the content of the bark was, particularly through following the principles of extraction and not just some instructions.

There's every chance that you had weak bark, from what you're reporting, but just to be sure, it would be helpful to have an account of your extraction practices, ideally down to the minutest details, in order to stand a better chance of troubleshooting your particular situation. Having all the toys may not add up to much unless they're used in a competent fashion.

Times, temperatures, materials, actions - all of these are relevant. But for your question, understanding is probably the most important factor.

Much appreciated. I have since spent hours of research on this site and likely have found the exact area I’ve been looking for. Really I guess I’m more interested in various approaches that I can experiment myself with. Will post work.

 

[Transform]

Much appreciated. I have since spent hours of research on this site and likely have found the exact area I’ve been looking for. Really I guess I’m more interested in various approaches that I can experiment myself with. Will post work.

Great to hear. We'll be ready to answer further, specific questions should they arise in the course of things - and do remember, there's no need to reinvent the wheel!

Do you have a particular idea about the direction and parameters of your experimentation at this point?