Magic Truffles

Magic truffles are psilocybin-containing sclerotia that produce gentle-to-intense psychedelic experiences — dense underground growths produced by certain species of psychoactive fungi, including Psilocybe tampanensis, Psilocybe mexicana, and Psilocybe atlantis. Azarius grows 10 magic truffle varieties at the Azarius Fungi Farm in the Netherlands: Mokum, Pajaritos, Pandora, Fantasia, Tampanensis, Hollandia, Mexicana, Utopia, Atlantis, and Valhalla. As of Q1 2026, we carry 17 magic truffle products ranging from mild beginner varieties to intense high-dose experiences, plus 7 third-party truffle products and a dedicated truffle grinder. You can buy magic truffles from Amsterdam through Azarius — we've been selling them since 1999, longer than any other online smartshop.

Magic Truffles — Beginner, Medium and Strong Psilocybin Truffles Compared

The best magic truffles for a first-time experience are Mokum or Mexicana — both are mild Psilocybe mexicana varieties that produce gentle visual shifts, mood elevation, and introspective thinking without overwhelming intensity. The table below compares all potency levels so you can choose based on your experience.

For a first experience, the best magic truffles to get are a half pack (7-8g) of Mokum or Mexicana on an empty stomach in a comfortable environment with someone you trust nearby. This gives a clear but manageable 3-4 hour experience. Based on 27 years of selling magic truffles from Amsterdam, this is the starting point we recommend to every first-time customer — and the advice hasn't changed since 1999 because it works.

How to Take Magic Truffles — Dosage, Storage and Consumption

Magic truffles are consumed by eating them raw, brewing them as tea, or blending them into a smoothie. The active compound psilocybin converts to psilocin in the stomach, crossing the blood-brain barrier within 20-45 minutes on an empty stomach. A 2022 review in the Journal of Psychopharmacology confirmed that onset, duration, and intensity of psilocybin experiences are primarily dose-dependent, with body weight, metabolism, and stomach contents as secondary factors [1]. The MAPS and Beckley Foundation have both published screening and dosing frameworks referenced throughout this guide.

Dosage by experience level:

• Beginner (mild): 5-8g fresh truffles — gentle visuals, mood lift, 3-4 hour experience.
• Moderate: 8-12g fresh truffles — stronger visuals, introspection, emotional depth.
• Full experience: 12-15g fresh truffles (a standard pack) — intense visuals, deep introspection.
• Fresh vs dried: Dried truffles are approximately 3x more concentrated by weight than fresh.
• Truffle-to-mushroom equivalence: 15g fresh truffles ≈ 1.5g dried Psilocybe cubensis [2].

How to consume: Chew thoroughly for fastest onset — psilocybin absorption begins in the mouth. Many people dislike the taste (earthy, sour, slightly nutty), so blending with orange juice or lemon juice is popular. The citric acid may accelerate conversion of psilocybin to psilocin, potentially intensifying and shortening the experience — a technique known as "lemon tekking" in the psychedelic community. Brewing as tea (steep chopped truffles in hot but not boiling water for 15-20 minutes) produces a gentler onset and reduces nausea.

How to store magic truffles: Unopened vacuum-sealed truffles keep for 2-3 months refrigerated at 2-4°C. Once opened, consume within 2-3 days or store in an airtight container in the fridge. Do not freeze fresh truffles — ice crystals damage cell walls and degrade psilocybin content. If you see white fuzzy growth on stored truffles, that's mycelium (the fungal network), not mould — it's harmless and indicates the truffles are still alive.

Magic Truffles vs Magic Mushrooms — What Is the Difference?

Magic truffles and magic mushrooms contain the same active compounds — psilocybin and psilocin — but they are different parts of the same organism. Mushrooms are the above-ground fruiting body. Truffles (technically sclerotia) are the below-ground survival structure. Both are produced by psilocybin-containing fungi, but they differ in form, potency by weight, and how they're cultivated.

The key practical difference for consumers is consistency. Magic truffles from controlled cultivation — from the Azarius Fungi Farm — deliver predictable potency because the growing conditions are standardised. Magic mushrooms vary more between individual specimens, even from the same grow kit. For first-time users especially, the consistency of truffles makes dosing more reliable and the experience more predictable. Key differences at a glance:

• Active compounds: Both contain psilocybin and psilocin — identical molecules.
• Part of organism: Truffles are underground sclerotia (dense, compact); mushrooms are the above-ground fruiting body (cap and stem).
• Potency (fresh): Truffles are lower per gram — 15g fresh truffles ≈ 1.5g dried mushrooms.
• Shelf life: Truffles keep 2-3 months vacuum-sealed and refrigerated; mushrooms last days fresh, months if dried.
• Consistency: Truffles are highly consistent due to controlled cultivation; mushrooms vary between flushes.
• Taste: Truffles are earthy, sour, nutty; mushrooms are earthy, woody, sometimes bitter.

Buy Magic Truffles from the Azarius Fungi Farm — 10 Varieties, Grown In-House

Azarius is one of the few smartshops that grows its own magic truffles in-house. The Azarius Fungi Farm produces 10 psilocybin truffle varieties in controlled conditions in the Netherlands — from mild Mokum (a Psilocybe mexicana strain ideal for beginners) to intense Valhalla (for experienced psychonauts who know what a strong experience feels like). Every pack you order is vacuum-sealed, date-stamped, and shipped fresh.

We also carry 7 third-party magic truffle products — including High Hawaiians (25g, strong), MushRocks, Pink Paradise, Dragon's Dynamite, SugaShrooms, and Sex on the Beach — for customers who want to explore beyond our house range. All third-party truffles come from professional truffle farms in the Netherlands.

A dedicated Magic Truffle Grinder is available for customers who prefer to grind their truffles before consumption — smaller pieces mean faster onset and more even absorption. The grinder is specifically designed for the dense, chewy texture of fresh sclerotia. You can order the grinder alongside any truffle pack.

Honest limitation: We grow and sell magic truffles, but we're not clinicians. If you have a personal or family history of psychosis, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder, psilocybin is not for you — the MAPS and Beckley Foundation screening criteria for psilocybin studies exclude these conditions for good reason. For harm-reduction information specific to the Netherlands, Jellinek and the Trimbos-instituut publish guidance. European prevalence and effects data is tracked by the EMCDDA (now EUDA).

Frequently Asked Questions

Curious what to expect? Our wiki explains the effects of magic truffles, from dosage to safety.

Last updated: April 2026