A magic truffle is a psilocybin-containing sclerotium that grows underground as a compact mass of mycelium. Sold fresh and ready to eat, magic truffles are how most Dutch smartshop customers experience psilocybin today. We carry 10 varieties ranging from gentle beginners' doses to full-strength psychedelic sessions. Over 25 years and counting behind the counter since 1999. Order your magic truffles from Amsterdam's original online smartshop.
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A magic truffle is a psilocybin-containing sclerotium that grows underground as a compact mass of mycelium. Sold fresh and ready to eat, magic truffles are how most Dutch smartshop customers experience psilocybin today. We carry 10 varieties ranging from gentle beginners' doses to full-strength psychedelic sessions. Over 25 years and counting behind the counter since 1999. Order your magic truffles from Amsterdam's original online smartshop.
The right variety of magic truffles to buy is the one that matches your experience level, not the one with the most impressive name. Magic truffles contain psilocybin, which your body converts to psilocin — the compound that actually binds to serotonin 2A receptors. Every variety we sell is a different strain of Psilocybe, grown in the Netherlands and shipped fresh in vacuum-sealed packs. The difference between varieties comes down to potency and character: some lean visual, some lean introspective, and some simply hit harder.
The table below sorts our 10 varieties by strength. If you have never tried magic truffles before, start at the top. If you have a few sessions behind you and want to go deeper, work your way down. Strength ratings are on a 5-point scale based on psilocybin content and consistent customer feedback collected over two decades.
| Variety | Strength (1–5) | Character | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexicana | 1.5 | Light, giggly, social | First-timers, social settings, microdosing |
| Tampanensis | 2 | Philosophical, mild visuals | Introspective beginners, journal sessions |
| Pajaritos | 2.5 | Warm, euphoric body feel | Second or third session, nature walks |
| Mokum | 3 | Balanced visuals and headspace | Intermediate users wanting a full but manageable session |
| Atlantis | 3.5 | Strong visuals, creative | Experienced users, art and music sessions |
| Pandora | 3.5 | Deep introspection, emotional | Experienced users, therapeutic-style sessions |
| Fantasia | 4 | Vivid colour shifts, immersive | Seasoned psychonauts, sensory-rich settings |
| Hollandia | 4.5 | Intense visuals, powerful headspace | Experienced users confident with strong doses |
| Utopia | 5 | Maximum intensity, reality-dissolving | Very experienced users only |
| Valhalla | 5 | Our strongest — deep, long, uncompromising | Veteran psychonauts who know exactly what they want |
Read the table by strength number, not by name. A 15-gram pack of Mexicana and a 15-gram pack of Valhalla look almost identical in the bag. They are not remotely the same experience. Choosing by strength rating is simpler and safer than guessing from a name.
All 10 varieties are grown in the Netherlands under controlled conditions. We manage the substrate, the growing environment, and the harvest timing. That means consistent psilocybin content from batch to batch, which matters more than most people realise. Inconsistent truffles are the number one reason people have unexpectedly strong sessions. We have been growing and selling truffles since 1999, and batch consistency is the thing we are most particular about.
Every pack ships vacuum-sealed and fresh. Unopened, they keep in the fridge for about two months. Once you open the pack, use them within 48 hours. The taste is earthy, nutty, and a bit sour — not pleasant, honestly. Most people wash them down with juice or chew them with a bite of chocolate. Some customers make a tea: chop the truffles finely, steep in hot (not boiling) water for 15 minutes, and drink. Tea tends to come on faster and can reduce nausea.
From our counter: we get customers every week who buy Valhalla because it sounds impressive, then message us two days later saying it was too much. One regular told us he gave half his Valhalla pack to a friend who had never tried truffles — the friend sat in the corner of a dark room for four hours and swore off psychedelics entirely. That is not what we want for anyone. Mexicana or Tampanensis will show you what psilocybin does without overwhelming you. There is zero shame in starting gentle — you can always order a stronger variety next time.
Compared to dried magic mushrooms, fresh magic truffles have a lower psilocybin concentration by weight — roughly 1% psilocybin in fresh truffles versus 0.5–1.5% in dried mushrooms. But because truffles are sold fresh (about 50% water), gram-for-gram comparisons are misleading. A 15-gram fresh truffle dose is roughly equivalent to 2–3.5 grams of dried mushrooms depending on the variety. The EMCDDA reports that psilocybin content varies significantly between species and even between individual batches, which is exactly why we test and standardise our growing conditions. Research from the Beckley Foundation has also highlighted how set, setting, and dose precision shape psilocybin outcomes — reinforcing why consistent potency matters.
First time: Buy Mexicana. A 15-gram pack at a moderate dose (7–10 grams on an empty stomach) gives you a clear introduction — mild visual enhancement, a shift in headspace, and a sense of connection that lasts 3–5 hours. Onset is typically 30–45 minutes. If you feel nothing after an hour, do not redose. Wait. We have seen more people overshoot by impatience than by any other cause.
A few sessions in: Atlantis and Mokum are where most returning customers land. Atlantis leans more visual, Mokum is more balanced. Both deliver a proper session without the intensity of the top-shelf varieties. A full 15-gram pack is a strong dose at this level — consider 10–12 grams if you want room to breathe.
Experienced: Hollandia, Utopia, and Valhalla are not beginner-friendly. Valhalla is our strongest truffle — period. Order it only if you have a trusted sitter, a comfortable setting, and genuine experience with high-dose psilocybin. Set and setting are not optional at this strength. When in doubt, start with Atlantis and work up from there.
Most magic truffles follow a similar timeline regardless of variety. Onset on an empty stomach runs 30–45 minutes; on a full stomach, closer to 60–90 minutes. Peak effects arrive around 60–90 minutes after onset and last roughly 1.5–2 hours. Total duration is 4–6 hours for most people, with mild afterglow lasting another 1–2 hours. Stronger varieties like Hollandia and Valhalla tend to push toward the longer end of that range.
Nausea is common in the first 30 minutes, especially if you chew and swallow the truffles whole. Making tea or grinding them into a smoothie reduces stomach discomfort for most users. Ginger tea alongside the dose helps too — we keep a box behind the counter in the shop for exactly this reason.
An honest limitation worth noting: individual responses to psilocybin vary widely. Body weight, metabolism, recent food intake, and personal sensitivity all affect how magic truffles land for you. Our strength ratings are reliable averages, but your experience may fall above or below the typical range. This is why we always recommend starting with a lower dose and a milder variety — the truffles will still be here next time.
Microdosing means taking a sub-perceptual amount of psilocybin — typically 0.5–1 gram of fresh magic truffles every third day. Mexicana is the most popular variety for microdosing because of its mild and predictable character. For a more precise approach, our psilocybin microdosing strips offer pre-measured doses that remove the guesswork of cutting truffles yourself.
If you are interested in magic truffles, you might also want to browse our psilocybin microdosing strips for sub-perceptual daily use, or get our Session Stopper 3000 kit if you want a safety net for stronger sessions. Our herbal teas category includes ginger blends that pair well with truffle sessions. For deeper reading, our smartshop encyclopaedia covers psilocybin pharmacology, set and setting guides, and harm reduction basics. The Azarius blog also publishes session reports and dosing guides updated regularly.
Magic truffles are sclerotia — compact masses of mycelium that grow underground. They contain the same active compounds (psilocybin and psilocin) as magic mushrooms but are a different part of the organism. Think of them as the underground storage organ of the same fungus that produces above-ground mushrooms.
One 15-gram pack of Mexicana is enough. For a first dose, eat 7–10 grams on an empty stomach and save the rest. A full 15-gram pack of a mild variety is a moderate-to-strong first experience. Store the remainder sealed in the fridge and use within 48 hours.
Vacuum-sealed and refrigerated, about 2 months from production date. Once opened, consume within 48 hours. Do not freeze them — freezing damages cell walls and degrades psilocybin content.
Yes. We ship fresh magic truffles from Amsterdam across the EU. Packs are vacuum-sealed and sent in insulated packaging. Most EU orders arrive within 1–3 business days.
Make tea instead of eating them raw. Chop finely, steep in hot water (not boiling — around 70 °C) for 15 minutes, strain, and drink. Adding fresh ginger to the brew helps. Eating on an empty stomach also reduces nausea compared to mixing truffles with a meal.
Fresh magic truffles contain roughly 1% psilocybin by weight, while dried mushrooms range from 0.5–1.5%. Because truffles are sold fresh with high water content, 15 grams of fresh truffles is roughly comparable to 2–3.5 grams of dried mushrooms. The EMCDDA notes significant variation between species, so these are approximate equivalences.
Last updated: June 2025
Medical disclaimer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use of any substance.
