Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety
Magic Truffles
Magic Truffles are Sclerotia
Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety, Despite the name, magic truffles aren’t actually truffles or mushrooms. Magic truffles are sclerotia – compact, hardened nodules that the mycelium (fungal tissue) forms as a food reserve. They grow underground between the fungal threads. Like mushrooms, truffles contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin, though the concentration and experience can differ.
Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety
What does it feel like to use magic truffles?
The effects of magic truffles vary greatly from person to person, dosage to dosage, and situation to situation. No trip is the same. Factors like your body weight, previous experience with psychedelics, and even what you ate that day influence the intensity and duration of your experience. That’s why it’s important to always start carefully with a low dose.
Some effects, however, occur almost universally: changes in perception of reality or your own thoughts, new insights, mild to strong visuals or hallucinations, intensified emotions, feelings of love and unity, a greater understanding of the world around you, the universe, and yourself, and altered perception of time. Your trip experience can be strongly influenced by the dose used, the strength of the truffles, and your mindset and surroundings (before, during, and after the trip).
Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety
User Experiences
“Last December, I tried Hollandia truffles from Next Level Smart for the first time. I was nervous but had prepared well with a friend as trip sitter. We started with half a dose as recommended. After about 45 minutes, I felt a warm wave through my body and everything around me became more vivid. No intense hallucinations, but definitely vivid colours and a deep sense of connection. It helped me reflect on patterns in my life I’d been struggling with for years. A valuable experience I’ll never forget.”
— Lisa, 28, Utrecht (December 2025)
How to Use
You can eat magic truffles or make tea from them. When using truffles, it’s best to do so in a quiet and comfortable environment. We recommend first taking half a dose to feel the effects. For beginners, it’s wise to have a sober, trusted friend as a trip sitter who can look after you and provide reassurance if needed. The active compound psilocybin will have a noticeable effect after approximately 30-60 minutes.
Truffles work best when consumed on an empty stomach. We recommend not eating for 4-6 hours beforehand. Chewing well and thoroughly improves the effect of magic truffles.
Making truffle tea: Cut the truffles into small pieces and place them in a teapot with 70-80°C hot water (not boiling!). Let steep for 20 minutes. You can add honey or ginger for flavour. Many users experience less nausea and faster onset with tea, but the trip may be slightly shorter (3-4 hours instead of 4-6 hours). For a detailed explanation with step-by-step instructions, check out our complete guide to making truffle tea.
What do the four effects (visual, energy, body, brain) mean exactly?
Body effect:
Experience a pleasant feeling in your body, feel as if you’re moving in slow motion, relax, experience pleasant warmth and tingles throughout your entire body!
Brain effect:
Why do we live? What is your purpose in this world? Know the answers to all the questions you never knew before. Senses sharpen, see everything clearer than ever.
Visual effect:
Experience the world in a different way. Perceive colours more intensely and see things you’ve never seen before.
Energy effect:
Feel energetic. Not just physically but also mentally. Fly from one thought to another. You feel euphoric and invincible.
Does using truffles carry physical risks?
According to the book Addiction by Gable, RS and Jellinek, the physical risks of psychedelic truffles are negligible. Permanent organ damage has not been reported anywhere to date, and the toxicity of the active compound psilocybin is very low. According to estimates, a lethal dose is at least 1000 times the effective dose (Addiction (2004), Gable RS). Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety
The RIVM examined the harmfulness of 19 recreational substances and looked at how toxic each substance is, how addictive it is, and what the societal damage is (aggression, traffic safety, work absenteeism). Click here for the full report. Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety
Scientific Research on Psilocybin (2024-2025)
Recent years have seen extensive research into the therapeutic applications of psilocybin, the active compound in magic truffles. In 2024, research from the University of Prague demonstrated that psilocybin therapy achieves comparable results to conventional antidepressants, but with fewer side effects and longer-lasting impact. Read more about this development in our article on psilocybin therapy in the Czech Republic.
The Netherlands is also conducting promising research. Since 2023, Maastricht University has been studying the effects of psilocybin microdosing on creativity and cognitive flexibility. Initial results are expected in 2026. Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety
Key studies:
- Johns Hopkins University (2024): Psilocybin effective for treatment-resistant depression
- Imperial College London (2025): Neuroplasticity increased after psilocybin sessions
- RIVM Netherlands (2023): Safety report confirms low toxicity of psilocybin
- Groundbreaking research (2024): Psilocybin and longevity
Note: These studies involve controlled therapeutic settings. Next Level Smart sells truffles exclusively for recreational use by adults.
Are truffles addictive?
The risk of addiction when using magic truffles is virtually zero. Due to the intense effects that occur with truffle use, they are typically not used frequently. As a result, the risk of psychological dependence or addiction is very small. The body also develops tolerance to truffles very quickly. After repeated use, you’ll feel very little of the effects. However, tolerance is also quickly reduced.
Why do I need an empty stomach when using truffles?
If you’ve recently eaten a large meal, it may take longer for the psilocybin to take effect. This creates the risk of taking too many truffles because the effects aren’t yet being felt. However, the effects will always occur, and at a high dose these effects will be extra intense. Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety, Therefore, eat the magic truffles at least 2 (and preferably 4 to 6) hours after a meal. This also applies when drinking magic truffle tea.
Magic Truffles: The 10 Golden Rules
- Prepare well and read the instructions
Know what to expect before starting your truffle adventure. Truffles create a visual and hallucinogenic experience. You’ll become more aware of yourself and discover more about your personality than you can imagine. Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety - Make sure you’re in a safe place
Because the truffle trip itself is full of visual changes, it’s advisable to use truffles only in a quiet and familiar environment. - Make sure you feel good
Only take truffles when you’re mentally healthy and completely at ease. Never take magic truffles when you’re depressed or simply not feeling well. - Make a voluntary choice to take magic truffles
Only take magic truffles if you want to yourself, not because someone else thinks it’s a good idea for you. - Stay within the law, 18+ and no combination use
Only use truffles if you’re 18 years or older, and don’t combine them with alcohol or other stimulating or sedative substances. Don’t get behind the wheel of a vehicle or machine while under the influence of magic truffles. Be aware that your reaction time can be up to four times slower under the influence of magic truffles. Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety - Chew the magic truffles well
Thorough and prolonged chewing improves the effect of our magic truffles. Never take magic truffles on a full stomach. Wait at least two hours after a meal before consuming magic truffles. - Dose carefully, NEVER take too much
Never take more than one box of magic truffles at a time, and always start with half a box first. After about half an hour you should start feeling the first effects. Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety At that point you can always decide to take the other half of your box if you think you can handle it. - Don’t panic with magic truffles
Brief periods of anxiety and doubt may occur during your trip. They’re part of the experience and usually pass quickly. A trip can last up to six hours maximum, after which you’ll often be tired but the truffles should have worn off. - Make sure you have enough time for this experience
Take plenty of time to process all the experiences, impressions and any visions during your trip. - Enjoy magic truffles
Magic truffles give us one of the best experiences that pure nature has to offer. Enjoy everything that the truffles bring you in sight and sound. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Truffles
How long do magic truffles stay fresh?
Fresh magic truffles stay good vacuum-packed in the refrigerator for approximately 2-3 months. Opened packages should be used within 2-3 days. For optimal shelf life, you can also dry or freeze truffles. Read our complete storage guide for all tips on long shelf life of psychedelic mushrooms and truffles.
What’s the difference between mushrooms and truffles?
Both contain psilocybin, but mushrooms grow above ground and are often more intense, while truffles (sclerotia) grow underground and work more mildly. Truffles are legally available in the Netherlands, mushrooms are not. For a comprehensive comparison, read our article Magic Mushrooms vs Magic Truffles. Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety
How do you make truffle tea?
Cut the truffles into pieces, place them in 70-80°C hot water (not boiling!), and let steep for 20 minutes. You can add honey or ginger for flavour. Check out our step-by-step truffle tea guide for detailed instructions. Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety
Can I use truffles if I’m taking medication?
Be careful with combinations. Psilocybin can interact with antidepressants (especially SSRIs and MAO inhibitors), lithium, and other psychoactive medications. Always consult your doctor if you’re taking medication. Never combine magic truffles with alcohol or other drugs. Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety
Why aren’t truffles working for me?
Possible causes: you recently ate (use on an empty stomach), you didn’t take enough, you’re building tolerance (wait 2 weeks between trips), or you’re using SSRI antidepressants (these can block psilocybin). Not chewing properly can also reduce the effect. Magic Truffles Guide 2026: Everything About Use, Effects & Safety