Truffles – How to Use

How do you use truffles and what can you expect the first time?

Maybe you now have a clearer picture of what truffles are, and you're mainly wondering: how do I actually go about this? That's often the point where curiosity starts to turn into mild tension. You want to do it right, but you also know you can't predict exactly how it will go.

What we often see at 24High is that people look for something to hold onto without wanting a rigid step-by-step plan. You want to know what's sensible to do, while also leaving room to experience what unfolds. That's exactly the balance that matters with truffles.

In this guide we'll walk you through it step by step from preparation and dosing to what you can expect during your first time. So you can approach it in a calm, mindful way that suits you.

How do you prepare for truffles?

Good preparation often doesn't start with doing something it starts with pausing. Many people notice that just before their first time, they still have doubts. Not because they don't want to do it, but because they sense this isn't an ordinary experience.

What helps is choosing the moment deliberately. No rush, no obligations afterwards. Just space to experience what comes. People who do this often feel calmer and more at ease during the experience itself.

It doesn't have to be perfect. But a little attention beforehand how am I feeling, do I have time, am I okay often makes more of a difference than people expect.

How do you find the right dose?

Dosage is often the first thing people want certainty about. Understandably, because it feels like something you can control. At the same time, this is exactly where a lot of doubt tends to live: what's too little, what's too much?

What often happens the first time is that people choose cautiously. Sometimes so cautiously that they think afterwards: "I didn't really feel that much." That's not necessarily wrong, but it's good to understand.

Starting small helps you get a feel for how your body responds. From there you can always adjust. It's less about the perfect start, and more about gradually discovering what works for you.

How do you use truffles in practice?

In practice the process is fairly simple, but how you approach it makes all the difference. Most people take truffles in one go, usually by chewing them slowly. The taste isn't pleasant for everyone, but it's part of the experience.

What we often see is that people become a bit expectant afterwards. You're sitting there, waiting for something to happen. Sometimes very little happens at first, and you start to wonder: "Is it coming?"

That moment is very recognisable. It helps not to try to steer things or take more right away, but to give it time. The experience tends to build gradually, even if it feels uncertain at the start.

What you notice in the first phase

After taking them, there's often a phase where not much seems to be happening. You're waiting and mainly noticing that you're checking in with yourself: do I feel anything yet? This is exactly the moment when doubt can creep in.

Some people notice subtle changes after a while. Others still feel little and wonder: did I take enough? Both situations are common and don't say much at that point.

What we often see at 24High is that the experience gets going quietly. It helps not to draw conclusions too quickly, but to give the process time. That first phase especially asks for patience.

What if you feel too little or too much?

It can happen that you feel less than expected. That's something many people experience, especially a first time. It's often down to a cautious dose or simply how your body responds.

On the other hand, things can also feel more intense than anticipated thoughts moving faster, or emotions coming in more strongly. That can take a moment to adjust to, without it being negative.

Both sides are normal. The most important thing is not to judge immediately, but to try to understand what's happening. It's not a matter of right or wrong it's a first encounter.

Dealing with doubt during the experience

During the experience there can be a moment where you think: am I doing this right? That's something many people recognise, even when they've prepared well.

That doubt doesn't need to disappear. It often helps to simply let it be, rather than fighting against it. Take a breath, give yourself space, and don't try to control everything.

What we often hear back at 24High is that these kinds of moments pass precisely when you don't push too hard against them. It's part of the experience not a sign that something is going wrong.

The role of setting and timing

Where and when you use truffles often makes more of a difference than people think beforehand. Many people realise afterwards that a calm environment was what made the biggest difference to how relaxed the experience felt.

Think of a place where you feel comfortable. No crowds, no obligations, no distractions. Just a setting where you don't have to be anywhere or do anything. This helps you stay less caught up in what's happening outside.

Timing is just as important. Not 'in between things', but a moment when you genuinely have the space. That creates calm before the experience even begins.

The setting sets the tone.

Why starting small often works better

With a first time you almost always see the same thing: people start cautiously. Sometimes so cautiously that they think afterwards it had little effect. But that's not a mistake it's a logical first step.

By starting small, you keep a sense of overview. You can better feel what's happening and how you're responding. That builds confidence, including for a next time rather than trying to experience everything at once.

What we often see at 24High is that people who approach it this way move through the process more calmly. Not focused on 'maximum effect', but on understanding what it does to them.

“I ordered truffles for microdosing. I've been doing it for a week now and I notice I'm sharper. It seems like microdosing has a positive effect on my wellbeing.”

What you can do after the experience

Afterwards, something often happens that's less visible but still important. You look back and try to make sense of what you experienced. Sometimes that's clear, but often it isn't at least not straight away.

You might find yourself thinking: "Was this what I was looking for?" or "I'm not quite sure what I make of it yet." That's completely normal. Not every experience needs to lead to an immediate conclusion.

This moment can actually be valuable in itself. Let it settle, don't analyse it straight away. Many people find that insights or feelings only really land later on.