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Last updated: Oct 20, 2026

Psilocybe CubensisEl Choco

"Golden Teacher, Golden Tops, Cubes"

Psilocybe Cubensis Golden Teacher close up
Psilocybe Cubensis fruiting bodies

Scientific Classification

Kingdom:Fungi
Division:Basidiomycota
Class:Agaricomycetes
Order:Agaricales
Family:Hymenogastraceae
Genus:Psilocybe
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the El Choco strain?
El Choco is a documented mushroom strain of Golden Teacher (Psilocybe Cubensis). It is cataloged in the ShroomSpy mycology database with strain-specific characteristics, origin, and identification details.
Is Golden Teacher edible?
Psychoactive
Is Golden Teacher psychoactive?
Golden Teacher is documented as a psychoactive species. It contains psychoactive compounds that may produce mind-altering effects. Laws governing possession and use vary by jurisdiction.
What effects does Golden Teacher produce?
Golden Teacher is associated with the following effects: Creativity. Individual experiences vary based on dose, set, and setting.
What is the scientific classification of Golden Teacher?
Golden Teacher belongs to the kingdom Fungi, division Basidiomycota, class Agaricomycetes, order Agaricales, family Hymenogastraceae, genus Psilocybe. Its scientific name is Psilocybe Cubensis.

About

Golden Teacher El Chocó is a tropical rainforest variant of Psilocybe cubensis, inspired by or isolated from the El Chocó region of Colombia—one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. This strain merges the classic introspective qualities of Golden Teacher with the earthy, potent, and energetically wild nature of cubensis found in humid equatorial zones. The result is a deeply sensory, grounding, and visionary experience, often linked to ancestral wisdom and emotional depth.

History

El Chocó is a coastal rainforest region along Colombia’s Pacific coast, rich in indigenous traditions and natural entheogens. This variant likely stems from cultivated isolates derived from wild samples collected in the area, with selections made for resilience in tropical conditions and a powerful, body-centered psychedelic journey.

Golden Teacher El Chocó is highly regarded among those who seek a raw, immersive connection to nature and the subconscious.

Overview

This strain typically produces robust, thick-stemmed mushrooms with golden to bronze caps, dense white flesh, and intense blue bruising. It thrives in high-humidity environments, colonizes aggressively, and yields well across multiple flushes.

The psychedelic experience is visually rich, emotionally raw, and deeply rooted in the body and environment. Ideal for ceremonial use in natural settings, breathwork, or ancestral connection rituals, especially for those seeking to reclaim or realign their inner rhythm.

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

50-150 mm in diameter, conic to convex, expanding to broadly convex with a slight central bump (umbo), smooth, viscous when moist, golden brown to yellow, hygrophanous, fading to a lighter color as it dries.

Gills:

Adnate to adnexed, narrow to moderately broad, close, grayish color in young, becoming nearly black in maturity with whitish edges.

Cognitive Effects

Creativity

Users report an increase in creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Psychoactive Effects

Euphoric

A sense of happiness and well-being often accompanies the experience.

Pharmacology

Helps With

Depression

Many users find relief from depressive symptoms post-use.

Anxiety

Can reduce anxiety in a controlled setting with proper dosage.

Possible Side Effects

Nausea

Can occur, particularly at higher doses.

Paranoid

May occur in sensitive individuals or in unfamiliar settings.

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Chemical Constituents

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Species:

Key Differences: Smaller cap and stem, less robust growth.

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Species:

Key Differences: Smaller cap and stem, less robust growth.

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