CepIO

Find the right moment to step into the forest.
Re-discover the joy of nature, reconnect with the outdoors, and bring home delicious mushrooms.

Life in the city runs fast. Screens, noise, traffic — it never ends.
But step into the forest, and everything changes:

The stress falls away.
Your breath deepens.
You feel alive again.

CepIO is here to guide you to the forest at the perfect time – when mushrooms are waiting to be discovered, and when the forest feels most alive.

Close your eyes. Imagine leaving behind the grey sidewalks, stepping under tall pines, and hearing only the wind.
CepIO makes this real by telling you when to go – when the mushrooms rise, when the forest is ready.

The King of Mushrooms

Boletus edulis – The King of Mushrooms

is a forest treasure. With its bread-roll cap, spongy pores, and stout net-patterned stem, it’s instantly recognizable. Found under conifers and hardwoods across the globe, this mushroom offers gourmet flavor, safe foraging, and a rewarding experience for nature lovers.

A Feast for the Eyes

Cap: Broad (typically 7–30 cm across), convex when young and flattening with age. Its surface ranges from light brown to deep chestnut, often slightly sticky in damp weather.
Pore Surface: Instead of gills, Boletus edulis features a soft, sponge-like layer of pores. Starts white but turns yellowish to greenish-olive with maturity.
Stem (Stipe): Thick and bulbous, usually 8–25 cm tall and up to 7 cm across. Characterized by a pale net-patterned (reticulate) texture near the top.

Why Foragers Love It

Culinary Royalty: Loved for its sweet, nutty flavor and meaty texture, Boletus edulis elevates dishes like risottos, sauces, soups, eggs, and pasta alike. It also dries beautifully, intensifying its aroma and flavor for long-term storage.

Easy to Identify, Safe to Forage: Unlike many wild mushrooms, it has few poisonous lookalikes. The net-pattern on the stem and non-reddish pores help distinguish it clearly.

Generous Size: These mushrooms can grow impressively large—some specimens weigh over 1 kg, with extraordinary finds tipping scales at over 3 kg.