Corax' Amsterdam Hash Tour: Where I Buy Hash & Why

Our tour begins in the historic Nieuwmarkt area at Bluebird, a legendary multi-level coffeeshop that has been a staple of Amsterdam's scene since the early days. Bluebird is the perfect starting point because their import hash menu is clean, reliable, and deeply rooted in heritage.

I start here because their classic Rif-style Moroccan imports, like Ketama Gold and Super Polm, are absolute benchmarks. Priced around €12–15 a gram, they are perfect for a daytime roll. Grab a gram, order a fresh mint tea, and head upstairs. Find a seat near the window overlooking the quiet canal below. It’s the ultimate way to set a mellow, classic baseline for the day.

From Nieuwmarkt, take a scenic walk through the central canals towards Utrechtsestraat or Rembrandtplein, heading to Boerejongens (or their sister shop, Coffeeshop Amsterdam). Stepping inside Boerejongens feels like stepping into a high-end, marble-clad pharmacy, complete with budtenders in three-piece suits.

We aren't chasing expensive boutique extracts here. Instead, we are looking for their signature modern block hashes, specifically the legendary White Choco Block. It is compressed, fragrant, and burns with absolute cleanliness. At around €10-12 per gram, it is easily the best value hybrid block hash in the city. It provides a sweet, chocolatey flavor profile and a balanced, functional buzz that keeps your legs moving as you navigate the next stretch of your walk.

For our final stop, we head south into the vibrant, artistic neighborhood of De Pijp. Follow the Albert Cuypstraat market down to Katsu, one of the most beloved local-heavy coffeeshops in Amsterdam. It is an art-filled sanctuary decorated with colorful murals, offering a cozy indoor lounge and a friendly outdoor seating area.

Katsu’s heritage-focused hash menu is incredibly deep and rotating. Here, I always look for their classic Moroccan polms or the intensely aromatic Black Bombay (a soft, dark hash with sweet, spicy undertones). This is the perfect place to end the tour. Grab a game of chess, chat with the neighborhood locals, and sink into their relaxing garden room. You are far away from the noisy tourist crowds of the Red Light District here.

To buy hash like an absolute pro, you need to read the textures before you hand over any cash. Here is my simple, bulletproof cheatsheet:

• Blonde / Pollen (Classic Moroccan): Sandy, dry, and crumbly. Light tan to golden brown. It should break apart easily under the gentle warmth of your fingers without needing a lighter. Tends to offer an uplifting, active, and heady buzz.
• Black / Afghan / Indian: Soft, oily, dark, and highly pliable like modeling clay. You typically warm a piece in your hands and roll it into a thin "snake" to place inside a joint. Tends to deliver a heavier, relaxing, couch-locking body buzz.
• The Melt Test: If you want to check purity, take a tiny piece of hash on a key and hold a flame nearby. High-quality resin will immediately bubble and sizzle. If it burns black, dry, and smoky like wood, it contains too much plant matter or binders.