There s even a truffle vodka, which is not only used in cocktails but also in different dishes. If you have decided to purchase truffle products instead of truffles, then you expect less intense flavour. It may even fade away quickly. Truffle products should be kept away from direct sunlight and should be consumed immediately to achieve best results. A pound usually costs about $200 dollars, it could vary based on the market condition. Proper care an maintenance would include maintaining a good irrigation system, keeping the trees with sufficient water. Weed control is also important. To control weed growth, you would need to cultivate, spray and even apply some mulch. These types include the White Truffles which are the most rare among the types of truffles; the Black Truffles, which is very expensive because it can only be found in an oak tree; the Chinese Truffles which are the most available type because it grows bountifully in China and are often being exported to various parts of the world; and the Summer Truffles, which have milder aroma compared to other winter truffle types. Next to the French Black Truffles, this type is preferred by many gourmet chefs because it has a distinctive peppery taste which is very ideal when served raw. - the Burgundy or Summer truffle. Also called the Tuber aestivum or Tuber uncinatum, this type originates in France, Italy, and Spain. Because of the demand, Summer Truffles are also grown in Sweden and New Zealand. It s brownish or grayish black on the outside with white fine veins of the inside. Compared to the winter white truffle, the black variety has a subtler taste that lasts longer. Summer white truffle - Even if it has a milder aroma than its winter counterpart, the summer white truffle still has the pungent smell that is a trademark of white truffles. Experts say that truffles are actually very sensitive types of mushroom because a slight change in weather or climate can affect its growth. In fact, there are a very limited number of areas where truffles grow and are being cultivated. These are mostly in Europe including Italy, France, Slovenia and Croatia; in the United including Washington and Oregon; in Asia mostly in some parts of the Middle East and in North Africa.