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Now, the brand has returned with a line of terpene-infused prerolls called Wake N Puff. Across all three flavors, the terpene infusion was surprisingly balanced, letting the flower shine during the first half of the joint. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
If you have been into a dispensary recently, you may have noticed that there are three main types of offerings: Indica, Sativa, and hybrid. Sativa and Indica represent two distinct strains of cannabis and have different intended effects. What Is Sativa? In essence, the question, “Sativa or Indica?” What Is Indica?
As medical marijuana gains acceptance in mainstream medicine, patients and healthcare providers need to be well-informed about the various strains available and their unique effects on the body. Sativa Strains : Recognized for their invigorating and uplifting effects, sativa strains are better suited for daytime use.
The hybrid blue dream is an excellent choice to treat IBS-related-depression , because of the way it interacts with the body it doesn’t make its users feel tired or sleepy; you can go on about your day. Another option is the Indica hybrid Pennywise , which also has a calming and peaceful effect on its users. Florida marijuana (F.M.):
When I noticed Raspberry Shortcake as one of the cultivator’s entries in the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , I couldn’t help but wonder how the release balanced sweet berry and that classic doughy tone. Raspberry Shortcake is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Raspberry Bellini and Slapz.
Nimbus Snacks is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Durban Mints and GSC. Terpenes were 3.56% of the total weight with terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, and β-myrcene being the heaviest. Nimbus Snacks was a slow-building sativa with a wide-open energized headspace setting in almost ten minutes after finishing a bowl.
Don Shula from nuEra , which has been featured at multiple events and is the label’s sole entry in the High Times Cannabis Cup Sativa Flower category, is a perfect example. Don Shula is a hybrid cross of The White and Diagonal sourced from Cool Beans Seed Co.
The ingredients are tapioca syrup, cane sugar, water, gelatin, agar, locust bean gum, carnauba wax, citric acid, natural flavor, natural color, VESIsorbNanotech, cannabis oil, and natural hybridterpenes. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
True Terpenes write… They say it’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks; for the cannabis industry, it’s proving to be next to impossible to get producers and consumers alike to move away from the age-old dichotomy of indica vs. sativa. The Origins of the Cannabis Classifications Binary.
Not only did the name promise a citrus-heavy profile, the genetics leaned toward the sativa side of the spectrum. Orange Mojito is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Orange Cookies and SinMint Cookies. Listed terpenes were β-caryophyllene at 0.63%, limonene at 0.47%, and β-myrcene at 0.23%.
Gelonade is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemon Tree and Gelato #41. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, α-pinene, and α-humulene. This combination of euphoric physical sensations accompanied by a wide awareness and sharp focus worked well as a Work Sativa.
I’ve been eyeing Nature’s Grace and Wellness’ Twenty Twenty brand for quite a while now and but not able to sampled the flower until after picking up the sativa judging kit, which included the Twenty Twenty’s sole contender for sativa flower, Wonka Bars. Even with the high energy level, I remained calm and collected for the duration.
If you’ve done any reading about medical marijuana, cannabis in general, or used medical cannabis, you’ve likely heard about Green Sativa but you may not have a clue what it means or what it’s all about. While the color is green, that isn’t why it’s called Green Sativa. What is Sativa vs Indica? Don’t feel bad.
White Grapefruit Cookies from Seed & Strain , as part of the Sativa Flower Kit, is one of those cultivars. White Grapefruit Cookies is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemonberry and Tropicanna Cookies. The indicated terpenes were β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, and eucalyptol. THCa, and 40.01% total cannabinoids.
I recently sampled a gram of the Wildfred Root Beer MAC, as part of the sativa flower Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup kit, picked up from Rise Mundelein. Root Beer MAC is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of MAC #11 and Root Beer, originally bred by Mosca Seeds.
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Today, stoners not only have favorite cultivars but also favorite terpenes, and mine is hands down, terpinolene. Electric Lemonade is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of (3rd Coast Panama Chunk x Amnesia Sour Diesel) and Pink Lemonade. Something about the sharp citrus diesel tang delights me like no other flavor. ILNJ photos.
Blue Dream is sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Blueberry and Super Silver Haze. Primary terpenes included 0.831% β-mercene, 0.466% α-pinene, 0.208% limonene, and 0.194% β-caryophyllene, which helped reach total terpenes of 1.699%. This eighth tested at 28.084% THCa, 0.505% THC, 0.4501% CBGa, and 29.039% total cannabinoids.
Tangy citrus sativas are a bit of a focus point for the team here at Illinois News Joint. Rythm Grapefruit Sour Diesel fits the bill by name, so I picked up a sample at Rise Effingham to see if it fit our other Work Sativa review series criteria. Grapefruit Sour Diesel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Grapefruit and Sour Diesel.
As a reviewer, I want to sample as many Illinois products and brands as possible, and this year’s High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup Kit included 16 labels, a few of which I had not yet tried. From the Sativa Flower kit, I pulled the 3D strain for my first Seed & Strain review.
That was what attracted me to 93 Boyz’ entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , Jet Fuel, as the strain combines two personal favorites from my days in Colorado, High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. Jet Fuel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. This batch of flower tested at 1.1%
Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. Terpenes were 1.556% of the total weight with terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, eucalyptol, and β-myrcene being the heaviest. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.
Sirius B is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Ain’t One and (3rd Coast Panama Chunk and Amnesia Haze). Terpenes were 3.97% of the total weight with terpinolene, α-Pinene, limonene, and β-Myrcene being the heaviest. This batch of flower tested at 24.61% THCa, 1.14% Delta-9-THC, 1.18% CBGa, and 26.93% total cannabinoids.
However, vapes and disposable pens are so damn convenient that it’s nice to have one on me at all times, and again, I have a specific preference for clearheaded high-energy sativa/hybrid with citrus and fruit flavors and either gas or sweet skunk as back notes. By the end of the buzz, the high balanced back to a middle hybrid effect.
Lime Skunk Muffins is a hybrid cross of Lime Skunk and Blueberry Muffins. Listed terpenes were limonene at 0.3%, β-myrcene at 0.22%, β-caryophyllene at 0.17%, and α-humulene at 0.09%. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.
The Glove is a hybrid cross of The Snowman and Y Life. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, limonene, linalool, and α-humulene. Surprisingly energetic and uplifting, The Glove effect profile was more sativa leaning than the hybrid label indicated.
Escape is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Amnesia Sour Diesel and Amnesia Sour Diesel F2. Terpenes were 5.35% of the total weight with terpinolene, trans-ocimene, and myrcene being the heaviest. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. This Terp sugar tested at 2.75% THC, 86.1% THCa, and 91.3%
Cannabis cultivars that are particularly favorable for motivating work are so important to us here at Illinois News Joint that Work Sativa has its own review series. Space Donkey is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of Frost Donkey and Alien Rock Candy developed in-house by Revolution’s own genetics team. ILNJJ photos.
Red Headed Stranger is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Tom Hill’s Haze and Williams Wonder. The indicated terpenes were β-myrcene, α-pinene, limonene, β-caryophyllene, and ocimene. Red Headed Stranger was a true sativa experience. My mindscape became clear and open, making mental space for enhanced creativity and focus.
Space Junkie was the singular Triple 7 entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup this year. Space Junkie is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Starfighter and Tres Dawg. The indicated terpenes were terpinolene at 1.31%, eucalyptol at 0.43%, and β-myrcene at 0.24%.
We aren’t shy about being fans of citrus-heavy energetic sativa here at Illinois News Joint , which is why I already had sampled one of Progressive Treatment Solutions’ flagship sativa, Orange Soda, as a crumble and preroll. Orange Soda is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Jilly Bean and Chem D.
Rum Runner is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Panama Red #6 and Macnanna. ILNJ photo I popped the top to reveal a long and thin mound of creamy amber colored badder covered by a thin pool of translucent-terpene heavy oil. This batch of live badder tested at 5.25% THC, 67.99% THCa, and 81.7$ total cannabinoids.
It’s great to have a sativa on hand when I’m looking to get things done, but obviously, not every sativa has the same effect. Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Miami Haze and Cookies and Cream. Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Miami Haze and Cookies and Cream.
Bear Dance is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Pure Kush and Uzbekistan Hashplant and Snow Cap. The indicated terpenes were terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, ocimene, β-myrcene, and limonene. My mood was lighthearted but not so silly that I couldn’t sit down for some deep work, which can be an issue for me with energizing sativa.
Guava Bars is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Biscotti and Guava’z #74. Terpenes were 1.95% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, β-Myrcene, and α- humulene being the most prevalent. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here. I picked up one of those new strains, Guava Bars, to review.
Revolution Cannabis recently dropped the strain as part of its Cookies genetics releases, and I visited Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample Grandi Guava is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Guava and Gelato. This batch of flower tested at 0.76% THC, 28.53%, and 30.74% total cannabinoids.
They offer three options: Mango Thai Basil Indica, Ruby Red Grapefruit Mint Sativa, and Red Raspberry Yuzu Hybrid. The ingredients are tapioca syrup, sugar, water, gelatin, citric acid, sunflower lecithin, natural flavoring, natural coloring, cannabis oil and terpenes. CannaWerks gummies come in 10 packs of 10mg THC gummies.
Orange Velvet Underground RBX, bred by Ethos Genetics , is an evenly balanced hybrid created through a three-way cross of (Sour Tangie and Mandarin Sunset) and Orange Velvet (clone only). Total terpenes tested at 3.03%, including these primary terpenes: β-caryophyllene, limonene, β-myrcene, linalool, α-humulene, and guaiol.
Slurricrasher is a hybrid cross of Slurricane and Wedding Crasher. The primary terpenes included caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool. Slurricrasher landed with traditional hybrid effects. Overall, Slurricrasher started with a sativa-leaning effect and ended with indica-leaning effects.
Cannabinoid profile: Indica-dominant hybrid, THC-dominant. Main terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene. Its main terpenes have anti-anxiety, pain-relieving and sedating properties to them. Cannabinoid profile: Sativa-dominant, CBD-dominant. Main terpenes: Myrcene , Pinene. Cannabinoid profile : Hybrid, CBD-dominant.
Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-leaning cross of Miami Haze and Cookies & Cream. This eighth, picked up from Verilife Ottawa , tested at 21.07% THCa and 0.75% THC with limonene, linalool, β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, and α-terpineol as the primary terpenes. I picked up this ounce of Hazelnut Cream to review.
Zeebra Cakez is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of Frost Donkey and Cake Crasher developed in-house by Revolution. The primary terpenes were listed as β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, and fenchyl alcohol. This 5-pack of half-gram prerolls tested at 0.76% Delta-9-THC, 25.55% THCa, and 27.35% total cannabinoids.
Green Crack is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of Skunk #1 and an unknown indica. Terpenes accounted for 1.54% of the total weight with β-myrcene, α-pinene, β-pinene, β-caryophyllene, and linalool being the most prevalent. Legends provides full terpene percentages on the jar label, something I always appreciate.
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