Terpenes give cannabis strains their unique smell and taste. Four percent is a high concentration of terpenes, and High-terpene strains sm...
Terpenes
give cannabis strains their unique smell and taste. Four percent is a high
concentration of terpenes, and High-terpene strains smell fruity, citrusy, or
spicy.
Terpenes
determine a strain's flavor. One strain's myrcene gives it a zesty, tropical flavor,
while another's pinine gives it an earthy, woodsy flavor.
Understanding
how terpene profiles affect flavor and aroma can improve your cannabis and food pairings. Use your nose and instincts to choose meal strains, and smell several
varieties with the budtender.
You
can also make a list of strains with high terpene content and ask to smell them
to see if they match your meal.
Terpenes
cause many aromas and flavors; the internet is full of guides, charts, and
infographics to identify them.
This
information will help those who live in dispensary-poor areas. To experience
each strain's flavor, sniff it.
Using Terpenes for
Pairings
A
quick internet search will reveal the predominant terpene in your preferred
weed strain.
Focus
on the aroma or smell of the terpene and the other plants where it is found
when thinking about dessert pairings. You can then combine your preferred
tastes.
It's
possible that combining a strain with a dominant terpene found in citrus fruits
with a fruity dessert would change the game.
We'll
go over some of the most popular terpenes, the cannabis strains that contain
them, and some tasty suggestions for combining them below.
Limonene
Strains
rich in limonene will have pronounced lemon or citrus flavors and aromas, as
the terpene's name suggests.
For
example, limonene can be found in the genetic makeup of strains like Lemon OG
and Super Lemon Haze, but it's also present in Purple Haze, Durban Poison, and
Sour Diesel. Some delicious desserts that pair well with limonene strains are
listed below.
1. Wedding Cake - Even though it's not a great match with the thing it's
named after, this hybrid is made in heaven with cherry cheesecake.
The
cherry topping balances out the subtle pepper notes and the sourness of
Wedding Cake complement the sweetness of the cheesecake.
2. Sour Diesel -Sour Diesel, one of the most commercially available strains,
has a distinct odor and flavor that pairs well with sweet treats like chocolate
chip cookies (or any cookie with chocolate). If you experience dry mouth, keep
some milk on hand.
3. Super Lemon Haze -Although the addition of this energizing Sativa will
bring out the full potential of the lemon and citrus notes in any sweet treat,
the effect may be too intense for some palates.
You
can strike the perfect balance of flavors with a light meal, like a parfait
made of fruit and yogurt.
Linalool
You
can get linalool from natural sources like lavender, rosewood, and certain
citrus fruits.
The
aroma of strains containing linalool is typically floral and spicy, with a hint
of citrus. Common in indica strains, linalool makes for a tasty dessert before
bed:
Myrcene
One of
the most common terpenes in marijuana, myrcene, has anti-inflammatory
properties and induces a calm state in its consumers.
Myrcene
can be found in many different citrus plants and fruits, including lemongrass,
thyme, mangos, and many others.
Combining
weed with your favorite sweet treat is incredibly simple when you know what to
look for.
Terpene
profiles vary from strain to strain, so it's important to learn which ones
complement which flavors. One can take self-care to new heights by indulging in
a cannabis-infused dessert.
Pay Attention to the Names
An
infinite number of strains are available, each with a unique name to remember.
Although many of the strain names do not tell you or indicate what they will
taste like, many also have very descriptive names.
Strains
like Mandarin Haze or Agent Orange will go great in a recipe like Mandarin
Orange Chicken Delight or Orange Teriyaki Chicken.
If you
see a strain and the name sounds tasty, by all means, give it a try and see if
it is something that will inspire your next food dish.
Try Orange Teriyaki Chicken
with Mandarin Haze.
Mamacitas
cookies. This strain tastes best with cookies, as the name suggests, and
chocolate chips or other cookies are fine. Taste Mamacita's Cookies. Haze.
As
mentioned, this strain's citrusy terpenes make it great for salads, chicken,
pies, cakes, and more.
This
strain's mandarin-citrus flavor has limitless potential. Manradin Haze can be
used in salads, chicken, pies, and cakes. White widow.
The
classic strain's intriguing flavor complements almond, vanilla, and butter in
buttercream, cake icing, filling, and frosting. Delicious vanilla cupcakes and
white Widow is delicious with almonds, vanilla, and butter. Serving a great
strain at the wrong time would be disastrous.
Mamacitas
Cookies with 25% THC will majorly impact daytime consumers. Consider whether
you want to serve cannabis-infused food that gets everyone high.
Sativas
are best for daytime cannabis edibles, and Sativa strains are better for
daytime use because they energize.
Indica
strains are best enjoyed with their complementary foods in the evening due to
their relaxing and body-healing effects.
Mamacitas
cookies. This strain tastes best with cookies, as the name suggests, and
chocolate chip cookies or other cookies are fine.
Taste
Mamacita's Cookies. Mangosteen Haze As previously mentioned, this strain's
citrusy terpenes make it ideal for salads, chicken dishes, pies, cakes, and
more. This strain's citrusy mandarin taste has limitless potential.
This
strain's citrusy mandarin taste has limitless potential. Manradin Haze can be
used in salads, chicken, pies, and cakes due to its versatility.
It's
white. Buttercream, cake icing, filling, and frosting benefit from the classic
strain's fascinating depth of flavor, which pairs well with almond, vanilla,
and butter.
Vanilla
cupcakes are delicious. Almonds, vanilla, and butter make White Widow a tasty
dessert.
Finding
a strain that pairs well with your meal and serving it too early would be
disastrous. Mamacitas Cookies with 25% THC have a profound effect during the
day.
You
may want to consider serving cannabis-infused food that will get everyone high.
Sativa-infused edibles are best for daytime use.
Due to
their energizing effects, Sativa strains are better for daytime use. Indica
strains, which relax and heal the body, are best enjoyed with their
complementary foods in the evening.
Concentration Ghost Train
Haze
Maybe
you don’t see concentration as physical activity, but lots of people are bound to
disagree with you.
Ghost
Train Haze can help you get there whether you need to concentrate on fun or
work.
-This
is another Sativa, but it has insanely high THC levels. The tiniest bit can
help boost creativity and concentration, but going overboard could lead to
anxiety.
Train Wreck for Chilling
A true
athlete understands that no workout routine is complete without a rest day here
and there. For chilling out on the couch and taking a breather, Train Wreck is
the way to go.
There
are many strains out there that are conducive to chilling, but Train Wreck
takes it to a new level.
The
Cali-based genetics of this strain is a bit of a mystery, but that's not a
mystery in the fact that TW can hit you like a freight train (hence the name).
Although this is a potent Sativa, it gives a fun blend of euphoric surges and
awakened creativity, perfect for fun chill-out sessions.
For Gym Motivation, Use Super
Lemon Haze
One of
the biggest struggles for ramping up health and wellness is finding the
motivation to make it to the gym. Super Lemon Haze can help.
This
strain is a Sativa-dominant hybrid that creates a cerebral high, and for many
people, this high poses as inspiring motivation.
Because
of its Sativa genetics, SLH is more energizing than relaxing, so don’t worry;
you won’t fall asleep at the bench press.
There
is one thing to be aware of; this strain is hard-hitting on the THC, sometimes
testing as high as 25%.
If
you’re not used to cannabis yet, try a different strain first, and even if you
are a heavy cannabis user, go light on this stuff.
Sour Cheese for High Energy
Workouts
Sour
Cheese is a hybrid strain that cultivates a balanced high, creating an almost
complete equilibrium between relaxed mental awareness and high energy coursing
through the body.
It’s
slightly Sativa dominant, so it tends towards being more energizing than
relaxing, making a great choice for workouts like kickboxing, HIIT, or running.
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