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Strain library

Read the terpenes, not the label.

The indica / sativa / hybrid taxonomy is useful shorthand, but the real story is the terpene profile. Here's how we explain it at the counter.

Indica

Heavy · sedative · evening

Indica-dominant strains tend toward the body — heavier, sedating, often nudging you toward couch or sleep. Most carry higher myrcene (an herbal terpene also found in mangoes and lemongrass) and caryophyllene. Best paired with quiet evenings, slow dinners, and not driving anywhere.

  • ·Granddaddy Purple — classic grape-leaning indica, late-night staple
  • ·Northern Lights — clean, sleepy, low-stimulation
  • ·Bubba Kush — heavy body, coffee-and-cocoa nose
  • ·Wedding Cake — vanilla-sweet indica-hybrid, very approachable

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Sativa

Bright · creative · daytime

Sativa-dominant strains skew toward the head — brighter, more cerebral, often pairing well with conversation, work, or movement. Often heavier in limonene (citrus) and pinene (pine). Use them when you've got things to do, not when you're winding down.

  • ·Sour Diesel — sharp gasoline-citrus, NY legend
  • ·Jack Herer — pine-forward, focused, classically motivating
  • ·Acapulco Gold — archival landrace, warm and uplifting
  • ·Super Lemon Haze — bright, talky, social-leaning

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Hybrid

Balanced · most modern strains

Almost every strain on a modern menu is technically a hybrid — pure indicas and pure sativas are rare these days. Hybrids range from indica-leaning to sativa-leaning to true 50/50 balance. Look at terpene profile + lineage, not just the label, to know what you’re actually in for.

  • ·Blue Dream — sativa-leaning hybrid, NY-and-CA workhorse
  • ·Gelato — dessert-sweet, balanced, very photogenic
  • ·GG #4 — heavier hybrid, piney, full-body
  • ·Pink Runtz — fruity, balanced, modern-shelf staple

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Terpene cheat sheet

Terpenes are the aromatic compounds in cannabis (and pretty much every other plant) that drive how a strain actually feels. If you’ve found a strain you love, look at its terpene profile — you’ll likely love anything with a similar dominant terpene.

Myrcene

Earthy, herbal — sedative, indica-typical

Limonene

Citrus — bright, mood-lifting, sativa-typical

Caryophyllene

Black-pepper, woody — calming, anti-inflammatory

Pinene

Pine, rosemary — focus, alertness

Linalool

Lavender, floral — calming, sleep-supporting

Terpinolene

Apple, floral — uplifting, creative

Humulene

Hops, woody — appetite-suppressing, anti-inflammatory

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