If you are looking for an upbeat and energizing strain, perfect for a wake-and-bake session, then I recommend the Sour Tangie strain. This 80% Sativa dominant is a cross between Tangie and East Coast Sour Diesel and one of the primary terpenes in Sour Tangie is Caryophellene which is believed to increase focus.
Sour Tangie Review
Sour Tangie’s original breeders, Reserva Privada, created this strain by crossing the classic East Coast Sour Diesel with mean girl Tangie. The buds themselves are a beautiful light green color with bright orange pistils, making for a truly eye-catching appearance. When we first broke the seal on the bag, the aroma was tantalizing. Our olfactory nerves were hit with a burst of citrusy overload. It’s like sticking your nose into a bowl of fresh orange peels, but with a slightly earthy touch. The zest from the Sour Tangie made our taste buds dance with excitement to roll this bad boy up!
Upon lighting it up, the taste is just as explosive as the smell. The inhale demonstrates a sharp tang of tangerine. The strong citrus flavor is complemented by a subtle earthy undertone when it is exhaled, adding a nice balance to the flavor profile. After a couple tokes, we found ourselves to be clear-headed. The smoke is not only flavorful but also smooth on the lungs. We didn’t cough once! It wasn’t until the joint was finished that we felt an energizing motivation that was chaperoned with a focused, cerebral buzz that lasted for hours. The Sour Tangie definitely had our creative juices flowing, as this was the fastest I had ever typed up a review in my whole life. (Thanks, Sativa!) While the high did last for a couple hours, we did notice we were still alert through it all.
How does the Sour Tangie strain feel?
Sour Tangie is a fantastic motivator, perfect for an amazing mood boost in the morning. The strain is deeply charging, energizing, and will give you zero brain fog. It’s great if you struggle with procrastination and at the same time it’s deeply relaxing and smile-inducing.
Who this strain is for: This strain gave me amazing productivity, so if you need a Sativa dominant that pairs well with motivation and work I recommend this strain. I would recommend this for morning smokers and it can also work well as a social strain but can be over-stimulating in public if you have a lower tolerance. For the perfect beginner social smoking strain I recommend the Laughing Buddha strain.
Why Sour Tangie is the best strain for productivity
The dominant terpene found in the Sour Tangie strain is Myrcene, which is a very common terpene found in cannabis strains. The Tangie strain (parent to Sour Tangie) is abundant with Myrcene with it taking 35% of the entire terpene profile in Sour Tangie.
Everyone reacts to myrcene differently due to the entourage effect and your unique endocannabinoid system, so it’s important to understand that research is just starting to understand the effects of cannabis terpenes on the human body. Early research suggests that Myrcene helps to promote a sedative and relaxing effect.
The second most dominant terpene found in Sour Tangie is Beta Caryophyllene. This terpene is often found in basil oregano, hops, and rosemary. It is one of the few terpenes that the FDA recognizes as “Safe” to consume in large doses and research suggests that this terpene was shown to enhance focus and mood.
The two dominant terpenes in Sour Tangie promote both relaxation and focus, which is what made this strain great for me for productivity because I was relaxed enough to ease my morning anxiety but focused enough to stay on task and get work done on the computer.
When is the best time to take Sour Tangie?
Both the third and fourth primary terpenes found in Sour Tangie (Phellandrenee and Caryophyllene) help to elevate and promote wellness in moods. This makes Sour Tangie the ideal strain to smoke in the morning to start your day. It’s perfect for energizing and lifting your mood, making it perfect for a productive or relaxing morning.
The third most dominant terpene found in Sour Tangie is Phellandrene. This terpene is usually a secondary terpene in most cannabis strains and hasn’t received much attention in research until recently. Early research suggests that Phellandrene helps to boost moods. I recommend the Sour Tangie strain for morning smoking because of how fast it elevated my moods.
The fourth most dominant terpene found in Sour Tangie is Caryophyllene. Beta-caryophyllene is a common terpene found in most cannabis strains and is also widely found in rosemary, cloves, and black pepper. Your endocannabinoid system contains a vast network of receptors throughout your body. Usually, THC binds to CB1 receptors within the system, but the unique molecular structure of caryophyllene suggests it binds to CB2 receptors. Caryophyllene is believed to promote a feeling of wellness and boost moods, which was the overall effect I felt when smoking the Sour Tangie strain.
How does Sour Tangie smell and taste?
Sour Tangie strain has a very sweet and citrus scent when breaking apart the nugs with an undertone of dank and gas scents from the Sour Diesel crossover. The flavors are sour, skunky, and lemony, with a harsh aftertaste of a gasoline flavor from the abundant Myrcene terpene found in Sour Tangie. I recommend popping a mint after if you are not a fan of the fuel-like flavors at the tail end of the smoke.
Sour Tangie is an 80% dominant Sativa strain and the nugs will generally be longer, thin, and have an airy structure. The foliage will be a mixture of dark olive green, mint greens, and lime greens. It’s often said that Sour Tangie will have pink undertones and in some cases purples.
Key Takeaways on Sour Tangie strain
- Sour Tangie is energizing and a fantastic motivator perfect for boosting moods.
- One of the primary terpenes in Sour Tangie is Caryophellene which is believed to increase focus.
- Sour Tangie is an amazing strain for smoking in the morning or for productive activities.