Chill out with some of our favorite relaxing strains.
OG Kush
Strain type: Hybrid
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
The prodigious strain that gave rise to innumerable iconic West Coast hybrids.
Parent strains: Unknown; possibly Hindu Kush, Chemdog, and Lemon Thai
Activities: Chilling on the couch, doing nothing, hangover relief
Backstory:OG Kush makes up the genetic backbone of West Coast cannabis hybrids, but in spite of its ubiquity, its genetic origins remain something of a mystery.
Popular myth maintains that Chemdog and Hindu Kush parented OG Kush. However, we can’t be sure—the story goes that cultivator Josh D. started OG Kush from a bagseed from Florida.
There are many different phenotypes of OG Kush, including Tahoe OG, SFV OG, and Alpha OG. OG Kush is cherished for its ability to crush stress and chill you out with its heavy euphoria.
Why we love it: It’s a prodigious strain that gave rise to innumerable iconic West Coast hybrids.
Ice Cream Cake
Ice Cream Cake before bed just may be better than eating ice cream cake in bed.
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Limonene
Parent strains: Wedding Cake, Gelato #33
Activities: Listening to music
Backstory: The green and purple beauty of Ice Cream Cake is complemented by the sweet scent of vanilla wafting off its frosty buds. It’s truly a dessert strain, perfect for the end of the day when you are ready to turn in.
Why we love it: Who doesn’t need better sleep these days? Ice Cream Cake before bed just may be better than eating ice cream cake in bed.
Dosidos
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Limonene
Parent strains: Face-Off OG, OGKB
Activities: Chilling on the couch, watching TV/movies
Backstory: What OG Kush was to the 1990s, Do-Si-Dos is becoming in the 2020s. Bred from multiple high-THC strains descended from OG Kush, Dosi’s classic OG relaxation has made it one of the top strains in the West, and it has spawned modern strains like Slurricane.
Why we love it: It’s as gorgeous, intense, and icy as a double black diamond ski run. Don’t plan to operate heavy machinery or do much of anything while your mind wanders for a bit.
Slurricane
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Limonene
Parent strains:Do-Si-Dos, Purple Punch
Activities: Best enjoyed in backyard birthday party doinks that’ll get everyone nicely lit
Backstory: Crossing Do-Si-Dos and Purple Punch, Slurricane joins forces to form that cool new band everyone’s talking about. If Purple Punch doesn’t have enough punch and Dosi is too strong, Slurricane, with its layer of trichomes and grape candy gas smell, may be your answer.
Why we love it: It’s purple, gassy, and plenty strong yet manageable. It’s mega-fun, as pot should be.
Apple Fritter
Strain type: Hybrid
Dominant terpene: Limonene
Parent strains: Unknown
Activities: Getting ready for bed, chilling on the couch
Backstory: This potent hybrid will get your attention with its lumpy bud structure and colorful foliage boasting shades of olive green, orange, and deep purple. The smell of Apple Fritter is extremely pungent, and the flavor is reminiscent of apples.
Why we love it: Because of Apple Fritter’s potency, this strain is great for experienced smokers with a high tolerance who need a little something extra to get a good night of sleep or to simply take the edge off.
Peanut Butter Breath
So dank it’s savory, like roasted, salted peanut butter. PB Breath is the first star in the trend of nutty strains.
Strain type: Hybrid
Dominant terpene: Caryophyllene
Parent strains:Do-Si-Dos, Mendo Breath
Activities: Spacing out and watching the sea while dozing in a hammock
Backstory: Cannabis farmerslove weed so much, their THC tolerances get high and their palates grow bored. Punching through that to deliver a dank delight, Peanut Butter Breath is a strong, savory cross of Do-Si-Dos and Mendo Breath.
Why we love it: It can smell and taste so dank it’s savory, like roasted, salted peanut butter. And then it’ll put you on your bum. PB Breath is the first star in the trend of nutty strains.
Grape Ape
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene:Myrcene
Parent strains:Mendocino Purps, Skunk, Afghani
Activities: Chilling on the couch, watching TV/movies
Backstory: Grape Ape is an indica that crosses three powerhouse parents. Named for its distinct grape smell, its dense buds with purple leaves will give you carefree relaxation.
Why we love it: Grape Ape is a famous genetic collaboration that combines phenomenal cultivars by renowned breeders.
LA Kush Cake
Strain type: Hybrid
Dominant terpene: Caryophyllene
Parent strains:Wedding Cake, Kush Mints
Activities: Getting intimate, chilling on the couch, watching TV/movies
Backstory:LA Kush Cake is a potent hybrid that is smooth and easy to smoke and leans heavily toward the indica side. Its effects might take a while to kick in, but you’ll feel your body relax and unwind in bliss.
Why we love it: LA Kush Cake has a reputation for making people aroused. Coupled with physical relaxation, this strain can set the mood for intimacy.
Mazar x Blueberry OG
Strain type: Hybrid
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains:OG Kush, Mazar x Blueberry
Activities: Spacing out, watching TV/movies
Backstory: Some weed strains start off under great names only to be subject to copyright laws later on, and Mazar x Blueberry OG is no exception. This potent hybrid is known for a spicy herbal scent mixed with jet fuel and will take you to a galaxy far, far away.
Why we love it: This OG is great at relieving pain and is reported to make smokers feel tingly.
Master Kush
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Caryophyllene
Parent strain:Hindu Kush
Activities: Chilling out, meditation, watching TV/movies
Backstory:Master Kush is a popular indica created from two landrace strains from different parts of the Hindu Kush region. Bred in the Netherlands, the plant has a subtle earthy hash smell with hints of citrus. This strain offers full-body relaxation and a sharp sensory awareness.
Why we love it: This heavy Kush has deep body effects without the hazy head high and is known for its fine genetics.
Afghani
Afghani is believed to be one of the oldest strains and is a parent of many modern crosses.
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains: None; landrace strain
Activities: Chilling out, watching TV/movies
Backstory:Afghani is a heavy indica strain named for its region of origin. It’s believed to be one of the oldest strains and is a parent of many modern ones. Known for its heavy resin production, it’s great for making hash.
Why we love it: It’s a landrace strain with famous sedative qualities and generous resin production.
Animal Cookies
Strain type: Hybrid
Dominant terpene: Caryophyllene
Parent strains: GSC, Fire OG
Activities: Chilling on the couch, watching a movie
Backstory: Descended from the ever-popular GSC, Animal Cookies mixes up the Cookies lineage with potent Fire OG. This strong strain will have you relaxed and high as a kite.
Why we love it: A sweet and sour mix of the classic Cookies strains, this strain’s a stunner with beautiful purple buds.
Khalifa Kush
Strain type: Hybrid
Dominant terpene: Limonene
Parent strains: OG Kush
Activities: Chilling out, laughing with friends, watching a silly movie
Backstory: Bred specifically for rapper Wiz Khalifa, Khalifa Kush comes from an unknown version OG Kush. It’ll have similar sour and lemon notes as its parent, and can be great for creativity.
Why we love it: This all-around great strain is good for day or night, and updates the classic OG Kush for a new generation of stoners.
Zkittlez
Zkittlez has quickly become a new classic with its tropical flavors and uplifting effects, and it also makes an absolutely delicious dab.
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Caryophyllene
Parent strains:Grape Ape, Grapefruit
Activities: Doing work, going on a hike
Backstory:Zkittlez is an award-winning indica with chunky light green colas and a sweet, fruity, and tropical blend of flavors. The effects of Zkittlez are surprisingly uplifting for an indica, leaving consumers focused, alert, and happy, while relaxing the body.
Why we love it: Zkittlez has quickly become a new classic with its tropical flavors and uplifting effects, and it also makes an absolutely delicious dab.