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Cannabis Strain Review: Mandarin Cookies

Mandarin Cookies strain review
a.k.a. Mandarin Mints
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 63% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
82%
Euphoric
62%
Uplifted
53%
Happy
38%
Creative
30%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
13%
Dry Eyes
8%
Dizzy
2%
The Scaries
1%

Mandarin Cookies has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 14 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 63% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Uplifted, Happy and Creative effects of Mandarin Cookies produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. Mandarin Cookies has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Migraines, Pain and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Mandarin Cookies's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Humulene and Linalool. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Mandarin Cookies that includes: Citrus, Cookies (girl Scout Cookies), Earthy, Hash, Herb and Sweet, ending with a blast of Citrus on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Oh, the aroma! Mandarin Cookies has an aroma profile of Diesel, Earthy, Lemon, Spicy and Sour.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
19 - 28%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.09 - 0.24%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Mandarin Cookies presents Myrcene, Humulene, Limonene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 19 - 28%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Mandarin Cookies is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Mandarin Cookies should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

Mandarin Cookies cannabis strain is a cross between Tangerine Power and Girl Scout Cookies Thin Mint cannabis strains

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smoky notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Mandarin Cookies. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Mandarin Cookies before creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Cannabis Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain