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Cannabis Strain Review: Thin Mint

a.k.a. Thin Mint, Thin Mints
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 51% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
85%
Happy
78%
Euphoric
76%
Uplifted
65%
Creative
62%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
32%
Dry Eyes
17%
Dizzy
12%
The Scaries
9%

Thin Mint has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 17 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. Thin Mint won 2 awards in categories like in places like USA-Arizona. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 51% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
1 Best Hybrid Hempcon Cup
2 Flower Hybrid (patient Class) 710 Degree Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Euphoric, Uplifted, Creative effects of Thin Mint produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Thin Mint has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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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

Thin Mint's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Eucalyptol and Myrcene. 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 Thin Mint that includes: Herbal, Mint, Nutty, Spicy, Sweet and Sweet, ending with a blast of Herbal on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Thin Mint has an aroma profile of Spicy, Fruity, Herbal, Mint and Sweet.

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
0.2 - 1%
CBN
0.08 - 0.29%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Thin Mint presents Caryophyllene, Eucalyptol and Myrcene terpenes. The average THC level is 19 - 28%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.2 - 1%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

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

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Medium Medium

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks Medium Medium

The difficulty to grow Thin Mint is known for being moderate. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of medium in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Thin Mint should harvest around October you can expect medium height and medium yield.

Thin Mint shares genetics with Durban Poison and OG Kush.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Thin Mint. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Thin Mint before creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our 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