- Type
- Indica-Dominant Hybrid
- Dominant terpene
- Beta-Caryophyllene
Effects
Onset & progression
Effects manifest 2-5 minutes post-inhalation. Initial cerebral phase (15-30 min): heightened sensory awareness; vivid colors and dimensional sound; fluid associative thoughts; euphoric mood elevation. Body effects onset 15-30 minutes: warming sensation from skull base radiating outward; progressive muscle relaxation; pleasant heaviness develops over 30-60 minutes. Mental clarity maintained during first 90 minutes despite physical relaxation.
Duration
Smoked/Vaporized: Peak effects 2-3 hours; gradual descent over subsequent hour; total duration 4-5 hours. Edibles: 6-8 hours duration with more pronounced sedation due to 11-hydroxy-THC conversion; onset delayed 45-90 minutes.
Common effects
Mental: euphoria; contentment; sociability; creative thinking; enhanced appreciation for music/food/conversation; mood elevation without anxiety. Physical: comprehensive muscle relaxation; pleasant body heaviness (moderate doses); full couch-lock (higher doses); reliable appetite stimulation (munchies); some report mild arousal and enhanced sensory pleasure.
Potential adverse effects
Dry mouth (nearly universal); dry eyes (nearly universal); mild anxiety (higher doses or sensitive individuals); paranoia (dose-dependent); dizziness (dose-dependent). Recommended starting dose: single inhalations for smoking/vaping; 2.5-5mg for edibles with 90-minute wait before redosing.
Ideal occasions
Evening unwinding after work; social gatherings and dinner parties; creative projects during first 60-90 minutes (music; writing; visual arts); intimate settings due to mood elevation and sensory enhancement; pain management in evening; sleep support when consumed 1-2 hours before bed; watching movies or passive entertainment.
Not recommended for
Morning or early-day use (sedative qualities impair productivity); situations requiring sharp focus; activities requiring physical coordination; time-sensitive decision-making; operating vehicles or machinery; first-time cannabis consumers (too potent).
Terpenes
Dominant terpenes
Beta-Caryophyllene (dominant; 25-40% of profile; spicy; peppery; interacts with CB2 receptors); Limonene (5-10%; bright citrus; mood-elevating; lemon-zest accents); Myrcene (5-8%; earthy; herbal; musky; sedative; enhances cannabinoid absorption)
Secondary terpenes
Linalool (2-3%; floral lavender; calming); Humulene (2-3%; woody; hoppy; potential appetite suppression); Nerolidol (trace amounts; woody-floral complexity)
Cannabinoid profile
THC: 20-27% average (24-25% typical); exceptional phenotypes test above 28%. CBD: <0.3% (often 0.06% or less). CBG: 0.5-1% typical (some phenotypes approach 2%). Total cannabinoid content: 28-33% in premium samples including THCA.
Lineage
Lineage & origins
Created by Seed Junky Genetics in Southern California mid-2010s. Primary lineage: Triangle Kush x Animal Mints (specifically Triangle Mints #23 phenotype). Alternative origin story: Cherry Pie x Girl Scout Cookies. Won Leafly Strain of the Year 2019 and 2018 SoCal High Times Cannabis Cup Best Hybrid Flower. Also known as Pink Cookies (Canada) and Triangle Mints #23. Part of extended Cookies family lineage.
Genetics & phenotypes
Indica-dominant architecture with compact growth structure reaching 70-150cm indoors and 150-200cm outdoors. Bushy lateral branching with tight internodal spacing. Dense cone-shaped colas with heavy trichome coverage creating frosted appearance. Phenotype variation centers on terpene expression (vanilla-forward vs. peppery-earth) and bud structure. Some phenotypes develop purple hues during late flowering with temperature drops.
Comparable strains
Ice Cream Cake (Wedding Cake x Gelato #33; heavier sedation; creamier less peppery); Gelato #33 (Cookies genetics; more sativa-forward; fruit-driven flavor; less body relaxation); Triangle Kush (potential parent; earthier fuel-forward; stronger sedation; less cerebral); Cherry Pie (possible parent; more cherry-fruit notes; 18-22% THC; quicker body effects); Animal Mints (confirmed parent; mintier herbal profile; more intense body effects)
Growing
Flowering time
8-10 weeks (63 days typical optimal maturity). Outdoor harvest: late September to early October in northern temperate climates.
Plant structure
Compact height; bushy lateral branching; tight internodal spacing; classic indica structure. Well-suited to Sea of Green (SOG) setups. Requires attentive pruning for airflow due to dense bud structure. Responds well to low-stress training and topping; less forgiving of high-stress methods.
Resilience
Moderate nutrient sensitivity (prefers moderate feeding). Susceptible to mold without proper air circulation in final flowering weeks due to dense flower structure. Disease resistant against most common issues with proper environmental control.
Yield potential
Indoor: 450-550g/m² under optimal conditions. Outdoor: 400-600g per plant in favorable climates. Considered high-yielding for commercial operations.
Quality indicators
Dense tightly-structured buds with substantial weight; thick milky-white trichome layer creating frosted appearance; burnt-orange or amber pistils; occasional purple accents in cold-finished phenotypes. Aroma: immediate strong vanilla-forward sweetness backed by pepper and earth; no hay-like or muted scents. Texture: slightly sticky with appropriate moisture content; not crumbly-dry or damp-spongy; clean grinding without powdering.
Terpene profiles, cannabinoid concentrations, and effects vary significantly between cultivators, phenotypes, and individual batches. Always request current Certificates of Analysis when available. This information describes commonly reported experiences and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult healthcare providers before using cannabis for medical purposes. Start with minimal doses if new to high-potency strains. Individual experiences vary based on tolerance, consumption method, phenotype, and personal biochemistry. Intended for educational purposes in jurisdictions where cannabis is legal for adult use.