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Each week I review a new cannabis strain for the ISMOKE youtube channel. To go alongside this, I write a weekly feature for ISMOKE Magazine discussing each strain I review in a bit more detail.
This week Candy Cream is in the cannabis strain spotlight – join me as I take a look at this bud and let you know all about the appearance, smell, taste and effects.
Strain Summary
Candy Cream is an indica-dominant hybrid, a result of crossing Blue Black, Maple Leaf Indica, and White Rhino, offering a THC content of 19.75% to 21.5% and CBD levels ranging from 0.36% to 1.05%. Known for its rich, sweet aroma of caramel, sugar, and vanilla, this strain delivers a caramel flavour with an earthy undertone, appealing to those with a palate for sweetness.
The effects of Candy Cream are profound, providing relaxation, pacification, and sleepiness, leading to a state of disconnection and tranquillity. It’s not suited for activities requiring energy or focus but ideal for evening or nighttime use to induce deep relaxation and sleep. Its high CBD content makes it beneficial for medicinal purposes, aiding in the treatment of insomnia, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and stress.
Candy Cream is relatively versatile in terms of cultivation, suitable for indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse setups, boasting high yields within a flowering time of 9 weeks. Despite its moderate growing difficulty, the strain is rewarding for its high yield and potent effects. This strain’s unique terpene profile includes ocimene, humulene, and caryophyllene, contributing to its distinctive aroma and flavour, making it a coveted choice for both recreational and medicinal users seeking a sweet and relaxing experience.
Appearance
This sample is sparkling with trichomes – they look like glitter in the light. The bud is 90% indica and the sample seems to reflect this.
It is not as dense and compact as some of the other samples I’ve seen, and there are also some bits of popcorn leaf. However, the overall appearance of the Candy Cream is good and I’m looking forward to smoking it!
Smell
This didn’t smell very much initially. Searching for a scent I get subtle hints of sweetness, but not much else.
Breaking open the bud I get a sweet skunkiness that is quite an old school scent.
It is a scent which is hard to describe, but which is definitely sweet, skunky and quite complex – there are Earthy notes which come through but no gas like the earthiness in some of the kush strains.
Taste
The bong of this was quite intense – it tastes quite sweet and creamy, but the smoke is a bit acrid.
I enjoyed the hit on this one, although it did make me cough. Not a particularly big taster, this batch, but inoffensive and I’d certainly smoke again.
Effects
Being 90% Indica, I was expecting the Candy Cream to hit me hard in the relaxation department.
It didn’t disappoint, with the Indica effects kicking in from about 3-4 minutes after I hit the bong.
The Candy Cream makes me feel happy, relaxed and gives an enjoyable stoned feeling that I could certainly get used to.
Conclusion
I enjoyed reviewing this sample of the Candy Cream cannabis strain grown by an unnamed Hampshire collective.
My favourite thing about it was the look – those trichomes look like they’ve literally been magnified. The sweet complex scent was nice although not very apparent, and the taste and effects were both enjoyable.
