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Our latest strain review features a phenotype of Sour Tangie known as London Sour Tangie. This sativa-dominant hybrid strain combines East Coast Sour Diesel and Tangie.
The result is the Sour Tangie strain – a powerful citrus explosion of a strain, giving off strong scents of limonene (citrus/oranges) which carries through into the flavour.
Sour Tangie Strain Summary
Sour Tangie, also known as Sunva, is a sativa-dominant hybrid that electrifies the senses with its energising effects and piquant citrus flavours. A genetic masterpiece crafted from the iconic Sour Diesel and Tangie strains, Sour Tangie offers a THC potency ranging between 20% and 22%, complemented by a modest CBD content of 0.66% to 1.02%. Its dominant terpene, Pinene, intertwines with Myrcene and Caryophyllene to create a symphony of citrus that dances on the palate, invoking the essence of lemons and oranges with a tangy twist.
The Sour Tangie strain stands as a beacon of creativity, euphoria, and sociability, making it an ideal companion for creative endeavours or social gatherings. However, it’s not just its cerebral effects that captivate; Sour Tangie also boasts an aromatic profile that’s as vivid as its effects. The aroma is a robust blend of bitter citrus and lime, intensifying upon breaking the buds, while the flavour mirrors this with a delightful sour candy essence.
Cultivating Sour Tangie is an adventure suited for the more experienced grower due to its vigorous growth, reaching heights that demand attention and frequent pruning. Its preference for a controlled, indoor environment stems from its need for specific nutrients and its robust, aromatic presence. Despite the challenges, the rewards of cultivating Sour Tangie are bountiful, yielding a crop that encapsulates the strain’s vivacious spirit.
Appearance
The one area of this strain which perhaps let it down a bit was the appearance – Sour Tangie lacks bag appeal. The buds don’t look bad, but are smaller and less developed-looking than other strains.
There are some leaves dotted about the bud. Trichomes can be seen glistening amongst the sunken pistils which are a faded copper colour. The flower is quite uniform in colour with a few shades of green.
The branding on the packet was good – this came in a premium flower bag (plastic with artwork) – looks like artwork developed for this pheno , mentions weight (3.5g), THC/CBD percentages etc.
Smell
10 out of 10. Super strong citrus, I visited Kew Gardens recently and nothing I smelt there comes anywhere close to this. Rich, sweet oranges. Hints of freshness/pine from the East Coast Sour Diesel but the tangie is coming through strongly here.
Breaking open and grinding the bud adds a nice sweet pungency, sort of skunky. When the bud is left in a container and then the container is opened I also get a puke sort of smell which comes with strains like ODV3, Marmalade.
Taste + Smoking Experience
I consumed the Sour Tangie through my bong and my Mighty. Through the bong it presented a wonderfully smooth smoking experience, with zero need to cough. This sample was grown organically – it must have been to smoke this smoothly. The citrus comes through into the flavour, again overpowering references to the East Coast Sour Diesel – apparently some phenos lean more towards the Sour Diesel side than the Tangie side, but this is definitely more Tangie.
Vaping Sour Tangie presents a super strong, smooth and sweet orange taste that gets top marks from me, but I couldn’t pick between smoking and vaping this one as both are an absolute treat.
Effects
The Sour Tangie clocks in at up to 26% THC, according to the bag. The batch I tried wasn’t that strong, but left me with a sativa-led hybrid high that felt good as a daytime smoke.
One influence I can assume was from the East Coast Sour Diesel side was a great chatty side to the high – the sort of high that can help increase productivity or creativity.
It is a clear-headed strain to smoke rather than one which will leave you too stoned to think straight.
Conclusion
I enjoyed smoking and vaping London Sour Tangie for this week’s review. Aside from not looking the best, this strain delivered in all areas and was a good smoke for daytime consumption.
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