Initial Thoughts
Just over the DC line in Capitol Heights, Maryland there’s a great little dispensary called Mary & Main that now has both medical and recreational marijuana. One fine specimen currently available there that should be on sativa enthusiasts radar is this Orange Soda from Verano. It’s got a bursting citrus aroma that isn’t too far from a bottle of orange Fanta.
Appearance
These dense, light green, and trichome covered buds have brown pistils and are quite beefy in structure.
Status
Curing, but the aroma is still fresh.
Aroma
A citrusy zest of oranges along with notes of cheese, earth, and a hint of fuel.
Flavor
Citrusy and floral with a notable orange aftertaste much like a Tangie or Cali Orange.
Lineage
The Orange Soda strain is a cross of Tangie and Grandma’s Cookies that runs sativa dominant at something like 70/30.
Effects
These heady, cerebral, and energetic effects come on quickly and are great for morning or afternoon sessions. The active headspace is clear and focused with the ability to call on heightened creative energy on a whim. Unlike many sativa-dominant options this one didn’t create any edginess for me, just uplifting vibes and mood enhancement.
Conclusion
Gotta love the Maryland recreational scene that’s now available for residents and nonresidents alike. Case in point, this Orange Soda which has excellent citrus flavor and a delightfully energizing sativa stance. It also has a full readout of the terpenes and a THC level of 25%. To experience this batch for yourself just head to Mary & Main ASAP and let them know that Toker’s Guide sent you!
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