Cosmic Candy by Green Joy

1. Packaging:
An opaque black glass jar. The label lists the THC (28.56%)/CBD (0.08%) and total terpene levels (5.56%). There's also a list of dominant terpenes and the "grown in Quebec" label. A decent presentation, with all that matters. The jar contained a Boost that I removed out of personal preference.

2. Visual / Buds
One large bud and one smaller bud, dense and compact. A good humidity balance, still sticky. Beautiful bag appeal, structure with protrusions. Under the thick layer of glittering trichomes, it's hard to distinguish the pale to dark green tones that contrast with the burnt orange of the pistils. Under a microscope, it's a jungle of long, intact trichomes. Smokes easily with a grayish ash and a resin ring.

3. Aromas/Terpenes
Terpinolene, myrcene, pinene, limonene. 
Upon opening the jar, the intensity is decent, smelling woody, piney, sweet, and tangy. It's reminiscent of certain sour apple or lemon candies. Grinding slightly intensifies the aromas. On the dry hit, pine and woody notes dominate, followed by lemon. On the palate, the profile translates well, with the tangy notes preceded by the woody/pine notes. A typical "sativa" profile, I like it, except for the very subtle aftertaste of ash, which fortunately fades as the joint progresses.

4. Effects
From the first puffs, I feel my body/mind "awakening." A certain physical stimulation, the body wants to move, quickly. On a cerebral level, it's lively, nervous, creative, mind-racing, with an elevation of mood. On the other hand, it can easily be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. The high is decent, functional but not so subtle. The buzz is ideal for moving, brainstorming, cleaning, etc. Definitely not relaxing, it's a good weekend wake-up call or an afternoon pick-me-up.

From the packaging to the intensity of the aromas and effects, I'm quite satisfied. A good product despite the slight ash aftertaste and the fact that it makes me anxious in large doses. I've noticed that more often than not, strains high in terpinolene seem to create a bit of anxiety in me due to the intensity of the physical/cerebral stimulation. Otherwise, it would probably be a repeat purchase because I like the aromas.

Available at the SQDC(Quebec)
