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Grower: Tryke
Purchased: Dragonfly Wellness
Price: $45 an 8th
Genetics: Hybrid; Wedding Cake x Gelato
Cannabinoid Profile: 19.46% THCA, 0.7% THC, 0.05% CBD, 0.03% CBDA
If I was to use a single word to describe Karat Cake, it would be mellow. Its Nose has a funky-sweet floral kiss, which is followed by a mild, but heady, body melt. The bud’s color is pale sage with highlights of what I could only call purple cabbage, which wasn’t a bad thing. If mellow is your station, Karat Cake is your ticket to the train.
Coming in at 19% THC, this flower is on par with most strains currently available at local pharmacies. Its low concentration of CBD makes the THC a bit more obvious. I found this love child of Wedding Cake and Gelato was nicely on the stoney-side because it made me feel gravitationally uplifted, and at the same time, also quite ready for a deep listen to Mulberry Jam by Allah-Las.
Where did my Karat Cake jar land in my weed stack?
I found that it worked best when I spread it out over a couple of days. By holding-off on daily use, and mixing it up between uses, I was able to get the most out of this strain. It seemed to lose its impact quickly when used daily.
You might ask why I put so much emphasis on the point I made in the paragraph above. Here’s why, for the first 2.5 grams, I realized that I didn’t really care for Karat Cake all that much. Sure, it was mellow enough, but at that point, I didn’t think it was exceptional. However, after taking a break, I revisited this strain only to find myself in a new world. Then, after a few more days off, I came back a second time and found a wonderful experience that provided all the medication I needed.
Back to the buds. There were 4 nicely-sized nugs, and a couple of baby buds at the bottom of my jar. They were dense, and a little crisp on the exterior. I found ample moisture was released when it was ground. My thinking is, I wouldn’t store Karat Cake for long in anything but an airtight container. After a week in its original jar, mine became a little delicate. Given its thick trichrust (Trichome crust), this wasn’t a big surprise.
Ground-up, Karat Cake regains a bit of its original fluff, so it packs tight. Its smooth burn goes as quickly as you want it to. As I was unable to glean much from a handheld herb vape with this strain, my preferred method of consumption was a plasma vaporizer. And, just so you know, it rolls great.
Not sure when I’ll buy this strain from Tryke next, but I will tell you this. I’d probably stash a bit in the background. This is a good strain among many great ones coming out right now in Utah. So, who knows, next week when I dig out that last little nug, I could easily change my mind.
