Sweet Tea
Sweet Tea
Overview
Sweet Tea is a sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis strain (65% sativa / 35% indica) developed through a collaboration between Cookies and Seed Junkie Genetics. The strain was originally created by crossing California Orange, Alcatraz OG, and Space Queen, with later phenotypes involving a backcross with The Dude (Space Queen). This sophisticated genetic combination results in a strain that exemplifies modern cannabis breeding excellence, offering both recreational appeal and therapeutic potential. The strain's development represents careful consideration of achieving a harmonious balance between potency, aroma, and therapeutic efficacy.
Sweet Tea produces small, round, dense buds that display a vibrant appearance with bright green coloration accented by spots of yellow and vivid orange hairs. The buds are heavily coated in puffy, yellow-tinted trichomes that give the strain its distinctive frosty appearance. The plant itself exhibits typical sativa growth characteristics, growing tall with wide branches and large elliptical leaves, requiring ample space whether cultivated indoors or outdoors. The strain has gained recognition for its intensely sweet flavor profile that mirrors its namesake, combining floral jasmine tea notes with sugared orange undertones and a woody aroma that helps balance the citrus sharpness.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic depression
- May help with anxiety symptoms
- Often used for stress management
- Users report mood enhancement
- May help with fatigue
- Often used for chronic pain relief
- Users report help with PTSD symptoms
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Sweet Tea requires ample growing space due to its sativa heritage, with plants reaching 2.3-4.6 feet indoors and 6.6-11.5 feet outdoors. The strain has a flowering period of 8-9 weeks (56-62 days) with harvest time around 67 days. Indoor yields range from 1-2 ounces per square foot, while outdoor cultivation can produce 14-35 ounces per plant under optimal conditions. Harvest timing is mid-October in the Northern Hemisphere and mid-April in the Southern Hemisphere. The strain is considered relatively easy to grow but requires attention to spacing and may need training techniques like topping and pruning to manage its tall, lanky structure. Growers should monitor for mold and fungus due to the dense bud structure and ensure proper ventilation.