Purple Haze

Hey Siri, play Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix! This strain will blow you back to the hazy and fun filled psychedelic era of the 60s and 70s with its strong, cerebral high! A nostalgic nod to the hippie heydays, Purple Haze is a sativa hybrid that first grew popular back in the 60s, the age of peace, love and weed. It is believed to be a cross of Haze and the legendary Purple Thai. A highly potent strain that delivers a blissful and intensely stimulating high, Purple Haze’s effects are as enjoyable as its fruity yet spicy berry and grape flavours! 

Effects

Many users describe that Purple Haze’s effects are immediate, so if you’re the kind of person that seeks instant gratification, this strain is one to put at the top of your list of go-tos! The initial effects include a mixture of cerebral stimulation, energy, inspiration and contentment. If you suffer from fatigue, stress or depression, these effects can quickly get you out of the slump and have you feeling energized for the day. A mild body buzz shortly follows after, which may have you feeling warm. This body high isn’t heavy, but can soothe and alleviate mild pains, like headaches, cramps or inflammation. Things might interest you more when they otherwise might not have, and you’ll be feeling more talkative, making Purple Haze a great social strain as well. Some users also note that this strain acts as an aphrodisiac due to the balance of uplifted mood and warm body stimulation! The high can last for a few hours but you won’t have any sort of crash, so it makes for a good morning or day time strain.

THC Content

The Purple Haze strain is a sativa dominant hybrid with a ratio of 85% sativa to 15% indica. It averages at a steady THC count of 26% potency, but has been tested to be as low as 18%, and to reach as high as 35%! Despite having been around for a number of decades, its exact lineage has yet to be confirmed, though it is widely believed to be the child of Haze and Purple Thai. Other beliefs about its lineage include being a phenotype of the original Haze, or Haze being crossed with some other purple strain. The original Haze is an extremely popular and legendary strain that is also a sativa hybrid, though with slightly lesser dominance at a ratio of 80% to 10% indica, and a THC potency of 18% to 23%. Purple Thai, on the other hand, carries the same sativa to indica ratio, but averages 20% to 23% in THC. It is well regarded for its potency as well as its unique flavour profile that blends fruits and berries as well as chocolate and coffee notes!

Appearance & Aroma

Not only is the name Purple Haze fitting for strain by being titled after a song that is so iconic of the stoner age, it is also appropriate by matching its appearance, which is riddled with deep purple and lavender colouring! These nuggets are long and dense with a shape that might remind you of little peppers. Its purple undertones contrast against its light minty green colour and coating of thin white crystal trichomes. It is quite resinous and thus tends to be sticky. Its aromas are slightly pungent with stronger notes of earthiness, spice and sweet fruits. When smoking, you’ll be able to taste that sweet and spicy blend accented by notable accents of  blueberries and grapes!