Ambrozia strain guide
Ambrozia is a hybrid from California's Connected Cannabis, bred by crossing Bad Apple with Zkittlez. People know it for a sweet apple smell with a diesel edge and an upbeat, happy feel. Despite the similar name, it isn't the same strain as the older Ambrosia.
Where does Ambrozia come from?
Ambrozia comes from Connected Cannabis Co., a California producer known for its own strain library. It is a cross of Bad Apple, another Connected strain, and Zkittlez, the fruity candy strain sometimes just called Z.
Bad Apple's own background is less settled. Some sources list it as Sour Apple crossed with Purple Punch, while others give a different apple-line cross, so it's fair to say the apple side of Ambrozia is not well documented. The spelling with a z is a nod to its Zkittlez parent and helps set it apart from Ambrosia, an unrelated strain.
What does Ambrozia smell and taste like?
Ambrozia smells like sweet, baked apple with a gassy, diesel note underneath. Pine and a little herbal spice often come through, and some people pick up sour citrus as well.
The flavour tends to follow: sugary apple pie on the inhale, then fuel and pine on the exhale. We couldn't find published terpene results for Ambrozia, so we haven't listed any. Check the label on your product if terpenes matter to you.
Ambrozia effects: what people report
People most often describe Ambrozia as uplifting, happy and talkative, with a lighter, clear-headed start. Others call it balanced and relaxing once it settles. One reviewer found it a little more energetic than Bad Apple, and the overall picture is a sociable, sativa-leaning hybrid rather than a heavy one.
These are experiences people report, not promises, and the number of reviews is still small. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance.
How strong is Ambrozia?
Ambrozia is a high-THC strain. Published listings put it between about 24% and 28% THC, with very little CBD.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The numbers printed on your label count for more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels can help.
Buying Ambrozia in Canada
Watch the spelling. Ambrosia with an s is a different, older strain, and menus don't always keep the two apart.
If you find it, it's most likely to be dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of the apple and gas smell.
Ambrozia vs Zkittlez
Zkittlez is one of Ambrozia's parents. Zkittlez is all fruity candy and is usually described as calm and relaxed, while Ambrozia swaps much of that candy for baked apple and adds a clear diesel and pine edge. Ambrozia also tends to get described as more upbeat and talkative, and it is usually listed higher in THC. If you want pure fruit candy, start with Zkittlez. If apple and gas sound better, try Ambrozia.
Strains like Ambrozia
If you like Ambrozia, these are worth a look:
- Zkittlez: its candy-sweet parent, with a calmer reputation.
- Sour Apple: often named in Bad Apple's background, with a tart apple and diesel smell.
- Atomic Apple: another apple-scented strain with a similar sweet and sour profile.
- Apple Fritter: a sweeter, baked-apple strain for fans of the dessert side.
