Hawaiian Rain strain guide
Hawaiian Rain is a hybrid of London Pound Mints and Jealousy, from the Cookies family tree. Despite the tropical name, its smell is more berry, lavender and diesel, with a creamy side. People mostly describe a dreamy, euphoric feel with a relaxed, tingly body.
Where does Hawaiian Rain come from?
Hawaiian Rain is a cross of London Pound Mints and Jealousy. London Pound Mints comes from London Pound Cake and Kush Mints, while Jealousy is the Seed Junky cross of Sherbert Bx1 and Gelato 41. One strain database and published reviews agree on that pairing.
It's closely tied to the Cookies brand, which sells it in the US, and one strain database places it in the Cookies family. Who first made the cross isn't clearly documented, though, so we can't name the original breeder for certain.
What does Hawaiian Rain smell and taste like?
Reviewers describe a bright, sweet smell with berry and lavender on top, a streak of diesel and sometimes melon, all over a creamy base. One strain database lists tropical, mint and diesel as its top flavours. Another review describes it as gassy, candy-sweet and a little sour.
One published batch result lists limonene, caryophyllene and linalool among its leading terpenes. That's a single batch, so treat it as a guide rather than a rule. Limonene brings citrus brightness, caryophyllene a peppery edge and linalool the floral, lavender-like note. The taste often starts with berry and floral sweetness and finishes with vanilla or gas.
Hawaiian Rain effects: what people report
People most often describe Hawaiian Rain as euphoric, relaxed and happy. Reviewers mention a slow start, then a dreamy, upbeat headspace with a tingly, light feeling in the body. Some find it hard to concentrate on, and one reviewer felt tired and relaxed for a long while afterward, while another found it calm but clear-headed.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and paranoia are the most common complaints.
How strong is Hawaiian Rain?
Hawaiian Rain is usually a high-THC strain. Published results we found range from about 20% (one batch listed 20.5% THCa) to 26% THC, with very little CBD.
Labels often show THCa rather than THC, and the two aren't quite the same. Our guide to THCa vs THC explains the difference. If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more.
Buying Hawaiian Rain in Canada
Don't let the name mislead you: Hawaiian Rain isn't related to Hawaiian sativas like Maui Wowie or Hawaiian Haze. Check the label for the London Pound Mints and Jealousy lineage.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date. Fresher flower keeps more of that berry and lavender smell.
Hawaiian Rain vs Jealousy
Jealousy is one of Hawaiian Rain's parents. Jealousy smells sweet and creamy with a peppery, fuel-like edge, while Hawaiian Rain adds berry, lavender and a hint of mint from its London Pound Mints side. Both are described as calm without being too heavy, though Hawaiian Rain is more often called dreamy and tingly. If you like creamy and gassy, start with Jealousy. If you want more fruit and florals, try Hawaiian Rain.
Strains like Hawaiian Rain
If you like Hawaiian Rain, these are the closest matches:
- Jealousy: one parent, sweet and creamy with a fuel edge.
- London Pound Cake: a grandparent, with a sweet, lemony cake smell.
- Kush Mints: the other grandparent on the London Pound Mints side, minty and earthy.
- Gelato 41: behind Jealousy, sweet and creamy with a peppery bite.
