Lemon Mints strain guide
Lemon Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid from the Kush Mints family. Its smell is easy to picture: lemon pepper with a cool mint finish. People mostly describe it as relaxed and happy, with a tingly body feel.
Where does Lemon Mints come from?
Every source we checked agrees that Kush Mints is one parent. The other parent is where they split. The cross most often given is Kush Mints and Lemon Meringue, but other listings name Lemon Tree or Animal Mints instead.
One listing credits Seed Junky Genetics, the breeder behind Kush Mints, but that isn't confirmed elsewhere. Different producers may simply be growing different crosses under the same name, so the full lineage is not well documented.
What does Lemon Mints smell and taste like?
Lemon comes first, sharp and zesty, with a peppery spice right behind it. The finish is minty, the trademark of the Kush Mints line, and some people also notice earthy or nutty notes.
Published terpene results put limonene on top, followed by caryophyllene and pinene. That lines up neatly with the smell: limonene for the citrus, caryophyllene for the pepper and pinene for a fresh, piney edge. The taste is citrus forward with a cool, spicy exhale.
Lemon Mints effects: what people report
People most often call Lemon Mints relaxed, tingly and happy. Some describe a gentle lift in mood up front, sometimes giggly or focused, before a heavier body feel settles in. At higher amounts it leans sleepy, which fits its indica lean.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes come up most, and a few people mention feeling dizzy.
How strong is Lemon Mints?
Listings put Lemon Mints at about 22% to 24% THC, which is on the higher side, with little CBD.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time. The THC and CBD numbers on your batch's label are what count, and our guide to reading cannabis labels walks through them.
Buying Lemon Mints in Canada
Because the lineage varies between listings, two products called Lemon Mints may not be the same cross. If the producer lists the parents on the package or website, that tells you which version you're getting.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since the bright lemon smell is the first thing to fade in older flower.
Lemon Mints vs Kush Mints
Kush Mints is the one parent every source agrees on, and you can smell it in Lemon Mints' cool mint finish. Kush Mints is a minty cookie strain with gas and pine underneath, while Lemon Mints puts bright lemon and pepper up front. Both are described as relaxed, though Kush Mints gets called euphoric more often and Lemon Mints more tingly. If you like mint and gas, stay with Kush Mints. If you want citrus on top, try Lemon Mints.
Strains like Lemon Mints
If you like Lemon Mints, these are the closest matches:
- Kush Mints: the parent every listing agrees on, minty and relaxed.
- Lemon Meringue: the most often named second parent, lemony and nutty with a more energetic feel.
- Lemon Tree: another possible parent, with a big, sweet lemon smell.
- Animal Mints: a parent of Kush Mints, with a sweet, minty cookie smell.
