Mint Jelly strain guide
Mint Jelly, more often sold as Jelly Mints, is an indica-leaning hybrid of Animal Mints and Jelly Breath from In House Genetics. People know it for a minty berry smell with a sweet cookie side, and for a happy lift that settles into a relaxed, heavy feel.
Where does Mint Jelly come from?
Two strain databases both list Mint Jelly as a cross of Animal Mints and Jelly Breath, bred by In House Genetics in Washington State. One strain database puts it at about 70% indica. Another database describes the same cross in its write-up, though its parent tags show a different pairing, Jealousy and Thin Mint, so you may run into that too.
The name makes sense once you know the parents: the mint comes from Animal Mints and the jelly from Jelly Breath. Most listings use Jelly Mints, and Mint Jelly is the flipped version of the same name. Humboldt Seed Company also sells a Mint Jelly autoflower, which is a separate product with its own genetics.
What does Mint Jelly smell and taste like?
Expect mint and berry first, with sweet, earthy and woody notes underneath. Some describe a sugary vanilla cookie flavour with a nutty finish, and the breeder mentions a gassy taste with a hint of grape on the exhale.
Two strain databases list caryophyllene, limonene and linalool as its top terpenes, though one strain database's write-up names myrcene as dominant, so results likely vary by batch. Caryophyllene brings a peppery depth, limonene some brightness and linalool a soft floral note.
Mint Jelly effects: what people report
People most often describe a quick boost of happiness and euphoria that slowly turns into a calm, relaxed body feel. Many end up sleepy, and the munchies come up too, so most reviewers treat it as an evening strain. A few found it less indica-heavy than the label suggested.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry eyes are the most common complaint, and one reviewer mentioned a headache.
How strong is Mint Jelly?
Mint Jelly is a high-THC strain. One strain database lists it around 20% THC, while reviewers have shared batches that tested past 30%, so there's a wide spread. CBD is usually very low.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The label on your product beats any strain average. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what each number means.
Buying Mint Jelly in Canada
Search for Jelly Mints as well as Mint Jelly, since that's the more common name. If the label lists the parents, Animal Mints and Jelly Breath is the version described here.
You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or infused pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that minty berry smell.
Mint Jelly vs Jelly Breath
Jelly Breath is one of Mint Jelly's parents and comes from the same breeder. Both lean indica and both get called relaxed and calm. Jelly Breath smells floral and berry-sweet, while Mint Jelly adds a cool mint and cookie side from Animal Mints. If you like soft, floral berry, start with Jelly Breath. If you want that berry with a minty twist, try Mint Jelly.
Strains like Mint Jelly
If you like Mint Jelly, these are the closest matches:
- Animal Mints: one parent, with a sweet cookie and mint smell.
- Jelly Breath: the other parent, floral and berry-sweet with a relaxed feel.
- Kush Mints: another Animal Mints child, minty with gas underneath.
- Mendo Breath: Jelly Breath's own parent, sweet and heavy.
