Mint Pie strain guide
Mint Pie is an indica-leaning hybrid from Blasted Genetics that crosses Payton's Pie with Ice Cream Mints. It's known for a sweet, creamy mint and vanilla smell and a slow, relaxing feel. It's a newer strain, so there's not a lot written about it yet.
Where does Mint Pie come from?
Blasted Genetics hunted and crossed Mint Pie from Payton's Pie, a RAW Genetics strain, and Ice Cream Mints from Seed Junky Genetics. Strain listings agree on those parents.
RAW Genetics describes Payton's Pie as a cross of Gary Payton and Georgia Pie, which puts both strains in Mint Pie's family tree. It's usually listed as about 70% indica, though the breeder simply calls it a hybrid.
What does Mint Pie smell and taste like?
Descriptions point to a sweet, creamy mint and vanilla smell, like a minty dessert, with earthy, herbal and spicy notes underneath. Some people mention a nutty touch and a hint of black coffee on the finish.
No source we found publishes a terpene breakdown for Mint Pie, so we can't say which terpenes lead. If your producer lists them on the label, that's the best guide.
Mint Pie effects: what people report
Mint Pie is described as a slow builder: a happy, uplifted start that gives way to a heavier body feel. People often call it calming and sleepy later on, and some mention the munchies, so most save it for the evening.
There are only a few reports so far, so treat these as impressions, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance.
How strong is Mint Pie?
Listings put Mint Pie at about 18% to 25% THC, with very little CBD. That's a wide range, so the number on your label matters.
Because it builds slowly, give it time before having more. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains how to read the figures.
Buying Mint Pie in Canada
Mint Pie is a less common name, and there are many mint- and pie-named strains. Check that the label lists the Payton's Pie and Ice Cream Mints parents if the producer shares them.
If you find it, look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that creamy mint smell.
Mint Pie vs Gary Payton
Gary Payton sits in Mint Pie's family tree through Payton's Pie. Gary Payton is known for a gassy, peppery smell, while Mint Pie trades much of that gas for creamy mint and vanilla. Gary Payton is often listed higher, up to around 30% THC, while Mint Pie is described as leaning sleepier and heavier as it settles. If you like gas and pepper, start with Gary Payton. If a sweet minty dessert sounds better, try Mint Pie.
Strains like Mint Pie
If you like Mint Pie, these are worth a look:
- Paytons Pie: its parent, with a creamy, gassy dessert side.
- Gary Payton: in its family tree, gassy and peppery.
- Georgia Pie: also in its family tree, with a sweet peach and pastry smell.
- Kush Mints: a popular mint-flavoured strain with a similar cool, creamy smell.
