Raspberry Cough strain guide
Raspberry Cough is a sativa-leaning hybrid from Nirvana Seeds, a cross of Ice and a Cambodian landrace. People know it for a sweet berry smell and a clear, focused, upbeat feel without much heaviness.
Where does Raspberry Cough come from?
Raspberry Cough comes from Nirvana Seeds, the Dutch seed company. One strain database and a grow database both describe it as a cross of Ice, another Nirvana strain, and a landrace from Cambodia. That database puts it at about 70% sativa.
Despite the similar name, it isn't documented as related to Strawberry Cough. One strain database lists Blackberry as one of its offspring.
What does Raspberry Cough smell and taste like?
As the name suggests, it's berry first: sweet raspberry and strawberry notes, with earthy, woody or nutty tones underneath. Some growers also mention a hint of orange.
One strain database's terpene data lists myrcene first, then caryophyllene and linalool. Myrcene adds an earthy, fruity depth, caryophyllene a peppery touch and linalool a soft, floral side.
Raspberry Cough effects: what people report
People most often describe Raspberry Cough as focused, uplifted and energetic, with a clear head. Reviewers also call it happy, giggly and talkative, and growers say it tends not to cause couch-lock. That makes it more of a daytime pick for many people.
These are experiences people report, not promises. Some people say it made them feel anxious or dizzy, dry mouth is common, and one reviewer found it turned sleepy with repeated use.
How strong is Raspberry Cough?
Raspberry Cough sits in the moderate range for flower. One strain database lists 16% THC and a grow database gives about 15% to 24%. CBD is very low. Concentrates and vapes sold under the name will test much higher, since they're a different kind of product.
Go by the label on your product, and start small if you're new to it.
Buying Raspberry Cough in Canada
Check the label for the producer, the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since berry notes fade as flower ages. Make sure you're not mixing it up with Strawberry Cough, which is a different strain.
You might find it as flower, pre-rolls or vapes. If you're unsure what sativa-leaning means on a label, our indica vs sativa guide covers it.
Raspberry Cough vs Ice
Ice is one of Raspberry Cough's parents, and both come from Nirvana Seeds. Ice smells sharp, with diesel and chemical notes, and mixes a clear head with a calm body. Raspberry Cough trades that sharpness for sweet berry, and its Cambodian side makes it read more energetic and focused. THC is similar for both. If you like a diesel smell and a balanced feel, try Ice. If you'd rather have berry and a brighter lift, pick Raspberry Cough.
Strains like Raspberry Cough
If you like Raspberry Cough, these are worth a look:
- Ice: a parent, with a sharper diesel smell and a calmer body side.
- Blackberry: listed as one of its offspring, with dark berry notes.
- Strawberry Cough: not related, but a similar sweet berry smell and upbeat feel.
