Tea strain guide
Tea, usually sold under the full name Tea Time, is a hybrid from Wizard Trees in Los Angeles, a cross of Zkittlez and RS11 released in 2023. People know it for a tropical candy and creamy sherbet smell and an energetic, happy feel that suits the daytime.
Where does Tea come from?
Tea Time was bred by Wizard Trees, the Los Angeles breeder also behind Zangria, and released in 2023. Its parents are given as Z, meaning Zkittlez, and RS11, the Deo Farms cross of Pink Guava and Sunset Sherbet.
That makes it a newer strain with a short track record. Menus may shorten the name to Tea, but Tea Time is how the breeder and most listings refer to it.
What does Tea smell and taste like?
Descriptions point to tropical hard candy and creamy, tangy sherbet, which fits both of its parents. Growers also mention a faint green pepper note. Some reviewers tag it with cheesy or blueberry flavours, so batches may differ.
No source publishes terpene results for Tea Time, so its terpene profile is unknown. The buds are usually green with orange hairs, much like Zkittlez.
Tea effects: what people report
People most often call Tea Time energetic, happy and uplifted. The usual description is a lift in mood and energy first, followed by some body relaxation later on. One strain database frames it as a lounging strain for the daytime rather than one for first thing in the morning or bedtime.
These are reports, not promises, and there aren't many of them yet. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry mouth is the main complaint.
How strong is Tea?
Published figures range widely, from about 20% THC on GrowDiaries to around 30% on one strain database, with very little CBD. Different growers and batches likely explain the gap.
Treat it as potentially very strong. Start small and check the label for your batch's THC and CBD numbers. Our guide to THCA vs THC explains why the numbers on a label can look higher than you expect.
Buying Tea in Canada
Look for the name Tea Time and, if listed, the Zkittlez and RS11 parents. Similar names like Sweet Tea are different strains.
If you find it, check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its candy and sherbet smell.
Tea vs RS11
RS11 is one of Tea Time's parents. RS11 is sweet and fruity with gas underneath and is mostly described as calm and relaxed. Tea Time brings in Zkittlez, which tilts it toward tropical candy and gives it a more energetic, upbeat reputation. If you want something mellow, RS11 is the safer pick. If you'd rather have that fruity profile with more lift, try Tea Time.
Strains like Tea
If you like Tea Time, these are close relatives:
- RS11: one of its parents, sweet and fruity with a gassy edge.
- Zkittlez: the other parent, a classic fruity candy smell.
- Zangria: another Wizard Trees strain built on Zkittlez, fruity with a minty edge.
- Pink Guava: a grandparent through RS11, with citrus and stone fruit.
