True Mints strain guide
True Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid from Jungle Boys, made by crossing True OG with Kush Mints. People know it for a minty, nutty cookie smell with a bit of sour citrus, and a clear, focused start that settles into a calm body feel. It is also one of the stronger strains on paper, with listings in the low 30s for THC.
Where does True Mints come from?
True Mints is credited to Jungle Boys, the Los Angeles grow team, and strain databases agree on the parents: True OG and Kush Mints. Kush Mints is itself a cross of Animal Mints and Bubba Kush, so True Mints carries a lot of Kush and OG in its family tree.
It started out as a clone-only cut, meaning it spread as cuttings rather than seeds, and feminized seeds were offered later. It also shows up as True Mint or True Mintz on some menus.
What does True Mints smell and taste like?
The mint in the name is about the smell, not any added flavour. Expect a sweet, minty cookie note with woody pine and a sharp, pungent edge. Some people also pick up eucalyptus, diesel or cookie dough.
The taste follows: sweet and nutty with mint up front and a sour citrus touch on the exhale. Caryophyllene is the terpene mentioned for it, and it fits the peppery, spicy side. Full terpene results are not widely published for this strain.
True Mints effects: what people report
People often say True Mints hits the head first, with a quick mood lift and a sharp, focused feeling. As it settles, the body gets calmer and heavier while the mind stays fairly alert. A strong appetite comes up a lot, and some reviewers say it left them feeling lazy or ready for bed.
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 are common with strains like this.
How strong is True Mints?
True Mints is a very high-THC strain. Listings put it around 30% to 32% THC, with very little CBD. Those figures come from strain listings rather than a wide set of lab results, so individual batches may land lower.
That is a lot for anyone, and especially for a beginner. Start with a small amount and wait before having more. The numbers on your product's label are the ones that matter.
Buying True Mints in Canada
Check the label for the exact name, since True Mints can be confused with other Mints strains such as Kush Mints or Animal Mints. If the producer lists the parents, look for True OG and Kush Mints.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date. Fresher flower keeps more of that mint and pine smell.
True Mints vs Kush Mints
Kush Mints is the parent that gives True Mints its name and much of its smell. Both lean minty and piney with a gassy edge, and both are listed with very high THC. Kush Mints is usually described as relaxed and euphoric, while True Mints gets more comments about a clear, focused start before the body calm arrives. True Mints also picks up a nutty, cookie-like sweetness and a sour citrus finish. If you like Kush Mints, True Mints is a natural next step.
Strains like True Mints
If you like True Mints, these are the closest matches:
- Kush Mints: one parent, with the same mint, pine and gas.
- True OG: the other parent, earthier and more lemony with a heavy feel.
- Animal Mints: a grandparent, sweet and minty with a cookie base.
- Thin Mints: another minty cookie strain from a different family line.
