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Tangerine Dream is a legendary, award-winning, sativa-dominant hybrid strain (60% sativa / 40% indica) bred by Barney's Farm. It achieved massive fame in the cannabis community after winning the prestigious 1st Place overall at the 2010 High Times Cannabis Cup. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Lineage and Genetics

The strain was carefully bred to combine high-energy sativa cerebral stimulation with robust, stable growth genetics: [6]
  • G13: A legendary, mythic indica known for its crushing physical potency and heavy resin production.
  • Neville's Haze: A famous, pure sativa powerhouse that contributes a soaring, psychedelic head high and electric energy.
  • A5 Haze: Another classic Haze variation that reinforces the strain's intricate, spicy citrus terpene profile. [7, 8, 9]

Potency and Cannabinoids

  • THC Content: Typically averages around 20% to 25% THC.
  • CBD Content: Often contains elevated CBD levels for a potent hybrid, frequently testing around 1.8% to 2% CBD.
  • The inclusion of CBD helps smooth out the high, mitigating the anxious or racing thoughts sometimes triggered by pure sativas. [10, 11]

Aroma, Flavor, and Appearance

  • Aroma: Intensely aromatic, filling a room with the scent of fresh-peeled tangerines, sharp orange zest, and sweet, sugary citrus. [12, 13, 14, 15, 16]
  • Flavor: Tastes like a tropical dessert, offering a burst of sweet, tart orange candy on the inhale and leaving a spicy, earthy, and herbal haze aftertaste on the exhale. [17]
  • Appearance: Features large, chunky, forest-green buds woven with a dense network of bright orange and red pistils, all finished with a shimmering coating of clear, sticky trichomes. [18, 19]

Typical Effects

  • Cerebral Clarity: Delivers an immediate, uplifting wave of mental energy, focus, and euphoric happiness, making it highly popular among artists, musicians, and creators. [20]
  • Muscle Relaxation: Unlike many pure sativas, its G13 heritage provides a soothing physical warmth that relaxes muscles and calms the body without causing any couch-lock or laziness. [21]
  • Medical Use: Due to its balanced THC/CBD ratio, patients frequently choose it to alleviate chronic pain, muscle spasms, inflammation, mental fatigue, and depression.


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