If you’re looking for something a bit more mellow than spiked egg nog for the holidays – or to chill with on a bright New Year’s night, THC Design may have just what you’re looking for. As a premium cannabis cultivator, THC Design offers estate grown, single-sourced flower for a wide variety of brands. Environmentally aware, the company utilizes advanced cultivation practices and techniques to achieve self-sustainable operation and renewable energy resources. Using integrated pest management, water reclamation techniques, LED lighting, and renewable energy, THC Design’s goal is to be the first company to be carbon-neutral and climate positive in the indoor cannabis industry.
Of course, the products themselves are just as carefully curated as the growing process and the company’s environmental awareness. Committed to the science behind cannabis, THC Design is working to identify the roles of not only THC and CBD but the dozens of other therapeutic compounds in cannabis, developing plants that provide a premium product and can more accurately treat disease and ailments. Shifting away from THC percentages to a more balanced and intuitive view of the ways different cannabis chemotypes affect different people, the company is committed to helping people thrive – not just mellow out.
Among the company’s offered cannibis products are indica strains, recommended for relaxation, pain management, inflammation, and anxiety relief. The effects are relaxing and sedative, and include signature strains such as the Garlic Cocktail, a cross of GMO and Mimosa strains offering “earthy notes of clove, anise and orange-tangerine-citrus finish.”
The company cites this strain as “perfect…for pain relief and inflmmation without the typical sedative qualities of most indica-dominant strains” for a relaxing but not sleep-inducing chill experience. Another signature cultivator is Confidential OG, an Indica cross of LA Confidential x OG Bubba Kush. With δ-Limonene, β-Caryophyllene, and Linalool as its dominant terpenes. Citrus notes meet classic Kush dankess and a potency level of 30-36% THC, making it an excellent choice to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, inflammation, and acute pain.
Our sampler tried both pre-roll and flower from the Sativa strains, considered excellent for symptoms of depression, stress, fatigue, loss of appetite, and pain relief and well as enhancing creativity. The strain sampled was Crescendo, smooth and mellow, mentally activating rather than intoxicating. Providing a bright lemony finish with an earthy, spicy pine taste befitting the holiday season, the strain offers a THC level of between 30-35%. Among the other Sativa strains availabe are Orange Creamsicle, Gelatti Cake, and Lime Slurps.
Prefer a mix of sativa and indica effects? Hybrid cannabis products include strains such as Purple Punch and Wedding Cake. Hybrids are often able to promote feelings of contentment and happiness for relaxation and contentment; and, one of the more beneficial hybrid strain effects is an increase in creativity.
With over 150 different strains in their genetic library, THC Design truly provides high quality flower available as pre-rolls, eighth jars, and buds. The company is the proud recipient of two High Times Cannabis Cups, and voted Best Pre Roll in California by Weedmaps and LA Weekly, also winning multiple Farmers Cup awards. They have a menu of five permanent strains, and regularly rotate through limited edition drops as well.
Overall assessment: THC Design offers beautifully packaged, carefully cultivated cannabis and provides recommendations for strains based on user needs. The company offers products locally through a range of distributors in the SoCal area, including Greenwolf in Los Feliz, New Age Care Center in South Los Angeles, Sweet Flower in the Arts District, and Dr. Greenthumb in Lincoln Heights among other locations. Their products are also available through many delivery services from Long Beach to West LA to Central California and Sacramento. Delivery was fast, efficient, and friendly to our location in the South Bay.
Happy Holidays – and mellow ones, too.
- Genie Davis; images provided by THC Design