At Terpy Flavors Gallery flavour comes first. Just like wine or coffee, cannabis can be “tasted”: you look, smell and savour to pick out its nuances. We’ll show you how.
1. Observe
Take a look at the appearance of the flower: its colour, the shape of the buds and the amount of trichomes (that shiny coating that looks like frost). A well-cured flower is neither damp nor so dry that it crumbles.
2. Smell
Gently break open a bud and smell it. That’s where the terpenes are, the plant’s aromatic compounds. Some of the most common:
- Limonene: citrusy, with hints of lemon or orange.
- Myrcene: earthy, herbal, with notes of ripe fruit.
- Pinene: reminiscent of pine and forest.
- Caryophyllene: spicy, peppery.
- Linalool: floral, similar to lavender.
3. Try
- No tobacco: tobacco masks the flavour. If you can, use a clean pipe or a vaporiser at a low temperature.
- The first draw is the most flavourful. Pay attention to how it goes in and to the aftertaste.
- Drink water between strains to cleanse your palate.
4. Compare
The best way to train your palate is to compare two or three different varieties in the same session, in small quantities. Make a note of what you notice: aroma, flavour, smoothness and how you feel.
Mistakes that ruin a wine tasting
- Grind the herb until it becomes a powder.
- Use flavoured paper or petrol lighters.
- Tasting with a saturated palate (after a heavy meal, coffee or a cigarette).
- Drinking too much: the aim of a wine tasting is to appreciate the wine, not to get drunk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do terpenes affect the effect?
It is thought that they may influence the experience, but research in this area is still limited. What is clear, however, is that they affect the aroma and flavour.
Where can I go for a wine tasting?
In a cannabis club, among adult members. Terpy is a private association; you can ask for information via contact.
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Want to get to know us? Discover our cannabis association in Barcelona, see how to get to the club and contact us to request your invitation. Access for members aged 18 and over only.