Cyclones: Strawberry Kiwi
November 6th, 2008 by Alex
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Rolling is an artform… an artform that not all people have mastered. For those of you who have difficulty hand rolling, but still like to smoke blunts, ZenSmoke offers a solution - Cyclones.
Although this isn’t a new entry to the market, our last review was seriously disappointing, so I wanted to take another look and see if things improved.
Turns out, this cone was surprisingly good. Made in the Phillipines, Cyclones have hard-shell packaging and a straw inside the cone itself to protect the shape. It’s patent pending (still…) and comes with a built in crutch.
The smell was more strawberry than strawberry-kiwi, which is odd, because the inside of the packaging actually had a kiwi scent to it. The cone just loses that scent once exposed to the outside world. The wrap itself was totally fine, not too dry, not too wet and extremely easy to get down to business.
One definite issue with the build quality is the crutch, if you use a grinder, the plant material is going to fall out the bottom of the cone. The crutch only has two folds and doesn’t give much support. We had to pinch the cone to make sure nothing dropped from the bottom.
This Cyclone smoked smooth. It was lighter than a normal blunt, but heavier than papers. Not much flavor was added, and you could barely taste the tobacco from the cone. Back to the smoothness, there is no harsh aftertaste and the cone lets you enjoy the strain within. There is also a sweetness on the lips that the Cyclone leaves after each rip, so that’s a change of pace.
This cone isn’t for everyone, but for two bucks (and the added convenience) it’s definitely worth a shot. Let us know what you think…
Medical Marijuana: Strawberry Skunk
February 9th, 2007 by Ryan
I came across a great little gem the other day and it goes by the name of Strawberry Skunk. This sativa provides a nice relaxing body high right from the start.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Strain | Strawberry Skunk |
| Type | Sativa |
| Pros | Great body high |
| Cons | Short lasting |
| Price | $25/g, $70/8th |
| tFS Rating | 7.0/10 |
This bud hits the body including arms, hands, legs, and feet perfectly. It is an intense high for about an hour, then easing into a nice feeling of relaxation. This plant is quality, but it could definitely last longer.
Strawberry is a true gem to come across and helps make the night a relaxing one. I am usually not a big fan of sativa’s, however, this bud is helping change that.
Strawberry Soda
January 23rd, 2007 by Alex
tFS is happy to present our first in a long line of medical marijuana product reviews. We believe that patients should know what is available at local dispensaries and know the difference between what is worth purchasing and what isn’t.
Our first review is a ‘drinkable’ simply called Strawberry Soda. It contains 45×660mg of active THC ingredient. This is not a small amount, and that’s reflected by the soda’s price - $25 a pop.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Medicinal Beverage |
| Company | Generic |
| Pros | Tastes good, Body high |
| Cons | Subtle effects |
| Price | $25.00 |
| tFS Rating | 5.5/10 |
These beverages are for medicinal use only and enable patients who are unable to smoke or in situations where it is inappropriate to smoke the ability to stay medicated. The soda takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 1½ hours to settle in. Depending on your body size/weight and if you’ve eaten recently, the effects can vary, but generally involve a subtle body high that lasts for a couple of hours.
Brown Sugar: Strawberry
November 22nd, 2006 by Alex
Sporting a new cover design compared to first generation packaging, Brown Sugar is back. They’ve also released some new (and unsurprisingly common) flavors for our smoking pleasure.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Papers |
| Company | ZenSmoke |
| Made In | Spain |
| Pros | Strong glue |
| Cons | Very common flavor |
| Price | $1.50 |
| tFS Rating | 7.0/10 |
Unfortunately, you can tell the little things have been done that make Golden Wrap leaves stick out from the pack, while the Brown Sugar just kind of blends in with the background. They aren’t as uber-infused with a strawberry essence as other brands.
As more manufacturers enter the game, we’re going to see very similar products. Even ZenSmoke, which has multiple lines underneath its brand name, puts out similar shit compared to other papers in their own product line. The strawberry papers from Brown Sugar are good. They won’t blow your socks off, but won’t disappoint either.
Golden Wrap: Strawberry
August 29th, 2006 by Alex
Finding a solid brand of papers you can always enjoy is like learning of a long lost brother - priceless. Golden Wrap Strawberry is one of 5 flavors that serve up a different angle on your smoking experience.
The papers are slightly smaller than King Size, the leaves are coarser and thicker than your average Joe, and the flavor seems deep soaked into each leaf. When it comes to the smell, these suckers are exactly like strawberry candy. You know, the ones with the strawberry wrappers and the gooey stuff inside? Ah well, just look to below then.
These are the first papers I’ve come across that are completely infused with flavor. Almost every aspect gives off strawberry overtones - the smoke, the taste, the smell … everything. Shit, they even burn nice, even and slow. Golden Wraps are definitely top notch and a solid choice to keep on you all the time. Expect more flavor reviews from this company soon.
Royal Blunts: Strawberry Banana
August 25th, 2006 by Alex
Royal Blunts Strawberry ($2) was the first offering released in their flavor line-up, so it’s a good place to guage where Royal started and where they’re headed. You can see the packaging has a small, see-through plastic window. I’m not a fan of this because it allows light to enter the tube packaging and dry out the leaf. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened with their product. The Strawberry leaf was the dryest wrap that tFS has ever encountered. This SOB was ripping at the edges and brittle as hell.
Helpful Tip: if your blunt wrap is obviously dry, slide the holder straw out from the middle before attempting to unroll the leaf. This will prevent hang-ups and tearing on the top and bottom edges.
After getting past the dryness, it was time to evaluate the quality. The strawberry was very subtle to smell, but this isn’t necessarily bad. You don’t need an aroma to punch you in the nose to smell good. The blunt tasted very sweet but didn’t add much flavor to the smoke, if any. It did burn with the normal Royal Blunts quality we’ve come to expect. Overall, this isn’t a bad blunt, I’d just like to see the packaging redesigned to make sure I’m purchasing a fresh product.
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Spanish: Strawberry
August 10th, 2006 by Alex
As mentioned before, the glue is pretty weak with this brand so you’ll have to pay extra attention when rolling. Taken as a whole, these papes serve up the entire package and always deliver a great burn.
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- , Da-Bomb
- , Kiwi
- , Kush
- , Strawberry
Da Bomb Blunts: ‘Kush’ Kiwi-Strawberry
August 8th, 2006 by Alex
This level of quality does not transfer to the flavor though, because there isn’t much in the first place. Still, you will notice a hint of smoothness added to the taste. Leaf texture and rollability are all top notch, making this latest offering a good buy when looking for a complimentary blunt to a chill evening.
