Try This, Feel That: Exploring Strains This Summer

Try This, Feel That: Exploring Strains This Summer

New season, new vibes. Time to find your summer strain.

Summer is the perfect time to try something new—and that includes your cannabis. With longer days and more time outdoors, you’ve got the space and flexibility to explore how different strains hit. Spoiler: not all cannabis is created equal, and the best way to find your sweet spot is through mindful experimentation.

Sativa? Indica? Hybrid?

While those labels can offer a general idea of what to expect, they don’t always tell the full story. Everyone’s body chemistry is different, and how a strain affects you can depend on more than just the category.

Instead of getting stuck on the label, test how strains fit into real-life situations:

Try a sativa before a hike or creative project

Use an indica to wind down after a long day or chill at the beach

Pick a hybrid when you’re feeling social or planning a cozy movie night

Treat It Like a Taste Test

Don’t go all-in on everything at once. Think like a connoisseur—slow, curious, and observant. Try:

An infused drink with a unique terpene blend (start low-dose)

A patch for steady, slow-release effects

A single puff from a vape pen or joint to test potency

Keep your surroundings consistent so you can truly feel the effects. And don’t stack multiple products if you want to understand what’s actually working.

Track Your Experience

Here’s where the magic happens: keep a cannabis journal. You don’t have to get fancy—a note in your phone works just fine. Jot down:

The strain and dose

The activity you paired it with

How you felt: energy, mood, social comfort, body effects

Over time, you’ll build your own personalized cannabis cheat sheet.

Summer = Discovery

Exploring cannabis isn’t about getting it “right”—it’s about finding what works for you. So grab your notebook, pick a vibe, and see how your summer unfolds with a little help from the plant.

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John Verbrugge