Chocolate Thai
A legendary landrace variety originating from Thailand, Chocolate Thai is recognized for its distinct chocolate-coffee flavor profile and dark, dense bud structure.
About Chocolate Thai
Chocolate Thai is a historic strain that gained prominence during the 1970s and 1980s as part of the initial wave of Thai cannabis entering international markets. While its popularity has waned in favor of higher-potency modern hybrids, it remains a significant piece of cannabis history. The strain is often associated with the breeder Dutch Flowers, who is credited with its popularization. Its THC content is generally reported to be modest, typically ranging between 12% and 16%, though some laboratory samples have tested slightly above 15%. The flavor profile is characterized by notes of chocolate and coffee, often accompanied by a terpene profile rich in humulene and caryophyllene. The genetics have been utilized by various breeders; for instance, DNA Genetics incorporated a Chocolate Thai phenotype to develop the strain Chocolope, and SnowHigh Seeds created Chocolate Thai BX by backcrossing Chocolate Thai phenotypes with a Big Sur Holy Weed male.
Plant characteristics
The plant produces small, dense buds that exhibit a dark, coffee-like coloration. It is known for exhibiting sativa growth traits, including a thin, spindly structure that typically results in low-to-medium yields of small flowers.