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Double Mint is a mint-forward hybrid cultivar that has gained traction among connoisseurs who prize frosty, dessert-leaning cannabis. The name signals what most batches deliver: a doubled-up mint sensation that sits atop cookies, kush, and diesel notes. While there are multiple cuts and seed lines circulating under the Double Mint banner, they generally converge on dense, highly resinous flowers and above-average potency.
In contemporary menus, Double Mint is often grouped with the broader Mints family, which includes Kush Mints, Animal Mints, and Gush Mints. Those relatives are associated with high THC, heavy trichome coverage, and complex terpene mixes that range from cool menthol to warm spice. As a result, Double Mint tends to attract the same crowd that follows the mint wave: experienced users, flavor chasers, and hash makers.
Consumers routinely report a balanced hybrid effect profile: a clear, mood-lifting onset supported by a body-soothing base. Depending on phenotype and grower inputs, you can expect THC commonly over 20%, and in select craft runs, well above 25%. Newer users should approach with caution due to the cultivar family’s strength, as similar Mints strains are frequently reported to induce dizziness or jitters in high doses.
History and Origins
The rise of Double Mint sits inside the broader mint renaissance that accelerated between 2018 and 2023. During that period, Kush Mints and its many offspring helped redefine modern dessert-leaning cannabis, pairing gelato-cookie dessert flavors with OG power. Growers and breeders then doubled down on cool, mentholic top notes, and Double Mint became a logical extension of that trend.
Unlike canonized classics that appear on curated top 100 lists, Double Mint represents a more niche, craft-driven phenomenon. Leafly’s 100 best strains of all time highlights mainstream pillars and epoch-defining hits, while Double Mint reflects a connoisseur lane refined by breeders and clone chasers. That does not diminish quality; rather, it reflects how fast modern breeding cycles can produce sought-after micro-waves that exist parallel to the headliners.
By 2023, articles spotlighting top strains of the year repeatedly emphasized the market’s appetite for high-THC, high-terp cultivars with heavy trichome sleet and bold, pungent noses. Double Mint fits this zeitgeist, often showing that same crystalline look and big aroma. As minty profiles proliferated, Double Mint carved space as the cooler, crisper cousin to the sweet-heavy gelato and cookie staples.
Genetic Lineage and Breeding
Multiple breeders have released cultivars called Double Mint, and the exact lineage can vary by cut, region, and seed source. Reported ancestry typically includes one or more members of the Mints family, such as Kush Mints or Animal Mints, paired with cookie or gelato influences. In some circles, growers connect Double Mint to Thin Mint GSC expressions or to Mint Chocolate Chip, which itself traces to SinMint Cookies.
The common denominator is the layering of mint-linked terpenes over a dense, cookie-kush backbone. That backbone often drives the structure and potency, while the mint top-notes sharpen the nose and palate. This is consistent with how many craft houses build flavor: using proven classics like OG/Cookies as the base and stacking aroma complexity with gelato, mints, or candy-forward lines.
It is important to acknowledge the heterogeneity from name overlap. Two jars labeled Double Mint may differ in terpene ratios and effect nuance, depending on whether they lean more toward Kush Mints, Thin Mint GSC, or a cookie-gelato hybrid. Careful consumers should check COAs and terpene breakdowns when available, and growers should track phenotype differences during selection to lock in the desired mint-forward expression.
Appearance and Bag Appeal
Double Mint typically forms dense, medium-to-large colas that range from golf-ball to spear-shaped. Calyxes are chunky and closely stacked, contributing to a high calyx-to-leaf ratio that makes for efficient trimming. The best cuts often display a light-to-deep forest green base with streaks of plum or lavender at colder finishes.
Trichome coverage is a calling card. Expect a full silt of resin glands that can make the buds look sugar-dusted under ambient light and straight-up snowy under LEDs. Resin heads are usually bulbous and plentiful, a trait prized by hash makers because it can boost wet and dry sift returns compared to less resinous types.
Orange to copper pistils curl tightly around the calyxes, providing visual contrast and hinting at maturity when they darken and recede. Properly grown batches will feel tacky to the touch but still snap cleanly at the stem after cure. In photos and in person, Double Mint’s frost factor places it in the same aesthetic league as the trichome-forward strains repeatedly highlighted in annual roundups.
Aroma and Terpene Expression
Open the jar and most Double Mint cuts slap with cool mint first, followed by cookie dough, diesel, and a faint vanilla-cream line. On the back end, you may find earthy chocolate or nutty tones that nod to cookies lineage, especially when dried at lower temperatures to preserve volatiles. Subtle citrus zest can pop out as the bud breaks, an indicator that limonene is participating alongside the mint-facing compounds.
The mint impression in cannabis is a synergy rather than a single molecule. While eucalyptol can contribute trace mentholic sensation, its levels often sit below 0.3 mg/g in flower; the broader mint effect can be rounded out by fenchol, terpinolene-adjacent notes, and crisp pinene-ocimene highlights. Meanwhile, caryophyllene and humulene add a warm, peppery-woody undertone that anchors the profile.
Craft reports and connoisseur write-ups commonly describe a vanilla, diesel, and menthol triad in dessert cultivars with mint phenotypes. Double Mint frequently echoes that blend, offering a creamy sweetness balanced by sharp fuel and cooling lift. This complex stack keeps the nose interesting across multiple sniffs, rather than flattening into one-note candy.
Flavor Profile and Combustion Quality
The flavor mirrors the aroma but moves in stages. Initial inhales tend to be cool and minty, followed by sweet cookie dough and a creamy vanilla glide. On exhale, a light diesel twang and peppery snap can appear, especially in phenotypes that skew toward kush or OG ancestry.
High-quality batches produce a smooth, low-bite smoke at normal moisture levels and proper cure. A water activity of roughly 0.55–0.65 and a final moisture content near 10–12% typically preserves the delicate top notes while preventing harshness. Expect a resin ring to form quickly on joints if the bud is terp-rich and properly dried.
Vaporization at 180–195°C emphasizes mint, citrus, and vanilla, delivering a bright, terp-first experience. Raising temps to 200–210°C teases out earth, cocoa, and diesel, and increases body intensity at the cost of some delicacy. Fans who seek the cooling aspect often prefer slightly lower temp sessions to keep the mint aloft.
Cannabinoid Profile and Potency
Across verified lab menus for mints-family cultivars, THC commonly falls between 20% and 28% by dry weight, with occasional craft outliers over 30% THCA. Double Mint follows suit, with most dispensary batches reported in the 21–26% THC range and total cannabinoids (TAC) often surpassing 22–30%. CBD is usually negligible in these lines, typically below 0.5%, while CBG may register in the 0.5–1.5% window.
The potency plays into the cultivar’s reputation for fast-onset clarity tied to a potent body feel. Novice and low-tolerance consumers should start with small inhalations or 2.5–5 mg THC equivalent if using measured devices. This advice aligns with guidance around other Mints phenotypes; for example, Gush Mints highlights emphasize that 20%+ THC potency can be very strong for new users and may cause dizziness or nervousness when overconsumed.
Consistency can vary by grower and batch, so checking a recent certificate of analysis is always wise. If shopping in multiple markets, expect similar THC bands but different terpene totals, which materially shape the experience. High-terp batches often feel stronger at the same THC because terpenes modulate onset and perceived intensity.
Terpene Profile and Minor Compounds
Total terpene content for Double Mint commonly ranges from 1.5% to 3.5% by weight in well-grown indoor flower. Exceptional craft grows can crest 4%, though that is less common and often requires meticulous environmental control and gentle post-harvest handling. Within that total, beta-caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene tend to anchor the mix.
A representative profile might show caryophyllene at 2–6 mg/g, limonene at 1–4 mg/g, and myrcene at 1–3 mg/g. Linalool often registers between 0.2–0.8 mg/g, contributing floral-lavender softness, while humulene can add 0.3–1.0 mg/g of woody dryness. Trace eucalyptol (0.05–0.3 mg/g), fenchol (0.1–0.5 mg/g), and ocimene (0.2–0.6 mg/g) can collectively deliver the cool, minty lift.
These numbers are illustrative and will shift with phenotype and cultivation. Still, the pattern is recognizable: a cookies-kush base of spicy woods and earth, brightened by citrus and cool resin notes. Hash makers look for cuts that push past 2.5% terpenes with bulbous heads around 90–120 microns, which tend to wash well and retain the mint signature in rosin.
Experiential Effects and Use Cases
Double Mint’s onset is typically swift, with many inhaled users noticing a mental lift within 3–10 minutes. The first phase often brings a clear-headed, upbeat focus and mild sensory crispness, reminiscent of the calming yet alert qualities associated with candy-forward strains like The Original Z. As the session deepens, a heavier body relaxation sets in without necessarily tipping into full couchlock at moderate doses.
Duration generally spans 2–4 hours for flower, with a plateau in the first hour and a warm, soothing taper thereafter. Many report that Double Mint is social enough for small gatherings and creative work, yet decompressing enough for evening wind-down. Higher doses may reduce productivity, so daytime use is best kept to lighter servings.
A note on tolerance and variability: high-terp, high-THC batches can feel disproportionately strong to newcomers. Budtenders in multiple markets describe mint-family hybrids as powerhouses with complex aromas and euphoric but relaxing effects, which matches a lot of Double Mint feedback. Those who are sensitive to stimulation should mind their ceiling to avoid anxious spikes.
Potential Medical Applications
Patients looking for mood elevation and stress relief may appreciate Double Mint’s balanced profile. The caryophyllene-limonene tandem is frequently linked in surveys to reduced stress and improved outlook, while the myrcene-humulene floor can take the edge off physical tension. In practice, many patients report relief for general anxiety, workday strain, and post-activity muscle tightness.
Analgesic potential is commonly reported across cookie-kush derivatives, and Double Mint is no exception. Users dealing with chronic back pain or inflammatory conditions often find moderate relief at low-to-moderate doses. Anecdotes around dessert hybrids like Lemon Cherry Gelato also point to anti-inflammatory benefits, and Double Mint’s terp mix overlaps with that profile in useful ways.
For appetite stimulation and sleep support, larger evening doses can help. The minty clarity can make it less sedating in the first hour compared to heavier kush-only varieties, but the tail end often promotes rest. As always, individual responses vary; those prone to anxiety should start low and pair the cultivar with calming activities to assess fit.
Cultivation Guide: Indoors, Outdoors, and Greenhouse
Double Mint grows as a vigorous hybrid with a medium internodal spacing and a 1.5–2.0x stretch after flip. Indoors, a vegetative period of 4–6 weeks is typical for rooted clones to fill a screen in a 1.2 x 1.2 m tent using 4–6 plants. Outdoors, expect a sturdy, branching bush that benefits from topping and trellising to support dense, resin-heavy colas.
Flowering time most commonly lands at 60–70 days, with mint-forward phenos sometimes finishing on the later side for maximum oil development. Under strong LED arrays, aim for 900–1200 µmol/m²/s PPFD in bloom, with carbon dioxide supplementation at 1,100–1,300 ppm if sealed. Daytime temperatures of 24–28°C and nighttime 18–22°C preserve terpenes while maintaining growth vigor.
Humidity should begin around 60–65% in early flower and step down to 50–55% by week six, then 45–50% near harvest to deter botrytis in tight colas. Target a VPD of roughly 0.9–1.2 kPa in veg and 1.2–1.5 kPa in late flower as resin stacks. In greenhouses, roll-up venting and dehumidification are crucial during shoulder seasons to avoid microclimates in the canopy.
Yields vary by phenotype and training but can be excellent. Indoors, 450–600 g/m² is achievable with dialed inputs, and advanced facilities can push beyond 650 g/m² using CO2 and heavy SCROG. Outdoor plants in favorable climates frequently produce 1–3 lbs per plant with proper topping, thinning, and mildew control.
Cultivation Guide: Feeding, Training, and Integrated Pest Management
Double Mint appreciates a balanced feed schedule with moderate nitrogen in early veg and a taper into bloom. In coco or hydro, EC around 1.2–1.6 in veg and 1.8–2.2 in peak flower works for many growers; in living soil, top-dress with 2-5-5 style amendments plus calcium and magnesium support. Watch for calcium-magnesium cravings under hard LED lighting and supplement accordingly.
Silica during veg and early flower helps brace branches for weighty colas. Training techniques like topping at the 4th or 5th node, low-stress training, and light supercropping create an even canopy and better airflow. A single net for light SCROG or dual nets for heavy flower support prevent mid-late bloom topple.
Defoliation is best handled in two passes: a light strip at day 21 post-flip to open sites, and a second clean-up around day 42 to remove shaded, non-productive leaves. Avoid over-defoliation on mint-leaning phenos; they still need leaf area to drive oil production. Irrigation with 10–20% runoff in coco reduces salt buildup; in soil, aim for full wet-dry cycles to encourage root expansion.
Integrated pest management should focus on powdery mildew and botrytis prevention since Double Mint’s buds are dense. Weekly scouting, strong airflow, and leaf-thinning reduce risk, while beneficials like Amblyseius swirskii and Amblyseius andersoni help manage thrips and mites. Preventive sprays with biologicals such as Bacillus subtilis or Bacillus amyloliquefaciens can be timed for late veg and pre-flip, keeping residues away from late flower.
Harvest, Drying, and Curing
Harvest timing can be pegged by trichome maturity: target mostly cloudy heads with 10–20% amber for a balanced head-body effect. Pushing later increases body heaviness and can mute the mint brightness, while earlier chops preserve zip but reduce depth. Many mint-forward phenos hit their stride at days 63–67.
Pre-harvest, some growers reduce EC or run a 7–10 day low-EC finish to improve burn and ash quality, though scientific consensus on flushing remains mixed. Regardless, a clean, steady feed into finish prevents stress aromas and helps resin mature evenly. A 24–36 hour dark period is optional; apply only with stable temps and RH to avoid moisture spikes.
Drying at 15–18°C and 55–62% RH for 10–14 days maintains volatile compounds. Whole-plant or large-branch hangs with gentle air movement below the canopy level preserve structure and avoid terpene stripping. Post-dry trimming should be patient and cool; mint-heavy terps flash off quickly under warm, dry conditions.
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