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Breath/Mints Family
The Breath/Mints family combines the creamy, minty, doughy aromatics of strains like Mendo Breath and Animal Mints. These indica-dominant hybrids are known for extremely frosty, trichome-covered buds, high potency, and smooth smoke with unique vanilla-mint flavors.
Foundation Genetics
Mendo Breath, Animal Mints (various OG × Cookies crosses)
Typical THC Range
22-30%
Primary Terpenes
Defining Characteristics
- ✓Minty/vanilla/doughy aromas
- ✓Heavy indica effects
- ✓Extremely frosty appearance
- ✓High potency
- ✓Creamy smoke
Overview
The Breath/Mints family combines the creamy, minty, doughy aromatics of strains like Mendo Breath and Animal Mints. These indica-dominant hybrids are known for extremely frosty, trichome-covered buds, high potency, and smooth smoke with unique vanilla-mint flavors. Seed Junky Genetics has been instrumental in developing this family, creating hits like Kush Mints and LA Kush Cake.
History
Mendo Breath emerged from Gage Green Genetics, crossing OG Kush Breath with Mendo Montage to create the family's distinctive vanilla-caramel-mint profile. Animal Mints and Do-Si-Dos followed, combining Face Off OG with OGKB (OG Kush Breath) genetics. Seed Junky Genetics then used these genetics to create Kush Mints, Wedding Cake's parent, setting off a wave of modern Mints crosses.
Medical Applications
Pain
Potent body effects address pain
Insomnia
Heavy sedation promotes sleep
Stress
Deep relaxation relieves tension
Muscle tension
Physical relaxation releases muscles
Anxiety (with caution)
Calming but high THC
Notable Strains
| Strain | Genetics | THC | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kush Mints | Animal Mints × Bubba Kush | 22-27% | Seed Junky creation |
| Peanut Butter Breath | Do-Si-Dos × Mendo Breath | 18-28% | Nutty flavor |
| Do-Si-Dos | Face Off OG × OGKB | 19-30% | Foundation strain |
| Mendo Breath | OG Kush Breath × Mendo Montage | 19-24% | Sweet vanilla |
| LA Kush Cake | Wedding Cake × Kush Mints | 22-29% | Seed Junky creation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Mints strains taste minty?
Mints strains contain specific terpene combinations that create cooling, minty sensations. High limonene combined with linalool and specific OG genetics produce the characteristic mint-vanilla-dough flavor profile.
What is the connection between Do-Si-Dos and Wedding Cake?
Do-Si-Dos is a foundational strain in the Mints family, used as breeding stock for many modern strains. Wedding Cake's primary parent, Animal Mints, shares genetics with Do-Si-Dos through the OGKB and Face Off OG lineage.
Are Mints strains indica or sativa?
Mints family strains are predominantly indica-dominant, known for heavy body effects and sedation. However, many maintain some cerebral euphoria before settling into relaxation.
Typical Terpene Profile
Cannabinoid Profile
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