Indica Dominant Hybrid

Mandarin Cookies

Also known as: Mandarin Cookies, Mandarin Cookies V2

THC19% - 24%

CBD0% - 1%

Flowering8 - 10 weeks

Top terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene

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Quick answer

Mandarin Cookies is Ethos Genetics' Forum GSC x Mandarin Sunset hybrid, 19-24% THC. Loud mandarin-orange flavour with euphoric, creative effects and a gentle body calm. One of the loudest terpene profiles in breeding.

Our TakeGord - senior buyer since 2016

Mandarin Cookies lives up to its loud reputation - the jar smells like fresh-peeled mandarins over cookies, and the high is creative and cheerful without racy edges. Ethos built a daytime social strain that also satisfies terpene hunters.

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Reported effects

Euphoric0%

Creative0%

Uplifted0%

Relaxed0%

Lab Sheet

Strain facts – the numbers behind the high

THC Range

19% - 24%

Individual batches vary; craft lots often test higher.

CBD Range

0% - 1%

Trace amounts only. This is a THC-driven profile.

Type

Indica Dominant Hybrid

Ratio drives the shape of the high.

Top Terpenes

Caryophyllene · Limonene · Myrcene

The terpene leaders behind the flavour and feel.

Flowering Time

8 - 10 weeks

Grower reference for cultivar finish time.

Where this sits in the indica laneMost indicas test 15% to 22% THC

Lower

Typical

Upper

Mandarin Cookies: 19% - 24% THC. Right in the sweet spot of the indica lane.

The takeaway: Published ranges describe typical batches. Check the in-stock list above for the exact lot on the shelf today.

The story of Mandarin Cookies

Mandarin Cookies is Ethos Genetics' showcase of what modern breeding can do with terpenes: Forum Cut GSC (the original cookie) crossed with Mandarin Sunset (a high-octane citrus line). The V2 refinement pushed the mandarin aromatics even louder - growers describe the flower room as smelling like a citrus orchard. It cemented Ethos' reputation as a terpene-first breeder and spawned its own V2/V3 line.

Terpene breakdown

Caryophyllene: peppery, fuel-adjacent spice underneath.
Limonene: bright citrus lift on top.
Myrcene: the relaxed, body-heavy base.

Mandarin Cookies's dominant terp is Caryophyllene, and it leads the flavour on every inhale.

Growing Mandarin Cookies

An 8 to 10 week flower with colourful, flavourful flowers and champion-level growth structure. Vigorous with good branching - responds well to training. The aroma in flower is intense; plan filtration. Moderate-to-good yields with top-tier terpene output.

How to consume Mandarin Cookies

A daytime social strain: a couple of puffs set an upbeat, creative tone that stays smooth. Vape low for the full mandarin hit. Great for hangouts, projects and anything that benefits from cheer without chaos.

Mandarin Cookies vs similar strains

Compared to parent Girl Scout Cookies, Mandarin Cookies swaps dough for loud citrus. Against Orange Crush, it is stronger and more complex - orange plus cookies rather than pure peel. And versus Space Cookies, it is brighter and less earthy.