How strong is Caffeine?

In 37 public lab tests, Caffeine flower had a median of 22.3% total THC; most samples were between 19.9% and 26%.

Is Caffeine an indica or a sativa?

Caffeine is generally classed as a hybrid.

What strains make Caffeine?

Caffeine is a cross of Northern Lights and Columbian Gold.

What does Caffeine smell like?

Its main terpene is pinene (pine).

Caffeine

Hybrid

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Type

Hybrid

THC

19.9%–26%

CBD

< 0.5%

Main terpene

Pinene

Parents

Northern Lights × Columbian Gold

THC range is the middle half of 37 public lab tests of Caffeine flower (2021–2024). Source: Cannlytics lab results, CC BY 4.0.

About Caffeine

Caffeine is a hybrid strain that comes from a cross of Northern Lights with Columbian Gold.

THC and potency

Across 37 public lab tests of Caffeine flower between 2021 and 2024, the median result was 22.3% total THC, with half of all samples falling between 19.9% and 26%. CBD is typically negligible (under 0.5%). That is in line with most flower on dispensary shelves. Potency varies by grower and batch, so always check the label.

Aroma, flavour and terpenes

In lab tests its dominant terpene is caryophyllene, followed by limonene and humulene. Caryophyllene is known for black pepper and warm spice, while limonene adds bright citrus-peel freshness. Total terpene content measured a median of 1.6%.

Genetics

Parents: Northern Lights and Columbian Gold. Caffeine is also a parent of Green Caffeine.

Caffeine terpenes

Median share of flower weight in lab tests.

pinene0.08%
myrcene0.15%
humulene0.24%
limonene0.27%
linalool0.14%
bisabolol0.07%

Caffeine FAQ

How strong is Caffeine?: In 37 public lab tests, Caffeine flower had a median of 22.3% total THC; most samples were between 19.9% and 26%.
Is Caffeine an indica or a sativa?: Caffeine is generally classed as a hybrid.
What strains make Caffeine?: Caffeine is a cross of Northern Lights and Columbian Gold.
What does Caffeine smell like?: Its main terpene is pinene (pine).