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sativa-dominant strain

Cappuccino

Cappuccino gets its name from a creamy-sweet coffee and espresso aroma, complemented by spicy, fresh and earthy nuances. The cross of Espresso and 4516 is described as sativa-dominant. Creative, euphoric and simultaneously physically calming impressions are mentioned repeatedly; potency values may vary depending on the batch.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • sweet
  • spicy
  • creamy
  • coffee-like
  • fresh
  • earthy
  • zesty

Effects

  • creative
  • euphoric
  • relaxing
  • calming

Terpenes

  • Pinene
  • Limonene
  • Humulene
  • Caryophyllene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 25 %
CBD up to 0.1 %

The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Editorial profile

Cappuccino in detail

Origin & classification

Cappuccino’s name follows directly from its documented aroma profile: a creamy-sweet espresso note is intended to recall the coffee drink of the same name. Genetically, the connected source identifies a cross of Espresso and 4516, although the lineage fields in the master record are empty. The hybrid is listed as sativa-dominant. No breeder, creation date or further origin story is provided and should therefore not be added.

Aroma & flavour

Alongside coffee and creamy sweetness, the profile has spicy, fresh and earthy facets. The structured aroma data also identifies a zesty component. Pinene, limonene, humulene and caryophyllene appear as the defining terpenes. This combination offers a factual explanation for the described blend of freshness, spice and earthy depth, without promising an identical bouquet for every plant. The coffee note that gives the strain its name remains the clearest distinguishing characteristic.

Terpene profile

The source describes Cappuccino as mentally stimulating while also being physically calming. Euphoric and creative impressions sit alongside relaxation and tranquillity. This is therefore not a purely activating description, even though the strain is categorised as sativa-dominant. Effects may vary in intensity, sequence and duration and should be understood as recurring descriptions from the source. No conclusions about guaranteed suitability for particular times of day or activities can be drawn from this.

Effect tendency

For THC, the description gives a typical range of 21 to 25 percent, while the structured dataset records only 25 percent. According to the source, CBD should be below one percent; the dataset, however, gives a maximum value of 0.1 percent. This difference must be checked against batch-specific analyses. Cannabinoid values generally fluctuate with phenotype, cultivation conditions and batch. Regardless of the exact figure, the upper THC range indicates a potent profile.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

The medical claims in the source description concerning nausea, migraine and ADHD are not adopted, as they do not establish a verified therapeutic effect. There is likewise no information on flowering time, yield, growth structure or cultivation requirements. Cappuccino can therefore be reliably characterised as a sativa-dominant hybrid with Espresso ancestry, a distinctive coffee-and-cream aroma and a source profile that combines creative euphoria with physical calm.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Cappuccino

What type of strain is Cappuccino?

We list Cappuccino as a sativa-dominant strain.

What does Cappuccino smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Cappuccino is primarily sweet, spicy, creamy, coffee-like, fresh, earthy and zesty. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with Cappuccino?

Cappuccino’s profile features pinene, limonene, humulene and caryophyllene. They complement the described aroma profile.

What effects does Cappuccino tend to have?

We primarily describe Cappuccino as creative, euphoric, relaxing and calming. Effects are subjective impressions and not a medical promise.

How high is Cappuccino’s THC content?

A THC range of 25 % is given for Cappuccino. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

How high is Cappuccino’s CBD content?

A CBD range of up to 0.1 % is given for Cappuccino. This value may also vary for the respective batch.