Flavor is basically what makes food pleasant to eat. We all know that tastes change over time and varies greatly depending on who is eating them. This is due to the fact that we have different taste receptors in our noses and mouth. There are four types of taste buds located in the back of our mouths and on top of the tongue. These are called papillae and help us identify flavors as sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami. Umami is a Japanese word meaning savory, delicious or mouth-watering. While we don't have any umami receptors located in our nasal cavity, some say that they smell it first before tasting it
1. Green Thumb
The best flavors for first-time users is green thumb. Cannabis is very complex, and there is no way to tell what kind of taste buds they have until they experience it themselves. There are many different kinds of tastes in marijuana, from fruity to spicy, sweet, bitter, earthy, and even metallic. Once someone starts smoking weed, they will notice these different flavors on their tongue and smell it in their nose. But if someone does not know anything about cannabis, the most commonly known is always the “green” taste. Green means inexperienced, just getting started, and a beginner’s mind. When people start out using marijuana, they want something soothing and relaxing that will help them get to sleep at night. If they smoke before bedtime, they will feel sleepy and relaxed, and maybe even fall asleep. So for beginners, the green taste is probably the best flavor for the beginning user.
2. Earthy
Another popular flavor among first-timers is earthy. Earthy tastes describe the smell of good dirt, or soil, mixed with a bit of wood. People who are new to marijuana often think that it smells like pine needles, dirt, moss, mud, or anything else that resembles the ground. However, the real name of earthy is actually “earthiness”. It is described as having a natural, slightly moist, and soft aroma of the forest floor. Just like the green flavor, the earthy flavor is comforting to anyone who is new to marijuana.
3. Bitter
A third favorite flavor of novice smokers is the bitter taste. Most people associate this taste with coffee, but bitterness is much wider than caffeine. Bitterness is defined as any substance that makes you gag, or anything that causes a sour taste in your mouth. When people talk about bitterness, it is basically saying how strong or intense the herb tastes. Because it is a stronger taste, it can be overwhelming, especially to beginners who may not know what to expect. So the bitter flavor is definitely not for everyone.
4. Spicy
Spicy is another great flavor for beginners. It describes the taste of peppermint, cinnamon, ginger, lemon, and cloves. A lot of people think that spice is only applied to food, but once someone experiences the effects of marijuana, they realize that this is not true. Spice is really an umbrella term for any herb that has a hot or warm sensation on your tongue. The spicier the taste, the hotter the effect. So while some herbs have a spicy taste, others don’t. For example, rosemary has a hint of spice, but nothing overpowering. On the other hand, cayenne peppers can do almost anything depending on how much is put on the food.
5. Sweet
Sweet is considered to be the most pleasant flavor. It brings a sense of happiness and satisfaction. Sweet is the opposite of bitter—therefore, a person cannot be both sweet and bitter at the same time. Even though people love sweetness, they tend to avoid spices and flowers because they are too potent. Therefore, sweet is a safe choice for those who are new to marijuana.
6. Fruity
Fruit flavors are generally associated with fresh fruit and vegetables, but once someone tries cannabis, they find that it is anything but normal. This is because fruit flavors are usually mixed with other flavors that make it unique. One of the most popular fruits in marijuana is strawberry. Strawberry is sweeter than regular fruit, and the sweetness comes through in abundance. Along with strawberries, there are many other varieties of fruits that can be used in marijuana. You can use peach, orange, raspberry, kiwi, pineapple, apple, etc.
7. Herbal
Herbal flavors are similar to teas, but they are usually created from the roots, barks, leaves, seeds, bark, or stems of herbs. Many people enjoy herbal flavors, but they still feel that they lack complexity compared to traditional foods. What happens is that people take herbs and add other ingredients to make it more interesting. So instead of making tea with a single herb, you would combine several different herbs together and steep them to create tea. In the case of marijuana, we call them aromatics. These are the primary ingredients of a strain; therefore, they are used to create the whole flavor profile.