In this era of Z terps dominating the hearts and minds of hash lovers, the latest offerings from Terphogz have always carried a bit more luster into the marketplace than most.
Z terps have ruled the last decade, ever since taking the Mendocino edition of The Secret Cup in 2017 before going on to win top honors at a variety of other contests. Blooberry Z has only added to the pedigree of the family line in recent years, layering an extra dose of sweetness over the famed Z terp.
The original Blooberry Z selection was made by Terphogz members Jondo and Dave Wave after pairing Z3 with Dankster Blooberry. The results were undeniable. Blooberry Z has remained in the Terphogz rotation for years despite their annual hunt for the next big thing. While there have been many Z crosses over the years — even though the Original Z genetics were extremely guarded in the early days — few have truly captured lightning in a bottle the way Blooberry Z has.
The biggest difference between the Z and Blooberry Z is the lack of limonene in the terpene profile. This leads to the unique flavor compared to other Z crosses that carry that trait.
Blooberry Z particularly shines in rosin format. When someone says it’s sweeter than Z terps, one might assume it leans toward the “candy wave” that has swept the market in recent years. But that doesn’t do Blooberry Z justice — it’s not candy. It smells more like blueberry pie with a sugary crust fresh out of the fridge. The Blooberry Z we tested was a collaboration between Terphogz and Humboldt Terp Council. The pair previously won the Emerald Cup’s BHO category together, and this rendition of Blooberry Z hits those same levels of quality.
While it doesn’t explode out of the jar like some of the loudest offerings on the rosin market, what does come out is an absolute symphony of terps. I once heard Terphogz patriarch Tony Mendo describe Blooberry Z’s terp profile as “powdered donuts and blueberries,” and that description nails the jar I had in hand.
The flavor doesn’t quite transcend the way the aroma does during consumption. The Z note hits first, tickling the sinuses slightly, but not in the harsh, nose-stinging way of heavy Chem D phenos or GMO. After that initial wave, the sugary mouth coating takes hold, leaving behind a sweet, lingering aftertaste.
The overall effect is that of a very functional hybrid: relaxing enough without couch lock, while still offering enough cerebral lift to be elevating without becoming racy. The jar stands as a testament to the quality that has kept the Terphogz at the mountaintop of the conversation for years.
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This article was originally published in the October 2025 issue of California Leaf.
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