The mangoes I dream about aren’t from the grocery store. They’re the type that never makes it to the shelves — the ones too juicy and delicate to travel far from the tree they grew on. Just picked and still warm from the sun, eaten over the sink in near silence. Those are the mangoes worth lusting over, and Willamette Valley Alchemy has done an excellent job capturing the essence of this particular strain and showcasing a tropical-leaning profile that feels as special as that dream-worthy piece of fruit.
The Mint Mango here, expertly cultivated by Mother Magnolia Medicinals, shines as a live resin. Frozen directly after harvest, this extract boasts a freshly harvested aroma. Nothing subtle about it, this loud and syrup-thick fragrance highlights tart tropical fruit, big ripe peach notes, fizzy grape soda, and finishes with complementary lilac and sweet violet. After spending some time with the jar, an underlying papaya-leaning funk reveals itself and hints at the flower’s pedigree.
This cultivar originated as a collaboration between breeders Umami and Oni Seed Co, combining Oni’s selection of Papaya Punch with a stellar MacMints male from flavor-focused Umami. Now discontinued, the crew over at M3 were lucky enough to dial in this unique product, offering a hard-to-find expression in today’s gelato-dominated market.
Derek at WVA shares with us why it’s been a shop favorite: “It stands out on its own in terms of flavor and how it smokes. My personal favorite is the minty sensation on the exhale — it makes it feel so smooth!” I’ll second that. Beyond the added cooling note, the taste carries through on the cartridge as much as a low-temp dab. On that note, the slick oil thankfully doesn’t leave my rig stained with a lingering mango candy scent, even after a half dozen generous dabs.
The Mint Mango Live Resin flavor bomb gets high points in the effects department, delivering a cheery mood lift that doesn’t dissipate as time passes. In a world full of ordinary options, Mint Mango stands out like that perfect piece of fruit — bursting with character, unforgettable and well worth the hunt.
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This article was originally published in the October 2024 issue of Oregon Leaf.
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