Just the name Atomic Tangerine feels like a bolt of orange-hued electricity aimed right at your senses. If you’re after an uplifting, energetic and potent experience, consider this your heads up. Created by crossing Orange Sherb with Runtz, Atomic Tangerine carries the best traits of both parents: citrus fruit overtones, vibrant effects and a super-charged buzz that wakes you up without knocking you out.
Before taking that first puff, you’ll catch a bright, tangy sweetness reminiscent of freshly peeled tangerines. It’s almost like someone cranked up the saturation on your morning OJ to 11. Once sparked, the immediate orange taste veers toward a creamy orange sherbet twist. The inhale is smooth, and a subtle candied fruit note lingers on the exhale leaving a white ash with hints of salt and pepper.
Give it a few minutes, and the “Atomic” side of this strain starts to make perfect sense. The high hits the head first with a noticeable mental lift that eases tension and anxious chatter. A wave of warm, upbeat energy then flows through your body, carrying a gentle tingle that feels more like an electric hum than a couchlock anchor. There’s an instant boost in mood and a sunny optimism that could power Doc Brown’s DeLorean.
Atomic Tangerine keeps you alert and focused, making it an excellent choice for powering through midday tasks or fueling creative brainstorming sessions. It lands in that sweet spot between mental clarity and physical ease, offering an upbeat glow without tipping into chaos or sedation. If you’re craving a burst of orange-infused inspiration to stay steady, Atomic Tangerine is definitely one to add to the rotation.
This article was originally published in the April 2025 issue of Northeast Leaf.
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