I firmly believe that one of the best ways for cannabis consumers to familiarize themselves with the plant is through mindful consumption. I’m not just talking dosage: I’m talking about sitting down and looking at your weed – smelling it before and after the grind, taking a dry hit off your joint – getting to know the strain you’re consuming.
For some, keeping a cannabis journal is a great way of doing this. For me, writing strain reviews is helpful. I am no Ganjier or Budist, but I do not need to be: I simply need to observe. Reviews from Ganjiers like Matt Jerome, Shelley Peebles, and Rob Sanchez have helped point me in the direction of my own observations.
Recently, I’ve been leaning into sativa consumption. Indica and indica-heavy blends weigh heavily on me, the sedation sinking into my shoulders. Sure, it’s nice on a lazy Saturday afternoon, but it’s not the feeling I’m after in most of my smoke sessions. I want my weed to uplift me: fire up my mind and help my fingers fly across the keyboard. I write every day for work, but recently I’ve been spending more time on fun work – creative writing. I want weed that sparks my creativity and makes me want to sit down and write for 90 minutes, 2 hours – or even 3 hours.
About Pineapple Thai Strain
When my friends at HiFi sent me this bag of Pineapple Thai, I knew I’d found the strain I’d been searching for. I love a wake-and-bake. Nothing makes my brain happier than sitting outside in the morning sun with a cup of coffee and a fresh bowl pack (or joint.) Jack Herer and Cereal Milk have been two of my favorites in the past, so I knew Pineapple Thai would be right up my alley.
In a world of hybrid strains, Pineapple Thai stands out for its straightforward lineage, derived from a sativa landrace strain from Thailand. It is known for its tropical fruity smell and uplifting effects. This particular strain is a hemp varietal, not “marijuana”, which makes this the perfect place to remind you that the distinction between these two categories is arbitrary and legally-made, not biologically or botanically derived. In short, they’re the same damn plant with different levels of cannabinoids.
The reason this strain being a hemp strain is notable is that it makes it eligible to be shipped to all 50 states. Not because it smokes differently, has different molecules, or different effects – those are all the same as the Pineapple Thai you’d buy at a dispensary in a recreational state. HiFi gets their hemp strains from growers in California, Colorado, and Oregon, from farms you’d probably recognize.
Pineapple Thai Hemp from HiFi Review
Before I even opened the bag, I was looking at a work of art, with the incredible designs HiFi uses on their bags. But the real treasure lies inside – and when I opened it, I was greeted with a fruity smell. It was not incredibly pungent, a little on the dry side, but I could still smell the notes of pineapple and citrus that Pineapple Thai is known for.
Bud Appearance
The buds themselves were small, oblong, and bright green. They were also slightly dry, with a little crunch between the fingers, but they were still gorgeous and slightly fragrant. Each nug had little pop of rust orange hairs and darker green undertones towards the stem at the base.
Bud Flavor
I smoked this strain and put it in my Arizer Q desktop vape. I didn’t notice much flavor in either: it was mostly “weedy” and smoky, but slightly fruity notes did come through in the vape.
Effects
HiFi’s Pineapple Thai really shines in the effects. This strain is known for its potency, so I had to be careful with the dose. A large bowl pack or joint got me really high – a heady, stoned experience that felt just a little psychedelic and totally unfocused. But in smaller doses, around 0.5 grams, I hit the sweet spot. It was still a heady high, but one that came with a wave of energy. This is not a strain that I could do “nothing” after smoking – I wanted to walk or do yoga, write, paint, or bake. I had to direct my mental energy somewhere.
I’ve been enjoying this strain in the mornings, particularly on the days when I join online creative writing groups for a few hours of co-writing. It helps me drop into a state where ideas flow without judgment, and it’s easy for my mind to sink into a state of focus that allows my fingers to fly. I’ve written a few dozen pages across a few different works-in-progress after enjoying this strain – it’s ideal for my creativity.
And perhaps it’s ideal for yours too – since HiFi ships bud to all 50 states, you can find out!
