MIDZ - Managing NJ Expectations since Day 1
How does MIDZ compare to other NJ brands? They are selling this zipper for under $100 at Nirvana. At least you know what you’re getting when you get it.
u/Arbys322 — 3 days ago
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710 Labs – Lemon Tart Pucker #1 (14g) — A Citrus Masterclass
Ratings:
Appearance: 9.5/10
Aroma: 10/10
Flavor: 9.5/10
Effects: 9.5/10
Overall: 9.6/10
I finally cracked open my 14g jar of 710 Labs Lemon Tart Pucker #1, and let me tell you — this is exactly what a boutique lemon sativa should feel like. The moment the lid came off, the whole room shifted. Bright, zesty, almost sparkling citrus with that signature 710 Labs depth behind it. Not just “lemony” — layered lemon, like peel + zest + tart candy + a little pastry warmth underneath.
Grinding it was a full sensory event. After rolling 28 perfect 0.5g cones, my entire house was wrapped in this soft, pleasant lemon cloud that just hangs in the air like it owns the place. Not loud or artificial — just clean, terp‑rich citrus that makes you want to keep the jar open a little longer.
Flavor:
Smooth, bright, and ridiculously consistent. Every cone hits with that tart‑sweet lemon snap up front, then settles into a creamy, almost bakery‑adjacent finish. It’s the kind of flavor profile that makes you slow down and appreciate the pull.
Effects:
This is elite daytime energy. Clear, creative, euphoric, and focused — the kind of high where you suddenly realize you’ve been in a flow state for 45 minutes without even trying. Zero fog, zero jitter. Just clean propulsion. It’s the closest thing to a “premium lemon sativa archetype” I’ve smoked in a long time.
Freshness Plan:
These cones are getting rotated into my lineup over the next few weeks to keep everything at peak terp and peak snap. This is one of those strains where freshness actually matters — and this jar deserves the respect.
Final Verdict:
Welcome to the ritual, my fine lemon friend. You’ve earned your spot.
u/Arbys322 — 4 days ago
There’s always debate in NJ menus about whether Clade9 smalls hit the same as their regular 3.5g or 7g bags. Since Clade9 is one of the few NJ cultivators that consistently drops high‑terp, Cali‑style exotics, the difference between regular buds and smalls is more noticeable than with other brands.
Here’s the real breakdown from a quality and effects standpoint.
- Potency: Same Genetics, Same Batch, Same Cannabinoids
Clade9 doesn’t run “B‑grade” flower for smalls.
Their smalls come from the same harvest batch as the regular buds.
• THC % is identical
• Terp % is identical
• Cure is identical
• Dry/cure room is identical
There is zero intentional potency downgrade.
If the bag says 28% THC and 2.5% terps, that applies to both the big nugs and the smalls.
Where the difference shows up is not THC — it’s trichome retention.
- Terpenes: This Is Where Clade9 Regular Buds Pull Ahead
Clade9 strains (J1, Diamond Bar, Brooklyn Runts, Pine Tar, etc.) are terp‑heavy.
Their flavor and effect depend heavily on intact trichomes.
Regular Buds
• Larger surface area
• Less handling during sorting
• Trichomes stay intact
• Terps stay louder
• Flavor is more layered and complex
Smalls
• More handling → more trichome loss
• Dry out faster
• Aroma is softer
• Flavor is less punchy
• Still good, just not “Clade9 loud”
If you buy Clade9 for the terps, regular buds are the better experience.
- Effects: 95% the Same, But the “Edge” Comes From Terps
Clade9’s effects are terp‑driven:
• J1 hits with sharp, clean, functional energy because of pinene + terpinolene
• Diamond Bar hits with that hybrid “sparkle” because of limonene + caryophyllene
• Pine Tar slams because of myrcene + humulene
When smalls lose terps, the effects can feel:
• Slightly less intense
• Less euphoric
• Less strain‑distinct
• More “generic hybrid” than “signature Clade9”
Still strong — just not as dialed in.
- Moisture & Freshness
Clade9’s cure is usually excellent, but:
Regular Buds
• Stay fresh longer
• Hold moisture better
• Grind fluffier
• Burn smoother
Smalls
• Dry out faster
• Can feel brittle
• Burn hotter
• Lose flavor quicker
If you’re rolling joints or vaping flower, this difference is noticeable.
- Bag Appeal (If You Care About It)
Clade9 regular buds are often:
• Chunky
• Frosted
• Well‑trimmed
• Photogenic
Smalls are:
• Smaller (obviously)
• Less uniform
• Sometimes slightly leafier
Not a quality issue — just aesthetics.
- Price & Value
This is where smalls shine.
Regular Flower (3.5g or 7g)
• Best terp expression
• Best flavor
• Best burn
• Best representation of the strain
Smalls
• Best value per gram
• Same cannabinoids
• Same genetics
• Perfect for daily smokers
• Perfect for people who grind everything anyway
If you’re going through a lot of Clade9, smalls stretch your budget without sacrificing much.
- Which Clade9 Strains Are Best as Regular Buds vs Smalls
Buy Regular Buds For:
• J1 (terpinolene needs intact trichomes)
• Diamond Bar (limonene pops harder in big buds)
• Pine Tar (heavy resin = better in larger nugs)
• Brooklyn Runts (flavor is way louder in big buds)
Smalls Are Totally Fine For:
• LA Piff
• Orange Push Pop
• Private Reserve
• Most indica‑leaning hybrids
These strains don’t lose as much character when the buds are smaller.
TL;DR
• Potency: Same
• Terps: Regular buds win
• Effects: Regular buds hit slightly harder because terps survive better
• Freshness: Regular buds stay moist longer
• Value: Smalls win
• Best for Clade9: Buy regular for terp‑heavy strains, smalls for everything else
u/Arbys322 — 8 days ago
▲ 82 r/trees
In addition to your solo sesh, does anyone have neighbors that you regularly smoke with at your place or theirs, or even somewhere in between. This is my smoking sanctuary.
u/Arbys322 — 9 days ago