Three hot flavors of Connected that you need to have on your radar
Tropical Z, Silver Spoon and Permanent Marker are an unbeatable trio.
Connected Cannabis Co. is one of the biggest names in Southern California cannabis right now, with a breeding program responsible for legends like Biscotti and Gelonade and a team that's been there forever. Due to their strict quality control, they rarely produce anything less than bangers, but their recent bloom looked particularly striking.
Connected “set the bar high” this year with their take on Permanent marker and two outstanding originals, Silver spoon And Tropical Zwhich is getting a lot of attention for good reason. This powerful trio has budtenders excited, and when budtenders stand up and take notice, you should notice too.
Read on to learn more about the flower we're currently falling in love with and why these three Connected strains are essential smoking options right now if you can find them near you.
Permanent marker
Indica hybrid | Jealousy x Sherb Bx1 x Biscotti | Limonene, caryophyllene, linalool
Permanent Marker, the leaf strain of 2023, is a unique strain with a potent potency that may send your brain back to the drawing board. What we're trying to say is that the name is apt: As soon as you open a jar of permanent marker, you're met with a gaseous, sweet, slightly bitter smell that's very reminiscent of markers, highlighters, and the like. This unique aroma is due to an unusual terpene profile that includes linalool, limonene and caryophyllene. It's a strain like no other – a true star in the making.
“Connected’s mission is to breed, grow and sell the best weed in the world.”
Caleb Counts, CEO and co-founder
Permanent Marker is descended from a previous SOTY award winner, Jealousy, as well as Sherb Bx1 and Biscotti. This is a great family tree, and Permanent Marker manages to combine these different strains into more than the sum of their parts. This indica hybrid strain has a complex profile that is difficult to describe, with notes of candy, diesel, soap, and even accents that are often described as minty or floral – the kind of flowers you would add to a bouquet don't put it in a bong. This may all sound a little strange, but true cannasseurs across the country are obsessed with the unique charms of permanent marker, and if you haven't tried it yet, you should get Connected's version.
Expect dense buds covered in sandy trichomes, adding a nice layer of frost to the deep green and purple leaves. Any time is the right time to smoke permanent marker, but it has a special flair for enhancing creative pursuits or zen moments. The brain buzz will also support you during marathon gaming sessions and deep conversations, and its body and brain-soothing waves of relaxation will put you in a beach mood all year round. Be careful, you'll want to have plenty of snacks on hand during your permanent marker smoking session – it's a notoriously hungry strain.
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Are you curious? We can't blame you. Permanent Marker is one of the most exciting strains to hit pharmacies in years, and Connected is your source for this amazing, exotic wonder.
Silver spoon
Sativa | (Super Silver Haze x Xeno #6) x Xeno #6
Silver Spoon is a sativa-like connected original whose name may suggest the upper class, but it's a real, crowd-pleasing strain. Silver Spoon has been slowly building hype in the California market, and this strain is finally ready to go supernova.
The privileged few who have had the chance to try Silver Spoon report that it is a pungent, gassy affair with a strong sour aroma complemented by subtle sweet, somewhat minty notes. Silver Spoon is also said to be sugary sweet, so if you have a sweet tooth, watch out: Connected may have just bred your favorite variety.
Silver Spoon features genetics that contain DNA from Super Silver Haze, the world-famous sativa that defined cannabis culture in the late 90s, and two different Xeno strains. Xeno can be harder to find than a real alien, but this rare 50:50 hybrid is worth seeking out to experience its unique sweet diesel flavor. This unusual lineage makes Silver Spoon feel simultaneously familiar and unexpected, like a banging remix of your favorite song.
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“When you open the jar, the first thing it has to do is hit you in the face.”
Caleb Counts, CEO and co-founder
Connected's Silver Spoon might also be our favorite to win Miss California this year – it boasts a stunning visual profile that might make you shy away from grinding the gorgeous buds. Each piece of Silver Spoon is coated in layers of trichomes that make it stickier than marshmallow flakes.
An exceptional social lubricant, Silver Spoon is a chatty, bubbly sativa that will keep you active and engaged while avoiding the paranoia that can be caused by stronger strains. Smoking Silver Spoon will leave you feeling both physically and mentally relaxed without being overly couch-bound or feeling so light-headed that you have to go straight to bed. An ideal companion for numerous social situations as well as for the time when you can concentrate alone.
Silver Spoon's satisfying sweetness and sophisticated charm will have you feeling like you're in the middle of the party all year long. If this sounds like exactly the kind you need in your rotation, click the link below and find out where you can get a taste of Connected's latest hit.
Tropical Z
Sativa | Xeno x (BIPTHH) #9 | Limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene
Last but not least, Tropical Z is one of Connected's newest strains, and it's predicted to make a big splash on its way to pharmacy shelves. Tropical Z is a sativa-like plant that even dedicated indica smokers would love. It is equally suitable for daytime and nighttime sessions.
Tropical Z tastes and smells like the fullness of an island summer, with notes of tropical fruits, sweet creams and zesty citrus. Even if you don't surf, smoking this strain might make you feel like you could “Hang Ten” – the coastal vibes of this strain are just that strong. The breeders at Connected have managed to give Tropical Z a truly amazing creamy citrus flavor – if you loved Creamsicles as a child (or as an adult, no judgment) then this is for you.
“Quality is the most important driver and selector for everything we do in the breeding program.”
Ian Justus, senior vice president of cultivation
Connected's Tropical Z is a strain with humble beginnings but almost limitless potential. A cross between two lesser-known (but still very popular) strains, Xeno and GDPTHH #9, Tropical Z is a strain full of unexpected subtleties due to its more obscure pedigree. A bouquet of terpenes, including limonene, myrcene and caryophyllene, enhances the citrus and sweet aromas and finishes with a slightly green aftertaste.
Visually, Tropical Z is covered in copper accents that are so delicious they wouldn't be out of place in a cocktail served in a coconut shell. Connected's new symbol is also a soft, pillow-like bud covered in furry trichomes that provide just the right amount of stickiness. Like all Connected flowers, Tropical Z is a photogenic variety that looks great in a glass and a bowl. Unveiling an eighth of Tropical Z at a party will get a bigger reaction than when the pizza arrives, it's just that great.
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Tropical Z is a hot commodity right now, and it can be difficult to secure some even if you live in one of the lucky markets that have access to Connected. If your dispensary doesn't have it in stock yet, be sure to talk to your budtender. Chances are they already know about the charge, and talking to eager customers can help them get connected.
Passion, quality, dedication
Connected and its partner brand Alien Labs are two of the leading names in the Southern California cannabis market, a highly competitive market where excellence is demanded and mediocrity is quickly punished. Their breeding program is responsible for legendary strains such as Biscotti, RS11 and Gelonade, which have been topping the charts and winning competitions since their introduction. They've also expanded into Arizona and Florida in recent years, and by all accounts, dispensaries in those states sell Connected, which is about the same as the weed sold in their California locations.
From co-founder and CEO Caleb Counts to each and every team member, the entire Connected team has a unique commitment to consistently producing the best weed available on the market today. They have one of the most advanced quality control and research and development operations in the industry and take pride in not only developing impactful, iconic varieties, but also ensuring that these varieties can be produced at scale without sacrificing quality – a rare combination that Connected has served you well.
“It’s up to us to decide what quality is and then keep pushing that bar.”
Caleb Counts, CEO and co-founder
Building a company like Connected takes a true, fiery passion for cannabis. The leadership team running the company has been involved in cannabis since the days of total prohibition and has a real connection to cannabis history and culture that many brands lack. They have demonstrated tremendous resilience in the face of a changing industry, surviving waves of legalization, the rise of hemp, and even a police raid on their facility. But her never-ending passion for the plant is her north star, and the future continues to look brighter for Connected.
Anyone with a love of cannabis, from the most experienced cannasseur to the newest lightweight who wants to see what cannabis has to offer, owes it to themselves to take a look at Connected and their trio of all-star strains an ideal starting point. Find the strain that perfectly suits your mood, or grab all three and enjoy year-round sunshine in your grinder.
Curious to see what other exciting strains the minds at Connected Cannabis Co. have come up with? You can visit their website to see the entire product list and learn more about their variety range. You can also follow them on Instagram to stay up to date on any new drops or events, like our drop party collaboration with Leafly's David Downs x Connected in Los Angeles. Stay frosty!
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