Afternoon Delight Strain — Melting into Relaxation

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Looking for an indica that will help you forget your worries and drop the stress at the end of each day? Afternoon Delight might just become your new favorite strain. It’s rarely used for CBD products due to its high THC content, but the calming effects are popular among CBD fans. This cannabis strain is definitely better suited to afternoon and evening use due to its sleepy effects, as the name suggests.

8.5Expert Score

Afternoon Delight Strain Flavor Scale

Afternoon Delight is no sweet dessert strain. It has a mature flavor that is reminiscent of:

Toasted tobacco

8.8

Savory sage and other green herbs

Spicy black pepper

1.4

AVO Ratings

THC

THC LEVELS

16%

CBD

CBD LEVELS

Strain Information

People turn to this weed strain when they need relief from tight muscles or a boost in arousal before a big date. It works well in savory edible recipes due to its complex flavor profile. When this strain is used for CBD products, you’ll see its calming effects promoted more in CBD marketing than its flavor profile.

Strain Effects

Feelings

Arousing

66%

Appetite Increasing

64%

Whole Body Relaxation

36%

Helps With

Depression

28%

Insomnia

24%

Chronic Pain

11%

Negative

Dizziness

15%

Headaches

Dry Eyes

Strain Pairings

Pairs With Music

The Doors – “People Are Strange

50%

Lauv – “Love You Like That”

70%

Starland Vocal Band – “Afternoon Delight”

50%

The Doors – “People Are Strange”: Let the sound of classic rock send you into a relaxing haze.

Lauv – “Love You Like That”: Set the mood with this arousing strain and a sultry pop song.

Starland Vocal Band – “Afternoon Delight”: You can’t enjoy Afternoon Delight without putting on the song that gives the strain its name

Pairs With Food

Havarti grilled cheese

80%

Pork stew with apples

70%

Raspberry popovers

88%

Havarti grilled cheese: A creamy sandwich will balance out the herbal flavor of this strain.

Pork stew with apples: Sweet and savory go together surprisingly well with Afternoon Delight.

Raspberry popovers: Smooth out the spicy side of this strain with sweet snacks

Pairs With Spirits

Strawberry and black pepper liqueur

80%

Bellini cocktail

70%

Friulano wine

72%

Strawberry and black pepper liqueur: Complex alcohol flavors pair well with this relaxing strain.

Bellini cocktail: This is one of those fizzy cocktails that shouldn’t be limited to enjoyment at brunch.

Friulano wine: Dry and crisp, this white wine will bring out the best of the Afternoon Delight strain.

The History of Afternoon Delight Strain

Calming enough to balance out the effects of shrooms, this strain resulted from a three-way cross. The Schrom, Banana, and Tangie strains all contributed to its unique flavor.