The Durban Poison strain is a hybrid cultivar with a 75% sativa content. The plants develop a strong odor reminiscent of anise. The taste of the Durban Poison is also affected by this, complemented by a pleasant, spicy, sharp note. The hybrid is particularly popular because of its effect, which is strong and often described as psychedelic. The high is long-lasting because of the plants’ high sativa content.
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The Durban Poison strain, with 17% THC and no CBD, delivers a powerful effect that lasts a long time. Focus and clarity hit forcefully and quickly, followed by intense mental relief of stress and anxiety.
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Durban Poison Strain Pairings
Daft Punk — Overture
Atmospheric and eerie, this Daft Punk album fills your mind with sound while giving you the headspace to focus and think creatively.
Thomas Newman — “American Beauty”
Thomas Newman provides the ideal balance to the Durban Poison strain, delivering gentle sounds that make you feel like you’re part of a movie.
Ilya Mann — “Halfway”
When you combine Ilya Mann and Durban Poison, you make daily routines far more exciting.
Chicken and veggies — a classic. The Durban Poison strain combines well with comfort foods like crispy-skinned chicken and sweet baby carrots.
Pork cacciatore — it’s not as weird as you think. This rustic Italian dish is an exceptional accompaniment to the Durban Poison’s earthy anise flavor.
Pigs in blankets — delicious food on the go. If Durban Poison leaves you feeling productive, craft some quick finger foods for cocktail hour or cleaning the house.
Bold red wine — like a Malbec. The dark fruit flavors of red wine go well with the earthy notes of the Durban Poison strain.
A white whiskey — like New Holland Hatter Royale Hopquila. White whiskey is thick and sweet, which complements the skunky flavor of Durban Poison.
Sour ale — try La Folie by New Belgium. Durban Poison and New Belgium’s La Folie are a wonderful marriage, mashing together sour flavors of cannabis and beer.
Where The Durban Poison Strain Is Grown
The Durban Poison strain is a cross between Dutch skunk and African sativa, which originates near Durban, South Africa’s second-largest city. The resulting hybrid was then backcrossed in the late 1970s by American breeder Ed Rosenthal with the African parent line. The result is the Durban Poison with a sativa content of 75%.
Strain Summary
The Durban Poison strain provides a hefty high for those who seek clarity while also being productive. It’s similar to Kaya’s Mangonani and Golden Back Gorilla strains, which both bring focus and lucidity to your day.
