Taste & Affects - 4/5

Opening the tub for the first time unleashed a deep, fruity aroma mingled with gassy overtones. The smell intensified when ground up, and these qualities translated into the taste when used in a vaporizer.

I first tried Wappa in the evening after a busy day at work. Full body relaxation, calmness and a general sense of wellbeing ensued.

Despite Wappa being an indica-dominant strain, I wanted to see what the experience was like if used during the day… so I pack a small amount into my vaporizer in the morning and sip away. It’s not long before the music I’m listening to takes on new depths and the inquisitive and creative areas of my brain start switching on. I take some big, full-body stretches and it feels wonderful; like I’m waking up to my body for the very first time. The effects that followed were perfect for a productive, chilled and relaxing morning. I feel that this strain would pair very well with yoga, as it really helped to loosen up and become more mindful of my body. I felt no couch-lock effects either.

Value for Money - 3.5/5

Coming in at $29.11 (Canadian Dollars) after tax, this is near enough $10 / per gram. The quality of the bud is high in relation to other products at this price point so relatively speaking this product is good value for money. However, where this pricing becomes less attractive (particularly if compared with prices on the black market) is when buying larger quantities. It’s likely that as the legal market matures, better price breaks for purchases of half/full ounces will become available.

Product Packaging - 3/5

It’s well-known that the Canadian producers have left themselves a good deal of room for improvement when it comes to sustainable product packaging solutions. In this case, the packaging consists of a plastic tub inside a cardboard box. Compared with other products on the market, it fares better in terms of not being over-packaging or having overly complex child locks. Despite the plastic, this packaging was easy to open and well-presented. There was a freshness seal on the tub, which certainly helped in preserving a slight stickiness in the buds held within.