People always ask us what strains to try, and our answer generally depends on how a

person wants to feel, what situation they’ll be in, and what other strains they
like.

But there are some strains that everyone should try, like hearing some of the
greatest albums of all time—life might not be complete without ever hearing Abbey
Road, Are You Experienced?, The Chronic, or Enter the Wu-Tang, and the same goes
for these buds.

Here is our curated list of the 100 best strains as of 2021. We pulled in expertise
from Leafly editors, staff, and subject matter experts, as well as did research on
popularity data. We did not receive money or kickbacks for any listings.

Our list is broken up into eight effects as commonly reported by smokers, but
remember: Every person’s body chemistry is different, and one person’s chill strain
can amp up another.

Under each strain you’ll find info on its lineage, type—indica, sativa, or hybrid—
dominant terpene, activities its good for, backstory, why we love it, and where to
buy it around you.

Check out a checklist of our 100 strains list at the end, or download the checklist
here and try them all.

People always ask us what strains to try, and our answer generally depends on how a
person wants to feel, what situation they’ll be in, and what other strains they
like.

But there are some strains that everyone should try, like hearing some of the
greatest albums of all time—life might not be complete without ever hearing Abbey
Road, Are You Experienced?, The Chronic, or Enter the Wu-Tang, and the same goes
for these buds.

Here is our curated list of the 100 best strains as of 2021. We pulled in expertise
from Leafly editors, staff, and subject matter experts, as well as did research on
popularity data. We did not receive money or kickbacks for any listings.

Our list is broken up into eight effects as commonly reported by smokers, but
remember: Every person’s body chemistry is different, and one person’s chill strain
can amp up another.

Under each strain you’ll find info on its lineage, type—indica, sativa, or hybrid—
dominant terpene, activities its good for, backstory, why we love it, and where to
buy it around you.

Check out a checklist of our 100 strains list at the end, or download the checklist
here and try them all.

Strain type: Indica

Dominant terpene: Caryophyllene

Parent strains: Larry OG, Granddaddy Purple

Activities: Relaxing your mind and racing thoughts

Backstory: Purple Punch lives up to its name as the child of two heavy-hitting
indicas. With high amounts of THC and the power to relax muscles, it might just
knock you out—don’t make too many plans.

Why we love it: Purple Punch is good to have around when you’re committed to being
home for the night. It goes best with your softest pajamas and a comfy nook with
pillows.

Strain type: Indica

Dominant terpene: Caryophyllene

Parent strains: Larry OG, Granddaddy Purple

Activities: Relaxing your mind and racing thoughts

Backstory: Purple Punch lives up to its name as the child of two heavy-hitting
indicas. With high amounts of THC and the power to relax muscles, it might just
knock you out—don’t make too many plans.

Why we love it: Purple Punch is good to have around when you’re committed to being
home for the night. It goes best with your softest pajamas and a comfy nook with
pillows.