Sativa cannabis is invigorating and relaxing at the same time, and that’s why we love it so much.

It’s a favorite for millions of cannabis enthusiasts everywhere, and there are plenty of different strains to try. Today, we’re highlighting seven of our favorite Sativa strains to order online in 2024.

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What Is Sativa? Cannabis Strains Explained

Sativa is one of the main classifications used for the cannabis plant. Sativa plants grow in warmer climates and are usually much taller than their counterparts in the Indica category.

Strains of Sativa cannabis tend to have high THC levels — THC (Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive component in cannabis.

These strains also usually contain about a 1% concentration of CBD (cannabidiol), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid with calming effects.

Sativa strains are also naturally high in tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCv). This cannabinoid has earned a reputation for its appetite-suppressing effects, which led some folks in the cannabis community to nickname it “diet weed.”

In addition, Sativa strains have a unique terpene profile. Terpenes are the compounds that give cannabis its natural flavors and smells, and they’re part of the unique experience that you get when you try different strains.

More specifically, Sativa cannabis is often rich in the terpenes limonene, pinene, and terpinolene, which give the plant a piney, floral flavor profile. You might not notice these flavors at first, but they’ll start to stand out as your palate develops.

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How Does Sativa Make You Feel?

Sativa strains are famous for their energizing effects. They tend to produce a more uplifting high than what you’d expect from Indica, which is why folks often opt for daytime use.

We recommend enjoying Sativa when you wake up in the morning for a quick boost. You can also use Sativa strains to keep yourself on task, as they can sometimes help with focus.

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What Is Indica?

Indica is the other main classification for cannabis plants, and it has its own unique cannabinoid and terpene content. The plants in this category usually grow in cooler climates and don’t sprout as high as Sativa plants do.

With high THC content similar to Sativa, you can get potent effects from Indica cannabis. However, Indica strains are usually higher in CBD and CBN, two cannabinoids known for their sedative effects. That means you might want to save Indica for PM use, especially If you use cannabis to feel sleepy.

Cannabis enthusiasts often reach for the Indica when they want a more relaxing cannabis experience. Indica strains can produce a mellow, cerebral high that makes them some of the best strains for relaxation, reflection, and intimate social settings.

Indica strains also have unique terpene profiles, which often give them more earthy, funky aromas and flavors. These strains tend to be high in terpenes like linalool, myrcene, and caryophyllene, which make the cannabis taste and smell spicy, musky, and floral.

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What Are Hybrid Strains?

Hybrid strains are crossbreeds of Indica and Sativa plants. These cannabis strains can be either Indica or Sativa-dominant hybrids, which share some of the effects of both plants while highlighting one or the other.

When you choose a hybrid, you can expect to enjoy more balanced effects, which makes these strains fantastic for beginners.

Growers create hybrids to get the best characteristics of multiple plants, which can optimize their effects for relaxation, mental clarity, or other specific moods.

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Which Strain Is Right for Me?

You have plenty of options when it comes to cannabis strains — there’s a lot to explore.

The best way to find the right one for you is to choose a dispensary that provides plenty of information about all of the products they sell.

When you order from the Mood Shop, you can use our helpful guides and categories to find the perfect cannabis for your mood.

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Our Picks for the Best Sativa in 2024

It’s tough to rank the best Sativa strains; there’s so much to love about all of the flower in the Mood Shop. It’s American-grown, carefully tested for quality and consistency, and easy to order online. No matter what you choose, you can’t lose.

These are some of our favorite Sativa strains and Sativa-dominant hybrids to try this year:

1. Tropicana Cherry Cookies

With flavors of sweet and sour cherry paired with a subtle hint of citrus, this flower is the perfect energizing strain to jumpstart your day.

Tropicana Cherry Cookies is a 60% Sativa, 40% Indica hybrid grown in California. It’s a high-potency strain with uplifting effects that you’ll feel fast.

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2. Birthday Cake

This mood-elevating THCa flower is a fantastic way to end the day. It’s sweet and creamy, with the perfect balance of the effects of Indica and Sativa.

Grown in California, this hybrid strain has a distinct scent of caramelized sugar, sweet almond, and earthy vanilla. It’s our top pick for getting high after a long day.

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3. Jealousy

Created to help you become the life of the party, this hybrid strain has a mild and sweet flavor and incredibly uplifting effects. Created from a combination of Sherbet and Gelato 41 plants, it’ll give you a natural social boost.

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4. Gary Payton

With the classic sour diesel flavor that cannabis enthusiasts love, Gary Payton is a 50/50 Sativa-Indica hybrid for when you want to feel social and energized.

Grown in California from a combination of Y Griega and Snowman plants, its flavor notes include skunky pepper and earthy hazelnuts.

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5. Super Goof

If you want to feel productive and energized, Super Goof is the strain for you. It’s bright and fruity, with a 50/50 blend of Indica and Sativa grown in California. Other flavor notes in this strain include sweet cherries and mild diesel.

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6. Devil’s Mistress

Strong and soothing with a distinct peppery flavor, this strain is exactly what you need when you want a calming head and body high.

Grown in Washington State as a crossbreed of Oreoz and Girl Scout Cookies plants, this high-potency strain has a scent reminiscent of earthy pine, warm chocolate, and spicy herbs.

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7. Runtz

Fruity and sugary flavors make smoking Runtz a blissful and euphoric experience. Grown in California with Zkittles and Gelato plants as parents, this strain has a scent of tropical citrus, sour berries, and crystallized sugar. It’s a 50/50 Indica/Sativa hybrid with medium potency.

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How Should You Smoke Sativa?

You can enjoy Sativa flower in quite a few different ways. Here are some of our favorite options:

• Blunt: A blunt is portable and convenient, and you can roll your own or pick up Pre-Rolls from the Mood Shop. This method gives you precise control over how much of your flower you want to use at a time.

• Water Pipe (Bong): This classic tool is a small bowl with holes in the bottom that lead to a water container. When you heat your flower, the smoke passes through the water and into the chamber as you inhale, getting rid of dry heat and harshness for a cool, smooth smoking experience.

• Classic Pipe: Usually made out of glass, pipes are easy to use and more portable than a bong. They’re also simple and straightforward — you just load up, light up, and enjoy.

• Bubbler: Somewhere between a pipe and a bong, a bubbler has the same water filtration that you get with a bong but in a much more compact package.

• Vape: Disposable, rechargeable, and convenient, vapes heat cannabis cartridges to turn THCa into psychoactive THC. There’s no lighting required, so each inhale is quick and easy.

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FAQs About Sativa Cannabis

Q: Is Sativa legal?

A: The Farm Bill, enacted in 2018, changed the way that cannabis products are categorized and regulated. Under this bill, you can order Sativa online and get it delivered to many parts of the US as long as it contains less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight.

Before you order, make sure you know your state’s specific regulations for hemp products.

Q: How is Sativa different from Indica-dominant strains?

A: Sativa strains have a unique balance of cannabinoids and terpenes, which gives them different effects, flavors, and smells compared to Indica strains. You can expect a more uplifting, energizing experience from smoking Sativa.

Q: Should you smoke pure Sativa?

A: Smoking pure Sativa can give you an enjoyable, powerful high, but hybrids are often just as fun to try. We recommend exploring some pure strains along with some hybrids and seeing what you like best.

Q: Will Sativa make me jittery?

A: Some folks find that Sativa cannabis makes them feel a bit jittery, but most people just feel pleasantly energized by the strain. If a Sativa strain gives you the jitters, try a different flower — maybe one with higher CBD content — to see if you feel different.

Q: How big is the difference between strains?

A: Unique levels of certain cannabinoids and terpenes can make two strains taste and smell very different from each other. Plus, higher concentrations of cannabinoids can make some strains more powerful.

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Cereal Milk Pre-Roll

This pre-roll will help you ease into social settings with confidence. Rolled with a 50/50 Indica/Sativa hybrid grown in California, Cereal Milk has a yummy scent of toasted grain, creamy vanilla, and caramelized sugar. It’s perfect for chilling with friends or enjoying an event.

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