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Terpene profile
Caryophyllene
Black pepper, clove, warm wood
The only terpene that also activates the body's CB2 receptors, caryophyllene brings warm, peppery depth. It loves bold, savory, spicy food—peppercorn steak, aged cheeses, curries.
Effects on the body
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pain relief
- Gut health support
- Stress hormone reduction
Effects on the mind
- Stress relief
- Calming clarity
- Anti-anxiety
- Grounding
Found naturally in
- Black pepper
- Cloves
- Cinnamon
- Hops
- Oregano
Best food pairings
- Peppered steak
- Aged cheese boards
- Curries
- BBQ
- Spicy chocolate desserts
Best drink pairings
- Black coffee
- Old Fashioned
- Stout beer
- Rye whiskey
Flavor notes
- Black pepper
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Cedar
In the collection
Strains high in Caryophyllene
Bubba Kush
Indica
Camphene
THC 15–25%CBD 0.1% Verified
CoffeeChocolateEarthy
Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry
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Girl Scout Cookies
Hybrid
Humulene
THC 17–28%CBD 0.1% Verified
SweetEarthySpicy
Euphoric • Relaxing • Hungry
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Sour Diesel
Sativa
Camphene
THC 19–26%CBD 0.2% Verified
DieselPungentEarthy
Energizing • Cerebral • Uplifting
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From the kitchen
Recipes built around Caryophyllene
Cannabis Espresso Martini
A bold espresso martini built on caryophyllene logic — dark roast, coffee liqueur, a 5 mg canna-butter wash, and three beans for luck. This is the after-dinner drink that makes dessert unnecessary.
Peppercorn Steak with Cannabis Compound Butter
A classic steak au poivre crowned with an herbed compound butter. Black pepper and caryophyllene speak the same language—deep, warm, and grounding.
Cannabis Spicy Coconut Curry
A fragrant Thai-inspired curry built on coconut milk, ginger, and chili. Infused coconut oil delivers the dose; caryophyllene-rich strains keep the heat in harmony.
Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Slow-braised lamb shoulder with warm spices, dried apricots, and almonds. The finishing infused-oil swirl deepens the warm caryophyllene notes.
Chili-Spiced Cannabis Chocolate Truffles
Dark chocolate ganache truffles dusted with cocoa, cinnamon, and a whisper of cayenne. Caryophyllene meets capsaicin—deep, warm, and unforgettable.
Pepper-Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna
Sashimi-grade tuna crusted in cracked pink and black peppercorns, seared rare, and finished with an infused soy-citrus glaze. A caryophyllene love letter.
Clove-Spiced Cannabis Hot Cocoa
Stovetop-rich cocoa with whole cloves, cinnamon, and orange peel, finished with infused coconut cream. A peppery-warm caryophyllene nightcap in a mug.
Cannabis French Onion Soup
A deep, mahogany broth built on hours of caramelized onions, finished with a cannabis-infused Gruyère crouton. Caryophyllene's warm spice mirrors the black pepper and bay leaf in the broth.
Sichuan Mapo Tofu
Silken tofu in a fiery, numbing sauce of doubanjiang, Sichuan peppercorns, and fermented black beans. Caryophyllene's inherent pepper spice intensifies the málà tingle — a pairing written in the terpene itself.
Pad See Ew
Wide rice noodles charred in a scorching wok with Chinese broccoli, egg, and a glossy dark soy sauce. Cannabis-infused sesame oil introduces caryophyllene's peppery warmth to the smoky wok hei.
Butter Chicken with Cannabis Naan
Tandoori-spiced chicken in a velvety tomato-cream sauce, served with naan brushed in cannabis herb butter. Caryophyllene amplifies the black pepper, cumin, and garam masala in every bite.
Lamb Kofta Mezze Platter
Spiced lamb kofta grilled on skewers and served mezze-style with hummus, tabbouleh, and warm pita. Cannabis-infused tahini drizzle brings caryophyllene's spice warmth to the cumin-and-sumac-rubbed meat.