Santa Maria

weedviewer Review

Rating: 6.5/10

Verdict

Santa Maria is an okay, middle-of-the-road smoke that shines brightest in its fast-acting, effects, but falls a bit short on the flavour and burn. It won't blow a modern consumer away, but it delivers exactly what it needs to for a solid daytime buzz.

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Santa Maria: WeedViewer Review

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Ratings Breakdown

• aroma: 7
• value: 6.3
• flavor: 6
• effects: 6.9
• appearance: 6.7
• burnQuality: 6.4

Aromas

herbal, floral, lemon

Consumption

• Method: Joint
• Trim: hand

Potency

• THC: 24%
• CBD: 0.1%

Batch Info

• Batch: FYTA109510001
• Harvest: 2025-12-03
• Packaged: 2026-01-07

Purchase Info

• Location: Headlines
• Price: 10/gram

Recommended For

Daytime Use, Creativity, Psychedelic Edge