CANAMO CONFECTIONS

Valentine’s Day will look a little different this year, but that’s no excuse to not have fun. So, in the spirit of kissing a little longer and staying close a little longer, we decided to take Canamo Confections Small Batch Craft Cannabis mints for a test-drive.

Although produced locally by Raspberry Roots, Canamo’s Alaskan enterprise has held on to its signature Southwestern branding, making picking up a pack feel extra special. The recycled brown packaging is adorned by a shimmering teal, sugar, skull sticker – indicating that it’s one of Canamo’s “classic” products. But Canamo’s aesthetically pleasing packaging is just the beginning of the tantalizing experience.

THE MINTS come in five distinct flavors – raspberry cream, orange cream, peppermint, cinnamon and lemon-ginger – which means there’s a mint to suit every palate. The raspberry cream and orange cream have a subtle fruity taste that goes down really smooth and doesn’t leave much of an aftertaste. If you’re more adventurous, or the kind of person who used to love sucking on Atomic Fireball candy as a kid, then the cinnamon is right up your alley. Easily the boldest flavor, the cinnamon is best enjoyed one mint at a time – not three at a time as we did as children – lest you have an available bucket of water to cool your tongue afterward. However, we did receive a pro tip from one budtender who recommends dissolving the mint in a hot cup of chai.

The lemon-ginger has a zing of ginger that quickly gives way to a nice lemony flavor, making it the perfect middle ground between Canamo’s subtle and robust flavors. As an added bonus, the lemon-ginger has the potential to help quell an upset stomach, which is perfect for any first date jitters.

CANAMO CONFECTIONS SMALL BATCH CANNABIS MINTS

A fun alternative to the standard gummy or candy.

@DAYOFTHEDABS_AK 5MG THC/MINT, 50MG THC/BAG

IN TERMS of the expected high, these mints might leave seasoned edible consumers feeling a little underwhelmed. We did feel a mild body high after consuming 15mg, but the mints didn’t seem to have the same potency as other edibles on the market. That said, each packet of mints contains 50mg of THC, so you do have some flexibility to figure out the correct dosage for your own needs.

Bottom line: These mints are a fun alternative to the standard gummies and candies that are widely available, and a few of the flavors really pack a knockout punch.