New to terpenes? Here is the whole idea in one sentence: terpenes are the aroma and flavor compounds that give plants, including cannabis, their smell, and they do not get you high. If you understand that, you already understand the core of it. Everything else is just detail, and this page will point you to the rest.

Start with the basics

Terpenes are what make lavender smell like lavender and lemons smell like lemons. Cannabis is full of them, which is why one strain smells like diesel and another like berries. They are completely separate from THC, so on their own they carry aroma and flavor, not a high. Begin with what are terpenes and do terpenes get you high.

Meet a few terpenes

You do not need to memorize them, but a few are worth knowing: limonene is citrus, myrcene is earthy, linalool is lavender, and caryophyllene is pepper. A strain's character comes from the blend, which is its terpene profile.

How to explore by flavor

The easiest way in is through taste. Pick a flavor family you already like, citrus, earthy, floral, gassy, and follow it to the strains and terpenes behind it. That is exactly how our vibe tags, Bright, Daytime, Balance, Cozy, and Evening, are meant to work.

Where MONDAYS comes in

MONDAYS is the easiest way to taste terpenes: strain flavors in a chew, with zero THC and zero CBD, so there is no high to navigate. It is a low-stakes, delicious way to learn what you like. Browse the whole Terpene Library when you are ready to go deeper.

Frequently asked questions

What is the easiest way to understand terpenes?

Think of them as the smell and flavor of a plant. They are why strains smell different, and they do not get you high.

Do I need to know about terpenes to enjoy MONDAYS?

Not at all. You can simply enjoy the flavors. The terpene knowledge is there if you want to go deeper.

Where should a beginner start?

With what are terpenes, then a few individual terpene pages like limonene and myrcene, then explore by the flavors you already enjoy.

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