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Vol. 24 / StrainsStrain DatabaseRead · 2 minUpdated · 2026-05

Kali Mist

Kali Mist is a Serious Seeds sativa from a two-way South Asian cross, at 15-20% THC, with sweet earthy spice, fresh sandalwood and light citrus pine. It builds over 5 to 7 minutes into a long cerebral peak that runs past 3 hours. Terpinolene leads.


title: "Kali Mist - Effects, Terpenes & Queens Availability | Terp Bros NYC" description: "Kali Mist: sativa-leaning cannabis strain, 15-20% THC, terpinolene-led. Live availability on the Terp Bros NYC Queens menu. Lab-tested, 21+ with valid ID." strain_type: "sativa" thc_range: "15-20%" cbd_range: "<1%" dominant_terpenes: ["terpinolene", "pinene", "caryophyllene"] parent_strains: ["Two-way South Asian sativa cross (unreleased landraces, Serious Seeds)"] flowering_time: "10-12 weeks" date: "2026-05-23"

Kali Mist is a Serious Seeds sativa from a two-way South Asian cross, at 15-20% THC, with sweet earthy spice, fresh sandalwood and light citrus pine. It builds over 5 to 7 minutes into a long cerebral peak that runs past 3 hours. Terpinolene leads.

A Long Cerebral Peak

Onset takes 5 to 7 minutes, and the listed cerebral peak lasts 3 or more hours. The listed use cases are meditative creative work and a long mountain hike. THC runs 15-20%.

Terpinolene at the Top

Terpinolene, pinene and caryophyllene define the profile.

Terpinolene

Terpinolene gives the cerebral, racy, classic sativa head energy.

Pinene

Pinene adds a fresh, pine-like quality.

Caryophyllene

Caryophyllene brings a peppery, grounding note.

Serious Seeds, the Netherlands and Two Cup Wins

The parentage is an unreleased two-way South Asian sativa cross from Serious Seeds in the Netherlands, in the mid 1990s. It won the Cannabis Cup in 1995 and again in 2000. Flowering takes 10 to 12 weeks, longer than the 8 to 10 weeks listed for Jack Herer.

Jack Herer shares the terpinolene lead with pine forest and citrus zest, at 18-23% THC. XJ-13 offers lemon, pine and sweet spicy citrus. Panama Red lists a lower 14-19% THC with sweet red earth, light pine and herbaceous spice. Blue Dream is a myrcene-led sativa-leaning pick with blueberry candy.

Sandalwood, Spice and Citrus Pine on the Nose

The aroma opens with sweet earthy spice, adds fresh sandalwood and finishes with light citrus and pine. The dominant terpenes are terpinolene, pinene and caryophyllene.

Frequently asked: Kali Mist

Who bred Kali Mist?

Serious Seeds, in the Netherlands, in the mid 1990s.

How long does it last?

The cerebral peak is listed as lasting 3 or more hours.

What is the THC range?

15-20%, varying by batch, so check the COA.

Who should be careful?

Anyone new to sativas should begin with a small portion and read the label's per-serving THC.