Mint Chocolate Chip is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain bred from SinMint Cookies and Green Ribbon BX, known for a minty, chocolate ice cream aroma and a calm, tingly high. It was bred by Exotic Genetix, which describes the scent as minty chocolate ice cream. Leafly lists THC around 18%.
Mint Chocolate Chip Strain at a Glance
| Type | Balanced hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | SinMint Cookies × Green Ribbon BX |
| Breeder / origin | Exotic Genetix |
| THC | About 18% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Limonene, Myrcene, Beta-caryophyllene |
| Aroma and flavor | mint, chocolate, herbal, sweet cream, vanilla, sweet |
| Reported effects | relaxed, tingly, aroused, calm |
| Best for | evening relaxation, flavor-focused smokers, moderate-tolerance consumers |
| Flowering time | 56–63 days |
Where Mint Chocolate Chip Comes From
Mint Chocolate Chip comes from Exotic Genetix, which SeedFinder lists as the breeder. Its mother is SinMint Cookies, a Cookies-family strain from Las Vegas breeder Sin City Seeds, and its father is Green Ribbon BX. SeedFinder’s family tree also references the Thin Mint GSC side of SinMint’s background. The origins of Green Ribbon itself are not well documented.
Leafly calls it a rare cross of opposing genetics. It has been used for breeding, with Leafly listing Rainbow Chip and Wonka Bars as offspring. SeedFinder notes it has not been released as feminized seeds.
Mint Chocolate Chip Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly users most often report feeling tingly, aroused and relaxed, and Leafly says the effects are mostly calming. Expect a pleasant, easygoing high with a light body buzz rather than a heavy knockout.
At around 18% THC, it is moderate by modern standards, which makes it a reasonable pick for consumers who want flavor without overwhelming potency. It suits a relaxed evening or a slow weekend afternoon.
Mint Chocolate Chip Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Exotic Genetix describes the aroma as minty chocolate ice cream, and Leafly lists mint, vanilla and sweet as top flavors, with an herbal edge on the nose.
Leafly lists limonene as the most abundant terpene, followed by myrcene and caryophyllene. Limonene adds a sweet brightness, myrcene a soft earthy base and caryophyllene a little spice on the exhale.
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Mint Chocolate Chip
Dry mouth, headache and dry eyes are the most common complaints on Leafly. Most users find it gentle at moderate doses.
If you are new to Mint Chocolate Chip, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use Mint Chocolate Chip for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often report using Mint Chocolate Chip for depression, stress and pain. These are anecdotal user reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Mint Chocolate Chip
- Flowering: 56–63 days
- Yield: Medium to heavy
- Height: Medium to tall
- Environment: Indoor or outdoor
SeedFinder, citing Exotic Genetix, lists a flowering time of 56 to 63 days and describes a medium-heavy producer that grows into a robust, multi-topped bush of medium to tall height. It can be grown indoors or outdoors. It has not been sold as feminized seeds, so expect to sort phenotypes from regular seeds.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Mint Chocolate Chip
- Thin Mint GSC: in the SinMint Cookies background
- Girl Scout Cookies: Cookies-family relative
- Kush Mints: another minty modern hybrid
- Animal Mints: minty Cookies-family strain
- Ice Cream Cake: creamy dessert-style flavor
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Mint Chocolate Chip
Dispensary menus change every week, and Mint Chocolate Chip may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Long Beach, browse Long Beach dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Haven Cannabis Marijuana and Weed Dispensary – Belmont and Chronic Long Beach. In Spokane, browse Spokane dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Sativa Sisters and Lucky Leaf Co.. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Mint Chocolate Chip FAQ
Is Mint Chocolate Chip indica or sativa?
Mint Chocolate Chip is a balanced 50/50 hybrid according to SeedFinder, with mostly calming effects.
What is Mint Chocolate Chip a cross of?
It is a cross of SinMint Cookies and Green Ribbon BX.
Who bred Mint Chocolate Chip?
Exotic Genetix bred Mint Chocolate Chip.
What does Mint Chocolate Chip taste like?
Mint, vanilla and sweetness, with an aroma the breeder compares to minty chocolate ice cream.
How strong is Mint Chocolate Chip?
Leafly lists about 18% THC, which is moderate by today’s standards.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.