Sour Tangie is a sativa-dominant cannabis strain bred by DNA Genetics from East Coast Sour Diesel and Tangie, known for a citrus-and-diesel aroma and an energetic, focused high. It is listed at roughly 80% sativa. Reported THC runs about 18% to 26%, depending on the batch.
Sour Tangie Strain at a Glance
| Type | Sativa-dominant hybrid |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Sunva |
| Lineage | East Coast Sour Diesel × Tangie |
| Breeder / origin | DNA Genetics |
| THC | 18–26% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Myrcene, Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene |
| Aroma and flavor | diesel, lemon, orange, earthy, citrus, sweet |
| Reported effects | energetic, focused, uplifted, creative |
| Best for | daytime use, creative projects, social settings |
| Flowering time | 9–10 weeks indoors |
Where Sour Tangie Comes From
Leafly credits DNA Genetics with Sour Tangie and describes it as an 80% sativa cross of East Coast Sour Diesel and Tangie. It is also known as Sunva. Leafly lists Citrus Punch and Bittersweet as offspring.
Leafly notes that the strain shows two phenotypes, one favoring the Sour Diesel bud structure and effects and the other favoring Tangie’s. That is part of why different jars labeled Sour Tangie can smell and feel a little different.
Sour Tangie Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly lists energetic, focused and uplifted as the top positive effects, with creative, happy, euphoric and talkative in reviews. AllBud describes an energizing, focusing head high followed by a relaxing body buzz that it says doesn’t usually cause couch lock.
That combination makes it a daytime strain for many people. Anxiety is one of the reported negatives, so people sensitive to sativas should start with a small amount.
Sour Tangie Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The aroma combines Sour Diesel’s fuel note with Tangie’s citrus. Leafly lists citrus, orange and diesel; AllBud adds sweet and tangy flavors and lemon, sour and spicy aromas. Buds are described as medium, grape-shaped, dark olive-green nugs with purple hairs and a frosty coat.
Myrcene leads the terpene profile on Leafly, followed by caryophyllene and limonene.
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
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 Sour Tangie
Leafly readers report anxiety, dry mouth and headache. Potency and character vary by grower, so check the lab label and begin with a small dose.
With Sour Tangie, as with any strain, a smaller dose usually avoids anxiety or grogginess. Our cannabis safety guide covers what to do if you take too much.
Do People Use Sour Tangie for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers cite depression, stress and anxiety as the most common reasons for using it. AllBud lists chronic fatigue, mild to moderate depression, chronic pain and muscle spasms. These are user and editorial claims, not medical 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 Sour Tangie
- Flowering: 9–10 weeks indoors
Leafly says Sour Tangie grows quickly in its vegetative cycle and finishes flowering in 9 to 10 weeks indoors. Because it has two phenotypes, plants can differ in structure. Yield and height were not available.
Home growing is legal for adults in Oregon (up to four plants per household) but only for registered medical patients in Washington; see the Oregon and Washington law guides. Many Oregon dispensaries sell clones and seeds; see where to buy clones in Eugene.
Strains Like Sour Tangie
- Tangie: one parent, with the bright citrus side
- Sour Diesel: the diesel parent family
- Platinum Sour Diesel: another Sour Diesel-based strain
- Super Lemon Haze: a lemony energetic sativa
- Orange Poison: a citrus-forward hybrid
Browse more sativa strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
Where to Buy Sour Tangie in Washington and Oregon
Dispensary menus change every week, and Sour Tangie 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 Seattle, browse Seattle dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis SoDo and Greenworks N.W.. In Medford, browse Medford dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Mr. Nice Guy Medford and Oregon Grown Cannabis. You can also browse every licensed store in Washington and Oregon. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Sour Tangie FAQ
What is Sour Tangie a cross of?
East Coast Sour Diesel and Tangie, according to Leafly and AllBud.
Is Sour Tangie indica or sativa?
It is a sativa-dominant hybrid, about 80% sativa.
Who bred Sour Tangie?
Leafly credits DNA Genetics.
How strong is Sour Tangie?
Leafly lists about 18% THC, AllBud 21–22%, and reviewers report batches up to 26.5%.
What does Sour Tangie taste like?
Citrus and orange with diesel.
How long does Sour Tangie take to flower?
Leafly says 9 to 10 weeks indoors.
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.
