The Soap is a hybrid cannabis strain bred from Animal Mints and Kush Mints, known for a floral, minty and piney aroma that people often compare to hand soap. It was created by Seed Junky Genetics with Berner’s Cookies and is not the same strain as Zoap. Reported THC typically ranges from the high teens to the high 20s, and users most often describe a focused, energetic and happy high.
The Soap Strain at a Glance
| Type | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Soap |
| Lineage | Animal Mints × Kush Mints |
| Breeder / origin | Seed Junky Genetics, in collaboration with Berner’s Cookies |
| THC | 19–27% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool |
| Aroma and flavor | floral soap, rose, mint, pine, tea, nutty, chemical |
| Reported effects | focused, energetic, aroused, happy, creative, uplifted |
| Best for | afternoon use, creative or social plans, people who like unusual flavors |
Where The Soap Comes From
The Soap is a Seed Junky Genetics creation made in collaboration with Berner’s Cookies. Leafly credits both Seed Junky and Berner’s Cookies and lists the cross as Animal Mints and Kush Mints. SeedFinder’s write-up adds that it was the flagship strain of Minntz, a Cookies partner brand, and that it debuted around the 2019 Emerald Cup alongside the brand.
The name causes some confusion. Leafly notes that The Soap is not the same as Zoap, a separate strain from a different breeder. The genetics have been tightly held, and SeedFinder notes that few growers have been able to get seeds or clones. Leafly lists Bubble Bath and French Laundry among its offspring.
The Soap Effects: What It Feels Like
The Soap has a large review base on Leafly, and the most common tags are aroused, focused and energetic, followed by happy, creative and uplifted. Leafly’s summary lists focus, energy and arousal as the headline effects. SeedFinder’s write-up describes a balance of head and body effects, which matches the mints family it comes from.
In practice that makes it a social or creative strain more than a sleep aid. Its potency varies a lot by batch, from the high teens to the upper 20s, and a share of reviewers report anxiety or paranoia, so start with a small amount.
The Soap Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The soap comparison is the reason for the name. Seed Junky’s description, as carried on SeedFinder, mentions pine, mint and roses that together resemble hand soap, and Leafly reviewers most often pick rose, mint and tea, followed by nutty, pine and chemical notes. Leafly’s summary lists mint, pine and cheese. It is a perfumed, clean-smelling strain rather than a sweet or gassy one.
Leafly lists caryophyllene as the dominant terpene, followed by limonene and linalool. Linalool fits the floral, rose-like character, caryophyllene the peppery depth, and limonene a light freshness.
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Linalool: floral and lavender-like
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 The Soap
Anxiety is the most common negative in Leafly reviews, followed by dry mouth, paranoia and dry eyes. Stronger batches are more likely to cause those reactions, so check the THC number and pace yourself.
If you are new to The Soap, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.
Do People Use The Soap for Medical Reasons?
Leafly says people often choose The Soap for stress, anxiety and low mood, and reviewers there also mention stomach issues. Because anxiety also shows up as a side effect, reactions clearly vary. These are personal reports, not clinical findings.
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 The Soap
The Soap is hard to obtain as seeds or clones because the breeders have kept the genetics close, according to SeedFinder. The same write-up describes medium-sized, bushy plants with strong branches and very dark, almost black flowers with a silvery coat of trichomes. Dense, dark buds need good airflow late in flower, especially outdoors in a damp Pacific Northwest fall.
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 The Soap
- Animal Mints: a Seed Junky parent
- Kush Mints: the other Seed Junky parent
- Jealousy: another strain from the Seed Junky and Cookies partnership
- Gush Mints: a mint-family hybrid with similar cool notes
- Zoap: a different strain with a similar name, often confused with The Soap
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy The Soap
Dispensary menus change every week, and The Soap 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 Ann Arbor, browse Ann Arbor dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Skymint and District Green. In Salem, browse Salem dispensaries and check the menus at stores like The Joint on Market and Truth Dispensary Lancaster North. 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.
The Soap FAQ
Is The Soap indica or sativa?
The Soap is a hybrid. Leafly lists it as a hybrid, and users report a mix of focused energy and body ease.
What is The Soap a cross of?
Animal Mints crossed with Kush Mints.
Who bred The Soap?
Seed Junky Genetics, in collaboration with Berner’s Cookies.
Is The Soap the same as Zoap?
No. Leafly specifically notes that The Soap should not be confused with Zoap, which is a separate strain.
Why is it called The Soap?
Its floral, minty and piney aroma reminds many people of hand soap.
How strong is The Soap?
Reported THC ranges from about 19% to 27%, with Leafly’s lab-based figure around 24%.
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.
