Revive Reserve Strain Review (Cove Crafted)
This was my first Cove Crafted experience, and I was very impressed; you’ll be able to tell by the end of this Revive Reserve strain review. Terpene-rich, hand-trimmed, and hang-dried, this is the type of quality that every cannabis consumer should be getting.
This cultivar is sold as a mid-to-high THC strain with a negligible amount of CBD. It’s a delightful Sativa hybrid.
Terpene Profile: The dominant terpenes on this strain are caryophyllene, humulene and limonene. The exact amounts were not available.
Lineage: We could not confirm this strain's parent strains on a breeder page, so we don't list a lineage.
Packaging Details: This was packaged on 01/16/2020 and tested/reviewed on 03/27/2020, exactly 71 days later. Lot# X14D02
Pricing Details: Purchased 3.5 grams for $34.60 at the SQDC in Montreal, Quebec, Canada ($9.89/gram).
A note on numbers: THC and CBD percentages and terpene profiles vary by grower and batch, so treat the details here as one sample and check the label on the product you buy.
This product was bought legally in Quebec, where adults 21 and older can buy from government-operated stores. In the US, marijuana is still a Schedule I drug under federal law outside narrow 2026 exceptions for FDA-approved and state-licensed medical products, and state laws differ.
Appearance: 3.5/5
There were only two nugs in the 3.5 gram container, which was great and very different from what I’m used to; outside of Broken Coast, it’s pretty rare to see such big buds. They were very dense and perfectly trimmed and looked fantastic.
This Revive Reserve (not a big fan of the strain name, just saying to make it simpler) strain is of a light green taint with some dark green leaves, covered with a thin sheet of amber trichomes. Visually pleasant, but it came in at 46% humidity content, which isn’t the end of the world, but I still had to rehydrate it to 62% to get the full experience.
Aroma: 4.5/5
What an aromatic strain this is. The scents are powerful and probably some of the most pleasant-smelling weed that I’ve tried out so far. It’s a mix of citrus, grapefruit, and a touch of mint; it smells sweet and fresh, and the smell came out even more after rehydration.
Cove Crafted should think about making air fresheners with this terpene profile!
Flavor: 2.5/5
The flavor was slightly underwhelming compared to the aroma; even though the citrusy notes came out on the inhale, it was way more subtle. There was a fresh hint of mint and earthiness on the exhale; however, something was missing here still. The smoke was very smooth, though, no coughing and no scratchy throat situation.
Effects: 3/5
The effects that this strain emits were very enjoyable as they weren’t too aggressive; this weed gives you some really happy and relaxed type of feelings. More of a head high than a body high. I tried this out before working and while just chilling out and enjoyed it both times.
I wouldn’t smoke this right before bed; although I felt relaxed, I was still pretty energized.
Effects differ from person to person, and NIDA notes that anxiety, panic and hallucinations are more likely with strong THC products, large amounts or little experience. Start low if you're new.
Overall: 3.5/5
Unlike Platinum Cake Strain, I would recommend this to adult beginners and everyday consumers; I feel like everybody would enjoy a little bit of Revive Reserve (did I mention how much I don’t like these types of names, though??). If more Cove Crafted products were available, I would be trying them for sure. Craft cannabis hits a little differently; you can usually tell when weed is hand-trimmed. If you’ve tried some of this out before, let me know what you think in the comments below!
Sources
- Authorized cannabis retailers in the provinces and territories, Health Canada
- Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of FDA Approved Products Containing Marijuana From Schedule I to Schedule III, Federal Register (U.S. Department of Justice, DEA)
- Cannabis (Marijuana), National Institute on Drug Abuse
