Blood Orange Sorbet: The Citrus Creamsicle
Blood Orange Sorbet: The Citrus Creamsicle
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)
Breeder: DNA Genetics (Sorbet Collection)
Market Status: The "Stabilized Tangie"; Tangie is one of the most award-winning Sativas in history, known for its electric orange flavor and massive height. Blood Orange Sorbet tames this wild beast. By crossing the lanky Tangie with the stout Sorbet, DNA Genetics created a plant that keeps the mouth-watering citrus profile but packs it into a manageable, medium-sized bush with a creamy, velvety finish.
THC Content: 18% – 22% (Flavor-Forward Potency)
Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Linalool
Key Effects: Euphoric Balance, Happy Energy, Physical Calm, Anti-Anxiety
If you love the taste of Tangie but hate growing 6-foot tall Sativas that stretch into your grow lights, Blood Orange Sorbet is the answer to your prayers.
Part of the illustrious Sorbet Collection, this strain is a masterclass in hybrid breeding. DNA Genetics took the sharp, aggressive tangerine zest of the Tangie and smoothed it out with the creamy, relaxing genetics of the Sorbet. The result is a strain that doesn't just smell like an orange peel; it smells like a gourmet blood orange sorbet—sweet, complex, and finished with a dollop of cream.
History and Lineage: The Zest and The Cream
This cross was designed to fix the "Tangie Stretch" without losing the "Tangie Flavor."
The Mother (Tangie): The remake of the 90s Tangerine Dream (Cali-O x Skunk). It is world-famous for its soaring Sativa high and an aroma that smells exactly like freshly peeled tangerines. However, it is a difficult plant indoors due to its extreme height and long flowering time.
The Father (Sorbet): The structural anchor. The Sorbet line brings density, speed, and a creamy terpene profile. It reins in the Sativa dominance of the Tangie, making the plant shorter and the buds rock-hard.
The Synthesis: Blood Orange Sorbet is the "Indoor Friendly" Tangie. It retains the loud citrus notes but presents them in a plant that finishes in 8-9 weeks and fits easily in a tent. It shifts the profile from "sharp zest" to "sweet dessert."
Terpene Profile: Deep Citrus and Vanilla
While Tangie is sharp and acidic, Blood Orange Sorbet is rich and sweet.
Dominant Terpenes
Limonene (The Citrus): The absolute dominant force. However, the Sorbet genetics deepen this note, shifting it from a high-pitched lemon/mandarin to a deeper, redder blood orange scent.
Caryophyllene (The Spice): Adds a subtle background of baking spice and pepper, which complements the citrus perfectly.
Linalool (The Cream): Provides the "Sorbet" effect. It adds a floral, creamy smoothness that rounds off the acidic edges of the Limonene.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is intoxicating. It smells of sweet blood oranges, vanilla cream, soft earth, and candy.
The Smoke: Rich and coating. It tastes of orange creamsicles, herbal tea, and sweet earth. It is one of the tastiest strains in the DNA catalog.
Strain Effects: The Happy Medium
Blood Orange Sorbet hits the sweet spot between a Sativa head-rush and an Indica body-stone.
The Experience
The Smile: The Tangie genetics ensure the high starts with a burst of happiness. It is anti-depressant in nature, lifting the mood instantly.
The Chill: Unlike a pure Tangie which can be racy or jittery, the Sorbet genetics provide a calming physical anchor. You feel relaxed and loose, but not sleepy.
The Balance: It is the ultimate "Afternoon Strain." It keeps you awake enough to enjoy your day but relaxed enough to not care about stress.
The Social: It is excellent for parties or hanging out. It makes you chatty, giggly, and engaged.
Best For: Depression, social anxiety, stress relief, creative hobbies, and daytime relaxation.
Growing Blood Orange Sorbet: The Tamed Sativa
This is a strain for growers who want Tangie flavor without the Sativa headache.
Growth Structure
The Height: It grows Medium. It will stretch a little in flower, but nowhere near the extent of a pure Tangie. It is very manageable for indoor tents.
The Yield: Moderate to High. The Sorbet influence adds significant density to the buds. You get solid, heavy nuggets rather than the airy, fox-tailing buds of a Haze.
The Resin: It is surprisingly frosty. The trichomes are oily and sticky, making it a great candidate for citrus-heavy extracts.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 8 to 9 weeks—shaving a full week or two off the typical Tangie finish time.
The Feeding: It is a moderate feeder. It doesn't need excessive nitrogen, but it loves Potassium in the flowering stage to bulk up the fruit.
Grower’s Tip: The "Blood Orange" phenotype often reveals itself in the last two weeks of flower. If you drop the night-time temperatures, you might see reddish or purple hues appear on the leaves and buds, matching the name perfectly.
Final Verdict: The Gourmet Citrus
Blood Orange Sorbet is the sophisticated cousin of the Tangie. It offers all the flavor you crave—that exploded citrus bomb—but delivers it with a smoothness and physical relaxation that makes it more versatile for the average smoker. For the grower, it is a no-brainer: you get the award-winning Tangie terpenes in a plant that yields heavy, finishes fast, and doesn't hit the ceiling.
You should choose Blood Orange Sorbet if:
You love Tangie but find it too racy or tall.
You enjoy "Creamsicle" flavors (Citrus + Vanilla).
You want a Happy, Balanced high.
You are making Live Resin (Elite terpene content).
Score: 9.5/10 (The Citrus Standard)