Cultivar record / mataro-blue
Mataro Blue
This smells lovely - it has a piney, sweet and berry aroma, apparent even before the bud is cracked.
- Type
- indica
- THC
- 23%
- CBD
- <1%
- Breeder
- Kannabia Seeds
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Terpenes
Genetics
- Black Domina
- Blue Monster
Reported negatives
- Dizzy
- Headaches
- Paranoid
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded parent strains are Black Domina and Blue Monster.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include raspberry, blueberry and sweet.
Reported character
Reported effects include relaxed, sleepy and tingly. Individual experiences vary.
Background
I sampled Kannabia Seeds' Mataro Blue at Spannabis 2018 in Barcelona. This strain combines the genetics of Black Domina x Mazar-I-Sharif x Blue Monster.
Appearance
This strain doesn't have the best bag appeal but makes up for this with good trichome coverage and colouration, delivering light green hues and glistening trichomes.
It looks like more of an Indica Strain, perhaps on the old school side. It looks a little bit leafier than some of the well-trimmed nugs I had seen out here.
Aroma
This smells lovely - it has a piney, sweet and berry aroma, apparent even before the bud is cracked.
Blueberry notes mixed with sweet pine is the sort of smell I was getting, and it is very distinct.
Breaking this bud open and grinding it up, I was treated to the scent in its full-force, and it is perhaps one of my favourite cannabis-inspired scents in recent memory.
Taste
Smoking Blue Mataro through my trusty 5 euro travel bong (sadly left behind), I get a wonderful berry/piney flavour that really stands out, even amongst the other cannabis strains I was enjoying on my trip to Barcelona.
I then rolled this into a joint, and the taste was a real pleasure throughout, seeming to get more and more pronounced as the joint and resin burned down.
Writing this, days later, I can think back and still almost taste it in my mouth.
Effects
The Mataro Blue from Kannabia Seeds is not going to blow your head off - this isn’t a high-strength strain, delivering an enjoyable moderate stone with around 15-17% THC (I had this sample tested whilst at Spannabis). However, the effects are still pronounced and very enjoyable - I sank into a relaxed body-high, leaving clarity in my mind. Also worth noting that I did get some uplift smoking this, but this is really a body-led strain. And boy, do I love that feeling!
Conclusion
Overall, I really enjoyed sampling the Mataro Blue. Out of all the weed I smoked in Spain, this was my favourite, and that in the knowledge that this bud came in at roughly half the strength of some of the strongest strains currently on the market.
Uncertainty and variation
Mataro Blue appears under several names in the archive. Cultivar characteristics vary between growers and batches. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Mataro Blue appears under several names in the archive. Cultivar characteristics vary between growers and batches. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Mataro Blue
Users most commonly report feeling relaxed, sleepy and tingly after consuming Mataro Blue. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Ocimene (aroma and mood), Myrcene (comfort and ease), and Pinene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Mataro Blue are Ocimene (a sweet herbal-citrus note that adds brightness to the aroma), Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation) and Pinene (a sharp pine aroma linked to alertness and mental clarity). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.
For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.
Mataro Blue Questions
What did the Mataro Blue review say about its background?
This strain combines the genetics of Black Domina x Mazar-I-Sharif x Blue Monster.
What did the reviewed Mataro Blue flower look like?
This strain doesn't have the best bag appeal but makes up for this with good trichome coverage and colouration, delivering light green hues and glistening trichomes.
What aroma did the Mataro Blue review describe?
This smells lovely - it has a piney, sweet and berry aroma, apparent even before the bud is cracked.
How did Mataro Blue taste in the review?
Smoking Blue Mataro through my trusty 5 euro travel bong (sadly left behind), I get a wonderful berry/piney flavour that really stands out, even amongst the other cannabis strains I was enjoying on my trip to Barcelona.
What effects did the Mataro Blue review describe?
However, the effects are still pronounced and very enjoyable - I sank into a relaxed body-high, leaving clarity in my mind.
What was the review's verdict on Mataro Blue?
Out of all the weed I smoked in Spain, this was my favourite, and that in the knowledge that this bud came in at roughly half the strength of some of the strongest strains currently on the market.
How strong is Mataro Blue?
The archive record notes THC 23% and CBD <1% for Mataro Blue. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Mataro Blue suitable for beginners?
At around 23% THC, Mataro Blue sits in the moderate-to-strong range. Beginners should start low and go slow — a little often goes a long way. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
Is Mataro Blue indica or sativa?
Mataro Blue is recorded as indica. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
What terpenes are found in Mataro Blue?
The archive records ocimene, myrcene and pinene as terpenes associated with Mataro Blue.
What are the potential downsides of Mataro Blue?
Commonly reported side effects include dizzy, headaches and paranoid. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
Is every Mataro Blue sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.