Cultivar Overview: Funk Mountain

Funk Mountain arrives as one of those rare cultivars that earns its name through sheer character rather than clever branding. A deliberate cross of the coveted MTN Cut of Tropicana Cookies and the lush, tropical Strawberry Guava, Funk Mountain is a strain that bridges worlds — melding the bright citrus-forward energy of Tropicana’s storied genetics with the soft, berry-drenched warmth of Strawberry Guava’s island lineage. The result is a profile that feels simultaneously familiar and wholly unexpected, as though the best of two fruit bowls were folded together with a deft, experienced hand.

Lifted Dream has built a reputation on sourcing and processing cultivars that reward the discerning consumer — those who approach their concentrate experience the way a sommelier approaches a glass, with intention, curiosity, and an appreciation for provenance. Their commitment to working with premium hemp-derived THCA flower, cultivated under conditions that prioritize terpene expression and cannabinoid integrity, is evident from the first look at this jar. Funk Mountain is a showcase offering, one that reflects the brand’s philosophy that extraordinary starting material is the non-negotiable foundation of extraordinary extract.

This 2-gram expression is processed as a Cold Cure rosin, a format that demands patience and precision in equal measure. Rather than being rushed to market, the live rosin base is allowed to undergo a carefully controlled curing process at low temperatures over an extended period, coaxing the oil into a stable, creamy, terpene-saturated consistency without heat-driven degradation. What you receive is a product that is as close to the living plant as the solventless world can offer — expressive, complex, and alive with aromatic nuance.

Extracted from hemp-derived THCA-rich flower and presented in a 2-gram format, Funk Mountain Cold Cure represents the intersection of elite genetics, thoughtful cultivation, and artisan processing that defines the upper tier of the modern solventless market.

Flavor & Aromatic Profile

Open the jar and Funk Mountain does not wait for an introduction. The first aromatic wave hits with an immediate burst of tropical sweetness — ripe mango, sun-warmed guava, and a whisper of tangerine peel that speaks directly to the Tropicana Cookies lineage running deep in the genetics. There is a brightness here, effervescent and citrus-forward, that lifts the senses before the deeper layers have even had the chance to introduce themselves. It is, in the best possible sense, the olfactory equivalent of stepping into direct sunlight after a long morning indoors.

As the nose settles and the warmth of your hands begins to open the concentrate further, the mid-register reveals itself: a lush undercurrent of mixed berries and something approaching a ripe, sugary strawberry jam, grounded by a faint earthiness that keeps the sweetness from tipping into cloying territory. There is a nuance here reminiscent of fruity cereal — not artificial, but the kind of grain-and-fruit sweetness you encounter in a perfectly ripe piece of stone fruit. The Strawberry Guava parentage is most prominent in this layer, providing a softness and depth that rounds out what might otherwise be a purely citrus-driven experience.

On the draw, the flavor translates faithfully from nose to palate. The inhale is smooth and sweet, coating the throat with tropical and berry notes that linger pleasantly. The exhale introduces the profile’s most interesting dimension: a subtle herbal undertone that grounds the sweetness, adding just enough complexity to remind you that you are engaging with something botanical and considered rather than synthetically flavored. The finish is clean, prolonged, and satisfying — the mark of a terpene-intact Cold Cure processed with genuine care.

Dominant terpenes commonly associated with this profile may include:

• Myrcene — The foundational terpene of the profile, contributing earthy warmth, soft tropical fruit undertones, and a velvet-like body to the overall aromatic character.
• Caryophyllene — A spicy, subtly woody note that works in the background to balance the sweetness and add textural complexity to both nose and finish.
• Limonene — The source of the bright citrus lift experienced on the initial open — tangerine, lemon zest, and an uplifting effervescence that defines the strain’s opening character.
• Ocimene — A delicate, herbal-floral terpene responsible for the sweet, slightly herbaceous exhale note, adding a light and airy dimension that keeps the profile from becoming too dense.

Experiential Character & Suggested Use

Funk Mountain’s experiential character is best described as confidently uplifting without being overwhelming — a profile that orients itself toward the cerebral without losing touch with the body. Users can expect an onset that is energizing and mood-elevating, a bright euphoric quality that sharpens focus and dissolves the weight of low-level mental fatigue. This is not a cultivar that pulls you inward or invites passivity. Funk Mountain opens a door and nudges you through it, toward engagement, creativity, and an elevated sense of general well-being.

As the initial cerebral energy finds its plateau, a mild, grounding body effect settles in — present but unobtrusive, the kind of physical ease that supports rather than interrupts whatever the day holds. This balance makes Funk Mountain a compelling daytime option for the experienced concentrate consumer: functional enough for active hours, enjoyable enough to make those hours feel genuinely elevated. It pairs well with creative work, social settings, outdoor activity, or simply the ritual of a quiet afternoon that deserves a sensory upgrade.

Consumers commonly describe the overall profile as:

• Euphoric and mood-lifting from onset
• Cerebrally energizing with a clear-headed quality
• Sociable and creativity-forward
• Gently relaxing in the body without sedation
• Well-suited for daytime and early evening use

For concentrate use, we recommend beginning with a single 2–3 second draw or rice-grain-sized portion and waiting 15 minutes between servings to assess tolerance and desired effect.

Start low, go slow. Individual tolerance varies.

Solventless Extraction & Cold Cure Refinement

Funk Mountain Cold Cure is produced through a fully solventless extraction process — meaning no hydrocarbons, no ethanol, and no chemical intermediaries ever contact the plant material. The process begins with fresh-frozen or carefully dried and cured hemp-derived THCA flower, which is agitated in ice water to mechanically separate the trichome heads from the plant matter. This method leverages the physical brittleness of frozen trichomes rather than chemical solvents, preserving the full spectrum of cannabinoids, terpenes, and minor compounds that give each cultivar its distinct identity.

The resulting trichome slurry is then passed through a series of filtration bags measured in microns — the unit by which the mesh pores are sized — to isolate only the most resin-rich and aromatic material. Funk Mountain is collected within the 73-to-159 micron range, a window that captures the full, ripe trichome heads responsible for the highest concentrations of both cannabinoids and terpenes. Material collected at this range delivers extract that is notably more flavorful and potent than broader-spectrum or finer-mesh collections, making the micron selection a deliberate quality decision rather than a technical afterthought.

Once the bubble hash is collected and carefully dried, it is pressed under controlled low heat and pressure to yield a raw live rosin. This is where the Cold Cure process diverges from standard fresh press methodology. Rather than being packaged immediately after pressing — which yields a more fluid, translucent oil — the rosin is placed in a sealed environment and held at a precise low temperature, typically between 55°F and 65°F, for an extended curing period measured in days or weeks. During this time, the THCA gradually nucleates and reorganizes within the terpene-rich oil matrix, producing the characteristic creamy, budder-like consistency that Cold Cure is celebrated for.

The outcome is a concentrate with exceptional shelf stability, a satiny texture that is easy to work with across a range of consumption tools, and — most importantly — a terpene profile that remains vibrant and intact throughout. Cold Cure rosin does not sacrifice flavor for texture or stability. It achieves all three, making this 2-gram jar of Funk Mountain an experience as much as it is a product.