Purple Tangie

Purple Tangie is a sativa selection from the Tangie line. Known for citrus, orange, grapefruit aromatics.

Purple Tangie is a sativa selection bred out of the Tangie genetic family. In breeding programs, it has served as a parent line for Vanilla Orange Sprinkles. State lab records track Purple Tangie across 4 legal markets between 2015 and 2024, with a large share of tested flower batches originating from a single regional cultivator. Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 9–11 weeks (~63–77 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Purple Tangie are most often described as showing bright citrus zest, sweet orange and tangerine, tangy ruby grapefruit and fresh floral blossom. Chemotype data points to bright, citrus-forward limonene, earthy, herbal myrcene and peppery beta-caryophyllene as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report an active, energetic lift, a lifted, positive outlook and clear-headed task focus, making Purple Tangie a frequent pick for daytime sessions, creative work, or social settings. The most commonly noted downsides are dry mouth and dry eyes.