Encore Sour Mandarin 1:1 Gummies

Encore prides itself on providing medicinal and adult-use customers with delicious edibles that are non-GMO and pesticide-free. Each Sour Mandarin gummy is infused with 10mg THC in a hybrid strain, as well as 10mg CBD, for a total of 100mg THC and 100mg CBD in the package. Other gummies in the Encore line feature a variety of strains, some complemented with CBD and some without, in a variety of flavors like Berry Burst and Strawberry Sativa.

Appearance 5/5
Encore Sour Mandarin Gummies are packaged in a black plastic container that features a locking lid to preserve the freshness of the product. The label contains all product information, including testing results. The gummies themselves are hexagonal in shape and bright orange in color. They’re evenly dusted with a coat of sugar, which I found is where most of the sour flavor comes from. Each of these gummies look and feel super fresh. As an added bonus, there were 11 gummies in the container, instead of the advertised 10.

Aroma 5/5
I removed the lid, and took in the pleasant scent of these candies. The scent is undeniably citrus, without any cannabis funk. It would be impossible to distinguish these from regular candies found at the grocery store. The aroma is mouthwatering, and gave me high hopes that these gummies would taste delicious.

Taste 5/5
I’ve tried “sour” gummies from a few different brands, and I feel like none of them could really be called “sour.” These gummies were a different story. I immediately get the sour flavor from the sugary coating on each of the gummies. There’s enough of a coating for the flavor to really pack a punch with the bright flavor of citrus. No flavors of cannabis at all – just intense, sour citrus.

Effect 5/5
I took three of the Sour Mandarin Gummies in the evening, a few hours before heading to bed. After about an hour, I started feeling the buzz of a good head high – my mood immediately improved, and I could feel my mind heading in a better direction toward relaxation. I was hoping the 1:1 combination of THC and CBD would lead to a restful night’s sleep, and I wasn’t wrong. I had an amazing night of sleep and felt completely ready to go the next day. It was great.

Product price: $36 including tax

It’s tough for me to give an edible a 5-star rating, but I feel that Encore’s Sour Mandarin 1:1 Gummies deserve a perfect score. The combination of taste and effect is exactly what I was looking for. I would recommend this edible to new and experienced cannabis users. The gummies are especially effective for stress relief and pain relief, and if you’re looking for a tasty edible that will put your mind in the clouds for a perfect night of sleep, this is the product for you.

I completely enjoyed my experience with Encore’s Sour Mandarin 1:1 Gummies. I’m pretty picky when it comes to edibles, and I was very impressed with these gummies. I’ll definitely be checking in with NuMed soon for other products from the Encore line.

Address: 1308 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Phone number: (773) 687-8480
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 11am-6pm
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NuMed continues to serve the Chicago area during a summer that has been incredibly challenging for businesses in a variety of industries. The company prioritizes customer safety by making sure social distancing guidelines are followed within the store. This means that only a few customers are allowed in at one time. Luckily, pre-ordering has sped up the purchasing process, and I was in and out of the store in a matter of minutes.

NuMed is in the process of rebranding as “NuEra” so it will be interesting to see what kind of changes are in store. Something I noticed on this visit is that the dispensary has already introduced its NuEra house-brand of products, including quality flower.