- Kensington Kush is a hybrid Hybrid (Indica-dominant) strain originating from United Kingdom / Netherlands, dating back to 2012.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 22-25%.
- Its lineage runs through Bubba Kush x Secret Indica, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- Understanding its ancestry explains both its flavour profile and its characteristic effects.
- Dominant terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Kensington Kush
Kensington Kush is a legendary, indica-dominant hybrid cut that originally circulated in the London underground before crossing over to Amsterdam. By crossing Bubba Kush with a secret, highly potent indica stabilizer, they bred a strain that is the epitome of classic, heavy-hitting Kush genetics. The buds are rounded, extremely dense, and feature deep forest-green leaves with violet hues and a thick frosting of white trichomes. The aroma is aggressively loud, smelling of damp earth, spicy pine needles, dark roasted coffee, and chemical diesel fuel. Kensington Kush provides a heavy, deeply relaxing body couchlock and a spacey, stress-relieving mental buzz.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
Selected in London in the early 2010s, Kensington Kush was brought to the Amsterdam coffeeshop scene, where it became a highly sought-after top-shelf offering. Celebrated for its heavy physical stone and pure, gassy kush flavor, it remains a favorite clone-only variety on menus like Green Place and Voyagers.
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Live Amsterdam Pricing
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View Live Menus →Where to Find Kensington Kush in Amsterdam
Kensington Kush is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Kensington Kush
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Kensington Kush
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Kensington Kush with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Kensington Kush selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Kensington Kush variety with delivery options
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Genetic Background
Bubba Kush (pre-98 clone selection) x Undisclosed Kush/Indica stabilizer
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Kensington Kush is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Kensington Kush is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Kensington Kush?
Kensington Kush typically tests at 22-25% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. As an indica-leaning strain, the THC produces a heavier body-driven effect.
Is Kensington Kush a sativa or indica?
Kensington Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain (Hybrid (Indica-dominant)). Bred from Bubba Kush x Secret Indica, its effects lean toward a relaxing, body-driven indica experience. Users report: Heavy couchlock, deeply relaxing, sedating, spacey, stress-relieving.
Kensington Kush strain review — what to expect
Kensington Kush is known for Heavy couchlock, deeply relaxing, sedating, spacey, stress-relieving. Bubba Kush x Secret Indica. A heavy, earthy-pine Kush clone-only selection that is a popular top-shelf staple on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. The aroma profile features damp earth, spicy pine, roasted coffee, chemical diesel, fuel. Dominant terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene.
What are the phenotypes of Kensington Kush?
Kensington Kush expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including Kensington Kush, Kensington OG. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Kensington Kush crossed from?
Kensington Kush was bred from Bubba Kush x Secret Indica. Detailed ancestry: Bubba Kush (pre-98 clone selection) x Undisclosed Kush/Indica stabilizer. This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Kensington Kush available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Kensington Kush is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Kensington Kush?
Kensington Kush is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Kensington Kush yield and how long does it flower?
Kensington Kush has a flowering time of 8-9 weeks and produces moderate yields. Plants reach short to medium height, making it well-suited for smaller grow spaces.
What is Kensington Kush and where does it come from?
Kensington Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that originates from United Kingdom / Netherlands. It belongs to the 2010s era of cannabis genetics. Bubba Kush x Secret Indica. A heavy, earthy-pine Kush clone-only selection that is a popular top-shelf staple on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus.
What is the genetic background of Kensington Kush?
Kensington Kush has the following ancestry: Bubba Kush (pre-98 clone selection) x Undisclosed Kush/Indica stabilizer.
Is Kensington Kush indica or sativa?
Kensington Kush is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Kensington Kush smell and taste like?
Kensington Kush has a Damp earth, spicy pine, roasted coffee, chemical diesel, fuel aroma, with flavors described as Earthy pine, dark coffee, spicy pepper, gasoline finish. Its dominant terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene.
Medical Applications
Kensington Kush is commonly associated with: