Terpene Flashcards

09/17/2026

🌿🚨 SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🚨🌿

We’re thrilled to announce that MONTHLY & ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS are officially LIVE on Terpenes App! 🎉

The next chapter of terpene education starts NOW. 👃🌱

🔬 Explore terpene science
👃 Train your nose
🧠 Test your knowledge
📚 Expand your plant knowledge
🌿 Discover the aromatic compounds found across the plant world

Whether you’re just beginning your terpene journey or you’ve been geeking out over aromas for years, Terpenes App is built to help you learn, explore, and connect the dots.

💚 Subscribe today and unlock the next level of your terpene education!

👉 https://terpenesapp.com/

🌿 The nose knows. Understand the science. Experience the flavors. Explore the culture.

08/26/2026

A new study published in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B identified 227 volatile terpenes in Cannabis sativa—88 monoterpenes and 139 sesquiterpenes—and mapped many of the genes and enzymes behind cannabis aroma.

But here's the really fascinating part…

Two cultivars can contain many of the same terpenes and still smell COMPLETELY different.

Why? It’s not just about which terpenes are present. It’s about ratios, gene expression, precursor availability, enzyme activity, plant development, and the interaction of hundreds of compounds.

Researchers also found that some terpene synthase enzymes can produce multiple different compounds, helping explain how cannabis creates such incredible chemical diversity.

33 terpenes were found across all six cultivars studied. 60 terpenes were cultivar-specific. And one cultivar had about 20× lower expression of a gene associated with trans-β-ocimene production.

In other words: there's a LOT more to cannabis aroma than “myrcene + limonene + caryophyllene.”
The plant's genetics provide the blueprint—but metabolism, development and chemistry help write the final aroma.

This is exactly why studying the whole terpene profile matters. 🌱🔬👃

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08/16/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new terpene learning app.

Explore the science, aromas, and effects of terpenes like never before.

Start learning now: terpenesapp.com

Follow us here, and at on IG for updates, drops, and terpene knowledge.

05/24/2026

🥥✨ Swavory is taking over beverage culture
“Swavory” (sweet + savory) is one of the biggest flavor directions trending in 2026, especially in coffee shops, mixology, and functional beverages. Instead of straight sweetness, drinks are moving toward layered profiles—creamy, toasted, salty, herbal, and subtly spiced all working together.

You see it in toasted coconut lattes, dirty sodas, espresso martinis, cold foam builds, and dessert-inspired cold brews. The goal isn’t just sweetness anymore—it’s depth, balance, and complexity.

This is where terpenes become a powerful flavor tool.
🌿 With Terpene Flashcards, you can build swavory beverages intentionally by understanding how aroma compounds shape flavor perception:

• Limonene → bright citrus lift that cuts richness (cold brew, lemonades)
• Linalool → soft floral balance that smooths cream-based drinks
• Myrcene → earthy, grounding base notes for coffee + chocolate pairings
• Caryophyllene → warm spice that enhances toasted, savory sweetness

When you combine these profiles, you start designing drinks like: 🥥 toasted coconut cold foam with spice + cream balance

🍫 chocolate espresso with earthy depth and citrus brightness
🍦 dessert-style cold brews that feel rich but not overly sweet
The shift is clear: flavor is no longer linear—it’s built in layers.

☕ Swavory is the trend. Terpenes are the map.

Use Terpene Flashcards to explore pairings, build beverage profiles, and create next-level flavor experiences that match where modern menus are headed.

04/29/2026

🌱 EPISODE 2: Terpene Education + Market Trends explores the growing crossover between cannabis, fragrance, food, wellness, and other aromatic industries, and how terpenes are becoming a shared language across them all. I talk about the mission behind Terpenes App and the shift toward making terpene education more accessible, practical, and usable across different fields. The episode also touches on the broader rise of terpenes in global markets and how this movement reflects a deeper shift toward sensory learning, natural ingredients, and a more connected understanding of plant-based science. -

🌱 EPISODE 2: Terpene Education + Market Trends by TLC: The Terpene Learning Collective on Patreon. Join TLC: The Terpene Learning Collective's community for exclusive content and updates.

04/28/2026

We just launched the Terpene Learning Collective (TLC) on Patreon 🌿🎙️

This is where we’ll be sharing deeper dives into terpenes, plant medicine education, behind-the-scenes podcast episodes, and exclusive learning materials you won’t find anywhere else.

If you’re into cannabis science, aroma, wellness, and understanding how terpenes actually shape experience—this is for you.

Come join the collective and support the work: 👉

Patreon is empowering a new generation of creators. Support and engage with artists and creators as they live out their passions!

04/27/2026

Terpene Flashcards 🌿🔥

5 years strong and still 100% grassroots.

Built from 20+ years of passion for sensory education across cannabis, specialty coffee, tea, and experiential learning, this project has been about one thing from day one:

Making terpenes easy to understand through aroma, flavor, and effect.

No fluff. No hype. Just real sensory connection you can feel and learn from.

If you’ve been curious about terpenes… this is your sign to tap in.

👉 Grab a deck & start exploring the sensory world in a whole new way

Every purchase supports an independent vision and keeps terpene education growing for the community.

Appreciate all the love over the years 🙏

04/23/2026

I created a Patreon called TLC: The Terpene Learning Collective as a complimentary space, for the terpene flashcards, terpene app and to share knowledge around terpenes.

🔗 https://patreon.com/terpenelearningcollective

On Patreon I’ll be posting:
🌱 Early educational content and breakdowns
🌱 Behind-the-scenes development updates
🌱 Sensory science insights from real-world experience
🌱 Community-first access to ideas shaping Terpene App
🎙️ Exclusive talks with insiders, experts, and industry influencers

I’ll also be sharing more on cannabis here in a deeper, more educational way—connecting the science, sensory experience, and real-world understanding behind the plant.

If you’re curious about how plants actually feel, taste, and function beyond marketing labels—this is your circle.

What’s included:
📄 Digital downloads
🎥 Behind-the-scenes content
🔒 Exclusive content
📚 Digital ebook or publications as they develop

Appreciate everyone who’s been supporting this journey. This is still early, but it’s moving step by step in the right direction 💚

Much love,
Tony Bowles, Founder, Terpene Flashcards

04/16/2026

4/20 WEEKEND FLASH SALE 🌿

Celebrate the vibe with 15% OFF all Terpene Flashcards for a limited time only.

💥 Now just $30 (normally $42)
🗓️ Starts today → runs through Monday

Learn, explore, and level up your terpene knowledge while the deal lasts. Whether you’re deep in the plant world or just getting started, this is the perfect time to tap in.
Don’t miss it, once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Tap in and grab yours this weekend 🌱

04/15/2026

🌿 Terpene Learning = Flipped 🍊🌲✨
Let’s make this simple and fun.
Instead of starting with science…
we start with what you actually smell, taste, and feel.
So here’s a quick vibe check 👇
🍊 Citrusy + Uplifting Bright, zesty, energetic, fresh Examples: lemon peel, orange zest, grapefruit spark 👉 Likely terpenes: Limonene, Terpinolene