Affogato

Breeder: Root Origin Seed Co

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Ice Cream Cake x White Truffle

Ice Cream Cake (Seed Junky Genetics): Gelato #33 x Wedding Cake — dense, trichome-laden buds with creamy vanilla-and-dough terps, strong indica body effects, 20–25% THC. White Truffle: a Gorilla Butter F2 phenotype selected for its truffle/mushroom-earthy nose, heavy resin production, and potent relaxation; contributes density and the earthy-savory backbone to Affogato's profile.

Terpene Profile

Aroma: Earthy dark chocolate and roasted coffee dominate the break, with a creamy-sweet vanilla undertone. Mocha and bakery pastry notes emerge as the bud is ground. A subtle peppery spice from caryophyllene anchors the sweetness.

Flavor: Rich coffee and bittersweet chocolate on the inhale, transitioning to a smooth creamy vanilla finish. Reviewers compare it to tiramisu. A light citrus brightness from limonene lifts the otherwise heavy dessert palate.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Quick — users report an immediate cerebral rush within minutes of first inhalation.

Starts with an uplifting, focused head high that settles into deep full-body relaxation without couch-lock. Mental clarity and the ability to focus are maintained. Leafly users report feeling uplifted as the dominant effect. Reviewers describe it as ideal for unwinding with a book or movie rather than sedating into sleep.

Duration: Moderate to long; the body relaxation extends well past the initial cerebral peak.

Growing Characteristics

Grow Tips: Responds well to topping and LST to even the canopy and maximize light penetration Calyx-forward flower structure with a favorable calyx-to-leaf ratio — trim loss is low Sugar leaves are heavily resinous; collect trim for hash or rosin processing Pull night temperatures down during late flower to bring out lavender and violet hues Full-spectrum LED lighting maximizes trichome production; resin heads appear bulbous and uniform under balanced spectra Sturdy lateral branches hold compact colas without extensive trellising Monitor trichomes for milky-to-amber transition; a 2–3 week flush at maturity improves perceived flavor

History & Origin

Root Origin Seed Co created Affogato by crossing Ice Cream Cake (Seed Junky Genetics' Gelato #33 x Wedding Cake) with a selected White Truffle cut (a Gorilla Butter F2 phenotype). The name references the Italian affogato dessert — espresso poured over gelato — reflecting the strain's coffee-and-cream terpene signature. The cultivar is available only as feminized seeds. Note: the Affogato name is used by at least four unrelated breeders for different crosses, so verifying the breeder and lineage on any specific pack is essential.