If Terpenes were a song …
Sometimes a song hits like citrus.
Sometimes it’s all velvet and cocoa.
Sometimes it’s clean air, green notes, and clarity.
Sometimes it’s floral. Soft. Slow.
That’s the whole idea here.
I don’t get too attached to strain names because they come and go. What stays consistent is the vibe. The aroma. The flavor direction. That’s what terps do for me: they give language to something you already feel.
So this is a little series I’m playing with:
If a song were a terp profile, what would it taste like? And what dessert or mocktail would pair with it?
And because my brain never stops at “one option,” I’m also adding a few extra flavor pairings that would work beautifully too even if they’re not on the menu right now.
1) Earth, Wind & Fire - September
Terp vibe: Limonene
This song tastes like the first bite of something bright. Citrus oils. Sweet peel. A clean finish. Nothing heavy.
Pair it with (from 125 Broadstreet): Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake
Lemon on lemon, but not boring. This pairing feels like sunlight on purpose.
Other flavor profiles that match this vibe:
Yuzu + vanilla bean
Lemon curd + toasted meringue
Grapefruit + honey
Mocktail lane: sparkling citrus + a pinch of salt (think “clean, crisp, replay button”)
2) Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Terp vibe: Pinene
This one tastes like “open the windows.” Fresh. Green. Calm clarity. Clean edges.
Pair it with (from 125 Broadstreet): Pistachio Mini Loaves with Honey–Butter Glaze
Pistachio has that elegant herbaceous note. Honey–butter keeps it warm so it doesn’t feel too sharp or too “health-adjacent.”
Other flavor profiles that match this vibe:
Pistachio + cardamom
Rosemary + honey
Basil + lemon
Mocktail lane: cucumber + mint + herb syrup (thyme/rosemary) topped with soda
3) Al Green, “Let’s Stay Together”
Terp vibe: Myrcene
This song tastes like comfort with a slow pulse. Creamy, warm, familiar. You don’t rush it.
Pair it with (from 125 Broadstreet): Banana Puddin’
Soft, nostalgic, and kind of impossible to eat quickly. Which is exactly the point.
Other flavor profiles that match this vibe
Brown butter + vanilla
Toasted coconut + cream
Caramelized banana + warm spice
Mocktail lane: creamy dessert sips (oat milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg)
4) Sade, “No Ordinary Love”
Terp vibe: β-Caryophyllene
This is velvet. Warm spice. Depth. It tastes expensive without asking for attention.
Pair it with (from 125 Broadstreet): Chocolate Mousse (new)
Chocolate mousse is smooth and quiet and grown. Caryophyllene energy does the same thing.
Other flavor profiles that match this vibe (not on the menu):
Dark chocolate + espresso
Cocoa + a whisper of heat (not spicy, just warmth)
Cinnamon + brown sugar
Mocktail lane: cold brew + vanilla + smoked salt, or a spiced cherry cola-style pour
5) Etta James, “At Last”
Terp vibe: Linalool
This tastes like soft floral air and a slow exhale. It’s gentle, not sleepy. Romantic, not dramatic.
Pair it with (from 125 Broadstreet): Crème Brûlée (new)
Crème brûlée is quiet luxury. Crack the sugar top, sink into vanilla custard, and suddenly you’re moving slower. In a good way.
Other flavor profiles that match this vibe:
Lavender + vanilla
Honey + chamomile
Rose + berry
Mocktail lane: jasmine or chamomile tea base + vanilla syrup + citrus twist
“ The point isn’t “the right answer.” It’s the translation.”
A terp profile is just a way to describe what you already notice:
Bright songs want bright flavors.
Velvet songs want chocolate, coffee, spice.
Floral songs want soft custards and gentle sweetness.
Clean songs want green, herbal, crisp notes.
That’s it. That’s the whole magic. And I want to keep building this like a series: one song at a time. If you tell me one song you love right now, I’ll translate it into a terp vibe and give you:
a menu pairing (dessert or mocktail), and
2–3 off-menu flavor profiles that fit the same mood.
- Cheasleauen
Your fav sis with a spliff
R&D Culinary Director/Founder
