Three Producers. One Reserve Batch Drop.
Reserve Batch has always been about seeking out products that stand apart: exceptional genetics, meticulous cultivation, and solventless craftsmanship from producers we truly believe in.
For this drop, we’re bringing together three distinct names under one release: Team Elite Genetics, Zugatti, and Red Dragon.
The result? One of our most diverse Reserve Batch lineups yet, spanning premium flower, cold cure and live rosin vapes, and fresh press.
TEAM ELITE GENETICS
At the heart of this drop is Team Elite Genetics (TEG), a name that has built a serious reputation in California cannabis through an obsessive, unrelenting approach to genetics and cultivation.
Led by Steve and Jade Castillo, TEG has spent years hunting and developing genetics while taking an intensely hands-on approach at every stage, from seed to jar.
Their philosophy starts in the soil. TEG’s cultivation program prioritizes living soil, proprietary nutrient inputs, and a thriving ecosystem of beneficial fungi, bacteria, and microorganisms, all designed to cultivate a healthy rhizosphere and allow each cultivar to express its full potential.
That meticulous attention carries through the entire process. Plants receive individualized care. Flower is hand-trimmed to preserve its structure and precious trichomes. And every jar is hand-packaged with the same care it was grown with.
The proof is in the accolades: Team Elite Genetics has earned over 30 awards across flower and solventless concentrates. Their flagship strain, Styrofoam Cup itself, took second place at the 2022 High Times Cannabis Cup.
For this Reserve Batch, we wanted to showcase TEG’s work in more than one way.
Team Elite Genetics FLOWER
LEMONADE SLUSH – Cuban Linx x Styrofoam Cup #6
Vibe: Electric lemon zest collides with funky, gas-soaked dough. A bright, heady buzz that sharpens into a heavy, calming body melt.
STYROFOAM CUP – Sunset Sherbet x GMO (aka MSG)
Vibe: The flagship. GMO’s savory, garlicky funk meets Sunset Sherbet’s creamy berry sweetness. Potent, euphoric, and completely legendary—this is the one that put TEG on the map.
PGB – Pineapple Pez Melonade x Pearadise #2
Vibe: Tropical fruit punch up front, with a lingering gassy backbone. Uplifting and social—a perfect daytime pour.
PURPLE DUMP TRUCK – Diesel Truck OG x Styrofoam Cup #12
Vibe: Diesel fuel and earthy pine dominate, with a subtle grape jam finish from the Styrofoam Cup lineage. Heavy-handed, sedative, and not for the faint of heart.
THE STYROFOAM CUP UNIVERSE
COLD CURE LIVE ROSIN BADDER + LIVE ROSIN VAPES
The solventless lineup features four TEG cultivars, available as cold cure live rosin badder, as well as live rosin vapes in both 510 cartridges and O2 all-glass disposable hardware.
STYROFOAM CUP – Sunset Sherbet x GMO (aka MSG)
Vibe: Same legendary cut, now in solventless form. Creamy, funky, and devastatingly potent with a terpene-rich, wet-badder consistency.
DUMP TRUCK – Diesel Truck OG x Styrofoam Cup #16
Vibe: Straight gas with a side of earth. This rosin hits like a heavyweight—thick, greasy, and full of diesel-soaked OG charm.
PURPLE CHEESE – Goat Cheese x Styrofoam Cup
Vibe: Tangy, funky cheese wrapped in sweet purple berries. An oddball pairing that works beautifully, bold flavor with a giggly, relaxing high.
PINEAPPLE CUP – PGB x Styrofoam Cup
Vibe: Sweet pineapple and tropical fruit pave the way, followed by a sharp, gassy exhale. Bright and balanced, perfect for flavor-chasers.
Looking across the lineup, a common thread emerges: Styrofoam Cup.
Rather than dropping a single TEG cultivar, this release gives us a deeper look at one of the genetics that has helped define Team Elite Genetics – by showcasing Styrofoam Cup itself alongside several of its most compelling crosses. It’s a masterclass in how one incredible parent can create a whole family of winners.
Joining Team Elite Genetics on the flower side of this Reserve Batch is Zugatti, a producer we’re thrilled to feature as we continue seeking out top-tier flower. Their recent appearance in Proper Smoke League has put even more well-deserved attention on their work.
For this release, we’re keeping it focused with a single selection:
FROG POISON – Animal Face x Sin Mintz
Vibe: Animal Face’s potent, coffee-and-gas intensity is mellowed by Sin Mintz’s cool, minty cookie dough. Sharp, cerebral, and creeping, one hit and you’ll understand the hype.
One cultivar. Chosen because we believe the quality speaks entirely for itself.
RED DRAGON
Finally, we’re heading deeper into solventless territory with Red Dragon.
Red Dragon operates more underground than the other producers in this release, without the same large public-facing brand presence, but that’s exactly what makes discovering producers like this so exciting.
What matters to us is the product. And we’ve been consistently impressed by the quality of Red Dragon’s solventless work, particularly their cold cure and fresh press. These are meticulous, small-batch extractions that preserve every single nuance of the starting plant.
For this Reserve Batch, we’re bringing four fresh press selections to the table:
PAPA BURGER – Donny Burger x (Papaya x Modified Bananas)
Vibe: GMO-fueled burger funk meets tropical papaya cream. Gassy, sweet, and utterly weird in the best way – a true terp bomb.
SOUR OG x FRUIT COCKTAIL – Sour OG x Fruit Cocktail
Vibe: Classic sour diesel pinesol meets a rainbow of berry and citrus. Bright, mouth-watering, and intensely uplifting.
BUTTER OG – Descendant of OG Kush
Vibe: Pure, unadulterated old-school OG. Pine, lemon, and earthy diesel with that signature heavy-lidded, couch-locking effect. Timeless.
SWAMP WATER FUMEZ – OGKB 2.1 x Candy Fumez
Vibe: Earthy, forest-floor funk from the OGKB collides with Candy Fumez’s sugary, dessert-like sweetness. Complex, layered, and hauntingly delicious.
Four distinct genetic profiles, all available in fresh press form, preserving the terpenes of the starting material as closely as possible because with quality this high, you don’t want to lose a single note.
THE RESERVE BATCH STANDARD
The three producers in this drop have different stories, different levels of visibility, and different approaches to their craft.
That’s by design.
Reserve Batch isn’t about chasing the biggest name. It’s about finding products that meet the standard, every single time.
Sometimes that’s an established, multi-award-winning producer like Team Elite Genetics.
Sometimes it’s a rising star like Zugatti, gaining momentum with every release.
And sometimes it’s an underground solventless artist like Red Dragon, whose meticulous work deserves a wider stage.
This drop brings all three together.
Team Elite Genetics. Zugatti. Red Dragon.
Flower. Cold Cure. Live Rosin Vapes. Fresh Press.
Explore the latest Reserve Batch drop, and taste the difference.
