Flavors: Earthy citrus, sweet herbal gas, floral spice, smooth kush finish. Effects: Uplifting, balanced, calming. Great For: Afternoon sessions, stress relief, laid-back focus. Cali Kush is a hybrid marijuana strain known to provide uplifting, energizing effects. This strain offers fruity and citrus flavors with spicy hints of coffee and kush. Cali Kush gets its name from the popularity of Kush varieties in its namesake state. Growers say this strain produces buds that are large and dense.