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summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:900;color:var(--mcr-green-dark);font-size:18px;}\n.mcr-faq p{margin:12px 0 0;color:var(--mcr-muted);}\n.mcr-disclaimer{font-size:13px;color:var(--mcr-muted);background:#f7faf8;border:1px solid var(--mcr-border);border-radius:16px;padding:16px;}\n@media (max-width:880px){.mcr-product-grid,.mcr-grid-2,.mcr-grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.mcr-product-hero{padding:28px 20px;}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-product-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mcr-product-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-product-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-product-media\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Koi THCA Flower - Gold Tier\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1039\/7511\/files\/malawaigold-pdp__89473.jpg?v=1765909426\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-product-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-kicker\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e MyCannabisReviews Product Pick\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKoi THCA Flower - Gold Tier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Tier is the middle rung of Koi's three-tier THCA flower ladder, sitting above Silver and below Platinum. Koi describes it as premium buds with superior genetics, richer terpene profiles and better bag appeal — which in practice means denser, stickier, more aromatic flower than the Silver Tier at roughly 40 percent more per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree strains: Mac Daddy #1 (indica), Malawi Gold (sativa) and Super Buff Cherry (hybrid), each in 3.5g, 7g and 14g. Malawi Gold is the interesting one — a landrace-descended sativa that most hemp THCA catalogs do not carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-rating-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mcr-pill mcr-score\"\u003eMCR Score: 8.7\/10\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mcr-pill\"\u003eMid tier of three\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mcr-pill\"\u003e3 strains\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mcr-pill\"\u003e3.5g to 14g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-btn-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"mcr-btn mcr-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/track.revoffers.com\/aff_c?offer_id=178\u0026amp;aff_id=13356\u0026amp;aff_sub=koi-thca-flower-gold-tier\u0026amp;aff_sub2=hero\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fkoicbd.com%2Fproducts%2Fproduct-thca-flower-gold-tier\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck Price at Koi →\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"mcr-btn mcr-btn-secondary\" href=\"\/blogs\/cannabis-reviews\/koi-thca-flower-prerolls-review\"\u003eRead Our Full Review\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mcr-section mcr-verdict\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Verdict: Who Is This For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy this if you have tried Silver Tier and want better flower without paying Platinum prices. The tier system is real: the step from Silver to Gold is visible in bud density and smell, and $34.99 for an eighth is still ordinary money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote before you plan an order: every Gold Tier strain and size was out of stock at the time of writing. Koi's flower tiers restock irregularly, and the mini pre-rolls are the part of the THCA line that stays available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-btn-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"mcr-btn mcr-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/track.revoffers.com\/aff_c?offer_id=178\u0026amp;aff_id=13356\u0026amp;aff_sub=koi-thca-flower-gold-tier\u0026amp;aff_sub2=verdict\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fkoicbd.com%2Fproducts%2Fproduct-thca-flower-gold-tier\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck Price at Koi →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mcr-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mcr-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold — middle of three (Silver, Gold, Platinum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMac Daddy #1 (indica), Malawi Gold (sativa), Super Buff Cherry (hybrid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5g $34.99, 7g $69.98, 14g $129.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll nine strain and size combinations out of stock at the time of writing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLab testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThird-party tested by an accredited lab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannot ship to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArkansas, California, Idaho, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoughly $9.30 to $10 depending on size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuyers who have outgrown Silver Tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mcr-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Does Well\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA tier system that means something\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of brands label everything \"premium.\" Koi actually runs three price points with different flower in each, and the difference between Silver and Gold shows up in the jar rather than only on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMalawi Gold is a genuine rarity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandrace-lineage sativas are uncommon in the hemp THCA market, where the same handful of cultivars circulate under different names. If you have been smoking the same four strains, this is a real change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBulk sizing that is priced properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14g at $129.99 works out cheaper per gram than the eighth, which is not always true of tiered flower lines where the large size exists mainly to look like a deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mcr-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-card mcr-pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeaningful step up from Silver Tier in density and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree strains covering indica, sativa and hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalawi Gold is a rare cultivar in this market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14g size is genuinely better value per gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccredited third-party lab testing on every batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-card mcr-cons\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely out of stock at the time of writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocked in six states including California and Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill fail a drug test once smoked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoi does not publish per-strain THCA percentages on the product page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatinum Tier exists, so Gold is not the top of the range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mcr-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the three tiers actually differ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver is the everyday tier: dependable flower, bold flavor, lowest price, $24.99 for an eighth. Gold adds better genetics and terpene expression at $34.99. Platinum is the top selection at $44.99. The potency gap between tiers is smaller than the price gap — what you are mostly buying as you climb is bag appeal, aroma and smoothness rather than a dramatically stronger high. If you smoke to a routine and do not care much about the bouquet, Silver is the rational buy. If part of the pleasure is opening the jar, the step up is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn drug testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will fail a drug test. THCA converts to THC when you apply heat, and THC metabolites are what employment panels detect. No THCA flower at any tier is drug-test safe. If you are tested, stay on Koi's broad-spectrum CBD products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mcr-section mcr-callout\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold direct by Koi. Because the flower tiers restock unevenly, check availability before planning around a particular strain — at the time of writing Gold and Silver were both sold out while Platinum and the mini pre-rolls were available. Free economy shipping applies over $69, which a 7g or 14g order clears on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoi’s published refund policy gives a full refund on returns started within 90 days of purchase, and 50% back between 91 and 150 days. Shipping is free on orders over $69, and current discount codes are on our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/koi-cbd-coupon-codes\"\u003eKoi coupon page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mcr-btn-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"mcr-btn mcr-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/track.revoffers.com\/aff_c?offer_id=178\u0026amp;aff_id=13356\u0026amp;aff_sub=koi-thca-flower-gold-tier\u0026amp;aff_sub2=wheretobuy\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fkoicbd.com%2Fproducts%2Fproduct-thca-flower-gold-tier\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck Price at Koi →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mcr-section mcr-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Gold Tier stronger than Silver?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhat, but the bigger difference is in terpene content, density and aroma. Do not buy Gold expecting a dramatic potency jump over Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is it out of stock?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoi rotates its flower tiers with harvests, and individual strains sell through. At the time of writing every Gold and Silver combination was unavailable while Platinum Tier was in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan it ship to my state?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to Arkansas, California, Idaho, Minnesota, Oregon or Rhode Island. Other states, yes, but check your local rules — THCA law changes quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference from the mini pre-rolls?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pre-rolls are rolled and kief-infused, which raises the effective potency. Loose flower gives you control over how you use it and costs less per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill it show up on a drug test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Assume a positive result from any smoked THCA product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mcr-disclaimer\"\u003eMyCannabisReviews may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. We do not sell these products directly. Content is for adults 21+ and is informational only; it is not medical advice. 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