Orange County's cup-collecting craft growers — 32 High Times Cannabis Cups and counting.
Who they are
Team Elite Genetics is a 100% cultivator-owned and operated small-batch craft cannabis company founded in Orange County, California. Family-run since its inception, the company focuses on producing high-quality cannabis through hand-tended batches.
It operates as a premier single-source brand, where the same individuals who breed the genetics also grow, harvest, and finish the products.
What they make
The company produces small-batch craft flower built around an in-house genetics library. The cultivation program is artisanal, with over a decade devoted to formulating techniques designed to maximize potency.
Every plant is hand-watered throughout every stage of growth with microbial-rich teas to expand terpene and cannabinoid production.
History
Founded in 2011, Team Elite Genetics predates California's licensed adult-use market. It remains family-owned and cultivator-operated without outside operators or licensing agreements.
The company successfully navigated California's medical era, the 2018 licensing transition, and subsequent market shifts while maintaining its original ownership structure.
Known for
The brand's genetics have been awarded 32 High Times Cannabis Cups across 13 different strains, eight of which were bred in-house and remain exclusive to the company.
The brand maintains a reputation for one of the most extensive competition résumés among California craft growers.
Where they're based / where to find them
Based in Orange County, California, the brand is a Southern California operation.
Products are available through licensed California dispensaries, and information regarding strains and product drops is provided on the official company website.
The High Rise Read
Team Elite Genetics maintains an operating model centered on cultivator ownership, single-source production, exclusive genetics, and hand-watered small batches. By building a program in Southern California, the brand established a significant presence in the craft cannabis landscape.
The exclusivity of its eight winning strains highlights a focus on keeping genetics in-house, ensuring that the brand's output remains tied directly to its own cultivation standards.