Terps Army developed from a passion for cannabis flavor, solventless extracts and distinctive flower into an international cannabis identity. Founded by Lorenzo in Barcelona, the company combined exclusive sourcing, a recognizable visual identity and an early commitment to donut-style pre-rolls. Its growth eventually connected Barcelona's cannabis club culture with Amsterdam and beyond.
Roman Roots
Lorenzo, known through the account @traveltheworldforterps, was born and raised in Rome, Italy.
Cannabis remained underground in his home environment, but he developed an interest in the culture surrounding Amsterdam's coffee shops and Spain's cannabis clubs.
That interest eventually brought him to Barcelona in 2013.
The move placed him within a different cannabis environment, where private clubs and curated cannabis experiences offered opportunities to develop something new.
2017: The Original Terps Army Club
In 2017, according to the original account, Lorenzo and his business partner opened the first Terps Army club.
The brand adopted a distinctive visual symbol: a skull biting a donut.
The identity reflected its growing association with cannabis flower, extracts and donut-style pre-rolls.
Terps Army established a standard centered on exclusivity and selecting the best available batches.
Its menu emphasized:
Bubble hash.
Rosin.
Headstash flower.
Rather than relying on broad commercial distribution, the club sourced products from selected growers and extract makers.
The original account identifies several of its sourcing relationships, including Not The Frostys, Smooth Operator Company, Pioneer Farms and Barrett Farms.
The First Donuts
The origins of Terps Army's donut identity go back to 2015–2016.
During that period, Lorenzo reportedly smoked his first donuts with material associated with Team10Extracts and Smokey of QC Farms.
Those experiences helped inspire the development of a recognizable donut-style identity for the club.
The original account credits Bobby Tr1ll as the first person identified by Lorenzo as naming the format a donut and rolling it with rosin in the center.
This distinction connects the product's early cultural identity with the people who helped establish the technique and terminology.
2017: Building a Donut Brand
By late 2017, Terps Army was promoting donuts as one of its signature products.
According to Lorenzo, Terps Army was the first brand in the world built around donuts.
The objective was to turn the format into a consistent product experience rather than an occasional specialty roll.
The club developed the technique into a recognizable part of its identity.
Donuts became more than a type of pre-roll. They became a defining feature of the brand.
2021: Expansion Into Amsterdam
In 2021, Lorenzo expanded Terps Army into Amsterdam, opening a luxury shop.
The move brought the brand into one of Europe's most recognized cannabis destinations.
The Amsterdam operation continued the emphasis on solventless products, exclusive flower and curated menus.
By 2022, the original account reports recognition for Best Hash Menu, Best Pre-Roll and second place in the hybrid category with Candy Warhol.
A second shop followed, expanding the company's presence.
By 2024, Terps Army was again competing in cannabis events.
Competition Recognition
Terps Army's competition history includes several notable placements.
IC 420 Growers Cup, 2024
First place, Club Flowers: Zangria.
Best Club Entry: Gelato 33 S1.
Spannabis, 2019
First place, Cannabis Clubs.
Second place, Indica: Gelato #6.
These results helped establish the brand's reputation within European cannabis competitions.
Lorenzo as a Hash and Terpene Tastemaker
Lorenzo's interest in solventless products became a defining part of Terps Army's identity.
His focus on bubble hash, rosin and carefully selected flower helped establish a reputation for terpene-oriented sourcing.
He also developed experience as a competition judge.
The original account identifies judging appearances at:
Masters of Rosin.
Spannabis.
The Dabrite Cup in Los Angeles.
Other cannabis competitions.
These roles connected Lorenzo with cultivators, extract makers and cannabis communities across different markets.
Approximately 55 Employees
Terps Army's growth eventually expanded beyond its original Barcelona location.
According to the original account, the company now operates with approximately 55 employees.
The organization developed from a cannabis club into a larger international operation centered on curated products, solventless extracts and cannabis culture.
Its growth reflects the expansion of European cannabis businesses that combine retail, community and product selection.
The Next Chapters: Ibiza and Merchandise
The original account also identifies two planned developments.
A merchandise store was planned in Amsterdam near the coffee shop.
A new cannabis club in Ibiza was scheduled to open at the end of April 2026.
These projects represented another step in the brand's European expansion.
The combination of physical locations, merchandise and cannabis-focused content continued building the Terps Army identity.
Documenting Cannabis Culture Worldwide
Alongside the business, Lorenzo developed an international presence documenting cannabis culture.
Through @traveltheworldforterps, he has covered cannabis communities across the United States, Thailand and other destinations.
The content connects the brand's international identity with the people, products and locations shaping modern cannabis culture.
Terps Army's development and Lorenzo's documentation work have become interconnected parts of the same story.
Legacy
Terps Army developed from a Barcelona cannabis club into an international brand built around exclusive flower, solventless extracts and donut-style pre-rolls.
Founded in 2017, the company established a recognizable identity through its sourcing standards and early emphasis on donuts.
Its 2021 Amsterdam expansion, competition placements and continued European development helped establish its position in the cannabis market.
The original account describes a company of approximately 55 employees, with additional plans for merchandise and an Ibiza location.
Through Lorenzo's work and the brand's emphasis on flavor, community and global cannabis connections, Terps Army became more than a single cannabis club.
It became an international expression of terpene-focused cannabis culture.
Sources
nuggnotes. "The Terps Army Story." Instagram, 9 Feb. 2026, https://www.instagram.com/p/DUiKryhkobq/.
The original nuggnotes post — primary source for Lorenzo's background, the 2017 club opening, sourcing, donut history, expansion, awards, judging roles and employee count as the account presents them.
"Terps Army: Barcelona & Amsterdam Coffeeshops, Raids, Passion for Hash." First Smoke of the Day, Acast, 6 May 2024, https://shows.acast.com/first-smoke-of-the-day/episodes/episode-125-terps-army.
Full interview billing Lorenzo Dalo as Terps Army's founder and CEO, originally from Italy, who got his start promoting one of Barcelona's early cannabis clubs and is credited with bringing the hash hole to the forefront.
"Hash Holes: Where Weed Meets Hash." Sensi Seeds, 25 Jan. 2024, https://sensiseeds.com/en/blog/hash-holes-donut-joints-the-art-of-mixing-weed-with-hash/.
Profiles Lorenzo as the man behind Terps Army's "Terps Donut," rolling them since 2017 in small batches; shows the skull-and-donut logo and records his back-rolled technique.
"Hash Holes: The Potent Pre-Roll Donut of Delight." Humboldt Seed Company, 12 Feb. 2025, https://humboldtseedcompany.com/hash-hole/.
States that Lorenzo of Terps Army introduced the Terps Donut in 2017, and that Fidel took the concept to the US as "Hash Holes" after a session with Lorenzo at Spannabis.
"IC 420 Growers Cup 2024." Cannabis Cup Winners, 21 Apr. 2024, https://cannabiscupwinners.com/blog/2024/04/21/ic-420-growers-cup-2024/.
The official published results of the 23rd ICMag 420 Cup in Barcelona list Club Flowers, 1st place: Terps Army – Zangria, confirming the headline IC 420 claim.
"Amsterdam Coffeeshop Awards 2022." Cannabis Cup Winners, 16 Dec. 2022, https://cannabiscupwinners.com/blog/2022/12/16/amsterdam-coffeeshop-awards-2022/.
People's Choice results confirm Terps Army won Best Coffeeshop Hash Menu and Best Coffeeshop Pre-roll Menu, and took 2nd place in Best Hybrid Flower with Candy Warhol.
Bryant, Jackie. "Spannabis Conference Sparks Up Again." Cannabis Now, 30 Mar. 2022, https://cannabisnow.com/spannabis-conference-2022/.
Contemporary Spannabis reportage describing Terps Army as a must-visit Barcelona club that "originated the famed hash hole joints now popularized by California's Fidel Hydro and Cookies."
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