Consumption Methods

Not every session looks the same, and that’s kind of the point! Cannabis has incredible variety in strains, but did you know that different methods of consumption can change the session? Understanding the options in your rotation can help you be a little more deliberate in deciding on the right pick for the session you have in mind.

So take a step back with us, and take a quick look at how some of the most popular formats differ in delivery.

Flower and Pre-Rolls: Fast Onset, Steady Offset

Grind, roll (or pack a bowl), light. It’s a ritual that a lot of us are experienced with. It’s a slower, more intentional way to consume, that many enjoy as it rarely entails more than the bud. Add in some heat control (like with dry-herbing) and you’ve got even more control over volatile compounds like terpenes that add depth to the experience.

Whether it’s a joint or using a pipe, inhaling is one of the more efficient ways to consume. Cannabinoids are able to enter our bloodstream faster through our lungs, so onset typically sets in relatively quickly. But, faster onset typically means faster offset – something to take into account based on your reasons for consuming cannabis. It is one of the least discreet methods of consumption due to the aroma, features combustion, and the extra needed accessories might make it less suitable for certain occasions.

Our Picks of the Moment
Pre-Rolls: Good Supply – Double Dutchies: Double Up Pre-Rolls – Sativa – 2x1g
Flower: 3Saints – Kush Cookies Flower – Indica – 3.5g

Edibles: Set It and Forget It

Edibles are simple, just take it and let it do its thing. Great when you don’t want to think about setup or smell, and they fit easily into any part of the day. Edibles are ideal for longer-lasting effects and low-effort sessions. While they’re definitely convenient and alternative to combustion methods, edibles can take a while to set in, and feature additional unwanted ingredients like the carrier oils or sugars. However they also showcase some of the widest ranges of dosing, and can be found in low and high potencies.

As edibles require the cannabinoids to move through our digestive system (where things are designed to be broken down), they face a few delays and roadblocks before they hit our bloodstream, where some of the potency can be lost. However, when it does finally hit, the effects tend to stick around the longest compared to other consumption methods.

Our Picks of the Moment
Gummies: Spinach Fully Blasted – Pink Lemonade Gummy – Sativa – 1 Pack
Capsules: Glacial Gold – CBN:CBD 10:10 Capsules – Blend – 50 Pack

Vapes: Smooth, Controlled, Potent

Vapes are all about control, convenience, and consistent quick sessions. They’re discreet, easy to use, and don’t have the same intense aromas of flower. Vaping, like flower, relies on heat to activate the cannabinoids, and delivers them to our bloodstream via inhalation.

Vapes feature concentrated levels of cannabinoids, and hits tend to feature faster, heavier onsets that peak and end more quickly compared to other methods. A higher concentration of THC isn’t for everyone, and may not be ideal for casual users. Vape carts rely on having access to a compatible battery, and the process for recycling cartridges and all-in-ones are still in the early days.

Our Picks of the Moment
Carts: Spinach – Blueberry Dynamite Liquid Diamond 510 Vape Cartridge – Indica – 1g
All-in-Ones: Claybourne – Gassers Blue Dream Liquid Diamonds All In One Vape – Sativa – 0.95g