I shop mainly for dried flower
Although the local cannabis dispensary carries every type of consumption method, I usually stick with dried flower or pre-rolls.
I prefer the experience of traditional smoking.
I enjoy the flavor, process and quick onset of effects. Because smokable flower remains so popular, there are an incredible amount of producers and strains on the market. Many of the brands target extremely high THC content. I can also add a little kief to the joints I roll or buy pre-rolls infused with concentrate of an added boost of potency. When I shop for weed, I check everything from the color and aroma to the texture. When the cannabis flower has been cultivated at peak maturity and properly processed, the buds are thick and dense. They are somewhere between sticky and dry. There are no sticks or seeds and no indication of any webs or mold. It shouldn’t smelled like old hay. I want a pungent aroma and a plentiful amount of trichomes on the surface. It’s necessary to look closely to see the mushroom-shaped crystals. However, they are probably most important. They contain the terpenes and cannabinoids that are responsible for the flavor, potency and effects. It is such a relief that my local state has legalized recreational weed. Shopping for dried bud at the dispensary provides for lab-tested, pesticide free strains that are safely packaged and clearly labeled. I can choose from sativas, indicas and hybrids of all different THC levels. I can be particular about effects, opting for those strains that are great for relaxing and sleeping or those that boost mood, creativity and productivity.