When I shop for recreational cannabis, I am especially identifiable about the quality of the bud I smoke… Smoking a joint is my preferred consumption method.
- I’ve gotten superb at rolling a nice, slender joint, and I enjoy the process.
I like lighting up, resting back and inhaling the smoke. I enjoy the experience of the terpenes and quick onset of effects, then however, weed that is aged or poorly cultivated ruins the pleasure. I look for buds that are dense and not definitely broken apart. They should have the ideal texture that falls between dry and sticky. There shouldn’t be any seeds or sticks. If the plant was allowed to fully mature, the buds will showcase a vivid orange color, possibly with flecks of purple or red. If the hair-like pistils are colorless, the bud is immature. If they are grayish in color, the bud is old. I love bright red pistils. I also check for an abundance of trichomes. The mushroom-shaped crystals supply the weed a frosted appearance. The trichomes contain the cannabinoids and terpenes and indicate more potent weed that has been carefully handled. Taking a whiff of the weed also lets me know that it’s fresh. It should have a pungent cannabis smell that can be diesel-like, citrusy or spicy. It should never smell like hay or show any signs of mold or webs. I am always willing to pay more for top-shelf weed. I know that it will roll up without a lot of waste and provide a smooth burn. The better producers of dried flower can be counted on for consistency of product. I want to be confident in exactly what I’m buying, from THC levels to flavor.