The better producers of dried flower can be counted on for consistency of product
When I shop for recreational cannabis, I am especially particular about the quality of the bud I smoke. Smoking a joint is my preferred consumption method. I’ve gotten good at rolling a nice, tight joint, and I enjoy the process. I like lighting up, sitting back and inhaling the smoke. I appreciate the experience of the terpenes and quick onset of effects. However, weed that is old or poorly cultivated ruins the pleasure. I look for buds that are dense and not easily 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 green color, possibly with flecks of purple or red. If the hair-like pistils are white, the bud is immature. If they are grayish in color, the bud is old. I prefer bright orange pistils. I also check for an abundance of trichomes. The mushroom-shaped crystals give 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 odor 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.