In a move that has park rangers scratching their heads and kayakers floating with excitement, Oregon’s first floating marijuana dispensary has officially launched on Crater Lake—proving that even nature’s beauty can now come with a little extra “high” perspective!
(more…)Category: Smoke
-
How To Survive A Heatwave Like A Marathon Runner On Weed
The Western Cape is currently experiencing a heatwave, leading to temperatures surpassing those in many Mediterranean regions. In the Cape Town Metropole, temperatures are anticipated to reach 33 degrees ahead of this year’s Two Oceans Marathon.
(more…) -
How 4/20 Grew From Humble Roots To Marijuana’s High Holiday
20 April marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20.
(more…) -
Unlocking Cannabis Distillates: Understanding Their Production, Uses, and How to Access Them
One of my favourite things about living in Cape Town is being able to truly submerge yourself like a lazy cat in all its splendour and glory of the Mother City. From mountains and oceans to wine farms and botanical gardens, there is a diverse range of experiences available that cater to everyone’s interests.
(more…) -
Rolling Tray Kits For Hello Kitty Fans
Never one to miss her moment, enter the Hello Kitty Rolling Tray Set. The famous cat character was designed by Yuko Shimizu and was added to the lineup of early Sanrio characters in 1974. Hello Kitty’s first appearance on an item was in March 1975 on a vinyl coin purse sold in Japan, where she was pictured sitting between a bottle of milk and a goldfish bowl.
(more…) -
Moon Rocks – A Look At The Concentrated Cannabis Creations And How To Make Your Own Moon Rocks
Few things are better than smoking your favourite cannabis and feeling the magic of Mary Jane wash over your entire body. Calm befalls you as your body weighs heavier into the surroundings, your thoughts are ever slightly more amusing and your gluttonous gut is getting giddy. Moon rocks on the other hand are a whole nother experience! These potent pot preparations are made by rolling different cannabis products into a stoner supernova, delivering a hit uncomparable to any before!
Moon rocks are a hybrid product made with cannabis flowers, extract and concentrates. The high potency product is ideal for medical marijuana users as it is extremely slow-burning, delivering a huge amount of cannabinoids over an extended period. Do not toke these treats light-heartedly, many stoners have told tales of waking up half a day later wondering where they are or exactly how they got there. We take a look at what these dagga delicacies are and how to make your own DIY moon rocks. Apply for leave folks, we are planning a trip to the moon!
MOON DAY
On 20 July 1969 just after eight PM, onlookers the world over were watching a live TV broadcast in suspense as Apollo 11 touches down on the lunar surface. A few hours later Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon, describing the occasion as “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Each year on July 20 the United States observes National Moon Day, commemorating the massive achievement that saw the Apollo 11 commander plant an American flag on the surface of the moon. Celebrate moon day the right way, by smoking DIY moon rocks and going on a lunar excursion of your own.
CANNABIS CAVIAR
Caviar has long been synonymous with opulence, the salty fish eggs have long been considered a delicacy reserved for the rich and famous. Cannabis Caviar is a luxury categorization of masterfully manufactured marijuana morsels like moon rocks. The category includes several other luxury cannabis products that have been expertly crafted to be enjoyed by high rollers.
MOON ROCKS
Marijuana moon rocks, a luxurious pot preparation of top quality cannabis and A-grade concentrates, pack a powerful punch. They are made by dipping or spraying cured cannabis flowers with hash oil, rolling them in an abundance of kief before leaving them to dry. With THC potencies ranging between 50 and 80%, these sumptuous stoner smokeables are seriously something special. The high comes on almost immediately and is known to linger for hours, to infinity and beyond!
Although nobody knows exactly how moon rocks came to be or who the marijuana masterminds are behind its conceptualization; rappers Kurupt and Dr Zodiac are praised for the part they played in the popularisation of the potent nugs. What started out in 2013 as a mixtape collaboration project between the musicians quickly developed into a cannabis trademark with a range of branded MoonRocks.
MoonRocks by Kurupt boasts a gravity-defying 51.20% THC firepower, these potent nugs are by far “the strongest bud in your galaxy”. Dr Zodiak compared taking a hit of a MoonRock loaded blunt to swigging shots of 151 Bacardi, you are going to feel it fast and furious, and “it’s going to put you on your ass.” Even seasoned stoned citizen; Snoop Dogg has warned; “you can’t just do it by itself, it can’t just be [a] MoonRock solo”. Uncle Snoop says when he does decide to par-toke, he only ever “seasons” his joints by blending some broken-apart MoonRocks with regular weed.
Consider yourself lucky if you find yourself in a country (or state) that has legalized medicinal or adult-use marijuana sales. Designer moon rocks are fairly easy to come by at Dutch coffeeshops, Spanish cannabis clubs or in the United States from a selection of high-end dispensaries. Purchasing these dagga delicacies could quickly become an expensive exercise, easily setting you back ~100 USD for a 3.5g moon rock.
DIY MOON ROCKS
Not only will making moon rocks at home save you money, but it is also a super simple process and has virtually endless pairing possibilities. Once you have mastered the process of making moon rocks and get the hang of working with the marijuana materials, the sky is literally the limit. Visualize the taste, smell and experience you want to create and make it happen like a Marijuana Moon Rock Miyagi.
The marijuana materials needed to make moon rocks are base buds, hash oil and kief. Choose a cannabis strain for the base bud, based on the effect and flavour profile you want the consumer to experience. The whole weed flowers used as the base bud when making moon rocks should be expertly dried, cured and manicured. When selecting a cannabis concentrate and kief, consider strains that compliment the effects and the flavour profile of the base bud. It bears mentioning, the potency of your moon rocks increases every time you add more marijuana material to the preparation.
STEP 1
Assemble the necessary equipment and cannabis consumables in a clean workspace.
STEP 2
Using a dropper, anoint the base bud with hash oil. You want the bud to be adequately covered but not oversaturated as it will prolong the drying time and have difficulty lighting up.
STEP 3
On a small tray, roll the sticky bud in kief until it is completely covered in trichomes.
STEP 4
Let your moon rocks set, giving the cannabis components time to fuse together and deliver potent moon rocks that are sticky with delicious dagga goodness.
STEP 5
Prepare for liftoff!
LIGHT IT UP
Your DIY moon rocks are ready and you must be excited about your interstellar voyage to the great unknown. Firstly, do not attempt to use a herb grinder to mull moon rocks, the gooey texture will leave you with a sticky mess to clean up and waste your marijuana masterpieces. Rather use your fingers or a pair of scissors to gently break apart the moon rock.
The best way to consume your cannabis creations is to blend the crushed moon rocks with some regular weed, to help keep the potent pot alight. This cocktail can be rolled into a joint or blunt, or packed into the bowl of a glass pipe, bong or bubbler. If you consider yourself a cannabinoid connoisseur with an iron lung and want to take full advantage of the potency; you could choose between dabbing and vaporizing the moon rock straight up. Delivering a concentrated hit, instantly supplying a head high that eventually works its way down to your toes; blasting you into the stratosphere.
SAFETY FIRST
The golden rule with cannabis is to start low and go slow! Regardless of how frequently you smoke or at what frequency you smoke, safety first! Do not smoke moon rocks like you would smoke regular weed. Take a hit and relax, the high will initially hit you right in the third eye before the effects slowly spread to the rest of your body. A potent pot product like moon rocks come with the regular stoner side effects: red eyes, cottonmouth, dehydration, munchies, increased heart rate, as well as anxiety, headaches, and paranoia.
Stay hydrated! H2O is your best friend here, it helps dilute the THC levels, increasing alertness and elevate the experience. It is a good idea to have something to eat before you par-toke in your moon rocks, as it helps prevent nausea caused by the “motion” sickness. Have stoner snacks like pizza popcorn, or anything covered in bacon, on hand for when the munchies kick in.
Moon rocks are a novelty item that is a great conversation starter and is a surefire way to inject some ganja goodness into your get together. Making DIY moon rocks is pretty simple, cost-effective and a great way to express your cannabis creativity. Have you smoked moon rocks before? Perhaps you will be motivated to plan your very own lunar excursion and try your hand at DIY moon rocks.
-
Ace & Axle – American Brand Of Pre-Rolled CBD Smokeables To Launch In South Africa
Labat Africa has recently made some bold moves, strategically repositioning the company as a vertically integrated cannabis conglomerate. In one such power move, Labat has secured a ten-year distribution deal with a major international brand. Introducing Ace & Axle, a pre-rolled CBD smokeable manufactured with CBD rich hemp. The pre-rolls are tobacco and nicotine-free offering a healthier smoking alternative that works in synergy with your body’s natural endocannabinoid system.
Consumers are said to rapidly experience the calming effects, amongst the other notable health and wellness benefits of CBD. Studies suggest that smoking the cannabinoid increases bioavailability, which is the rate at which cannabinoids cross the blood-brain barrier. Each smokeable contains a 20mg dose of CBD, as per SAHPRA guidelines.
THE ACE & AXLE BRAND
Ace & Axle is a brand, established in the United States, of premium CBD pre-rolled smokables that contain no tobacco, nicotine or additives. The CBD smokeable is produced from the highest quality industrially cultivated hemp that is high in CBD and very low in THC, less than 0.3%. Even though these pre-rolls will not get you High, they offer the perfect smoking experience and act rapidly, quickly offering relief from stress or anxiety.
Possibly one of the greatest advantages of smoking CBD rich flowers is that it significantly increases the bio-availability of the cannabinoid, naturally improving one’s general state of wellbeing. Bio-availability is the rate at which the CBD is absorbed into the bloodstream. There have been several studies suggesting the quickest way to benefit from the health and wellness properties of CBD rich hemp is by smoking or vaping it.
The health-conscious smokeables are targeted at health-conscious individuals who can appreciate the finer things in life; like a premium quality CBD pre-roll. Delivering a smooth, rich and full-flavoured experience, these non-intoxicating pre-rolls have the added therapeutic benefits of CBD. The CBD pre-rolls may be an excellent alternative for individuals who want to quit nicotine for good.
LABAT AFRICA
Labat Africa Limited is Africa’s first vertically integrated cannabis conglomerate that is set to provide key strategic resources and support for the Ace & Axle brand. The JSE-listed holding company has successfully secured an agreement with Ace & Axle to manufacture, package and distribute the CBD smokeables on the African continent.
Labat Africa recently concluded a purchase deal with Leaf Botanicals, acquiring a 75% stake valued at R11.25 million. Leaf Botanicals, located in the Northern Cape, is one of the few South African companies that have been granted a license for cannabis production by the regulatory authority; SAHPRA, and is accredited in the European Union and the USA. The acquisition strategically places Labat in the position to have influence across every sphere of the cannabis value chain, facilitating a holistic and self-sustainable ecosystem.
The founder and owner of Leaf Botanicals was the primary attraction as he has a number of accolades to his name, like the SA Young Farmer of the Year. “Leaf Botanicals fits well into the Labat Healthcare segment whose aim is to provide high-quality medical cannabis products to a sophisticated and knowledgeable customer base,” Labat said. The CEO of Labat Africa, Brian van Rooyen, has said to be pleased that the company has taken a step towards securing South Africa’s place on the medical cannabis world stage.
ACE & AXLE SA
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Mike Stringer, who is the CEO of Labat Health and in charge of business development for Ace & Axle South Africa, and ask him a few burning questions.
Will the Ace & Axle pre-rolls be manufactured in South Africa?
“We can confirm the product will be locally manufactured, the CBD is sourced from an accredited supplier of bio-mass and is accompanied by a certificate of analysis. The packaging, although based on brand’s global look and feel, will be printed locally using materials that comply with environmental standards.”
Are there any legislative challenges Ace & Axle is facing in South Africa?
“We have successfully secured and have in place all of the necessary certification and supplier accreditation”.
Who is Ace & Axle proposed target market?
“We are targetting the human embodiment of the spirit of Ace & Axle. The brand will appeal to those who are enlightened by CBD and its known benefits. By law, the Ace & Axle brand will only be available to persons over the age of 18.”
How does Ace & Axle appeal to the South African consumer?
“The brand is a world-class nicotine and tobacco free, first-to-market product that is due to ignite new appreciation. We have conducted research that indicates a buoyant consumer interest in the CBD pre-rolled category. Paired with the allure of the global Ace & Axle brand, and the efficacy of a product that yields known health benefits makes the product attractive to local consumers.”
When will Ace & Axle pre-rolls be available in South Africa?
“We are planning to have Ace & Axle CBD smokeables available to South African consumers by the end of July. The brand will be available online from aceandaxle.com directly as well as in Cannafrica and other selected brick and mortar stores, which are strategically located in key urban centres.”
What can South Africans expect to pay for Ace & Axle pre-rolls?
“We want to maintain the brand’s premier distinction as a first-to-market product that is competitively priced, in relation to other products in the category. We have recommended a retail price of approximately R190 for a pack of 20 pre-rolls
Mike went on to explain: “the pre-rolls will be available in cartons of ten from most retailers, and a carton of six from the e-commerce website..”
How can South Africans stay up to date with the latest Ace & Axle news?
“We have developed a website and social media strategy that supports the local consumer dialogue. The Ace & Axle SA Facebook and Instagram accounts will be activated in due course”.
We are looking forward to seeing Ace & Axle on South African shelves and on the Instagram feeds of health-conscious smokers. Ace & Axle CBD smokeables are a healthier alternative to tobacco products, with all the additional health and wellness benefits of CBD. Have you tried Ace & Axle pre-rolls? What did you think? Or are you waiting in anticipation to get your hands on a box?
-
PURIZE Filters – Environmentally Conscious Activated Carbon Filters For The Best Smoking Experience Around
Whether you like it long and thin or thick and short; every stoned citizen has their preference when it comes to rolling a joint. What we can all agree on is that we want to enjoy our weed in the healthiest possible way, be environmentally friendly and look cool doing it! We recently came across a range of excellent products by PURIZE-Filters ZA, the official South African distributor of PURIZE Filters and rolling papers.
PURIZE is a German-based company that manufactures and distributes PURIZE® Filters, rolling papers and smoking paraphernalia. The company’s flagship product is without a doubt the PURIZE® Filters; an activated carbon filter. PURIZE filters are “Made in Germany” from environmentally-conscious raw materials and guarantees annoying throat scratches and coughs are a thing of the past.
ACTIVATED CARBON
Carbon is one of the best filtration materials used for water and air purification because of its unique ability to absorb pollutants, odours and other volatile organic compounds. Activated carbon has been used in the production of smokeables and filter tips for more than 25 years. When smoke passes through activated carbon it absorbs large amounts of tar, nicotine and other carcinogens; resulting in a smoother smoking experience. The carbon is ‘activated’ by exposing it to extreme temperatures making it porous which increases the surface area of one gram to a whopping 3,000 m2, which is the size of half a football field. The increased surface area improves its effectiveness to trap chemicals and toxins.
PURIZE® FILTERS
Rolling a PURIZE® Filter into your joints will guarantee every smoking session is a superior one! PURIZE® Filters are sustainably made from environmentally-conscious raw materials and contain no plastics. The coconut-derived activated carbon in the filters is extremely effective at absorbing harmful pollutants. The reduced amount of harmful substances will be significantly beneficial to your health and provided a cool, dry and aromatic smoking experience. Every PURIZE filter is crowned with heat-resistant ceramic caps on either end, making the filters duel-directional. Say goodbye to harsh, ash-flavoured joints, and say hello to the freshest hits around!
PURIZE filters are available in two sizes, XTRA Slim and Regular, and a variety of colours. The XTRA Slim carbon filter is ~27mm long and has a diameter of 5.9mm, whereas the Regular size is ~36mm long and 9mm in diameter. The PURIZE® Filter Regular has an impressive, clean draft and will fit into most pipes, bongs and all types of hand rolls.
ROLLING PAPERS
PURIZE Paper is the perfect companion to go along with any of the PURIZE® filters, it is tasteless and ultra-slow burning; creating the quintessential smoking experience. The unbleached rolling paper is sustainably manufactured using 100% organic fibres and finished off with vegetarian gumming. PURIZE also has a pink version of their quality rolling papers, the bright coloured paper is bleached before being dyed with natural food colouring. PURIZE® rolling paper is available to purchase as a roll with a whopping four meters, giving you the freedom to roll your way.
Elevate your next smoking experience by adding PURIZE® to the mix. We love rolling pretty pink joints, by pairing the pink PURIZE® Filter with the matching rolling paper. The German-engineered filters are esthetically pleasing, environmentally friendly and health-conscious. PURIZE® Filters and Papers are the perfect addition to any stoned citizen’s stashbox. Treat yourself to a PURIZE-Filters SA delivery, you deserve it!
-
Hamburger Grinder With Fries On The Side
If you’re still debating whether to get a grinder or not, then this hamburger grinder should convince you to do it!! This rad grindelpass has been designed for stoned citizens who love hamburgers so much, they want to sew their asses shut. The hamburger grinder might not be as flashy as these, but it delivers. This unique and funky mole has sharp teeth, a built-in screen, magnetic top closure, and a threaded base that screws snugly shut. It’s compact in size, and yes, those sesame seeds are 3-D!
The great-minds behind this design is Another Room, a fem-powered empire that creates products for those going somewhere, nowhere, and everywhere. The company creates merchandise for your smoking pleasure and aims to maximize your opportunity for leisure. Or so they say. All the weed toys under their portfolio are designed to easily fit into pockets, packs, and personalities.
Stoners who love a toothsome hamburger with fries on the side will appreciate this combo set from rollingpaperdepot.com, which comes with a French fries rolling tray and coca-cola stash box.
-
Tony Greenhand Is A Master Joint Engineer Credited With Making A World Record Sized Watermelon Shaped Joint
Have you ever wondered what the world record is for the biggest joint ever rolled, and what exactly this joint would look like? Look no further stoned citizens the answer lies with a fairly peculiar gentleman who designed and constructed a fully-smokeable watermelon-shaped joint that weighed nearly two kilograms! Tony Greenhand is a highly praised creator of the most sophisticated and extravagant joints known to humankind. He has had his hand at joints resembling everything from an AK-47 to a collection of Pokemon characters, food items and celebrity figurines.
Tony Greenhand is well known as the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) at rolling incredible joints! He has created thousands of phenomenal pieces of art, just to go up in smoke as it is celebrated. Some people have some serious money to burn and are willing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a custom-designed Smokeable Art piece by Tony Greenhand.
I personally find it difficult to choose my favourite creation amongst his Instagram portfolio. We take a deeper look at who the man behind the green hands are and admire some of our favourite pieces.
THE MAN
Tony Greenhand is a pseudonym that had started during his high school years after his friends constantly insisted he looked like Tony Danza. In fact, everybody except his father calls him Tony! Greenhand was added later on when Tony had to choose an alias to participate in online forums and social media platforms.
Tony Greenhand is an expert joint engineer, cannabis breeder and cannabis entrepreneur from Oregon, in the USA. He most recently added acting to his growing list of accomplishments as he stars alongside Jonah Hill, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara in Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot.
His girlfriend is a pot photographer and Instagram influencer who spends her creative time making interesting trinkets from hemp leaves she collects from their garden. The pair met at the Colorado High Times Cannabis Cup in 2014 when She won a Greenhand joint in a social media competition. On their first date, Tony presented her with an elaborate joint that looked just like a rose!
In 2020 Greenhand partnered with Quibi to release a docu-series called Let’s Roll With Tony Greenhand. Each episode sees the hilarious Greenhand meet up with a notorious celebrity stoner to create wild smokeable creations and then actually light it up.
He is truly passionate about creating art that builds community and increases awareness around the ever-evolving cannabis culture. Tony is devoted to being THE joint specialist and constantly pushing to up his game and create bigger and better designs. His creativity and dedication to creating out-of-this-world smokeable pieces have attracted celebrity clients like B.o.B., Rihanna, 2 Chainz and Tommy Chong.
HOW IT STARTED
Tony was about 16-years-old when he had his first experience smoking cannabis, he would not however be trusted with the duty of rolling a joint for another two years. According to the man himself, his first attempt at rolling a joint was a thirty-minute battle that delivered an unsmokable joint. He was determined, however, to master the art of rolling the perfect joint. Tony bought an ounce of weed, which is 28 grams, and spent the weekend teaching himself; rolling all the joints at a house party with his friends.
In a recent interview with Vice, Tony was asked how he got into creating smokeable art: “When I was young, I used to work with clay and wood and stuff, and then I started growing a lot of weed. It became sort of impractical to keep doing the other stuff, but I really liked to be creative.”. He went on to discuss the evolution of his art, it started with practising to make cross-joints and windmill-joints, and later advanced to rocket ships, animals and even a likeness of Mike Tyson eating a giant avocado!
The first piece Tony was ever commissioned for, was to create a Sherlock Holmes Pipe for a friend. The final piece was so impressive that a friend eventually persuaded him to post a picture of the unique art piece on Reddit. Tony received such great feedback that he was instantly motivated to create bigger and more elaborate smokeable pieces. Today, Tony has nearly 400k followers on Instagram; who are constantly finding themselves eagerly anticipating his next post.
THE ART
A custom Tony Greenhand joint could cost you anything between 300 and 10 000 dollars depending on the size and design. He will create joints for any occasion and is happily challenged by the requests his clients put to him. Because of the Federal legal status of cannabis in the US, his clients generally fly in to meet with him, or actually fly in Greenhand to create their personal art pieces.
Just like any artist, Tony has a preference when it comes the materials he uses to create his masterpieces. He prefers to use San Andres wrappers, Grabba Leaf or Vibes Papers to create his special joints, which are held together with a plant-based smoke-safe adhesive powder. Tony applies the final touches by using natural dyes to create colour and dimension.
Greenhand has recently announced his future plans which I am sure includes amazing and elusive joints! It has been rumoured he once built a 20-kilogram Statue of Liberty joint that had to be mounted to a custom metal frame with a built-in fan. Apparently, the plan was to hotbox an entire venue with the almost three-meter tall statue-like joint. For whatever reason that did not happen, I am looking forward to what those green hands have installed next!