High temperatures tend to spend potheads looking for something chill and infused to beat a heatwave. Adhering to the demands of the stoned citizens of Oakland, Sublime Canna has launched marijuana-infused ice lollies, each containing 10mg of THC. Each frosty contains two pops, available in fruit punch and blue raspberry flavours designed to cool down stoners.
While Freaze may be California’s first licensed weed ice pop, it’s not the country’s first. Green Solution unveiled its own in-house marijuana infused ice pops through its subsidiary NectarBee, according to Mary Jane. Also coming in at 10mg of THC a pop, NectarBee Icicles are offered in cherry and grape flavours.
As cannabis and cold treats go hand-in-hand, it’s a match made in heaven! If you are unable to locate any, you can make your own heady ice pops, ice creams with stoner chocolate sauce, or even root beer floats at home.
Looking for a ridiculously unhealthy burger to satisfy your munchie needs? Look no further than this Double Donut Burger, layered to the max with bacon and cheese.
Produced by UK-based pub chain Hungry Horse, this monstrosity is described as “so wrong it’s right,” resulting in some backlash. Dubbed “a heart attack on a plate” by some critics, the Double Donut burger consists of two beef burgers topped with cheese, four bacon rashers and BBQ sauce. Once stacked, the meaty concoction gets sandwiched between two glazed donuts. Weight watchers look away! This monster meal will add 1,996 calories to your daily count, which is nearly 100% of an average person’s recommended intake.
Hungry Horse is not the only burger joint where stoners with munchies can get their fix. Some label it the doughnut burger, while others call it the Luther Burger.
According to legend, the burger is named after R&B singer Luther Vandross. It made its first debut in an episode of the adult animated sitcom The Boondocks. Ever since then, The Luther Burger has become a stoner staple at baseball games, state fairs and over-the-top restaurant menus.
Stoned citizens who enjoy cooking can test their culinary skills by recreating this monstrosity of a burger at home. High praise to those who nail it. Brownie points for those who have space left for dessert!
Let’s face it, every head comes with its own unique set of problems, right? Whether you’ve been spending too much time with your flat iron or having sleepless nights over your receding hairline, bad hair days are a reality for most of us. Washing your hair with a fabulous-smelling shampoo is one way to tackle a dreadful situation. Can CBD shampoo be the answer to your hair care woes or is it just a trendy and pricy gimmick?
Beauty houses and Hemp shops across the globe are tapping into the benefits of the marijuana plant. The cosmetic market is littered with CBD topicals, with haircare being the emerging trend. So far, CBD has found its way into shampoo, conditioner and more targeted treatment products for both hair and scalp.
To date, there’s not much scientific research on the benefits of CBD oil on the topic, but hair experts agree with evidence showing that the nutrient-rich substance can tame your mane while also making your hair stronger and thicker over time.
Here are a few of the dope benefits CBD oil has on hair and why you should think about adding CBD shampoo into your hair care regimen.
Itchy scalp relief
One place where CBD shampoo really shines is scalp health. It’s regenerative for the skin, so it helps the scalp maintain necessary things to keep it healthy, like good blood circulation and quelling dandruff and sore or irritated hair follicles.
Stimulate hair growth
People with receding or thinning hair may benefit from CBD use. You see, CBD oil contains fatty acids like Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 that will make your hair grow like weeds! It also contains GLA (gamma linoleic acid) which promotes natural hair growth.
Strengthen hair
CBD oil contains all 21 known amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein and because of this, it helps to build up collagen and elastin, which are essential to hair strength.
Fuller and thicker hair
By helping hair to build protein, CBD oil prevents breakage and even makes locks look thicker and fuller. It’s rich in antioxidants, too, like vitamins A, C and E, that protect us from pollution-induced free radicals. So, essentially, the vitamin content of CBD shields hair from environmental damage like dryness and frizz. On top of that, one of the amino acids in CBD Oil, tyrosine, helps to maintain hair colour.
Time to tap out and check in? Why not hit up a cannabis retreat and blow off some steam? As the legalisation of cannabis spreads across the globe, hemp is gradually making its way into nearly every industry, including the health and wellness scene. Many businesses are tapping into the trend, with cannabis retreats being the latest thing.
For the health-conscious stoner, Canna-centric getaways and retreats offer a wide array of activities. If you’ve never experienced one of these laid-back resorts before, you might not know what’s in store. Fear not! You can relax, literally. From mind-expanding and body-strengthening activities to marijuana-infused dining experiences, the following guide explains what to expect on your first trip to a cannabis retreat.
Dope Activities
Zone out to zone in
Designed to expand your mind, enhance your mood and strengthen your body, stoners can pick and choose from a wide range of weed-inspired activities. Ranging from meditation, yoga and hiking to canvas painting, bracelet making, drum circles, and sound baths, there is something for everyone.
The golden rule of any weed induced vacation is to chillax and just be you. Therefore, ditched the activities if you don’t feel like it. Chow an edible and lounge on a deck chair while pulling faces at the trees. Whatever floats your boat!
CBD Treatments
CBD oil has anti-inflammatory benefits when applied to skin.
Cannabis has gained popularity for its therapeutic properties. As a result, many luxury retreats are tapping into the plant’s benefits through massage and skincare therapy. Spa treatments are typically done using CBD oil or topicals, which is not psychoactive. This means you won’t get stoned, but it offers many other health properties that will reboot your muscles, skin, and aura. Some studies have linked CBD to pain relief and reducing inflammation, making it a suitable fit for a deep-tissue massage or facial.
High-end Dining
Weed is no longer something that cooks just smoke outside the kitchen door. Chefs are developing cannabis-centred menus that pairs pot with food in a way that’s more haute than hippie. Those looking to eat their smoke can binge on a variety of dagga treats, designed to enlighten the senses, sending the palate and mind on a pleasant high.
Bud ‘n’ Breakfast
From in-room smoking accessories and disco-tech hot tubs to hemp gowns and hand-rolled joints resting delectably on your pillow, there are some seriously stellar 420-friendly bungalows with plush beds to pot-off into. To set the standard for the next day, most resorts serve up what they call a Wake & Bake breakfast which, along with coffee and croissants, comes with a hit of Sativa strain marijuana, known for promoting energy.
Stoner Souvenir Shop
Make your vacation memories last longer by popping in at the stoner shop, filled with cannabis-themed merchandise, edibles and CBD-infused beverages, only to name a few.
From joint rolling classes to plush rooms with high-tech devices, one thing is for sure: nothing beats a vacation where weed forms part of the equation!
Cooking with cannabis is not exactly a new trend, perhaps rather at a junction of its evolution. One that started with fables of failed attempts at making pot brownies, or experiences of frolicking around in a field under the full moon chasing UFOs because your overdid it. Edibles have come a long way since and have reached the realm of competitive reality entertainment.
With the coconut oil craze of yester-year gleaming in the rearview, the globe was sold on the health benefits as well as the eco continuousness of using coconut oil. Cannabutter can be made with other oils, fats or shortenings, however, MCT oil extracted from coconuts is odour- and flavourless, and is versatile enough to replace any of these fats in sweet and savoury recipes.
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Having a DIY infused oil at hand will not just render the stoner chef inside you limitless, as ganja grease made with coconut oil has a bunch of budding benefits. Coconuts are high-fat fruits full of disease-fighting antioxidants, it is thought to promote blood sugar regulation and reduce risk factors associated with heart disease. It is worth mentioning that you should consult your health practitioner before including coconut in your diet as it is high in saturated fats. On the other hand, the low unsaturated fat content reduces the chance of your Yee-hee butter becoming rancid when oxidized. It is easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of coconut oil producers around the globe all attesting to their extraction, production and purifying methods; it is best to find a product which is high in MCT oils.
Here are a few uses for a cannabis-infused coconut oil:
Ache and pain relief when applied as a topical
Interchangeable with other oils, fats or shortening in most recipes
Treat sunburn and minimize skin peeling
Medicated body messages
Make coco-capsules by filling empty capsules with liquid cannabutter
Non-dairy creamer in blended coffee
Skin moisturizer
Sex lubricant – it is known to increases blood flow and heighten sensation.
If you currently reside within a zealous zip code with a legal weed status make sure to obtain quality lab-tested bud from a trusted supplier or take the time to grow your own to ensure a quality product.
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Every writer, recipe developer and dagga enthusiast will swear by their specific method and ratios, it is best to start at a neutral point with a ratio of 1:1, and adjust it slightly the next time if you want it to be more or less potent.
Decarboxylation is imperative to ensure that as much of the THC is activated and bioavailable. Decarbing is the chemical process of removing a carboxyl group from the THC-A and releases carbon dioxide and H2O. When THC-A is heated the COOH molecule is removed leaving behind the psychoactive THC, between 25 and 40% of cannabinoids are lost during this conversion.
There are a few ways to decarb your dagga, we recommend spreading your weed out on an oven-safe tray and baking it at 115C / 240F for 45 minutes.
Lecithin is a phospholipid found in eggs, avocados, soybeans and sunflowers.
It serves an essential role within the body, makes up parts of our cell membranes, acts as a binding agent to increase the structural integrity and shelf-life of products and it may increase the potency of edibles by enhancing absorption.
There is evidence pointing towards lecithin being used to treat liver and gallbladder diseases, cognitive impairment and dry skin to name a few.
Although soybean-derived lecithin is more commonly available, it is a highly produced and manufactured product, bringing its health benefits into question; hence our recommendation to opt for the sunflower variant.
The Cannapulp still has beneficial nutrients, compounds and cannabinoids! Enjoy a full spectrum entourage effect by not wasting any part of the plant and working it into your diet or as a supplement. Use up this deliciousness as a herb and incorporate it into meals.
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A slight precautionary warning, regardless of whether you are new to giggle grass or if you are a seasoned iron-lung; edibles take between 30 minutes to an hour to kick into action, with some reports from folks saying they have waited up to 8 hours to get the psychoactive effect. Start slow and wait at least 45 minutes before topping up. If you ever feel like you are TOO HIGH, calm down and remember it will pass. After all, there has never been a death by dagga that we know of! Along with a hand full of remedies to try are the terpenes: limonene in citrus and pinene from pine nuts and pistachios are known to reduce the psychoactive effect of THC.
There has been a huge movement in the understanding, extracting and refining of cannabis extracts since the movement towards full legalization. Although it is not very clear when and where it first appeared, hash has been consumed for centuries and is thought to be the first form of a cannabis extract or concentrate. The earliest recorded corroboration was published in Cairo in the year 1123CE, accusing the Nizari Moslems of being “hashish eaters”.
The quest to understand the holy ‘erb along with all her might and glory, has opened up a whole new world for herbalists. From oils to waxes to shatters, the conceptualization of Terp Sauce should come as no surprise to any high flyer who has been keeping an eye on the ever-evolving world of concentrates and extractions!
Also known as weed sauce, herbal sauce, high terpene full-spectrum extract (HTFSE) or simply just SAUCE.
Sauce is a terpene and cannabinoid-rich marijuana extract, it has a deep honey hue and a texture resembling crystalized honey. Essentially cannabinoid ‘diamonds’, or crystals, covered in terpene loaded golden syrup. The texture of sauce is not consistent from one production to the next as the diamonds don’t always crystalize in the same shape or size.
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Terpenes are responsible for the flavours and aromas of all plants, fruits and vegetables; including the reefer. Like cannabinoids, they are volatile; meaning they have a low boiling point and are sensitive towards heat. In a bid to reserve as many of the natural terpenes from the marijuana flower, science buffs and cannabisseurs are constantly thinking of new and exciting ways to express full-spectrum extracts.
Cannabis consumers are conscious! Low-temperature extraction ensures that none of the valuable terpenes, cannabinoids or flavonoids are damaged in the process. These elements are jointly responsible for the Entourage Effect, which is simply a symphony of them all working together to determine just how baked you are about to get. Moreso, it is flavoured and scented by Mary Jane herself! Expect a clean, sensuous smoking experience with deep, rich and natural flavour.
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The process starts by selecting the best quality plants of strains with the desired cannabinoid composition, i.e.: THC rich. The plants are then flash-frozen whole to make a full-spectrum extract, also known as live resin, using a solvent extraction process. Butane or propane are commonly used as they have fairly low boiling points. The solvent is removed by heating the extract just enough for the solvent to evaporate, but leave all the carboxylated (activated) terpenes, cannabinoids and flavonoids behind in a lush live resin which is free from lipids, fats and waxes.
The liquid gold is then left alone for nucleation, or to form crystals, in a dark room-temperature corned for a few weeks. The process is also known as ‘diamond mining’, as the cannabinoids form small diamondesque crystals, while the syrup that separates and covers the crystals are terpene and flavonoid rich!
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The crystals are separated from the jam-like consistency to ensure the mixture is completely purged of the solvent by using a closed-loop extraction process. The refined elements are then reintroduced and packaged, ready for your enlightenment.
Notably, this process should only be conducted by trained individuals using quality and safety assured equipment in a controlled environment. Butane and propane are extremely flammable and toxic if ingested through a product which has not been properly purged of solvents. To ensure your safety and wellbeing, leave it to the qualified bong buddies!
Lite it up like most other extracts or concentrates. However, it is recommended to use an E-rig, vaporizer or vape pen to ensure accurate temperature control for the best possible experience.
Ganja-glutens be warned! Sauce is an extremely potent extract and should be approached with caution, start off low and work up to a quantity that gives you the desired high.
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