We were super excited to see Papa & Barkley extend their product line into live rosin and ice water hash. Known for being a pioneer for topicals, Papa & Barkley is a trusted name that now produces concentrates and gummies that seem to sell out quickly, and for good reason.
Some of you may be wondering, what is live rosin and how it is made? Papa & Barkley’s live rosin is concentrated solventless extract that is refined by applying heat and pressure to their famous ice water hash made from freshly frozen cannabis. They then refine our ice water hash by applying heat in a pneumatic rosin press. This combination of heat and pressure produces a golden concentrated rosin. The rosin drips onto parchment paper where it is then collected and packaged for sale or refined in a post-production process to produce various consistencies in the material. Some of these consistencies or textures are known as heat-pressed batter, sugar or sauce.
Now onto the review…
The nose provides an earthy yet slight fresh-lemon scent. Appearance is a yellow wax-like crumble with visible sparkle from the pressed trichomes. We used a KandyPens Crystal wax pen, which is known for preserving flavor with its glass and ceramic bowl and heating apparatus. The first hit tasted of lemon infused mint espresso, think of summer in the Amalfi coast, with little to no burning of the throat on exhale. The second and third hits became more earthy and took on more of a roasted coffee flavor on the exhale, with the lemon-mint profile likely burned off in the first draw, as most of the terps likely burn off during the first hit.
The sensation was definitely a sativa-forward experience for the first 20-30 minutes – with a mental clarity and mild boost of energy. The next 30 minutes had some muscle relaxation and a bit of eye area relief that indica leaning hybrids are known for.
Kush Mints is a relatively new strain, but a fast growing favorite hybrid cannabis strain made by crossing Animal Mints with the famous Bubba Kush. The result is a high THC strain with a unique minty taste. Kush Mints provides effects that are uplifting and happy. This strain has a complex flavor profile that tastes like mint and cookies. Growers say Kush Mints grows best when indoors and done hydroponically. Medical patients choose this strain to help stimulate appetite.
The most prominent terpenes in this strain are limonene, linalool and caryophyllene. Linalool is found in lavender and has been used for centuries as an aromatherapy tool for relaxation so expect to feel your tension melt away. Limonene, which is normally found in citrus peels, has been shown in studies to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Lastly, caryophyllene is a common cannabis terpene that has spicy black pepper notes and can also be found in rosemary, cloves and hops. Limited studies conducted have shown this terpene may be helpful in providing mild pain relief and easing of inflammation.
Kiva’s Sparkling Pear Camino Gummies edibles are some of the most popular and widely sold gummies in adult-use markets in CA, NV and beyond. Known for their consistent flavor and texture, the sensation is typically mild and sociable, making them perfect for cannabis newbies and experts alike. Expect a pleasant, calming body effect accompanied by a slight calming head high that edibles consumers typically seek. Since these are also infused with CBD, these can be consumed to ease mild aches and anxieties.
What to expect:
2mg THC PER SERVING
6mg CBD PER SERVING
40mg THC PER PACK
120mg CBD PER PACK
What makes them different from your typical THC/CBD infused gummy? TERPENES! While the verdict is still out as to whether ingesting terpenes orally makes a true difference, (some say terps are broken down in the GI track before absorbed into the bloodstream) the flavor and effect are improved by introducing cannabis derived terpenes into their formula.
Here is the terpene profile found in Sparkling Pear Gummies by Camino:
Limonene – Reduces stress, alleviates asthma and allergies, reduces inflammation, and acts as an antioxidant. Beta-Caryophyllene – May assist with the body’s response to anxiety and stress. Linalool – Anti-anxiety and sedating effects. Humulene -Provides therapeutic benefits like pain relief, anti-inflammatory effects, and can act as an appetite suppressant. Nerolidol – Provides a wide range of therapeutic properties including anti-ulcer, antioxidant, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory. Delivers anti-anxiety effects without hampering coordination.
Overall we give Camino Sparkling Pear Gummies an 8 out of 10.
Want to know where to find some of your own to enjoy? Find them here.
We are always seeking out new brands of gummies – but Camino products are a great line to compare to. They are made by some of the most trusted producers in the marketplace, and have been doing it longer than most. Do you know about a new gummy that we should try or write about? Send us a message and let us know where to find some – we would love to give them a whirl!
Even though COVID-19 continues to ravage local economies across the country, entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry continue to press forward, proving that, in some sense, cannabis is genuinely a recession-proof industry. For example, NBA veteran Al Harrington, who is also the founder of national cannabis products maker Viola, announced his most recent investment on Tuesday. According to a statement, the cannabis aficionado and activist has made a significant investment in the health and sexual wellness brand, Foria.
Harrington’s wife, Michele Harrington, will be taking the lead with this most current investment, helping the family expand their now dominant presence further into the growing CBD industry.
“Women’s wellness, sexual awareness and education has always been a passion of mine,” said Michele Harrington, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Foria, in a statement. “I have been using Foria for the past three years and experienced the many benefits of their products. The work that Foria has done to empower women by supporting overall wellness in their different life stages is inspiring. I believe in Foria’s mission and am excited to help others on this part of their personal journeys.”
The press release put out by the company called the new venture a “strategic partnership,” deeming it crucial for the future success of Foria, a company known for developing and producing entirely plant-based and organic THC and CBD products. The overall goal of the investment is to help Fiora expand its reach into the omnipresent cannabis market.
This will be Michele Harrington’s first official role in the cannabis industry. However, as noted in the statement released Tuesday, she has spent years working closely with Mr. Harrington, having had a significant voice in Viola’s growth. She’s put in over a decade’s worth of work helping her husband at Viola and will use that experience to drive expansion efforts in this new venture. At Fiora, she will “drive a multi-faceted growth campaign together with [the company’s] leadership.” The ultimate goal has many moving parts and includes increasing general awareness, education, and fundraising efforts.
Viola offers consumers a variety of different cannabis and cannabis-related products. The company cultivates premium flower and processes butane extracts. According to a statement, “Viola manages every aspect of their production process, applying the latest and most proven technologies to ensure the consistency and quality of their products.”
Fiora is a company that works in the same vein, having a shared mission with Viola. They’ve built their reputation on innovative health and sexual wellness products, using what they refer to as “the proven wisdom of plants… powered by compassion.” As per the press release put out on Tuesday, Fiora centers their business around sustainability too. All of their boxes are 100 percent PCW paper, and “products are housed in recyclable amber glass bottles with no paint, frosting or metallics used.”
“We could not be more excited to welcome Michele Harrington to the Foria family,” shared Foria co-CEO Jon Brandon in a statement. “The synergies between our brands are obvious and the Harringtons’ participation with us will help introduce Foria to a diverse set of communities, thereby extending the reach of our brand and the benefits of our products to more people everywhere. Michele’s direct equity investment has also accelerated our Series B fundraising efforts.”
Even though COVID-19 continues to ravage local economies across the country, entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry continue to press forward, proving that, in some sense, cannabis is genuinely a recession-proof industry. For example, NBA veteran Al Harrington, who is also the founder of national cannabis products maker Viola, announced his most recent investment on Tuesday. According to a statement, the cannabis aficionado and activist has made a significant investment in the health and sexual wellness brand, Foria.
Harrington’s wife, Michele Harrington, will be taking the lead with this most current investment, helping the family expand their now dominant presence further into the growing CBD industry.
“Women’s wellness, sexual awareness and education has always been a passion of mine,” said Michele Harrington, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Foria, in a statement. “I have been using Foria for the past three years and experienced the many benefits of their products. The work that Foria has done to empower women by supporting overall wellness in their different life stages is inspiring. I believe in Foria’s mission and am excited to help others on this part of their personal journeys.”
The press release put out by the company called the new venture a “strategic partnership,” deeming it crucial for the future success of Foria, a company known for developing and producing entirely plant-based and organic THC and CBD products. The overall goal of the investment is to help Fiora expand its reach into the omnipresent cannabis market.
This will be Michele Harrington’s first official role in the cannabis industry. However, as noted in the statement released Tuesday, she has spent years working closely with Mr. Harrington, having had a significant voice in Viola’s growth. She’s put in over a decade’s worth of work helping her husband at Viola and will use that experience to drive expansion efforts in this new venture. At Fiora, she will “drive a multi-faceted growth campaign together with [the company’s] leadership.” The ultimate goal has many moving parts and includes increasing general awareness, education, and fundraising efforts.
Viola offers consumers a variety of different cannabis and cannabis-related products. The company cultivates premium flower and processes butane extracts. According to a statement, “Viola manages every aspect of their production process, applying the latest and most proven technologies to ensure the consistency and quality of their products.”
Fiora is a company that works in the same vein, having a shared mission with Viola. They’ve built their reputation on innovative health and sexual wellness products, using what they refer to as “the proven wisdom of plants… powered by compassion.” As per the press release put out on Tuesday, Fiora centers their business around sustainability too. All of their boxes are 100 percent PCW paper, and “products are housed in recyclable amber glass bottles with no paint, frosting or metallics used.”
“We could not be more excited to welcome Michele Harrington to the Foria family,” shared Foria co-CEO Jon Brandon in a statement. “The synergies between our brands are obvious and the Harringtons’ participation with us will help introduce Foria to a diverse set of communities, thereby extending the reach of our brand and the benefits of our products to more people everywhere. Michele’s direct equity investment has also accelerated our Series B fundraising efforts.”
For generations, Pabst Blue Ribbon was a simple brand struggling to survive on its legacy before hipsters embraced that old-school attitude and returned the beer to prominence over the past couple decades. But over the past couple years, PBR has drastically rewritten its ethos. No longer a single lager, in 2019, Pabst began rolling out new variations on the beer: higher strength Extra, lower strength Easy, and no strength Non-Alc. Then, PBR pivoted from beer entirely, introducing PBR Hard Coffee. That launch proved popular enough that Pabst followed with similar products like PBR Hard Tea and PBR Hard Cold Brew. Meanwhile, PBR also jumped into the trendy hard seltzer category with PBR Stronger Seltzer. And not to mention, even stronger, PBR released its own whiskey.
PABST LAB
Needless to say, it’s been an insanely busy two years for the once proudly stagnant brand, and if you’re wondering if PBR has any other tricks up their sleeve—and what on Earth could even be left—well, a mere two weeks after announcing the launch of their cold brew, PBR is already back with an even more outside the box product: PBR with THC.
Announced today, Pabst Blue Ribbon Cannabis Infused Seltzer is a non-alcoholic, THC-infused lemon seltzer packed with five milligrams of marijuana’s main active ingredient in each 12-ounce can. The resulting beverage is billed as offering up “a responsible dosage designed to make it a go to drink for both casual and experienced cannabis users,” while keeping waistlines slim with just 25 calories and four grams of sugar per serving.
PABST LAB
If you’re wondering what a 175-year-old beer brand knows about pot, well, admittedly, not a ton. Though the new seltzer bears the PBR name, the product—which has been in development for a couple of years—actually comes courtesy of a newly-founded, cannabis-focused entity called Pabst Labs.
“Until the legal landscape changes, we can’t produce this in-house, but the formation of Pabst Labs, a licensed cannabis operator, involving former Pabst Blue Ribbon employees and cannabis beverage experts, gave us a unique chance to grant the use of our brand to a cannabis savvy group that we could trust to develop an infused drink worthy of the Blue Ribbon,” Seamus Gallagher, senior brand manager for PBR, told me via email. As such, Pabst Labs is the one handling production, marketing, and sales of the new drink.
And speaking of sales, no, don’t expect to find this more legally-restricted beverage everywhere PBR is sold. Instead, PBR Cannabis Infused Seltzer is debuting at select California dispensaries or directly to California consumers online on the Pabst Labs website. There, a four-pack will set you back $24.
“Pabst Blue Ribbon has an incredibly loyal and passionate customer base who are open to change and embracing new ideas,” Mark Faicol, Pabst Labs brand manager, explained. “Though this is a limited initial launch, we’ve had a really enthusiastic and positive response from dispensaries and customers, and are looking forward to a wider roll out in the coming months. For over 175 years the Blue Ribbon has connected fans across generations around its products, and we think customers, new and old, are going to love the chance to experiment with something different from a brand they trust.”
And yet, with such a sudden shift to such a wide range of products, is this even the same PBR we know and love? Gallagher simply framed the answer as PBR getting more interesting. “Pabst Blue Ribbon has been busy creating lots of exciting new drinks that are creative and celebratory,” he told me. “We’re really excited to keep innovating and give Pabst Blue Ribbon fans the chance to try something fun and new.” Let the good times roll.
For generations, Pabst Blue Ribbon was a simple brand struggling to survive on its legacy before hipsters embraced that old-school attitude and returned the beer to prominence over the past couple decades. But over the past couple years, PBR has drastically rewritten its ethos. No longer a single lager, in 2019, Pabst began rolling out new variations on the beer: higher strength Extra, lower strength Easy, and no strength Non-Alc. Then, PBR pivoted from beer entirely, introducing PBR Hard Coffee. That launch proved popular enough that Pabst followed with similar products like PBR Hard Tea and PBR Hard Cold Brew. Meanwhile, PBR also jumped into the trendy hard seltzer category with PBR Stronger Seltzer. And not to mention, even stronger, PBR released its own whiskey.
PABST LAB
Needless to say, it’s been an insanely busy two years for the once proudly stagnant brand, and if you’re wondering if PBR has any other tricks up their sleeve—and what on Earth could even be left—well, a mere two weeks after announcing the launch of their cold brew, PBR is already back with an even more outside the box product: PBR with THC.
Announced today, Pabst Blue Ribbon Cannabis Infused Seltzer is a non-alcoholic, THC-infused lemon seltzer packed with five milligrams of marijuana’s main active ingredient in each 12-ounce can. The resulting beverage is billed as offering up “a responsible dosage designed to make it a go to drink for both casual and experienced cannabis users,” while keeping waistlines slim with just 25 calories and four grams of sugar per serving.
PABST LAB
If you’re wondering what a 175-year-old beer brand knows about pot, well, admittedly, not a ton. Though the new seltzer bears the PBR name, the product—which has been in development for a couple of years—actually comes courtesy of a newly-founded, cannabis-focused entity called Pabst Labs.
“Until the legal landscape changes, we can’t produce this in-house, but the formation of Pabst Labs, a licensed cannabis operator, involving former Pabst Blue Ribbon employees and cannabis beverage experts, gave us a unique chance to grant the use of our brand to a cannabis savvy group that we could trust to develop an infused drink worthy of the Blue Ribbon,” Seamus Gallagher, senior brand manager for PBR, told me via email. As such, Pabst Labs is the one handling production, marketing, and sales of the new drink.
And speaking of sales, no, don’t expect to find this more legally-restricted beverage everywhere PBR is sold. Instead, PBR Cannabis Infused Seltzer is debuting at select California dispensaries or directly to California consumers online on the Pabst Labs website. There, a four-pack will set you back $24.
“Pabst Blue Ribbon has an incredibly loyal and passionate customer base who are open to change and embracing new ideas,” Mark Faicol, Pabst Labs brand manager, explained. “Though this is a limited initial launch, we’ve had a really enthusiastic and positive response from dispensaries and customers, and are looking forward to a wider roll out in the coming months. For over 175 years the Blue Ribbon has connected fans across generations around its products, and we think customers, new and old, are going to love the chance to experiment with something different from a brand they trust.”
And yet, with such a sudden shift to such a wide range of products, is this even the same PBR we know and love? Gallagher simply framed the answer as PBR getting more interesting. “Pabst Blue Ribbon has been busy creating lots of exciting new drinks that are creative and celebratory,” he told me. “We’re really excited to keep innovating and give Pabst Blue Ribbon fans the chance to try something fun and new.” Let the good times roll.
By Sari Staver via The Bay Area Reporter – September 15, 2020
Cannabis entrepreneur Amber Senter. Photo: Anthony Martinez
A publicly funded social equity kitchen to support people of color who want to enter the infused cannabis market was announced Tuesday by lesbian Amber E. Senter, CEO of the Oakland-based cannabis company, Breeze Distro.
Senter, a co-founder of Supernova Women, a 5-year-old nonprofit whose mission, according to its website, is to “empower people of color to become self-sufficient shareholders in the cannabis industry,” wrote in an email, “There has been some stop-and-start in my world and I have been steadfastly working on a project that I’m really pleased to announce.”
The new program, she stated, aims to “help jump-start the pathway to success in the infused cannabis space,” which includes edibles, tinctures, and beverages.
A virtual grand opening was set for September 15.
The program was launched with a $250,000 contract from the city of Oakland to Equity Works Incubator for the shared kitchen, founded this year by Senter and her business partner Cesar Angobaldo, a straight ally, with funds from California’s social equity program.
The contract will be used to support five equity fellows in a one-year program that will enable the entrepreneurs to obtain a state license to operate an infused cannabis business. According to Senter, the program is the nation’s first state-funded cannabis manufacturing incubator for social equity business owners.
According to Senter, there are high barriers to enter the field of cannabis manufacturing, due to “extensive infrastructure and regulatory requirements,” she wrote, for producing and marketing edible and infused cannabis products.
“People of color have been engaging in recipe development, extraction, and consumption of infused cannabis products for decades,” said Senter in a prepared statement. “Black- and Brown-owned cannabis brands reportedly… represent 3% of the cannabis companies in California. The edibles category are California’s fastest and largest growing cannabis segment with 20% year over year growth.”
The goal of Equity Works Incubator is “to train, empower, and build capacity for full engagement in the cannabis market, especially for communities who have been historically targeted by the war on drugs to break into the legal cannabis industry,” Senter wrote.
The new program should be able to “eliminate barriers for market entry” by providing each business with 1,200 square feet of commercial kitchen space as well as mentorship by seasoned cannabis executives as well as workshops and training on various aspects of the industry. The program will also “supply a guaranteed distribution channel” to retail shelf space, according to Senter.
CBD is all over the place these days, with hundreds of CBD products from which to choose. From gummies and oil tinctures to topicals to vapes, there’s something for everyone. But where do you start?
The CBD landscape is like the wild wild west in that the FDA does not fully regulate the industry; as such, quality is all over the map. If you’re dipping your toes into the CBD waters, it can be overwhelming if not downright confusing.
We’re here to help! We’ve listed the top ten best CBD products and answered the most frequently asked questions about CBD. Whether you’re just starting or just looking to try something new, we’ve got you covered.
The best CBD product is Balance CBD’s oil tincture natural flavor. Oil tinctures are one of the most popular ways of taking CBD. Choose from 500mg, 1000mg, 1500mg, 2500mg, or a whopping 5000mg. Balance CBD also gives you the option of choosing your extract type: isolate, broad spectrum, or full spectrum. We love Balance CBD because these oil tinctures are the highest quality and most accessible. They are on a mission to make premium products affordable for everyone during the coronavirus crisis. Balance CBD also offers 15% off your first order with the coupon code FIRST15. This is the best CBD product on the market.
Rating: ★★★★★
2. Dani Pepper – Sleepytime Gummies
Dani Pepper is a fun, vibrant brand. CBD Gummies are right up there with oil tinctures for the most popular way to consume CBD, but gummies are far more fun and tasty. Dani Pepper’s Sleepytime Gummies bring a bonus with a dash of melatonin to help with sleep. These yummy, bite-sized sleep aids are perfect for when counting sheep just won’t cut it.
Rating: ★★★★★
3. Dani Pepper – “O” CBD lube
Yes, Dani Pepper makes it back-to-back on our list for their signature product “O” By Dani Pepper — a CBD lube. You read that right, CBD lube is a thing. This water-based CBD lube Orgasm enhancer can be used with latex and silicone condoms and toys, unlike other CBD lubes. The best part is that it’s natural, vegan, and brings a sexy boost to the boudoir.
Rating: ★★★★★
4. Budderweeds – CBD Tincture
Another fantastic CBD product is the Budderweeds’ CBD Tincture. Budderweeds are a well known brand in Canada, since the legalization of Cannabis they have taken the Canadian market by storm. Recently they made their way into the USA – you can find them 1000s of shelves across the country using this store locator, so no need to type in the words dispensary near me on Google. Budderweeds of the best CBD products that can be bought in the country. Budderweeds has a wide selection of products, so it was tough to narrow it down to just one.
We love Budderweeds’ CBD tincture because it’s potent without an overpowering taste or overly oily texture. What makes Budderweeds stand out is its informative site and thorough customer service.
Rating: ★★★★★
5. Discreetly Baked – CBD Oil
Coming in at number 5 is Discreetly Baked’s CBD Oil. We love the juicy flavors. No artificial ingredients are used. Choose from Strawberry, Orange, or Mango. You can taste the real fruit flavor, but it’s not excessively sweet or tart. The packaging is sleek and gorgeous. You feel like you’re getting a premium product without breaking the bank. A great option if you don’t like the taste of natural tincture.
Rating: ★★★★★
6. CBDistillery – Gummies
We know, we know, more gummies. But we had to include CBDistillery on our list for their potent gummies. These gummies pack a punch with 30mg of CBD isolate per gummy. CBDistillery is dedicated to bringing high-quality, healthy products to consumers. These gummies are sugar-free, gluten-free, allergen-free, and non-GMO. If you’re looking for a little extra CBD in your gummies, these are just the ticket.
7. Healthworx CBD – Disposable Vape Pen
If vaping is more your thing, Healthworx CBD has got your covered. Healthworx creates flavors based on popular strains: Strawnana, Gorilla Glue #4, Pineapple Express, Green Crack, OG Kush, Indica, and Natural. Each CBD vape pen has 300mg of CBD and is VG-free, PG-free, THC-free, and free of MCT Oil. The best part is that their independent lab results are straightforward to find.
Rating: ★★★★
8. Buddha Teas CBD Tea
Tea lovers rejoice! CBD teas are here, and we think Buddha Teas CBD tea is an excellent place to start. These CBD products have a high bioavailability meaning that more CBD gets absorbed into your system. Better yet, Buddha Teas CBD tea line has classics like Chamomile and Peppermint but also has teas with additional health supplements like CBD Mushroom Defense and CBD Tulsi Ashwagandha.
Rating: ★★★
9. Kiskanu – Suppositories
You read that right! CBD suppositories may seem a bit…icky… but people report having great success. If you can get over the initial awkwardness, Kiskanu makes small-batch, organic, sustainable CBD suppositories that can be used in the vagina or rectally. Each suppository contains 50mg of CBD. We love their commitment to the environment as they avoid plastic packaging, and their packaging can be recycled or reused.
Rating: ★★★
10. Joy Organics Pet Products
Bow wow WOW. We couldn’t leave out our furry friends. Rounding out our list of the best CBD products is Joy Organics Pet Products. Joy Organics is an admired and reputable brand co-founded by a grandmother/entrepreneur. These CBD pet treats are chewy, and the CBD tinctures use 2mg of broad spectrum CBD. That means that these CBD pet treats are entirely THC free. These CBD pet products get two paws up.
Rating: ★★★
Cost of CBD Products
Company
Product
Starting Price
Balance CBD
Oil Tincture – Natural
$25.00
Dani Pepper
Sleepytime Gummies
$34.95
Dani Pepper
“O” CBD Lube Orgasm Enhancer
$34.95
Budderweeds
CBD Tincture
$35.00
Discreetly Baked
CBD Oil
$23.95
CBDistillery
Gummies
$55.00
Healthworx CBD
Disposable Vape Ven
$31.49
Buddha Teas
CBD Teas
$19.99
Kiskanu
Suppositories
$24.00
Joy Organics
Pet Products
$34.95
What are the health benefits of CBD products?
The appeal of CBD lies primarily in the mountain of anecdotal evidence that continues to grow. Limited studies have shown promise, but these firsthand accounts are very compelling as even celebrities, government officials, and athletes have lauded CBD for its therapeutic benefits. People use CBD for an assortment of ailments:
Again, the FDA does not recognize CBD as a cure or treatment for any symptoms or conditions. The FDA does not allow any company to make explicit health claims, so if you see a company promoting CBD as a cure or treatment for anything, report them, and do not purchase their products.
How to buy the best CBD products?
Ask yourself these questions before you buy CBD products.
Where did the hemp come from?
In America, strict cultivation guidelines are in place at both the state and federal level. Hemp grown anywhere else, like Europe or Asia, does not need to follow the same regulations as the U.S. Be cautious if hemp originates from China or India because their standards are much less stringent than that of the U.S. Keep in mind that importing hemp or CBD products increases the opportunity for contaminants to taint them. Hemp is like a sponge and absorbs both nutrients and contaminates easily. Choose CBD products derived from hemp grown to organic standards because hemp can absorb harmful chemicals from pesticides or heavy metals and other things you don’t want in your body.
What type of CBD is being used?
There are three types of CBD products: full spectrum, broad spectrum, and isolate. Full spectrum and broad spectrum contain additional cannabinoids and terpenes. Full spectrum includes no more than 0.3% THC, the legal limit. Broad spectrum and isolate do not have any THC. CBD isolate uses CBD in its purest form.
If you don’t want THC in your system, stick with broad spectrum, or isolate products. If you’re drug tested, 0.3% THC may set off a false positive on a sensitive drug test. The additional terpenes and cannabinoids of full spectrum and broad spectrum may provide other benefits that CBD alone cannot.
Avoid companies that don’t tell you what kind of CBD they use.
What’s the potency of your CBD products?
With so many CBD products available, you’re bound to find a dosage that works. Keep in mind that the type of CBD product plays into the potency. You may feel that full spectrum, broad spectrum, and isolate may all feel like different potencies, everything else being equal.
What’s in your CBD products?
CBD products can be formulated with a variety of ingredients. Artificial or natural ingredients can be used. Like other health products, it’s best to find natural products. Companies like Balance CBD use not only natural ingredients, but also are free of allergens, GMOs, and animal byproducts like gelatin.
CBD products can also be formulated with healthful ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and supplements, such as melatonin. Read the label of your CBD products, and if there’s something that you don’t know, look it up.
Is third-party testing used?
Independent lab testing is essential in keeping you safe. The FDA does not recognize CBD as a treatment or cure for any symptom or condition. As such, reputable companies must be transparent with their testing.
Independent testing verifies what’s in the CBD product. It tests the levels of cannabinoids. In other words, you’ll know if THC is at the legal limit, and if the amount of CBD is the same as the label. Tests all tell you how pure the CBD is and if there is anything that you don’t want in your body, including heavy metals or residual chemicals.
The results of third-party lab tests are known as the Certificate of Analysis (COA). These COAs should be easily accessible to you before purchase. Third-party tests are expensive, so companies may try to avoid them to cut corners. If a company doesn’t make their COAs available or doesn’t do third-party testing, avoid them altogether.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBD?
These three magic letters stand for cannabidiol. CBD is a chemical compound known as a cannabinoid that is found in cannabis. There are two species of the cannabis plant: hemp and marijuana. CBD can be derived from both species; however, only CBD derived from commercial hemp is legal in all 50 states.
Over 100 cannabinoids are found in the cannabis plant, each being studied for its effects on humans. CBD, in particular, is being researched for its purported therapeutic benefits. Research has been limited, but human and animal studies have shown a lot of promise.
How does CBD work?
CBD potentially promotes homeostasis by working with the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Homeostasis is the body’s inner harmony. In other words, the ECS keeps you feeling “normal.” In that sense, CBD may promote general wellbeing by interacting with the ECS to help maintain homeostasis. To support this harmony, the ECS must engage some of the body’s most vital functions, including sleep, pain management, and mood.
What are CBD products?
CBD products are anything infused or covered with CBD. Infused products are more effective. For example, a CBD infused gummy has an exact dosage, whereas a gummy covered or dusted with CBD may not.
What are the different types of CBD products?
There are more and more CBD products flooding the market. There are oil tinctures, edibles, topicals, beverages, lube, suppositories, vape pens, skincare, and even pet products. There are specialized products such as pillows, masks, hair products, toothpicks, potato chips, hand sanitizer, chews, toilet paper, toothpaste, workout gear, bed sheets, bath bombs, nail polish, and sex products.
Are CBD products safe?
Yes, legal CBD products are safe with some small caveats. Check the ingredients in case you’re allergic to anything found in the product. If you live in a state where recreational marijuana is legal, you may find CBD products with high THC levels. Inferior and Black Market CBD products are abundant. Use the above criteria to help you stay safe and healthy.
Can I use CBD products for anxiety?
It’s understandable to be anxious during a global pandemic. Even without these troublesome times, one in thirteen people worldwide suffers from anxiety, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Prescription medication can have severe side effects, so people turn to CBD as a natural alternative.
Can I use CBD products for sleep?
There are many reasons people have trouble sleeping: physical ailments, certain health conditions, or mental health issues. Those who can’t fall asleep or who have problems staying asleep turn to CBD because some have found that it shortens the time to fall asleep and generally improves sleep quality. Some studies have supported this.
Can I use CBD products for pain?
Many athletes have endorsed CBD for pain management and its purported anti-inflammatory benefits. There are also studies being done regarding CBD being a natural alternative to fatal opioids. CBD is non-toxic, non-addictive, and you cannot overdose from taking too much.
Can I use CBD products for depression?
Depression is an invisible affliction that affects more than 264 million people around the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). People are often prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression. These antidepressants can have harsh side effects, including sexual dysfunction, sedation, headaches, nausea, and more. CBD does not have the same side effects.
Do I need a prescription to get CBD products?
No, you don’t need a prescription to get CBD products. However, it’s essential to talk to your doctor before incorporating CBD into your health regimen. Don’t stop medications cold turkey. Additionally, CBD may affect how you metabolize other medications. Don’t take CBD if you’re on other medications, pregnant, or breastfeeding.
How do I use CBD gummies?
CBD gummies fall under the edibles umbrella. Like anything else edible, you simply have to pop a CBD gummy in your mouth, chew, and swallow. Edibles are unique because they must go through the digestion process, which means that it takes more time to work, but the effects last longer. If gummies are your thing, then here is a list of the best CBD gummies and best CBD edibles.
How do I use CBD tinctures?
CBD tinctures come with a dropper. First, shake the bottle to ensure the oil mixes evenly. Squeeze the rubber top of the dropper to draw in oil. Place the opening of the dropper about an inch high, aiming under your tongue. Squeeze the rubber top, so the CBD oil is released under your tongue. Hold the oil there for 30-60 seconds. Don’t let the dropper touch your mouth, or it might get contaminated. Here’s a list of the best CBD oils and best CBD oil companies.
How do I use CBD topicals?
Topicals provide localized relief, so you have to concentrate the application to a relatively small area. Before applying the CBD topical, clean the area and make sure there’s no broken skin. Be liberal and vigorous as you massage in the CBD topical deep past the layers of skin.
How do I use CBD capsules?
You can either place the capsule in your mouth first or after you take a sip of water. Swallow the liquid with the capsule. If you have trouble, you can place the capsule in a spoon of applesauce or pudding. You can also try it in a piece of banana or other soft food.
How do I use CBD Lube?
Rub CBD lube on your clitoris, outer labia, inner labia, and inside your vagina. You can also rub CBD lube around and in your anus if you’re having anal sex. Keep in mind that silicone and oil-based lubes cannot be used with latex condoms and certain toys.
How do I use CBD tea?
First, you need to boil some water. As the water comes to a boil, add loose leaf tea to an infuser or place your teabag in your mug or teapot. Once hot enough, pour the water over the infuser or tea bag to let the water soak through the tea leaves. Time your tea. Check the directions as each type of tea should be steeped for different times. Dunk the tea bag or infuser a few times to allow the water to circulate. Take out the infuser or tea bag and set it aside in case you want to have more tea.
How do I use CBD vape pens?
There are two different vape pens available: push-button vape pens or draw-activated vape pens. The former has to be turned on by pressing the button to activate the atomizer, which creates vapor. Vapes without a button start when you inhale. The vape turns off as soon as you stop drawing air from the pen.
How do I use CBD suppositories?
Suppositories can be a touchy subject and a bit awkward to use. You can either insert a suppository standing or lying on your side. If you’re standing, place one leg on a chair. If lying on your side, bend your top leg by bringing your knee toward your stomach. Relax your glutes and open your buttocks. Push the head of the suppository up your rectum about an inch deep. Close your legs and either sit or lie still for twenty minutes while the suppository dissolves.
What’s the difference between hemp oil products and CBD oil products?
While both are derived from hemp, they are taken from different parts of the plant. Hemp oil comes from the seeds, which have virtually no CBD. People take hemp oil for the nutrients that include proteins, vitamins, minerals, or beneficial fatty acids.
CBD oil comes from the stocks and leaves of hemp plants. As stated earlier, studies are being done regarding the many purported therapeutic benefits.
Can I trust CBD products from Amazon?
NO. Amazon does not permit the selling of CBD products. The products that you see for sale on Amazon are hemp products. Anything touting itself as CBD or having the purported benefits of CBD is lying.
How long does it take for CBD products to work?
The time it takes for CBD to work depends on the type of product. Like gummies, chocolates, or capsules, anything you ingest takes longer to work because they must get digested first. Vapes work almost instantly. Tinctures may take 15 minutes or longer.
How long do CBD products last?
Generally, CBD products can last anywhere from two to six hours. The time depends on several things, including the type of CBD product, your weight, and your body chemistry.
Are CBD products legal?
In the U.S., CBD must be derived from commercial hemp with no more than 0.3% THC to be federally legal. As mentioned earlier, CBD can be extracted from both marijuana and hemp. Some CBD products have THC levels higher than 0.3%. These are legal in states where recreational marijuana is legal. You must know your state laws as well as how much THC is in your product.
Do CBD products get you high?
No, pure CBD does not get you high. Full spectrum CBD products contain less than 0.3% THC. This amount is not enough to get you high. Again, some states may allow CBD products with higher levels of THC.
What are full spectrum CBD products?
Full spectrum is one of the three types of CBD products. These products contain all the cannabinoids and terpenes of the entire hemp plant. The full spectrum of cannabinoids includes less than 0.3% THC. All these cannabinoids are said to work together synergistically to create the “entourage effect.”
What are broad spectrum CBD products?
Broad spectrum CBD products also contain all the cannabinoids and terpenes, except THC. Even without THC, broad spectrum CBD products may also create the entourage effect.
What are isolate CBD products?
Isolate CBD products use pure CBD. This cannabinoid is processed and separated out of the hemp plant, so you’re left with the isolated CBD. There is absolutely no THC in isolate CBD products.
How do I find my dosage?
The majority of CBD companies base dosages on weight. There are actually more factors that go into finding the perfect dosage: health condition, body chemistry, and experience with CBD.
The FDA does not have standardized dosing suggestions. It’s best to start with a low dosage. Wait a week and monitor how your body reacts before increasing your dosage. Go slow and gradually increase your dosage until you get the results that you want.
Where do I buy CBD products?
We advise you to buy CBD products online. It’s convenient, and virtually CBD products are just a Google search away. (Beware of buying CBD Oil from a Google advertisement, Google ad policies do not allow for the sale of CBD). You can do price comparisons, brand comparisons, and any additional research you need. More importantly, you can check out the lab results to ensure what you’re buying is safe.
Shop in your PJs at midnight or at your lunch break at the office. Get your CBD products delivered right to you. You can also get exclusive promotions. The best value definitely comes when you buy CBD products online.
The legalization of marijuana in Nevada changed everything. There are now dispensaries popping up all over the Las Vegas Valley, offering a wide variety of cannabis products. One of the most popular destinations in Las Vegas for both tourists and locals is Planet 13, which features not only a large and accommodating dispensary, but an entire entertainment complex. A huge part of this complex is the restaurant Trece, and it’s already made a huge splash in a very short amount of time. One meal here and you’ll understand why.
The greenhouse dining area of Trece is expansive, allowing for easy social distancing while you dine. It’s bright, colorful and there’s plenty of people watching to be had. Executive chef Manny Sanchez keeps his menu lively and fresh, focusing mostly on Mexican cuisine, but branching out to other fun, flavorful areas. Don’t forget to accompany your meal with a beer from the restaurant’s 24 available taps.
Whether you’re vegetarian or carnivore, there’s something for everyone at Trece. Starters are so much fun—everyone will enjoy the hummus plate, which does not skimp on the creamy, house-made chickpea dip. It’s served with some truly attractively presented seasonal veggies and garlic flatbread. There’s so much here it’s practically a meal. Speaking of which … the perfectly crispy carne asada fries are irresistible, liberally ladled with cheese sauce, guacamole, sour cream and ribeye cut. They’re listed under “shareables,” but you may want this all to yourself. Can’t say we blame you.
The signature Mexican dishes include Flaming Fajitas, arriving at your table while still sizzling with sautéed bell peppers and onions, accompanied with corn tortillas, pico de gallo and red sauce. Wait until you see the steamed corn masa house tamale—it’s unlike any you’ve ever seen, served round and thick and smothered with green or red salsa, Oaxaca cheese, Mexican sour cream and queso fresco. Stuff it with the meat of your choice and enjoy!
Not in the mood for Mexican food? Try ricotta cheese ravioli filled with kale and fresh herbs, served with cherry tomatoes, sweet peas and cauliflower florets in a white wine sauce; pan-seared Parmesan chicken served with roasted tomatoes, squash ribbons and peppery greens in a lemon butter sauce; or grilled salmon, accompanied by a corn meal cake and wilted greens in a lemon caper sauce.
There’s even a selection of great pizzas, from a classic margherita with mozzarella, tomato sauce and fresh basil, to a keto pie with a cauliflower crust and topped with peppadew peppers, crispy bacon bits, black olives, wild arugula and a fig reduction drizzle. So good!
Round out your experience with dessert. The gram matcha cheesecake topped with raspberry sauce is rich and decadent, while the house flan is a lighter, but still flavorful, option, topped with fresh seasonal berries and whipped cream. You could also go a little unconventional and get a smoothie—there are plenty of options available here, from strawberry peach to mango berry. There are no wrong choices at Trece; let your appetite guide you.
Limited Edition Includes: a Sauce Concentrate, a Cartridge and the First-Ever Live Resin Agave Tincture in the Nevada Cannabis Market, with Only 500 Units Available
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — City Trees, the Nevada-based cannabis company devoted to innovation, production and distribution, announced today the launch of Disco Train, a limited-edition, all-live-resin line to celebrate the brand’s new visual identity and sustainable redesigned packaging. Offering a wide variety of products, such as disposable vape pens and cartridges, tinctures, dab oil refills, and premium cannabis concentrates with consistent results, City Trees is one of the fastest-growing craft cannabis companies in the industry.
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Disco Train brings together two sought-after strains, combining the delicate, tropical flavor of Mango Kush and the clean, citrusy terpene profile of Ghost Train Haze. This exotic blend will deliver the fresh, full-flavored experience consumers expect from live resin in both concentrate and cartridge form, along with an uplifting, clean Sativa-dominant effect. The tincture delivers higher levels of terpenes than ever before in the first-ever live resin agave tincture in the Nevada cannabis market.
“We’re only releasing 500 grams of premium concentrates, cartridges, and tinctures. Only lucky consumers will be able to get their hands on some,” said Dominick Monaco, City Trees Laboratory Operations Director.
For the first time since the company was founded in 2017, the brand presents a renewed look and feel following a holistic rebranding effort, including an updated logo and freshly designed website with an indirect to consumer e-commerce platform. Focusing on City Trees’ vision and bold personality, the new look and visual concepts are inspired by the brand’s earthy and adventurous origins. The updated packaging aims to reflect the brand ethos by incorporating design details that can demonstrate the conscious and forward-thinking values that City Trees represents.
“We used a topography design to reflect our outdoor adventure story while the base colors of charcoal and cream with the pop of neon green bring in our city vibes,” said Jourdan Binder, City Trees Marketing Director. “Sustainability is extremely important to us, and we wanted to create something that is visually appealing and as sustainable as possible. Our goal was to create packaging that consumers would be able to keep and use to store other items when the product is finished.”
City Trees is determined to deliver the highest quality cannabis products that enhance people’s lives all while giving back to where we take from. The brand bridges the gap between the city and the trees, and in support of the Arbor Day Foundation, one tree will be planted for every City Trees 1:1 and 1:1:1 products purchased. Creating balance, whether mentally or environmentally, is a cause the brand takes seriously, and a perfect way to sustain your state.
On shelves starting September 4, the redesigned City Trees product line and the Disco Train Limited Edition will only be available in select Nevada dispensaries including; Oasis Cannabis, Planet 13, Zen Leaf, Thrive, Jardin, Sol and The Apothecarium.
Curaleaf Holdings is close to becoming the nation’s largest cannabis chain.
The company—which has some 60 dispensary locations, mostly of the medical marijuana variety, in 12 states—is expected to close on the acquisition of Illinois-based cannabis GR Companies Inc. in a nearly $900 million deal this month.
Once the deal is completed, Massachusetts-based Curaleaf will have locations in 19 states. The company employs about 160 people in Nevada, where it is looking to fill 40 more positions.
Vegas Inc recently visited with Curaleaf President Joe Bayern to talk about how the industry is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and how Curaleaf’s Nevada dispensaries (the company also owns the Acres brand) are performing.
Curaleaf has two dispensary locations in Las Vegas and one set to open soon in Ely, along with cultivation and manufacturing facilities in Nevada. How important is the Las Vegas market to the company?
Las Vegas isn’t a large piece of our revenue, but it’s a very influential market for us with great potential. It’s about creating brand image and brand presence in an influential marketplace. If we continue to build out cultivation in Nevada, we certainly see the business growing and becoming more impactful. Looking at things like on-premise consumption, Nevada has already started that. Nevada is leading the way on a lot of things that we want to see happen at a national level. Revenue isn’t indicative of how important that market is to us.
According to the Nevada Dispensary Association, sales in the state were down 20% in March and April. How has Curaleaf been able to navigate this pandemic economy, especially with the in-store restrictions put in place in March when Gov. Steve Sisolak shut down much of the state’s economy?
In the cannabis sector, it’s kind of par for the course. The one constant is change. Luckily, we were deemed an essential business in every market we operate in. In Nevada, we were able to adapt quickly to some of the initial restrictions put in place, so we didn’t have to furlough any people. We just shifted some people to the home delivery side of our business. It was pretty amazing how, for three weeks, we completely pivoted our business to almost 100% out-of-store delivery and curbside delivery. We’re now starting to see our revenue come back, which is encouraging for everyone.
What’s the ceiling for Curaleaf as a company?
We’re growing. We’re hiring and promoting. People are going to be looking to fill jobs, and we’re creating jobs in our industry. We’re really well-capitalized in our space—I think we’re probably the best capitalized company in the cannabis industry. Our chairman [Boris Jordan] has gone on record saying he’s looking for opportunities to expand. So, as others are hitting the brakes, we’re putting our foot on the gas. We’re looking to aggressively expand and separate ourselves from the pack. There’s going to be kind of a shakeout in the industry in the coming months and years, and Curaleaf is uniquely positioned to emerge as one of the true leaders.
Do you think there will be a time when resort patrons on the Las Vegas Strip will be able to consume cannabis inside a casino, perhaps in a cannabis lounge area?
I think so. We believe the future of cannabis is that it will go mainstream. It will certainly be restricted in some fashion, but it won’t be any different than having a liquor license in the future. Nevada could be one of the states that leads the way in that area because of its positions on nightlife and smoking [cigarettes] in casinos.
Are more people trying cannabis products during this stressful year?
That’s a trend that we’ve been seeing for a couple of years. More and more people are coming into the category because they realize that cannabis has a lot to offer, from a recreational standpoint or a medicinal standpoint. That’s going to continue to be a more powerful trend over the next couple of years as we continue to go more into the mainstream. As we get better at using science to develop products to meet the needs of our consumers, we’ll see a massive shift in the number of consumers thinking about the usage of cannabis.
California’s WUNDER launches its first line-up of all-natural, cannabis-infused, canned sparkling beverages that provide balance, bold flavors, and a more conscious alternative to alcohol. Available in three flavors—Watermelon Wave, Lemon Ginger Lift, and Blood Orange Bliss—each can is precisely dosed with a well-considered blend of 2mg of THC, 2mg of Delta-8, and 4mg of CBD. With this, WUNDER brings a truly sessionable beverage to the cannabis market, and is the first to include Delta-8—a cannabinoid known for its low psychoactive effects, as well as promoting body relaxation and presence of mind.
“WUNDER’s mission is to bring wonder to the world through a more mindful alternative to alcohol”
From the minds of digital consumer, cannabis, and e-commerce industry veterans (Zynga, Warner Brothers, NorCal Cannabis, Man Crates, and more), Alexi Chialtas, Christian Peterson and Phil McGarr, WUNDER’s unique and low-dose cannabinoid profile makes it the ideal social and sessionable summertime beverage, with a maximum of 60 calories per can (less than half the calories of beer or wine). Best served chilled—straight from the can or over ice—all three flavors have been carefully crafted with real fruit juice and all-natural ingredients that combine with the cannabinoids to create refreshing, bold, effervescent beverages that taste wonderful and inspire awe. WUNDER is launching exclusively with The Apothecarium, San Francisco’s premier cannabis dispensary, and is now available in-store and for delivery throughout the Bay Area.
“WUNDER’s mission is to bring wonder to the world through a more mindful alternative to alcohol,” says Alexi Chialtas, Co-Founder and CEO of WUNDER. “Cannabis has been inaccessible to so many often due to stigma, format, dosage and branding. We are changing that paradigm. Truly low-dosed, all-natural beverages with a quick onset speak to audiences looking for choices that are holistically better for them. Our beverages are formulated for people to feel engaged and inspired, not sluggish or foggy. WUNDER’s unique combination of THC, Delta-8 and CBD creates a gentle wave of relaxation and euphoria.”
Powered by Vertosa, an industry-leading and GMP certified manufacturer of patent pending emulsions, each 8oz can of WUNDER is infused with micro-emulsified cannabis extract containing 8mg of cannabinoids in microscopic droplets that can be absorbed sublingually, allowing the effects to be felt in as few as fifteen minutes after consuming.
WHY DELTA-8?
Delta-8 THC offers a lower psychotropic potency that provides body relaxation and clear-headedness. When combined with Delta-9 THC and CBD, a unique cannabinoid profile that is entirely new to the beverage scene is produced; designed to enable consumers to feel more present in the moment and encourage them to experience the wonder in their lives.
GIVING BACK
In an effort to both celebrate and give back to the cannabis community, WUNDER is inviting you to join in the fight for the freedom of the 40,000+ people still imprisoned for nonviolent cannabis crimes. From July 15-31, with the purchase of two WUNDER 4-packs, 50% of the proceeds will benefit the Last Prisoner Project.
WUNDER is now available for delivery throughout the Bay Area through The Apothecarium and in-store at their San Francisco retail locations. Product availability will soon expand statewide in California. The suggested retail price for WUNDER is $7 per can and $22 per 4-pack.
