Joints are a popular way to consume cannabis, and the most accessible. They’re easy to roll, easy to smoke, and easy to share. But they’re not the only way to roll cannabis. Lest we forget about blunts. Beautiful and born of the marriage of tobacco and cannabis, modern blunts have gotten a bit of a facelift with different flavored wraps and materials. So what exactly are the differences between joints vs. blunts?

In this post, we’ll cover,

  • What joints are
  • What a blunt is, both tobacco and hemp
  • And the difference between the two 

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If you’ve spent any time digging into the wide world of cannabis and hemp, you may have come across smokable flower labeled either Indica or Sativa. They aren’t the same, and by old rules of thumb, each should elicit different effects. So which one is right for you— Indica vs. Sativa?

In this post, we’ll be looking at, 

  • How Indicas make you feel vs. how Sativas make you feel
  • How Indica plants are structured vs how Sativa plants are structured 
  • When should you use Indica strains vs. when you should use Sativa strains

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If you’ve ever tried your hand at making cannabis-infused edibles, no doubt you’ve run into a few road bumps along the way. Decarboxylation is one of the biggest for aspiring CBD edible chefs. It can make or break your infused treats. Because it’s such an important process we’ll be covering it in detail in this post including,

  • What decarboxylation is
  • Why it’s necessary for cannabinoid infusions
  • And, break it down step-by-step so you can elevate your edible-making game

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It’s a common question we get from potential customers and lookie-loos alike: Can you smoke hemp? The short answer is yes. Just like traditional THC cannabis that you may be familiar with, hemp, and specifically slow-cured hemp buds, are perfect for smoking. 

In this post, we’ll talk about,

  • The benefits of smoking hemp
  • How hemp is different than marijuana
  • What parts of the hemp plant you can smoke
  • And more…

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CBD flower has only been on the market for a few years and already there are countless strains out there. Some are staples after years of further breeding and perfecting, while others are rarer and have their own cult following. 

Sunset Lake CBD’s lineup of CBD flower continues to grow year after year just like our commitment to growing the best CBD flower around. This year we’ve grown nine strains; you may recognize some of your old favorites, but we’re sure you’ll love the new additions too. 

We’ve put together this list of strains— in no particular order as we love all of our children equally— to help you find the best CBD flower for you. So, without further adieu…

Which is the Best CBD Flower For You?

1. LifterAll Day Use | Staple Strain

A close up of Lifter hemp flower from Sunset Lake CBD

 

Total CBD – 21.43% | Total THC – 0.87% | Total Terpenes – 1.6%

  • Oregon CBD Genetics
  • High CBD content 
  • Daytime & Nighttime Strain 

Lifter CBD Flower Description

There’s a good reason Lifter is one of the most common CBD flowers around. Lifter produces outstanding yields. That and Lifter’s high CBD content makes it some of the best CBD flower around. With an aromatic profile similar to sweet blueberry pie and cheese, Lifter has a distinctly sweet, earthy taste when smoked. 

Lifter CBD flower is one of the best choices for all-day smokers, too. Day or night, this bud will bring you calm and focus without the drag common with some heavier strains. 

Sunset Lake offers Lifter CBD flower in premium hand-trimmed jars, packaged small buds, and prerolls.

Fun fact: Lifter’s name may actually be a reference to “Mortgage Lifter” heirloom tomatoes— a variety of massive beefsteak tomatoes that can bulk up to about four pounds each. 

2. Hawaiian HazeMorning Tokers | Beginners

 

A close up of Hawaiian Haze Hemp Flower from Sunset Lake CBD

Total CBD – 17.89% | Total THC – 0.72% | Total Terpenes – 2.0%

  • Oregon CBD Genetics 
  • Great Morning Strain
  • Unmatched Smokability 

Hawaiian Haze CBD Flower Description

Hawaiian Haze is a tropical strain that took 1st place in the 2020 High Times Hemp Cup. These energizing buds are a 10/10 for smokability, flavor, and a staff favorite at Sunset Lake CBD. 

Hawaiian Haze is a predominately Sativa CBD strain that can put anyone in a better mood without totally zonking you out. This strain is also the best CBD flower for folks new to smokable CBD. 

Sunset Lake carries Hawaiian Haze hemp flower in hand-trimmed jars, packaged small buds, and prerolls. 

3. Sour Suver Haze – Sour Enthusiasts | Deep Relaxation

  • Terpene rich
  • Dense, dark-green nugs 
  • Unmistakable flavor profile

Sour Suver Haze CBD Flower Description

A new strain for the sour enthusiasts out there. Sour Suver Haze was engineered by the one and only Oregon CBD Seeds. At 18.88% total CBD, these dense nugs— a cross between Suver 8 x Gorilla Glue #4— will win you over the second you open the jar. Our resident puffers say that Sour Suver Haze greets you with a spicy hello and leaves you with a tangy sour-lime finish. 

Sour Suver Haze is a Sativa-dominant hybrid, but even so, this flower is good for daytime and nighttime use. Too many puffs of this flower and it’ll be bedtime no matter the time of day!

Sunset Lake carries Sour Suver Haze CBD flower in hand-trimmed jars, packaged small buds, and prerolls.

4. Suver HazeDaily Use | Mood Boosting

 

A close up of Suver Haze Hemp Flower from Sunset Lake CBD

Total CBD – 18.71% | Total THC – 0.74% | Total Terpenes – 1.5%

  • High CBD Staple Strain
  • Versatile Strain
  • Bold Aroma

Suver Haze CBD Flower Description 

Everyone’s stash should have some Suver Haze. At 18.71% total CBD it’s easy to go a bit overboard with Suver Haze. As a Sativa-dominant strain, a little bit of Suver Haze is a good mood booster and can bring focus to a busy day. Too much Suver Haze and you might focus yourself right into a midday nap. 

Suver Haze’s aroma is in a class of its own, too— a mix between spicy black pepper and green apple. 

Sunset Lake carries Suver Haze hemp flower in hand-trimmed jars, packaged small buds, and prerolls.

5. Super Sour Space CandySuper Smokers | Terpene Chasers

A close up of Super Sour Space Candy Hemp flower from Sunset Lake CBD

 

Total CBD – 19.34% | Total THC – 0.78% | Total Terpenes – 2.7%

  • Great Anytime Strain
  • Unmatched Flavor
  • Out-Of-This-World Smokability

Super Sour Space Candy CBD Flower Description

Super Sour Space Candy takes everything about Sour Space Candy— dense nugs, blood-orange hairs, and sweet citrus fragrance— and brings it to the next level, thanks to the mad scientists at Oregon CBD Seeds. 

At a whopping 19.34% total CBD content and 2.7% total terpene content, this year’s Super Sour Space Candy is simply pleasant to smoke or vape. Daytime or nighttime, this strain promotes relaxation and calm. 

Sunset Lake carries Super Sour Space Candy hemp flower in hand-trimmed jars, packaged small buds, and prerolls.

6. Sour Hawaiian HazeMidday Session | Terpene Explosion

Total CBD – 18.00% | Total THC – 0.71% | Total Terpenes – 2.5%

  • Sativa-Dominant Sour Cross
  • Floral & Tangy Profile
  • More Terpenes Than OG Hawaiian Haze

Sour Hawaiian Haze CBD Strain Description

Another new addition to the lineup. Sour Hawaiian Haze takes what we love about the classic Hawaiian Haze— tropical tasting notes, smokability, and overall chill vibe— and combines it with the gassy funk of Gorilla Glue #4. 

Our resident puffers say that if you’re looking for a tasty, terpene-filled smoke or vape session, you can’t go wrong with Sour Hawaiian Haze. See what over 1% of Myrcene can do for you! 

Sunset Lake CBD carries Sour Hawaiian Haze in hand-trimmed jars, packaged small buds, and prerolls. 

7. Cherry AbacusHelp Getting To Bed | Indica-dominant

A close up of Cherry Abacus hemp flower from Sunset Lake CBD

 

Total Cannabinoids – 19.07% | Total CBD – 15.87% | Total CBG – 0.38%

  • Colorado CBD Genetics 
  • Tasty Smoke 
  • Nighttime Strain

Best CBD Flower for: Help Getting To Bed | Purple Buds 

Cherry Abacus CBD Flower Strain Description

Cherry Abacus isn’t a strain to sleep on, rather, it’s a strain that will put you to sleep. As an Indica-dominant strain, if you’re looking for a no-frills bedtime strain, Cherry Abacus may be the best CBD flower for you. 

Cherry Abacus is a beautiful flower full of purple, red, and green hues. Cherry Abacus’s aroma is subdued, but the taste is dynamite— like cool cherry cola. 

Sunset Lake carries Cherry Abacus hemp flower in hand-trimmed jars and packaged small buds.

8. Special SauceThe Most Complete Cannabinoid Profile 

A close up of Special Sauce Hemp Flower from Sunset Lake CBD

 

Total Cannabinoids – 20.97% | Total CBD – 17.01% | Total CBG – 0.65% 

  • Unique Aroma & Taste 
  • Anytime Strain 
  • Special

Special Sauce CBD Flower Strain Description

Special Sauce has what you need day or night. Users tell us that they like it as a way to bring calm to their hectic morning and get ready for bed. With its solid CBD, CBG, and THCa content, this bud has it all.  

Special Sauce’s sweet, vanilla odor is quite pleasing, but the real pleasure is in its smokability— initially sweet, then savory. For smokers looking for a staple to add to their collection, Special Sauce might be the best CBD flower for you. 

Sunset Lake carries Special Sauce hemp flower in hand-trimmed jars, packaged small buds, and prerolls.

9. Sour LifterDaytime Focus | Morning Mood Boost

A close up of Sour Lifter Hemp Flower from Sunset Lake CBD

 

Total CBD – 19.95% | Total THC – 0.78% | Total Terpenes – 2.1%

  • ‘Fresh’ (thanks to its high Terpinolene levels)
  • Daytime Strain
  • High CBD Sour Strain

Sour Lifter CBD Flower Strain Description

A refreshing twist on the classic Lifter strain, Sour Lifter CBD Flower is a funky Sativa-dominant cross. When you break into a jar of Sour Lifter you may notice hints of blue cheese and zesty citrus— a mouthwatering pairing. 

While Sour Lifter is much more of a pure daytime strain than others on this list, beware of the creep. Too many puffs may turn that morning boost into a mid-morning relaxation session. 

Sunset Lake carries Sour Lifter hemp flower in hand-trimmed jars, packaged small buds, and prerolls.

If you’ve spent any time looking for CBD online, you may know that the prices of comparable products can vary— sometimes by $100 or more.

It’s worth your time to do a bit of research to: 

  1. Figure out what product fits your needs
  2. Get a clearer picture of industry standards and prices. The more you know, the easier it’ll be to find the best-priced CBD.

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You may be familiar with CBD’s benefits; it’s the second most popular cannabinoid behind THC and touted by some companies as having explicit medicinal benefits (a big no-no according to the FDA.) We’re not going to make any medical claims about CBD in this post. Instead, we’re going to talk about the benefits of smoking CBD flower, one of the most popular ways that people enjoy their daily dose of CBD. 

In this post, we’ll also be covering: 

  • The difference between CBD flower and marijuana,
  • What smoking CBD feels like,
  • And, the risks associated with smoking CBD.

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It’s a problem that plagues a good many hemp flower enthusiasts: you find a great deal on bulk hemp flower— too good to pass up. Your eyes grow a bit bigger while you look at its trichome macros. You reach for your wallet and before you know it you get a confirmation email for a whole pound of hemp flower.

Three days later your package arrives safe and sound on your doorstep. Those first few moments after opening it are glorious; a whole vacuum-sealed block of bud bigger than your head and it’s just for you. But now it’s a week later. You’ve cut into that pound and used maybe 18 of your 454 grams. What do you do with the rest of it?

In this post, we’ll talk about,

  • How to best store your bulk hemp flower
  • What environmental factors hurt potency
  • How long your flower can last with proper care

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If you’re in the market for potent hemp concentrates, you’ve likely come across the name “kief.” With little explanation about what kief is or where it comes from, you might think that a retailer is pulling a fast one. How can yellow dust contain so much CBD? A good question and one that we’ll address in this post.

We’ll also be addressing a few more common questions about what kief is, and:

  • Where it comes from
  • Where it gets its name
  • How you can collect your own
  • How to use it.

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You may have noticed jars or baggies of CBD flower lining the shelves of your local tobacconist or headshop— it looks just like marijuana. But how can that be? Isn’t marijuana only available in dispensaries (or illegal, depending on where you live.) Is CBD just a marketing term for weed, or are there tangible differences between CBD hemp vs. marijuana? 

In this post, we’ll help you become a better shopper and talk about the differences between CBD hemp flower vs. marijuana, including:

  • The legal definitions of each
  • Some of the differences between their respective dominant cannabinoids
  • Availability and legality 
  • And, we’ll answer some of the internet’s most common questions on the topic 

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As more and more smokable products come onto the market, you’ll want to know the differences between them so that you can both try different varieties and find your favorites, and because the best way to get your money’s worth is to become a knowledgable shopper. You may have seen hempettes and CBD prerolls next to each other on the racks at your local headshop. The differences between hempettes vs. CBD cigarettes are subtle, but they do matter.

In this post, we’ll take a look at the differences between hempettes vs. CBD cigarettes and,

  • How hempettes and CBD cigarettes are made
  • What each is made out of
  • And their similarities

Continue reading “The Important Differences Between Hempettes vs. CBD Cigarettes”