Innehållsförteckning för August 2021 från High Times

GO WEST VIRGINIA! Several years after West Virginia legalized medical cannabis, eligible patients can finally register and become a part of the state’s medical cannabis program. Business permits were awarded as far back as October 2020, but it has taken this long for state officials to get things up and running for patients. A testing lab in the state was recently approved, which was a key missing element necessary for the program to move forward. People living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and chronic pain are eligible to register. In order to get medical cannabis, patients must get a recommendation from an approved doctor. In total, the state’s Office of Medical Cannabis has granted licenses to 100 dispensaries as well as 10 growers and 10 processors to…

THIRSTY THRIFTING I’m a vintage-clothes collector and seller, and I love nothing more than taking my time looking through the aisles and picking out the perfect pieces. And I usually do it stoned. But lately, I keep getting anxious and freaking out. The other shoppers and the crowds are really getting to me, and being stoned seems to make it worse. Any advice about what to try that might have the opposite effect? A friend suggested it was because I like to smoke sativas, but I always heard that wasn’t an accurate way to classify. The Savvy Shopper Oregon RESPONSE: While it’s true that the dichotomy of indica/sativa is often overemphasized, there is some basic truth to the fact that sativas have more of an “upper” effect that could lead…

While older generations tend to prefer the classic ways of smoking flower, younger generations, on the other hand, increasingly consider raw flower to be an unrefined source of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids—filled with unwanted plant material. The future of concentrates is now. High Times takes a look at budder, badder, shatter, crystals, diamonds, sauce, FSE, BHO, solventless, bubble hash, water hash, rosin and the endless variety of cannabis concentrate forms—just in time for the heat of summer. In time, we’re getting much more proficient at controlling and engineering cannabinoids and terpenes for the most divine terp profiles. Turn the page to discover what types of concentrates pack the most punch and are dripping with sweet goodness.…

Whenever you take a big, juicy dab and let those delightful flavors filter through your taste buds, you’re enjoying terpenes. While terpenes, or terps, may be a fancy buzzword that gets thrown around in the industry a lot, there is actually a lot of truth behind the power of flavor profiles and why different flavors appeal to different folks. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most popular cannabis terpenes. Alpha- and Beta-Pinene If you love the smell of Christmas, pine trees and pine-scented candles, there’s a chance you also like strains like Blue Dream, Jack Herer and Island Sweet Skunk. Pinene terps smell like pines, of course, and some folks also get hints of rosemary, basil, parsley and other, similar herbs. These terpenes are also great for inflammatory and…

Having access to this groundbreaking data will surely play a role in shaping the industry beyond the previously mentioned standardization. Labels will change. New terms like “optimized live resin” could be the next trend on the top shelf. Hopefully, even safety warnings will evolve to recommend the safest vaporization temperatures for each unique profile, because there is potential for harm when terpenes are misused or consumed improperly (for example, some common terpenes, like myrcene, limonene and linalool, show various levels of toxicant formation when degraded at high temperatures; these toxicants can cause serious medical issues when consumed in large quantities). How else might this information affect products in the mainstream market? We’ve already seen a glimpse of interest in adding cannabis-themed products to diverse product lines. We’re convinced that it’s…

This method of hash making is ideal for growers and other farmhands who work in the field. Basically, finger hash is resin hand-rubbed off of raw cannabis plants and formed into balls. This traditional method has been passed on, generation to generation, in places such as Nepal, India, Pakistan, Morocco and Afghanistan—for thousands of years, in some cases. While it’s a simple, raw product, the taste and potency are almost always out of this world. It is also called charas and is known by many other names. For many farmers, finger hash is just one of the free perks that comes with the cannabis-cultivation territory. INSTRUCTIONS Finger hash is formed by simply your rubbing fingers on blooming cannabis tops—commonly done by cannabis farmers as they work. The friction and heat…

Hash can also be made by the water-and-ice method. The end result is called bubble hash because the trichomes settle in the bags and can form temporary wet bubbles as they are collected. A bucket of ice water is stirred vigorously while cannabis is added to it. Mechanical tumbling devices are sometimes used—you can even use a clothes washer. The cold temperature from the ice makes the trichomes brittle, so they break off easily. The stirring motion causes the resin glands to fall off the cannabis and into the water. But let’s assume that you don’t have expensive hand-washers or clothing washers to streamline the process BASIC SUPPLIES Bubble hash bags and a 25-micron drying sheet. A bucket. Ice. A large spoon. INSTRUCTIONS Line the bucket with the smallest-size…

We all know Snoop Dogg is smooth, funny, outspoken about cannabis and extremely talented. But apparently he also smells good! Nick Jonas went on Late Night With Seth Meyers to talk about working with Snoop on The Voice, and he couldn’t say enough good things—about how Snoop smells. “He’s brilliant,” Jonas said. “He’s obviously a legend. He is, I think, best known for his rapping, obviously, but his production, his awareness of musicality…He’s like a record player. He knows every single song ever recorded, it seems. And he smells great.” Meyers then said, “He does have a very unique…a very upbeat odor.” Jonas added, “Yeah, it’s wonderful,” to which Meyers said: “I don’t know if it’s crazy to say this: You can kind of tell when he’s in the room.”…

It’s official: Massachusetts cannabis-industry social-equity applicants can now apply for licenses to deliver cannabis. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission will be offering these licenses to economic-empowerment and social-equity applicants first, for the next three years. The commission claims this is a “major development” to help support equity participation in Massachusetts cannabis. “I applaud the commissioners, staff and members of the public who envisioned this license type and worked hard to streamline the application and make it as accessible as possible,” said the commission’s executive director, Shawn Collins. “Our delivery policies and procedures will only bolster Massachusetts’s reputation as a role model for states looking to incorporate equity into cannabis legalization and ensure public safety.” Currently, more than 400 applicants are eligible for these licenses, specifically 122 economic-empowerment applicants and 300…

Life as we know it is improving. Phew. Lots of us are getting out, now vaccinated and ready to be with people again. And it’s summer, so there are entertaining possibilities galore. If you can get to a farmers’ market, let your nose be your guide. When foods are at their peak ripeness, they will be fragrant, and you will be able to appreciate their stellar taste and terpenes, something that you may be familiar with in regard to cannabis. Smell familiar? There’s lavender (linalool), citrus (limonene), myrcene (found in mango, thyme and basil) and caryophyllene (found in cinnamon, hops, cloves and rosemary). So many smells, so little time. This month, we’re infusing with the delightful Forbidden Fruit strain. It’s fruity, and the combo of fun and relaxation is totally…

HEMP CROSSWORD ACROSS 4 This guy’s motor company experimented with hemp as a biofuel 7 Famous 1940s film, Hemp for ______ 8 Ben Franklin had a mill that made this writing product from hemp 11 The terpene found in lavender 13 What the US Constitution was really written on 15 A sleep disorder that cannabis can help DOWN 1 Legal industrial hemp has 0.3 percent or less of this cannabinoid 2 A Founding Father who grew hemp 3 US president who grew hemp in Monticello 5 Hemp from 8000 BCE was found in this country 6 The first US Drug Czar 9 A nutty drink made from hemp seeds imitates this 10 Weavers used hemp to make this 12 Part of the hemp plant used for fiber 14…

As cannabis gains ever more mainstream acceptance and public accommodation, one of the most popular product segments for consumers has been concentrates or extracts. While concentrates can be highly potent, and their consumption techniques somewhat complicated, public awareness about the health risks of smoking (whether tobacco or cannabis) has only added to concentrates’ cachet, with a wide variety of methods and equipment to consider. Meanwhile, expansive innovations among value-added products (especially infused products, including edibles and beverages) will keep drawing consumers to non-combustion-based options. Last year, New Frontier Data noted significant growth in the legal-market segment for edibles and topicals. Together in 2020, the two categories grew by 37 percent compared with sales in 2019. Prior to that, sales in those two categories had been growing steadily at 28 percent…

E-mail your hi-res digital photographs to mailbag@hightimes.com FLOWER OF THE MONTH GOING BANANAS In time, this Strawberry Banana plant will provide some potent results. Some people like to call it Strawnana. Both work for me. It is a cross between two fruity strains: Bubble Gum x Banana Kush for a both pleasant and fruity outcome. Notice its soft lavender and minty green hues. Madame Marijuana GROW OF THE MONTH SUPER YIELDS You can’t go wrong with Super Bud outdoors. We’ve experimented with many strains up in these hills, and some are just more trouble than they’re worth. We recommend experimenting with heavy producers and strains that resist mold and the elements. Elaine D. NUG OF THE MONTH BEGUILING LOOKS This branch of Glookies may not look very potent, but beware:…

Do you have a kief collector at the bottom of your four-piece classic weed grinder? Give yourself a pat on the back: You’ve already made a small amount of dry-sifted hash. There is virtually no difference between dry-sifted hash and kief. But there’s an art to producing fine dry-sifted hash, so a beginner will likely have a lot of homework to do in the event that they wish to become an expert at making this type of hash. Dry-sifted hash is much lighter in color than hand-rubbed hash or hash made using wet methods. Here is a condensed list of instructions. BASIC SUPPLIES A set of at least three screens of different sizes: usually 160, 70 and 45 microns. These can be purchased on Amazon for as little as $40.…

Who else remembers the first time they saw someone taking a dab? Many of us may remember posing the questions, “Why the fuck do you need a blowtorch?” or “Why does this piece look like a crack pipe?” Family members and friends who don’t know much about dabbing may automatically try to equate it with harder drugs, since the tools can look like a mad scientist experiment. Especially carrying a torch around with you if you’re a traveling dabber can just look pretty wild. To make things worse, extraction involving butane and other volatile chemicals is relatively dangerous when extraction artists don’t abide by general safety practices. This can result in explosions that usually end up as a headline in the news. But dabbing doesn’t have to be a scary,…

The intriguing cast of VH1’s Cartel Crew is surely enjoying the limelight, with the third season of the reality TV show being consumed by viewers over this summer—the first new episodes since Season Two’s conclusion in late 2019 And though everyone faced their own trials during the pandemic, the crew continued to hustle, especially as the rest of the world, including the world of cannabis, continues to morph and evolve. Cast member Michael Blanco started Season Three planning his wedding and looking at expanding his cannabis empire. His mega-brand, Pure Blanco, began as an homage to his mother, Griselda “La Madrina” Blanco, the first female, self-made billionaire and one of the world’s wealthiest drug traffickers. Michael Blanco left the trafficking life after the assassination of his mother and opened Pure…

1 QUARTZ Quartz is probably one of the best choices for dabbers because it is harder than glass and lasts longer as a banger or nail. While glass has a random molecular structure, quartz has a symmetrical molecular structure—making it much stronger and able to withstand greater temperatures and pressure. Quartz provides the best taste, but it might waste slightly more concentrate than other surfaces do, such as titanium. Quartz also heats up more quickly than titanium, but titanium retains heat longer. 2 TITANIUM Titanium will last longer than quartz and other surface materials. Titanium, however, can be a little harder to clean, which is why many people end up going the quartz route. The metallic surface exhibits different heating properties, providing a different kind of dab than quartz. You…

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Cannabis products are more heavily regulated than water, yet the industry at large is still puzzling out how to offer consistency in the goods it manufactures. Terpenes are volatile, unsaturated hydrocarbons found in the essential oils of plants that provide aromas, tastes and effects that are highly sought after in cannabis. High Times caught up with Max Koby, founding partner and CEO of the terpene flavor house Abstrax Tech, to learn about recent evolutions in terpene science and the way in which cutting-edge research is paving the way for the future of cannabis extracts. New data from Abstrax’s state-of-the-art research and extraction laboratory in Irvine, California, shows that different cannabis products (for example, live resin, rosin or flower) from the same cultivar can have noticeably different aromas and therefore varying…

Hashish, or hash, is a waxy, concentrated, cannabis product formed when cannabis trichomes (a.k.a. resin glands) are concentrated and compacted into a ball, block or, commonly in the United States, a crumbly powder. Hash contains a relatively small amount of plant material, which binds the trichomes together. For seasoned stoners, hash can provide a waltz back through time fueled by nostalgia. There’s just something about that peppery and sweet hash taste that cannot be replicated in other concentrate types. There is no butane aftertaste and little fear of chemical contamination. And best of all, hash can be smoked in a pipe with a screen, as a topping on flower or, as some old heads used to do, using a pebble as a “screen” in a pipe or a chillum. Most…

Never waste the precious scissor hash that collects on your cutting implements during the trimming process. This method is ideal for trimmers, including seasonal “trimmigrants.” Anyone who has spent time trimming will instantly know what we’re talking about. Not only is scissor hash comparable to finger hash, but it must be collected anyway, as scissors will gather up too much gunk since cannabis is a highly resinous plant. There’s not much to collecting scissor hash, and practically anyone can do it. INSTRUCTIONS Scissor hash is formed by trimming cannabis and accumulating sticky resin on the scissors. As you trim, the sticky cannabis resin will accumulate, making it difficult to trim without cleaning. Don’t throw that resin away—it’s much more potent than flower! Scrape the resin off your scissors as you…

It’s no surprise that the predominant cannabis company Jelly Wizard Cannabis is based in the prime area of Humboldt County in Northern California—the world-renowned region best known for cultivating some of the finest and most potent plants in the world. “We’re an edible company, but we do everything, including cultivating our flowers, making drinks and our line of solventless concentrates, mostly rosin,” said JM Lopez, head of Jelly Wizard during a recent Zoom interview with High Times. Jelly Wizard has only been on the scene officially for about two years, but the company is making a name for itself in the Northern California with its brand of solventless concentrates, along with an array of various edibles like gummies and candies, THC-infused drinks and exotic, indoor-grown flowers. “We started on the…

Fran Lebowitz is known for her quirky commentary on many topics, and she lived up to her reputation on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. On the show, she sounded off on the hot and trending topic of New York cannabis legalization: “I have not taken drugs since I was 19. But I don’t care what other people do at all. But, it does seem to me—since it was legalized for recreational use—it seems that it was made mandatory. The streets of New York are clouds of weed. If you don’t want to smoke marijuana—you have no choice. Basically, every single person, except me.” While Lebowitz didn’t come out directly and endorse cannabis with this slightly confusing statement, and even hinted that the smoke on the streets is sometimes too…