Innehållsförteckning för July 2023 från High Times

THE CULTURAL ROOTS OF OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CANNABIS stretch back to ancient times, but the first time we understood its impact on our minds likely began when we connected with it when it touched our hands. The beginnings of our longtime love story with this plant start with its use as a fiber and, through its seeds, a food. Through cultivating plants or picking through flowers for seeds, our ancestors handled cannabis. Anyone who has hand ground a particularly dank nug knows that handling cannabis flowers can result in a sticky build-up to accumulate. The cannabis resin that gathers on your fingertips is charas, the oldest cannabis concentrate. Since way back when, our techniques to process cannabis resin have continued to evolve, giving us innumerable expressions of what form a…

WHO REMEMBERS KNIFE HITS? HEATING THE KNIFE UP ON THE STOVE, then placing a small ball of hash on top (sometimes sandwiched between two hot knives) and inhaling the smoke? With electronic dab rigs and concentrate pens, we have come a long way since then. Many consumers find that concentrates, be it shatter, wax, or good old hash, are an efficient and effective method of consumption. In honor of 7/10, let’s dive deeper into the characteristics and desires of today’s modern dabber courtesy of the 2023 Consumer Survey from New Frontier Data. Who Dabs? Consumers who say that dabbing is their most common way of consuming are younger, mainly white, more likely to be male, and more sexually fluid than the general consumer population. They are also more likely to…

In 2023, more Americans than ever traveled to Barcelona, Spain to attend the week-long festivities surrounding Spannabis. For years now, weed enthusiasts of the world have been gathering at this international cannabis event to meet, break bread, and share techniques. As society continues to focus its gaze on cannabis, the bridges they’ve been building are starting to show up all over social media. This year, along with plates of jamón and a peek at La Sagrada Família cathedral, there was one other must-have on everyone’s lists—the hash. The week surrounding Spannabis plays host to a dazzling array of competitions, most with multiple categories for hash. Full melt, dry sift, cold cure, fresh press, and just about every kind of resinous expression you can imagine was on display at the judges'…

“I mean, honestly, after I came here for the first time, I’ve never looked back to try to do anything in Brazil. I just kept very much focused on California.”- Alice A marriage and a lot of dope hash later, Alice and Flynn from Wooksauce Winery are on top of the hash game. Alice has emerged as one the biggest hash names on the planet. Flynn, while not quite as public-facing as Alice, is also widely respected by his peers, clawing his way to the top after first moving west from Minnesota a decade ago. When their skills come together under the Wooksauce, it’s pretty hard to top. When they won the Emerald Cup’s personal use solventless category in 2022, it felt like more of a coronation than an awards ceremony.…

SERVES 6 (10 MG THC PER SERVING) INGREDIENTS: FOR CURRY: 2 cups coconut milk1 teaspoon fish sauce2 Tablespoons sugar½ cup water2 Tablespoons panang curry paste3 each kaffir lime leaf3 sprigs Thai basil FOR PRAWNS: 24 cleaned prawns1 Tablespoon madras curry powder¼ cup olive oil FOR PICKLED VEGETABLES: 1 fennel bulb4 each Fresno chiles½ cup water½ cup rice wine vinegar2 Tablespoons sugar1 Tablespoon pickling spice3 star anise pods FOR ESPUMA: 4 stalks lemongrass2 cups water1 bunch cilantro8 Thai basil leaves6 stalks of mint, leaves only2.5 g xanthan gum1.5 mL Water-soluble THC distillate (40 mg per mL) FOR CRISPY RICE: 1 cup short grain rice1 cup coconut milk1 cup water2 Tablespoons sugar Canola oil for frying½ cup potato starch TOOL: ISI canister, with two NO2 cartridges FOR PRAWNS: 1. Marinate the cleaned…

On April 18, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new public education campaign called “Why Buy Legal New York” to promote safe, legal cannabis purchases on April 20. “To bolster the public health and safety of all New Yorkers, we are providing them with information they need to make informed decisions and enjoy cannabis responsibly,” Hochul said in a press release. “As we continue to build a healthier and more equitable cannabis market, I am proud to launch this important public education campaign to promote safer, legal purchases of cannabis from licensed dispensaries throughout our state.” The public service announcement included informational flyers that appeared on social media and streaming services, and also on transit vehicles and “place-based advertising,” all of which directed consumers to a…

DEAR HIGH TIMES, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO RECOGNIZE THAT HISTORICALLY, THE cannabis industry has been dominated by men. Despite recent progress, the number of women executives in the cannabis industry has remained stagnant, making it crucial to highlight the achievements and voices of women in this field. But by bringing women together, we can support one another, share knowledge, build diverse culture, and continue working towards a more equitable community. So many amazing women are in our space, inspiring and empowering us all. Blunt Brunch, Women Grow, and several other groups and individuals are doing such incredible and impactful work to help us all rise. We appreciate you, we see you, and we love you. We are writing to you to draw attention to Women of Cannabis, an events company that…

After last month’s wild fiscal fluctuations, the cost of cannabis mostly stabilized across the U.S., as the second half of 2023 got underway. The Eastern market decreased only by a dollar, to $300, while the Southern sector saw a modest three buck increase, up to $286. The West had the most impactful divergence, dropping eight dollars to $278, driving down the overall price of an ounce in America to $288, two bucks less than last month. The “Top 5” is completely populated by longtime popular strains like leaders Runtz and Granddaddy Purple, with all of them very affordable—save OG Kush, going for well over $400 an ounce. TOP 5 STRAINS 1 Runtz 3 @$208 2 OG Kush 2 @$440 3 Granddaddy Purple 2 @$216 4 Jack Herer 2 @$211 5…

Alpenglow Extracts, founded by professional snowboarder and cannabis connoisseur Nathan Lind, is more than just the run-of-the-mill budding cannabis operation—it’s a passion project inspired by the thrill of the slopes, an admiration for the outdoors and, as we hope you might have guessed, copious amounts of weed. Lind credits his company’s appeal to the selective partnerships he’s carved out with leaders in the cultivation sector in Washington state. It’s not unusual for pro-athletes to get into marijuana, but it is uncommon for an athlete to heed the cannabis calling while shredding the pow. That’s precisely where Lind experienced his eureka moment. In the early 2000s, while traveling the world competing on the snowboarding circuit (and admittedly smoking a bunch of weed), he found an education in growing cannabis and the…

Shortly after the first hash pairing, the bright high hits me. I go silent and get lost in the scene—the light glistening off the water, the spectacular red expanse of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the short bell-like dings and creaks produced by boats rocking in the harbor. My host Sarah Jain Bergman notices my silence and laughs. She can tell this hit got me lifted. It’s a beautiful spring day in the San Francisco Bay, and we’re dabbing a selection of incredibly flavorful hash rosins. Bergman, who has built a personal brand as a hash sommelier, is curating the experience, pairing blueberries with Z x Strawnana. The combination tastes like a fruit smoothie. “I appreciate flower, but concentrates are where it’s at for me flavorwise.”- Sarah Jain Bergman As…

THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (NBA) IS MAKING pivotal changes to its drug policy regarding cannabis use and endorsements among players. The change comes after current and former players pleaded to update rules that adhere to modern cannabis laws. Screening for drugs is an unavoidable facet of professional sports and cannabis has been part of the equation, with swift punishments. Previously, the NBA’s policy included forcing players who test positive for THC into its treatment and counseling program after the first violation, a fine of $25,000 after the second violation, and a five-game suspension without pay after the third violation. That’s likely to all change under the latest agreement. A collective bargaining agreement was tentatively reached between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) on April 1 for the…

Argentina governmental agencies celebrated the harvest of the country’s first hemp crop in more than 50 years on April 8. Cultivation was conducted by Industrial Hemp Solutions (IHS), which is dedicated to “developing high value-added industrial solutions based on hemp,” according to a press release from the National Service of Health and Food Quality. IHS reportedly brought in strain genetics from different regions of the world. “The purpose of IHS is to steer industries to ease the transition to new economies, which are characterized by their triple impact. In this way, the company promotes the development of regional economies, promotes carbon sequestration and contributes to the regeneration of soils, in addition to generating foreign currency for the country, both by increasing exports and by import substitution,” said IHS Director of…

In life the best connections and stories always happen organically. One person I’ve always wanted to sit down and chat with was Bubbleman. I’d met him more than 20 years ago in Amsterdam at my mentor Soma’s house and we’d bump into each other over the years at events and conferences, but we never had a proper sesh with just the two of us. In life I’m always drawn to people who have an unwavering passion and with Bubbleman that passion is all about the trichome heads and the hash that can be made from them. Having used his bags to make hash in Amsterdam since the early 2000s, I really wanted to learn what had inspired his journey into the world of hash and the origins of the man…

CONSUMING CANNABIS TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS, LOVED ONES, OR EVEN strangers, is a time-honored tradition. It’s a communal elevation of bodies and minds in a shared space as we seek connection and camaraderie. Inspired by this meaningful experience, Arizona-based Cloth & Flame creates unique cannabis-infused meals incorporating a scientific flair of molecular gastronomy that stretch the culinary possibilities of cannabis. Cloth & Flame hosts private events, such as corporate gatherings or weddings, but it also offers popular limited ticket events as well (it’s important to note that some are centered around cannabis consumption, while others are not). Instead of operating from a single brick-and-mortar restaurant, Cloth & Flame’s dining experiences are hosted in a variety of unique locations, from historic buildings to stunning landscapes both in Arizona and in other states.…

A recent survey published by Real Estate Witch researched cities in the U.S. and identified which were the “best weed cities in 2023” using data gathered from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Google Trends, Leafly, and more. The survey researched factors such as legality, cannabis-prescribing doctors, price per ounce of “medium-quality” cannabis, and number of dispensaries per every 100,000 residents. (To a lesser degree, considerations were also made for number of Taco Bells located for every 100,000 residents, number of concert venues per 100,000 residents, and number of hiking trails.) According to the overall rankings, the top five best cities include Portland, Oregon, Denver, Colorado, Buffalo, New York, Seattle, Washington, and Baltimore, Maryland. Other higher ranking cities were all mainly located on the…

Is workplace drug testing even worthwhile for employers at this point? -Ian Fletcher It depends. Urine screens reveal little information about the acute intoxication that might alter work performance. Employers often attribute their low rates of drug use to regular testing, but at the expense of time and deflated morale. We don’t want impaired people behaving dangerously, but everyone’s tolerance is different, so even precision blood tests can’t separate those who can do a job from those who can’t. A good job performance should be more important than what metabolites are in your body. Before legalization, alarmists everywhere tried to spout nonsense about how cannabis was a bad idea. But now that it’s been over 10 years, has any of those claims proven to be true? -Darwin Thomas Those of…