If you've been anywhere near a smoke shop lately, you’ve probably noticed something weird creeping into the shelves: jars of THCA. No, it’s not some obscure herb for your salad. THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the non-psychoactive precursor to THC, the stuff that gets you high. But in a twist of bureaucratic acrobatics, THCA has become the darling of smoke shops, thanks … [Read more...] about The Smoke Shop Hustle: Weed, Loopholes, and the THCA Gold Rush
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The Turkey’s Toke: A Thanksgiving in the Grip of the Green Leaf
Well, it’s that time of year again—the one where the national myth of "gratitude" is paraded around, wrapped in a suffocating blanket of mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and a grotesquely overcooked turkey. And what better way to ease the tension of a family gathering where political discussions are inevitable and your cousin is too damn loud than with a proper smoke? Yes, … [Read more...] about The Turkey’s Toke: A Thanksgiving in the Grip of the Green Leaf
Lexican Review (Lemon Skunk)
LEMONS! Lemons! lemons... That’s all I can smell or taste with this one. This Connecticut Pharmaceutical Solutions masterpiece, Lexican—also known as Lemon Skunk—boasts a citrusy punch, with limonene at 0.12% and linalool at 0.33%. It's certainly a testament to cannabis craftsmanship. I have to admit, they did a really nice job with this strain, and I found it to be quite … [Read more...] about Lexican Review (Lemon Skunk)
Colorado Flo Review
This round… I reached out into the cannabis universe with hopes of a brain booster. I was looking for a real “pick me up”. The menu at my local dispensary had Colorado Flo on the menu. I’ve had it in the past and always enjoyed the flavor of this flower. The aroma was slightly fuely. It didn’t seem as pungent as some of the flowers I had experienced in the past, but maybe my … [Read more...] about Colorado Flo Review
Full Throttle: A JohnsJoints Ride With Grand Prix
Let me paint you a picture. It was Wednesday, but it doesn’t feel like one of those slow, soul-crushing midweek drags. No, this day had potential. Maybe it was the gifted bag of Grand Prix from the madmen over at JustFarms that had me thinking this was no ordinary day. The name alone – Grand Prix – had me imagining my brain revving up for some high-speed, dopamine-fueled race … [Read more...] about Full Throttle: A JohnsJoints Ride With Grand Prix
White Durban Review
The weekend was looming, and I needed something to keep me energized. There were errands to run, supplies to gather, and people to deal with. I had to stay baked out of my mind, yet alert and on my game. There were things to buy I didn’t care for and conversations to have with people better left ignored. I needed to melt, but I had to keep my head straight, or I’d be devoured … [Read more...] about White Durban Review
A New Era Of Compliance: The DCP’s Role in Cannabis Quality Control
Picture this: a room full of lab coats and clipboards, each one a gatekeeper to the green revolution. The DCP’s new rules are a cocktail of science and scrutiny, designed to ensure that every nugget of Connecticut’s cannabis is as pure as a politician’s promise. But let’s not kid ourselves—this is no simple task. The stakes are high, and the margin for error is thinner than a … [Read more...] about A New Era Of Compliance: The DCP’s Role in Cannabis Quality Control
The Highs & Lows Of Connecticut’s Cannabis Market: A JohnsJoints Perspective
Welcome to the wild, wild world of Connecticut’s weed market, where the numbers are as high as the customers, and the controversies are as sticky as the buds. In a state where the green rush is in full swing, recreational weed sales are soaring like a stoner’s imagination.According to the latest reports, Connecticut’s weed market is booming. Recreational sales are leading the … [Read more...] about The Highs & Lows Of Connecticut’s Cannabis Market: A JohnsJoints Perspective
Creating A Thriving Market: The Case For Reasonable Regulations
I recently stumbled upon an article about Norwalk’s latest attempt to rein in the wild west of vape/smoke shops. The local leaders, in their infinite wisdom, are scrambling to slap down regulations faster than a blackjack dealer at The Mohegan Sun. The goal? To curb illegal weed sales that have turned these shops into modern-day speakeasies.But let’s cut through the … [Read more...] about Creating A Thriving Market: The Case For Reasonable Regulations
Dispensary Diversity: Why Ownership Shouldn’t Sway Your Choice
Imagine this: You walk into a dispensary, the air thick with the scent of cannabis, the walls lined with the green promise of euphoria and relief. But instead of being greeted with the cool weed aficionado, you’re bombarded with the owners’ identity. It’s as if they’re trying to sell you on their social status, their struggle, their carefully curated backstory. And while I’m … [Read more...] about Dispensary Diversity: Why Ownership Shouldn’t Sway Your Choice
