Friday, December 3, 2021

Unveiling the Quality of Hometown Hero Live Rosin Gummies and Select Spectrum Gummies

Hometown Hero gummies get the job done. The Texas-based company, which supports veterans, has released a skillfully crafted new batch of Live Rosin Gummies and Select Spectrum Gummies. The 10-packs of gummies are 100 percent hemp-derived. Their array of options and flavors pack a cool punch, especially right before bedtime.

U.S. Coast Guard veteran Lukas Gilkey and Lewis Hamer created Hometown Hero back in 2015. Over the last six years, Gilkey and Hamer’s company has donated generous proceeds to a variety of charities and organizations. To name a few, Hometown Hero has supported the Disabled American Veterans, Soldiers’ Angels, Operation Finally Home and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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Hometown Hero both makes and distributes all hemp-derived THC products. The company’s latest effort, the Live Rosin Gummies and the delicious Select Spectrum Gummies, are top-notch. Live Rosin Gummies contain no artificial coloring or flavors, while the Spectrum Gummies’ flavors remain true to their name. They actually taste like mango, strawberry and pineapple. For the Live Rosin Gummies, there are indica and sativa options available, as well.

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In addition to helping those in need, Hometown Hero has high standards for quality. “When hemp is dried and cured, it loses many of its natural terpenes. However, with live rosin, we can utilize uncured hemp, which in turn allows us to better preserve the live terpene profile that gives it its distinct flavor and complementary effects to hemp-derived Delta-9,” said Lewis Hamer, vice president, in a statement.

“This unique aspect of live rosin has made it possible for our team at Hometown Hero to create dedicated indica and sativa versions of these new gummies, which we hope will help encourage more adults to experience and learn about hemp-derived cannabinoids.” 

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The hemp-derived Delta-9 gummies are always tested by a third-party lab that is registered with the DEA. The company takes advantage of the live rosin manufacturing process, which begins by making bubble hash out of hemp. Then, the hash is pressed to pull out the concentrate. The end result is fresh and flavorful. 

Hometown Hero’s hemp-derived Delta-9 THC products are legal in all 50 states because their Delta-9 concentration complies with the 2018 Farm Bill and similar state legislation. With that said, ingesting more than a few of these edibles can be a bit overwhelming.

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So, in other words, it’s wise to start out small. For artists, painters or writers, these bite-sized, sugar-coated pieces of inspiration could help with any creative blocks or hurdles. Relax and create with Hometown Hero, which even offers free samples. It’s as simple as signing up online to receive them. A bag costs $40, but with a subscription, there’s a 15 percent discount. 

The Delta-9 from hemp checks all the typical boxes of providing “euphoria, relaxation, calmness, a sense of well-being and increased appetite.” An increased appetite is more than accurate. Take a few of these edibles, and an hour later, one just might find themselves devouring a whole box of pizza followed by a pool of ice cream.

Keep snacks close and ready to go when eating these gummies. Taste buds fire on all cylinders after a handful of Hometown Hero’s Select Spectrum Gummies.

However, unless you have a high tolerance, the Select Spectrum Gummies are not made for social scenarios. They can have a heavy effect. Take a handful at, for example, a Wilco concert, and get ready to quickly call it a night. Euphoria, relaxation and calmness ensue. They take the edge off. Every time. Athletes or anyone on their feet all day might find that these gummies are a bit relieving. 

Hometown Hero does give the mind a quick vacation, as well. Unless someone eats an unreasonable amount of the THC-infused gummies, the inner voice turns down and slows down for a much-needed mental break. After a long day, Select Spectrum Gummies are a good friend to have around. They’re a quick, efficient and tasty option to unwind and ensure peace and quiet for the night.

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They do not taste artificial, either. True to their word, Hometown Hero’s products taste natural. Each package lives up to the flavor on the cover. They’re borderline candy given their sweetness. Specifically, Mango and Strawberry will always satisfy a late-night sweet tooth. They are almost dangerously sweet, like a bowl of candy you don’t want to stop eating from.

The vegan and gluten-free Select Spectrum Gummies are a hemp-derived euphoric blend of CBD, Delta-9, and minor cannabinoids. “Embrace the entourage effect, embrace the variety,” said Hometown Hero.

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The effects can sometimes vary, depending on tolerance, intake, and such, but the Select Spectrum Gummies, in particular, are a nice, breezy good time. When the day is done and night rolls around, reach for a bag of Hometown Hero. They won’t ever leave your bedside once you buy them.

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Cannabis Wellness Holiday Gift Guide

Cannabis is the single best ingredient to integrate into your daily self-care routine. Looking for a tincture that actually provides results? Maybe a little DIY lotion and bath salts spa treatment is more your jam, or a sleep aid that will actually help you get much needed rest. High Times picked out some of the best wellness items to improve day-to-day life for either yourself or someone you’re gifting to this holiday.

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Rare Cannabinoid Company’s Pure THCV, CBN, CBG, CBD Gummies

Experience the world’s first pure high potency THCV, CBN, CBG and CBD gummies this holiday season. Based on Rare Cannabinoid Company’s apothecary concept, you can mix and match them with each other or the brand’s pure Delta-8-THC oil for an enhanced high.

THCV boosts energy and suppresses appetite, CBN will make you sleepy, and CBG is good for pain and inflammation. Gummies Variety Bundles make the perfect stocking stuffers and let you try all of the gummies! Each packet contains: one 25mg THCV gummy, one 30mg CBN gummy, one 30mg CBG gummy, and three 30mg CBD gummies. They are sold in bundles of 3 packets for $59.85. You’ll receive one FREE Gummies Variety Packet with any $50 purchase through New Year’s Eve! Rare Cannabinoid Company also sells gummies by the bottle and tinctures of pure Delta-8-THC, THCV, CBDV, CBDA, CBC, CBG, CBN, extra strength 3000mg CBD, terpene-only oils, and 1:1 blends with full spectrum Rare Hawaiian CBD. Buy gummies and rare cannabinoids here.

Price: $59-$109

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Flora CBD—CBDips

Kick off your New Year resolutions to quit tobacco with Flora’s CBDips. Our signature CBD dip is made with non-GMO full-spectrum hemp flower for a healthier, tobacco-free dip alternative. Each can of our dip contains long cut CBD-rich flowers, providing users with a convenient and fast-acting consumption method. Available in a variety of naturally-derived flavors, including Southern Peach and Bourbon, our non-tobacco dip delivers all the natural benefits of CBD while stimulating all your senses. Also, you can buy CBDIP Bundle which includes packs with different flavors. Visit https://gotflora.com to learn more.

Price: $11.99

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Sagely Naturals Rewind & Renew CBD Face Cream

Sagely Naturals’ Rewind & Renew CBD Face Cream is what everyone needs to have in their daily skincare routine. It contains a nutrient-rich formula with ingredients such as CBD with Hyaluronic Acid (100mg), Vitamin C and peptides to nourish your skin and keep it looking healthy. Sagely Naturals also other facial products in their Rewind & Renew line, including an eye cream and face serum, alongside a host of other CBD products focused on Relief & Recovery, Calm & Centered and Drift & Dream.

Price: $34.99

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Fleur Marché Wellness Patches

The best part about transdermal patches are that you can simply apply them directly to the skin and completely forget that they’re there. Fleur Marché wellness patches are loaded with great benefits in four different CBD offerings: “Energy, Plz” (with B12), “Sex, Plz” (with L-Arginine, Maca and Tribulus), “Sleep, Plz” (with melatonin) and “Relief, Plz” (with peppermint oil). Each patch contains 20mg hemp CBD per serving, and it lasts for up to 12 hours. Plus they’re the perfect size for a stocking stuffer too.

Price: $6

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Spruce CBD Salve

Founded in 2018 and based in North Carolina, Spruce’s unique nature-packaging honors nature in a beautiful way, but its products are even more impressive. The company’s CBD salve is strong, containing 1,000mg full spectrum CBD in an 0.87 ounce jar, and is perfect for those seeking a potent topical with natural ingredients such as olive oil, shea butter, beeswax and coconut MCT oil.

Price: $89

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Vertly Bath Salts

Few gifts are as refreshing as a high-quality bath salt to use in a much needed bath. With the addition of hemp extracts grown in Colorado to reduce inflammation and tension in the body, Vertly’s Bath Salts are the way to go. This particular mixture contains arnica flower, Epsom salts, dead sea salts, magnesium, MSM, lavender and clary sage to work a variety of wonders in the realm of soreness, exfoliation and circulation.

Price: $24-$65

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Sunday Scaries Big Spoon CBD Sleep Oil

Let’s face it—we ALL get the Sunday Scaries from time to time, if not on a weekly basis. Combat that stress and anxiety with a good night of sleep using Sunday Scaries’ Big Spoon CBD Sleep Oil. With its 750mg of CBD and CBN, and added vanilla cream scent, it will have you experiencing the Zzz’s in no time. All it takes is ½ of a dropper to calm your thoughts about work in the morning and lull yourself into a comfortable sleep for the night.

Price: $59

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Quim Smooth Operator

Sexual wellness isn’t something to be overlooked in a world that’s embracing daily self-care rituals. Quim is one of the strongest proponents for healthy sex lives for everyone: “A self-care line for humans with vaginas and humans without vaginas who love vaginas™” they write in huge lettering on their website. That being said, their products are highly praised for their effectiveness, such as the brand’s Smooth Operator™, which contains CBD and a variety of other herbal ingredients that promote blood flow, pelvic relaxation and a reduction in inflammation and pain.

Price: $49

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Mana Artisan Botanics Hawaiian Hemp Massage Oil

It’s always refreshing to find a brand that isn’t just focused on sales, but also the sustainability of their product production, as well as conscious of their environmental footprint and the well being of their customers. Hawaii-based Mana Artisan Botanics embraces all of this and more, with a variety of hemp products. One that might be ideal for a gift this year is their Hawaiian Hemp Massage Oil, which combines coconut MCT oil with organic hemp and vitamin E for a truly relaxing experience.

Price: $80

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Moon Mother Cinnamon Tincture

It’s ideal to have a full spectrum CBD tincture on hand at all times, such as like Moon Mother’s Cinnamon Tincture. Infused with hemp grown in Colorado and the highest quality cinnamon flavor, this delightful tincture is the perfect stocking stuffer in the amounts of 500mg, 1,000mg, 1,500mg or 2,500mg, depending on your personal needs.

Price: $50-$180

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Glass Pipe Holiday Gift Guide

Over the years, glass artists and vendors alike risked their own freedom to bring glass pipes to the market. You might be bombarded with the classic tongue-in-cheek line, “For Tobacco Use Only” if you enter a headshop, but restrictions are being relaxed or ignored for the most part in recent years.

Glass pipes grew in popularity for decades as smokers turned to pipe materials with less thermal conductivity to save fingers from burns—namely glass. Today, glass pipes are approaching the finest art you will ever encounter. Often, glass pipes will be auctioned as fine art, and likewise displayed in a gallery.

Generally speaking—here are the different types of glass pipes: chillums, spoons, Sherlocks, hammers, bubblers, water pipes (bongs) and steamrollers. For concentrates, you’ll find dab rigs, elbows, nails, diffusers, percs and so on. Each category has different arguable advantages and disadvantages. For instance, some prefer ice pinches, while others prefer diffusion. High Times breaks down the glass smoking utensils you need to know about this holiday season.

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GEAR Premium® Sidekick 12” Beaker Tube

The most popular GEAR Premium® water pipe just got a lot cooler (or maybe hotter?) because now it comes with a beautifully designed, patent pending built-in lighter holster, so you’ll always know where to find your fire!

This premium package also comes with a bunch of extras including a Sidekick T-Shirt, a GEAR Premium® Lighter, and more. Use promo code HIGHSIDEKICK and receive 10 percent off your next order. See the full list of available GEAR Premium® products at gearpremiumsidekick.com.

Price: $139

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Red Eye Tek® 8.5” Aorta Concentrate Recycler

This meticulously designed contraption from Red Eye Tek® features a matrix perc for optimal filtration and beautiful curves reminiscent of your cardiovascular system.

Each piece is made of 100 percent borosilicate glass and includes a quartz banger with your choice of several iridescent recycler colors. Use promo code HIGHTIMES and receive 10 percent off your next order. See the full list of available Red Eye Tek® products at redeyetekterminator.com.

Price: $141

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Rock Legends Jimi Rainbow Haze Sherlock Pipe Black

Honor the pioneers of rock. Rock Legends’ Jimi Rainbow Haze bong—featuring a stunning psychedelic design—quickly sold out at Famous Brandz, but you can still get your hands on the Sherlock hammer-style pipe with a similar design. The Jimi Rainbow Haze pipe is made from thick, hand-blown borosilicate glass. Measuring 6” /15.24cm in length, this pipe is perfect for sessions at home. Rainbow Haze features a massive bowl that fits a substantial amount of herb. The built-in screen helps prevent ash and debris from falling through the hole while smoking.

Price: $35.99

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Tentacle Pipe by SWRV Glass

Release the Kraken! The Tentacle Pipe was created by SWRV Glass, and available from the online retailer Badass Glass, the “Number One Online Headshop.” High Times confirmed that the 5” pipe truly is badass. The pipe comes in a variety of high quality glass colors with realistic suction cups. This design works great as a spoon pipe with the mouth hole located at the bottom. This curled end makes this one incredibly unique pipe, and the suction cups actually provide some good grip. It provides a bit of wow factor without breaking your bank.

Price: $31.15 (on sale)

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Last Prisoner Project x Higher Standards Heavy Duty Spoon Pipe

Made in the U.S., the heavy duty Spoon Pipe is made from 100 percent ultra-durable premium borosilicate glass. Higher Standards teamed up with Last Prisoner Project. One-hundred percent of net profits will go towards supporting the non-profit. Last Prisoner Project is committed to helping release and rebuild the lives of those who have suffered from cannabis criminalization. The Higher Standards x Last Prisoner Project collaboration is available online and in-store. Sales will go towards legal intervention of inmates, public education and legislative advocacy that works to redress the past and continuing harms of the country’s unfair and prejudiciary approach to drug policy. 

Price: $60

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Laid Back Beaker by Trog Glass

This bong is covered top to bottom with the trippy character and lettering designs of Australian artist Trog. The Laid Back Beaker bong is 30cm tall, featuring ice pinches, 5mm thick glass, Chop Chop Monster featured on the Base. It includes a 14mm downstem and 14mm pull out Cone Piece. Trog carved a name for himself by designing psychedelic posters for cannabis events ranging from Seattle Hempfest to Hash Bash, Champs Tradeshow, Kush Cup and more. He also produces cannabis-themed comic books, art collections and merchandise.

Price: $115 USD

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Rocket Bong

Are you ready to blast off into the stratosphere with a bong that you’ll never forget? Fat Buddha Glass says that this Rocket Bong will get you “sky high”—and with the included features, we believe it. With a height of 10″ the bong is rocket-shaped and guaranteed to spark a conversation. It comes with a 14mm female bowl and a diffused downstem, meaning it’s also functional as a bong. It is built with high quality borosilicate glass. Act fast, because this novelty bong is flying off the shelves currently.

Price: $79.99

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10″ Bent Neck Matrix Diffuser by Thick Ass Glass (TAG)

Skip all the hype and stick to what really lasts in the long run—Thick Ass Glass. You ought to check out TAG’s amazing selection of beakers and diffusers that boast amazingly thick glass. They are bound to withstand a few falls without shattering, with quality you can feel in the weight. TAG’s 10” Bent Neck Matrix Diffuser measures 65x5mm (14mm Female). You can also choose between sandblasted or the TAG Slime Logo. Payment options are available.

Price: $119.99

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GRAV® Small Wide Base Water Pipe in Amber

Check out GRAV®’s new amber-colored designs, which won’t show resin build-up. The distinctive disc-shaped base makes this water pipe sturdy and easy to hold. At 8.5” x 5.5”, it sits relatively low compared to other water pipes. It also has a large capacity chamber for a relatively low-profile piece. The conical fission perc leads to superb filtration and helps keep water from splashing up into the tube. When you take a hit, you’ll notice its comfortable mouthpiece with a rounded edge, made on thick 32mm tubing. This limited edition amber and black color combo is available exclusively at GRAV.com.

Price: $134

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Gandalf Pipes by Chameleon Glass

Smoke like you’re sitting on top of the Misty Mountains on Middle Earth, surrounded by Hobbits, orcs and elves. Chameleon Glass’ Gandalf pipes come in multiple colors including pink, color change, green, light green, blue and light blue. Also, check out the company’s other models “made by the Elder Elves” including the company’s Aragorn, Aragorn Ash Catcher, Stryder, Gandalf Woodie and Gandalf Ash Catcher.

Price: $46 – $53.99

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Study Shows Psychedelics Users Had Less Stress During Pandemic Lockdowns

A study on the COVID-19 outbreak’s impact on mental health has found that users of psychedelics experienced less stress during the pandemic than those who had not used the drugs. 

Before the pandemic, approximately 8.5 percent of U.S. adults reported being depressed. But as the nation experienced the fear, lockdowns, and isolation associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, the figure spiked to 27.8 percent, according to data published last year. Prof. Sandro Galea, a dean at Boston University School of Public Health, said that the impact on mental health caused by the pandemic is unprecedented.

“Depression in the general population after prior large-scale traumatic events has been observed to, at most, double,” he said after publishing research on mental health aspects of the pandemic last year.

Anxiety levels also increased during the pandemic, with researchers reporting a 14 percent rise in anxiety among residents of the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.

Psychedelics and Depression

Other research has shown that psychedelic drugs including psilocybin have potential as treatments for mental health conditions including depression, anxiety and addiction. To learn if the use of psychedelic drugs affected the impact that the coronavirus pandemic had on mental health, researchers affiliated with organizations in the Netherlands, Spain and Brazil conducted a study of how previous psychedelic use affected mental health. The study was performed from April through July of last year, when much of the world was under lockdown to help stem the spread of the virus.

The researchers conducted an online survey of 2,974 people, with most respondents living in Spain, Brazil and the United States. Among the participants, 497 said they regularly used psychedelic drugs, 606 were occasional users and 1,968 said they had never used psychedelics. During the study period, most of the United States and Spain were under lockdown, although that was not the case in Brazil.

The survey asked participants about their use of psychedelic drugs including psilocybin, peyote, MDMA, ayahuasca, LSD, San Pedro, and 5-MeO-DMT, both before and after the outbreak began, as well as information about the settings in which the drugs were used. Study subjects also completed a series of questionnaires on psychological distress, perceived social support, post-traumatic stress symptoms, psychological status and measures of personality.

“Psychedelic drug users, especially regular ones, reported less psychological distress, less peritraumatic stress, and more social support,” the authors of the study wrote.

Half of the participants who had used psychedelics said that their previous use of the drugs had a significant positive impact on their ability to cope with the stress associated with the lockdowns. About a third (35 percent) said their past use of psychedelic drugs did not impact their ability to cope, and 16 percent said their experience with the compounds had a small beneficial impact.

Psychedelic drug users also reported having more access to outdoor spaces and spending more time outside. Regular users of psychedelics also reported more engagement with activities including music, meditation, yoga and Pilates, while those who do not use psychedelics said they spent more time doing aerobic exercise, playing video games and watching television, movies and news coverage related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Regular users were also less likely to follow suggested public health measures such as wearing face masks and gloves. In personality tests, people who reported using psychedelics scored higher on scales for novelty seeking and self-transcendence, and lower for cooperativeness.

Correlation or Causation?

The study also revealed other consequences of the pandemic that could have an impact on mental health. Nearly a fifth of participants reported losing their job, while almost half said their income had declined during the outbreak.

The researchers wrote that although psychedelics users reported experiencing less stress during the pandemic, it is unclear if the drugs are responsible for the difference. They called for continued research, noting that other factors including more access to outdoor space, spending more time outside, healthier eating habits, and spending less time viewing or listening to news coverage about the pandemic could also have an impact on mental health.

“Our findings showed that regular users of psychedelic drugs had less psychological stress and some personality differences when compared to occasional users and non-users,” the study’s authors concluded. “This suggests that either the use of psychedelics might be a protective factor itself or people with certain previous traits are more prone to frequently using psychedelic drugs.”

An article on the research, “Cross-Sectional Associations Between Lifetime Use of Psychedelic Drugs and Psychometric Measures During the COVID-19 Confinement: A Transcultural Study,” was published online by the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Psychiatry.

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Portugal Punts (Temporarily) on Cannabis Reform as Government Collapses

Budget wars, not antipathy to the prospect of the full and final legalization of cannabis, will probably put Portugal behind on the recreational reform question within the European Union (EU). The country’s 2022 budget had included tax cuts and increased public investment to stimulate the economy post COVID. It was opposed by both hard Left- and Right-wing parties. In late October, such political opposition to the budget proposed by Prime Minister António Costa triggered a final meltdown of the coalition that has governed here since 2015. 

In a rare event for the country, indeed one that has not happened since Portugal transitioned to democracy in 1974, the government was dissolved two years early by the right-wing President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. National elections will be held on January 30 of next year.

What happens next, even on the cannabis discussion, is anyone’s guess. That said, it is also very unlikely that any new government here will oppose forward cannabis reform. The country has a vested interest in the development of the sector. And even though the licensing process on the medical side has been fraught with difficulties if not delays, it is clearly proceeding.

Why is Portugal Important in the European Cannabis Discussion?

Portugal is famous for its liberal approach to all drugs, although it is inaccurate to say that everything has been “decriminalized.” There have been various attempts to reform the country’s drug policy ever since the 1970s. In the present, cannabis is not technically legal here, although the medical cultivation sector has certainly taken off since 2017.

In early June, a bill to formalize the legalization of the personal use of cannabis was proposed by two parties, the Left Bloc and the Liberal Initiative and forwarded to the Health Commission for debate. This debate never happened due to repeated requests for postponement.

Now that the government has been dissolved, the legislation will have to be re-introduced by the new government.

Regardless, since 2017, when Tilray began construction on its cannabis facility, Portugal has begun to play a larger and larger role in the entire European cannabis discussion. This, so far at least, is less about the liberalization of policy domestically and more about the ability to obtain cultivation licenses (although this too is not as “easy” as many in the industry have infamously claimed). That said, the country has the most operating regulated cultivation facilities and licenses of any EU sovereign state outside of Holland. Of course, unlike the Dutch, these are all of the internationally regulated, GMP variety.

As it stands, the market is geared towards the production and, coming soon, extraction of the plant primarily for export (and even more specifically, targeted at and for the German medical market). Indeed, production and labor costs here put the country, along with Greece and evolving African cannabis cultivation economies, roughly on par in terms of cost per gram (both for flower and extracts).

What Would a Portuguese Rec Market Actually Impact?

The answer is, quite obviously, that a recreational market here would positively affect not only the broader economy but the tourist sector, in the process creating a booming market with a canna flair.

That said, it is also clear that this might in turn be a bit of a stretch for a region where the most forward cannabis reform country (Luxembourg) just punted on the question and took a slower path to the entire conversation with a home grow provision (along with supporting a regulated cannabis seed market).

However, after Europe emerges from what is likely to be another hard COVID winter, such sensitivities could well be overrun by politics and politicians who are looking for economic stimulation any way they can get it. This entire conversation, of course neatly fits that bill, no matter how contentious economic development with a cannabis flair still is outside of Greece (at least within the EU). Certainly, the medical sector has gotten more respectable over the last four years. Even the German government is now considering the same, in part because of the estimated tax revenue that is likely to come of the formal development of this market.

Bottom line? Portugal is no longer the outlier it once was on the topic. Indeed it may now fall behind full reform in other countries even within the EU, starting with both Luxembourg and Germany.

That said, the development of a fully legit market here will undoubtedly continue to impact the entire industry across the continent—starting with sourcing medical production bound for elsewhere, but undoubtedly, as the entire discussion progresses, recreational cannabis products too.

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Jetty x High Times Collab is Absolute Fire

Finally, it’s here, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. High Times and Jetty are proud to announce the first-ever official High Times exclusive products through this awesome collab, and we can’t get enough. 

When you combine High Times and a brand with a reputation like Jetty, you’re sure to get high-quality, premium product, and the Jetty SOLVENTLESS Papaya Bomb vape does not disappoint. It brings everything we’ve been hoping for in one, convenient vape product. 

The Jetty SOLVENTLESS Papaya Bomb vape is crafted by Jetty; it’s a unique, hybrid cross of THC Bomb x Papaya. With sweet, tropical notes and a little bit of spice, it brings the cool, potently mellow vibes vape consumers crave after a long day of work. And because it’s Jetty SOLVENTLESS, this vape never touches a chemical, made simply using ice, water, heat and pressure.

Also available from Jetty, and equally amazing, are Jetty Live Resin Prerolls, which pair flower and oil in combinations that celebrate the strains, bringing out unique flavors and maximizing potency. Whether it’s cake with cake or fuel with fuel, it’s always trim-free, small-farm flower-boosted with 100 percent uncut Jetty UNREFINED Live Resin. 

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Boasting the cleanest products on the market, Jetty offers high potency and flavor through its solventless process to make the most unique, delicious vapes and prerolls. Jetty’s process is focused on preserving the most delectable flavor, and it makes all the difference to consumers.

“We’ve been working on this at the lab for a long time and developed a purification process that removes the undesirable stuff that can mess with the flavor, while preserving everything we want to keep,” said Matthew Kim, Jetty’s chief innovation officer, of the new product. 

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Jetty Focuses on Quality

Jetty co-founder and head of production Nate Ferguson seconds this notion. He has been on a mission to make a cleaner vape since he and his partners started Jetty back in 2013, and R&D has always been at the forefront. Jetty is pretty sure the brand’s innovation led to the first vape without cutting agents. That led to better and better techniques for modern solvent-based extraction, used today in just about every vape product on the market. 

“The knock against solventless vape and live rosin is that the flavor usually degrades as you heat it and get through the cart,” he explained in a Q&A on the brand’s website. “Starts out amazing but ends up not so great. That’s because the ice water extraction not only preserves the full spectrum of terps and cannabinoids, but it also includes lipids and the undesirable stuff. We’ve been working on this at the lab for a long time and developed a natural purification process that removes the undesirable stuff that can mess with the flavor, while preserving everything we want to keep.”

In order to make this level of quality possible, the lab maintains close control over the entire process to create an awesome final product.  

“We’ve been setting up the Jetty Farm for a while now, getting ready for this,” Ferguson said. “We control the whole process now: getting the right phenos in the ground, controlling the harvest. That’s really important when you’re growing for solventless. The first strains came down in October and they are amazing. We flash freeze them right on the farm. We’re also growing everything we’re using for our UNREFINED Live Resin, too.”

The secret is in the processing. Experts at Jetty start with live rosin that already is at a high potency, an average of 80 or 85 percent THC. They also make sure that all the terps remain available throughout the process, leading to a strong entourage effect.   

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“So it’s a unique, complex high… It’s clean, light on the body. It’s exceptional,” he added of the overall experience.  

Prices:

SOLVENTLESS Papaya Bomb Vape – $65

Live Resin Infused 1.2g Preroll – $15

Live Resin Infused 3pk Preroll – $25

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