Lowkey – The History of the Bong
You might not give much thought to the multitude of bongs lining the shelves of your local dispensary, but the tradition of smoking cannabis out of a bong dates back thousands of years. Throughout the history of the bong, it’s been the go-to device for people across the globe—spanning seemingly every social class—and continues to adapt to the changing needs of cannabis consumers.
The Gift Your Sweetheart Will Love: The Rose Petal Blunt
Looking to crush Valentine’s Day this year and impress your stoner sweetheart? Make it a high holiday and roll a rose petal blunt. The perfect marriage of romantic sentiment and passion for pot, rose petal blunts are great for sparking romance and setting that special someone’s heart aflame.
How to Marry Marijuana and Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which has us thinking about love. While we hope Cupid’s arrow finds its mark this year—no matter what strain of love you’re looking for—one thing you can count on is cannabis being the perfect partner for creating a romantic Valentine’s Day.
Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis Tincture
It may seem like cannabis tinctures are a new product—especially when compared to standbys like joints and bowls—but, prior to the prohibition of marijuana, they were one of the most common methods for consuming cannabis. Cannabis was added to the United States Pharmacopeia in 1850, was widely used throughout the country as medicine, and was readily available in pharmacies and general stores until the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act effectively banned the sale and use of cannabis.
Lowkey What is Microdosing Cannabis?
Despite using the smallest amount of weed possible, microdosing has become one of the biggest trends in the cannabis community. Microdosing is the practice of taking minute amounts of marijuana, which allows users to feel the effects of cannabis, but produces minimal psychoactivity (the feeling of being high). This is great for everyone from beginners just getting started with cannabis to seasoned consumers who want to enjoy the effects of weed during the day without it negatively affecting their productivity.
Cannabis Concentrates 101
Cannabis concentrates are often confusing even for long-time consumers, largely because they cover a wide range of products with differences in everything from the form they take to how they’re consumed. Concentrates, which generally have THC levels around 50%, but can creep as high as 90%, are gaining popularity for their potency. Comparatively, cannabis flower commonly contains between 15%-25% TCH.
Lowkey A Lowkey Guide to Storing Cannabis
Not so long ago, storing your weed in a plastic baggie was the norm. But as users get more sophisticated, so is how they store their weed. Proper storage of marijuana is key to maintaining its quality, ensuring you get the flavor and potency you pay for, and maximizing the investment you made at your local dispensary.
Nine Cannabis-Related New Year Resolutions
The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions dates back almost 4,000 years to the Babylonians. It’s said they made promises to the gods in hopes they’d earn good favor in the coming year. The practice of making New Year’s resolutions remains ever-present today, although more often in the spirit of self-improvement than currying favor with the spiritual world.
Lowkey Social Justice and the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis culture has its own distinct language and while an outsider may think that terms like joint, blunt, and spliff are interchangeable, there are some distinct differences between the three. Before heading to your local dispensary, brush up on the lingo and understand the unique characteristics of the three broad categories of rolled cannabis.
What is Cannabis Dabbing and How to Dab Marijuana
Cannabis culture has its own distinct language and while an outsider may think that terms like joint, blunt, and spliff are interchangeable, there are some distinct differences between the three. Before heading to your local dispensary, brush up on the lingo and understand the unique characteristics of the three broad categories of rolled cannabis.