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Editor’s Note

Thanks for picking up The Concentrates Issue of the Leaf!

The greatest country in the world turns 250 this month, so we celebrate with a juicy dab that sends fireworks of THC to dazzle the brain. America is the only truly free nation on this planet, and I’m thankful to live in incredible times of physical, mental and spiritual freedom that are unprecedented in human history.

We live in the safest period of human history, in the only system of governance where freedom of speech, religion and constitutional rights are sacrosanct and enshrined in law. These are noble and pure causes that our ancestors sacrificed for

America fought a war of Independence, and a Civil War of rights and freedom for all. But the only wars I saw as a young man were for oil and power. These conflicts did not inspire me to join the fight. Until I was dragged into the last remaining fight, one worthy of struggle, and perhaps the most unjust conflict of all.

The War on Drugs.

When I first started smoking, the smell alone could lead to a jail cell. Possession of a plant was a prison sentence. Today we float into a Cannabis retailer and chose our favorite flavor of resin or rosin in a ready to go pen form, tasting the best earthy-lemon-kush or the bluest raspberry cotton candy the flavor scientists can concoct.

"WHEN I FIRST STARTED SMOKING, THE SMELL ALONE COULD LEAD TO A JAIL CELL."

This is proof of freedom, of evolution, of change. This is what makes America the greatest country on Earth. Not because it’s perfect. But that we strive to be. Our Founding Fathers understood the mission, enshrined our Bill of Rights, and established a document to create a Constitutional Republic. Through representative lawmakers our country has the ability to adapt to changing times and the will of the people. There is no better modern example of this evolution than the freedom to hit your favorite dab tool loaded with rosin from a legal Cannabis farm!

Despite this progress, the War on Drugs isn’t over. Our country, world and species are imperfect. God gave us free will, and we exercise it, for good and bad. But in these times of uncertainty there is hope! “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

America must adhere to the true meaning of the ‘pursuit of happiness’ and finish the shift from a war on personal liberty to a celebration of freedom. Freedom to speak, to pray, to gather and to consume the plants and medicines that were designed for our mental and spiritual evolution. The final fight is for self control, the last right to be established in this grand experiment. That’s a fight worth fighting. And our country that is trying to be better, to adapt, and lead the world into freedom is worth celebrating. Happy 250th birthday, America!

FIRE FOLLOWER

Award-winning journalist/author and former Leafly Senior Editor David Downs’ monthly genetics intelligence dispatch.

EXPLORING COMPOUND GENETICS’ BLACK AMBER

THE WORLD’S CHASERS OF HOT ZAZA HAVE A NEW LINE FROM THE TOP BREEDER, COMPOUND GENETICS, TO SINK THEIR TEETH INTO THIS SUMMER: BLACK AMBER.

NAMED AFTER a dark, sweet Japanese plum, the set of eight crosses is debuting on the European event circuit as well as in domestic and international seed banks. Compound is enamored of this Full Moon Genetics-bred cross of GMO and OZ Kush Bx2 due to the size, the loudness, the look and the washability. So the breeder reversed their favorite phenotype of it, made pollen and bred it to their stable of Compound classics and current hits. Now, the seeds are out as feminized three-packs targeting the newly legal German market, and Compound is hunting through them for keepers that it will then license worldwide.

Black Amber itself takes the gassy, limey, candy, green bud of OZ Kush and straight-up bulks it out, adds more color and gives some funk from the notorious GMO Cookies. GMO is not technically a genetically modified organism, but it still has this divisive reputation for being rank, wrong and oh-so-funky. It’s for flavor chasers bored by more conventional fare. Oddly enough, the GMO terpene dives under the Black Amber crosses, lurking beneath the surface, adding volume and body without the stank.

“I thought GMO was going to punch everything in the face,” said Ruby Wagner, Compound Genetics’ head of marketing, when she dropped off a box of samples of all the crosses in flower form. “It didn’t. I don’t think there was anything (GMOlike). I was shocked. It just added a little back-end funk, body and weight.”

Full Moon Farms had originally dubbed the cross High Fructose Corn Syrup. Compound Genetics renamed it Black Amber and tied Egyptian art themes from artist Brian Steely, a heady, high-end concert-poster designer from Atlanta, into the packaging.

Orange Moon #2 smelled and tasted like a fruit punch Capri Sun.

You can see Compound ranging far and wide for strain names, because “everything is taken,” Wagner said. They’re often inspired by places, food or music. Black Amber on Gastro Pop #5 yielded the first sellout of the line: Gastro Funk. The cross to Compound’s hit Pink Certz is dubbed Nakamarra. The Apples and Bananas with Black Amber cross is called Shake Back and is sweet and fruity with a lot of potential keepers. The Pinana cross is dubbed Solazo. The Private Banana cross is called Tostones. Two standouts for me include Jahrassic and Orange Moon. Wagner shouted out the longtime San Francisco-based breeder and brand JAHnetics for the Jahmagic and Black Amber cross JAHrassic. I’m guessing the name

refers to how beastly these nugs are amid the era of runty strains. The winner of the bunch might be the Ice Cream Man #5 and Black Amber cross called Orange Moon, which name-checks singer, weed goddess and doula, Ms. Erykah Badu.

Orange Moon #2 smelled and tasted like a fruit punch Capri Sun with an orange Creamsicle finish.

“It’s wild,” Wagner said to the Leaf. “I don’t know why you’d be getting that off of Ice Cream Man and GMO.”

Meanwhile, Orange Moon #44 has a distinctive Jack terpene, aka terpinolene, which also comes out of nowhere, given the parentage.

Orange Moon #2 was also oddly racy and enervating like a sativa. Yet Orange Moon #44’s sativa smell hits much more hybrid and mellow than Orange Moon #2.

There are so many genes interacting here, you just kind of throw your hands up, set aside the bro logic and accept what your senses tell you.

With just five people, Compound Genetics casts a huge shadow as it chases “flavors by design” and “herb that checks all the boxes,” Wagner said. There should be some washers in here for hash heads, given the GMO, you’ll have to pop some packs and see.

The team has about 30 Black Amber phenotypes across eight strains that they have narrowed down to about nine keepers for potential licensing. They also held back Madvilliany, a Black Amber and Mad Rabbid cross that name checks MF Doom. Look for that strain to come out and sell out fast this summer.

Subscribe to their excellent email newsletter to stay abreast of their work, and drool over their gorgeous bud photos shot by California artist Ginja.Club.

Also, don’t miss Compound’s return of their hit Grape Gas cross, Mellowz, which came back in seed form June 12 at Mary Jane Berlin, along with its new crosses.

BLACK AMBER SEEDS

PHOTO BY DAVID DOWNS

COMPOUND GENETICS

ORANGE MOON COURTESY PHOTO

HEADY DAYS OFTHE SESH

Reminiscing about the Cannabis concentrate scene in the late 2010s

Back in my early days of smoking weed, I used to go to the Oaksterdam University student lounge to attend the movie nights. I was never a student at the world’s first Cannabis college, but I was a Cannabis enthusiast, and I loved the idea of being able to go to a lounge space and smoke with other people. It was there in the lounge, somewhere around 2013, when I saw my first dab rig. A person at the lounge showed me how to use it, and I immediately loved how high I got smoking Cannabis concentrates as opposed to flowers. Before the lounge closed, I bought my first dab rig for myself, a tiny pink beaker, which I coupled with a titanium nail and a butane torch that I acquired through my work as an editor at Cannabis Now magazine. The 2010s were the heyday for Cannabis concentrates. New extraction methods made butane hash oil more plentiful, and the dabbing culture began to rise. I used to call BHO “pizza box slabs” because I’d often see it drying in pizza boxes. During this time, other methods of Cannabis extraction also became popular. These were the days when I began to see ice water hash heated, pressed in parchment and smoked off the cleanest quartz nails.

My friend Allie Butler — the force behind the Hepburns brand, which made hash-infused joints — used to haul a giant industrial

press along with her to demos at dispensaries and press out fresh rosin from flowers that she squished. I loved how the culture that came up around Cannabis concentrates also meant new words. We’d laugh about not “chazzing” the nail, otherwise known as making sure there was no residue left on ultra-clean quartz bangers. People would bring bottles of isopropyl alcohol and Q-tips along with them to gatherings that we’d just call “the sesh.”

SESH AND SETTING

At first, I was dabbing exclusively from titanium nails heated with a butane torch. Later, I moved up to a tabletop e-rig that my work colleagues and I would plug in and attempt to take sneaky dabs off of in the Cannabis Now office. That first e-rig I tried had a ceramic nail that you would attach to your own glass piece.

Back in the 2010s, dabbing culture in the San Francisco Bay Area got so popular that concentrate enthusiasts would meet up all the time to sesh together. The sesh culture led to some strange places to get high. We dabbed in a pet store that was closed for the night. We dabbed in a Jewish synagogue, where one of our smoking circle buddies was the son of the rabbi. We dabbed in a gym. We dabbed at a biker bar. One time, I drove more than an hour away to dab at a roadhouse in the middle of nowhere.

Almost every week, we dabbed at parties hosted by Stoney Steve (also known as Little Stevie on

“Weed Wars”). At these parties, you’d sample all the concentrates first before buying them for prices that were much cheaper than the ones you’d find at dispensaries. At the end of the night, Stoney Steve would buy stacks of Little Caesars pizza for all of us who were stoned out of our minds.

Dabbing was huge at the 2014 High Times Cannabis Cup in Denver. I sampled a lot of dabs at that event and also went to a few private smoking clubs. One was inside the Grassroots hat store. Another was way the hell out of town near the highway. I loved the adventure of finding new places to get high.

E-RIGS DOMINATE THE SCENE

As dabbing culture continued to evolve, the e-rigs that came as all-in-one devices, complete with glass elements, started to dominate the scene. This meant no more butane torches to heat the nail. And while this method of dabbing did eventually take over because of the convenience of these e-rigs, some people still swear by the taste and high of concentrates heated by a butane torch.

BACK TO THE BEGINNING

I lived through the days of THCA diamonds. I watched live resin and live rosin come into being. I have all the dab accessories I could ever need. These days, the butter drawer in my fridge is filled with concentrates, and I still smoke them occasionally, but my heady days of dabbing have passed. When California made Cannabis legal for adult use, it killed the sesh scene.

At first, the underground Cannabis markets still existed due to the high taxes in the legal scene, but somewhere along the line, and I can’t mark just where, my Cannabis community stopped gathering together like we used to. In the years after COVID-19, nothing is the same. I will smoke with other people on occasion, but it’s nowhere near the levels that I did when I was less in tune with the potential health risks of sharing a dab rig.

Inthe yearsafter COVID-19, nothingis thesame.

Throughout my time smoking concentrates, I always enjoyed the traditional form of hashish. My main mentor in the weed game, esteemed Cannabis cultivation author Ed Rosenthal, once gifted me a hash hammer, which remains one of my prized possessions. Smoking traditional hash doesn’t require fancy equipment.

You can just put it on top of a bowl of flower in a pipe or sprinkle it into a joint. It’s been fun to watch hash holes become a product in the legal Cannabis market, but people have been rolling up hash “snakes” into joints for a long time.

Hash is always going to have its place as the beginning of Cannabis concentrate culture, and I’m sure we’ll continue to see the scene around dabbing evolve even further. For me, though, I will never be as high as regularly as I was back in the late 2010s. The sesh scene was a time that I miss because it brought me together with so many different people. The only real thing we had in common was that we liked to get really, really high. And, fueled by the encouragement of my weedy community, I got the highest back then. Here’s to stoney nostalgia — maybe I’ll pick up the torch again tonight.

Ellen Holland is a San Francisco Bay Area-based freelance writer, the former editor of High Times and the author of multiple books, including "Weed: Smoke It, Eat It, Grow It, Love It" (2024).

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HALEY BLUMENFELD is a shining example of someone who uses Cannabis medicinally but also enjoys it in social settings. She suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease and has worked through many Cannabis products to find the ones that really help with her symptoms. As a huge fan of jam bands, she has had no trouble finding other people in her scene who are as passionate about Cannabis as she is. Blumenfeld uses her first-hand experience with Cannabis to relate to customers on a higher level that leaves them feeling educated and understood. Make sure to shout her out the next time you visit The Edge in Edgewater.

HOW DID YOUR DAD SHAPE YOUR APPRECIATION FOR MUSIC AND CANNABIS CULTURE? I was probably around 18 when I found out he smoked weed. I could smell some good bud when we were at the house one day, and I said to him, “Where is it?” He would take me to concerts like Goose and Dead & Company, and passing around joints to the music led to higher conversations. Weed enhances the music for me. Now we get to continue going to concerts and share that experience, which is so special to me.

DO CANNABIS AND WELLNESS GO HAND IN HAND?

Cannabis and wellness definitely go hand in hand. I don’t really use preworkout or anything, but I will smoke Cannabis before I go to the gym. I find that it’s very energizing and helps with my recovery following a workout. I take some CBD or CBG after the gym, and it keeps me motivated for the next day to keep going. If more people used Cannabis before going to the gym, I think they would be more locked in on the workout, too. I feel way more concentrated when I’ve smoked before working out.

WHAT SYMPTOMS DO YOU EXPERIENCE FROM GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE, AND HOW DOES CANNABIS HELP MITIGATE THEM? So it starts out feeling like stomach pains similar to hunger, and I’ll start to burp a lot or even slightly throw up in my mouth. It’s the worst; you feel like you’re hungry but too uncomfortable to eat. I really like the Curio Gut cartridge, which definitely gives me the relief of being able to eat. Hitting the pen is pretty much an immediate relief, and then it starts to feel better in general. The acid reflux builds up throughout the day and is related to what I eat. So if I eat something acidic, it hits me after, or after a long sleep, I feel it in my esophagus.

HOW DOES CANNABIS INFLUENCE YOUR COOKING?

I try to already cut out really acidic foods, but I also really love eating spicy foods, which is a problem. I focus on medicating and eating foods that fall within my diet so that I don’t have an unpleasant experience. I avoid gluten because it bothers me, and I have psoriasis, which intensifies autoimmune diseases. I eat clean, whole foods as much as possible and grow peppers in my backyard and turn those into spices versus buying storebought spices. We don’t know what all those random dyes and unreadable ingredients are doing to us.

WHAT CREATIVE AREAS DO YOU EXPLORE WHEN SMOKING?

I love making art. I do woodburning for lighter cases and coasters, a lot of it being jam band-inspired. I’ll do Stealies (Grateful Dead Steal Your Face logo), Phish logos and a bunch of my other favorite bands. I hook them onto my purse and love the stylish versions of Cannabis accessories.

WHAT MUSIC FESTIVALS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO?

I’m going to try to go to the All Good Now festival this summer. String Cheese Incident is my favorite band, and I saw them there last year. My dad and I are going to Phish at Merriweather, and we’re going to be in the pit, which I’m really excited for. I’m also going to Louder Than Life in Kentucky, which is a little different: Tool, Pantera, Limp Bizkit and so much more. My mom likes Metallica, but my dad is a Deadhead, so my taste in music is all over the place.

DOES CANNABIS GIVE YOU A SENSE OF COMMUNITY?

Being in the industry for a while has introduced me to so many great people. It’s nice to be able to go to your coworker’s house after work and talk about Cannabis. I also learn so much from them and their experiences with Cannabis, which translates to me educating customers on areas I didn’t know about before.

KENT RESERVE

IN THE QUAINT TOWN OF MILLINGTON, Kent Reserve has been setting its roots in the community since opening in April 2025. They were the No. 1 grant proprietorship in the social equity program as a business owned and operated by women. With so many years of experience in the Maryland Cannabis industry, general manager Samantha Erwood has brought the store to life since day one. Perfectly nestled on the route from Baltimore to Ocean City, Kent Reserve is the perfect place to stop on your way to the shore.

GENERAL MANAGER

SAMANTHA ERWOOD

SETTING AND VIBE

A down-to-earth, homey store vibe is what keeps customers feeling welcomed when visiting and returning time and time again. As a dispensary owned by Marylanders, you can feel good about where you’re spending your money. This is also the only Cannabis store within close to an hour of any other shop in the state, serving a majorly underserved area. There are several product displays that employees can walk customers through to get them more familiar with the product. The education level of the staff helps patients and customers make educated decisions about what they want and need.

FLOWER

The amount of variety in flower offerings here is outstanding; close to 200 different strain options were available during our visit. Their wide array of products from Fade Co, SunMed Growers and Find are what struck me as unique on this menu. Grandi Runtz A, Permanent Marker, Baby Turtle, Afternoon Delight #4 and Lava Lamp are just a few of the strains that got me fired up for a joint after our tour. Having this many options puts the choice in the hands of the customer, eliminating having to settle for a certain strain when they had something specific on their mind.

CONCENTRATES

One thing this dispensary does to give back to the industry is offer employees of Green Thumb Industries, Vireo Health and SunMed 30% off. The abundance of concentrate options the store has goes far and wide, with a form and extraction method for everyone. Hydrocarbon extracts, solventless concentrates, terp sap droppers and, of course, vape carts can be found in over 70 different strains on the menu.

EDIBLES

If you can think of it, odds are this store has it on its edibles menu. I was thrilled to see chocolate truffles from Lux Cannabis Confections, something that we haven’t seen around for quite some time. Something I’ve been using for stomach issues lately are the Gut 4:1 Citrus Ginger Chews from Curio Wellness. When I’m having digestion troubles, I take two of those, and within the next hour, my worries are in the past.

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PUTS THE CHOICE IN THE HANDS OF THE CUSTOMER...

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DAVE TART

If you have the chance to sit down with Dave Tart in a session, or whenever he’s not traveling, you’re going to leave the conversation with a little nugget of knowledge that you can pass on to someone else. Whatever the topic of conversation — Cannabis science, music, the rhizosphere — Tart is happy to tell a story or help you make sense of something. But to have as much as he does to share, it’s come from an eagerness to learn and tapping into the “excitement of the unknown” to get where he is in his career.

“I’VE HAD SOME CRAZY HIGHS, and I’ve had some pretty deep lows. Each time, I just made a rule with myself: The step could be lateral, but it could never be backwards,” he said.

Growing up in Carroll County, Tart wanted to be a musician, playing drums since he was 4 years old. He played in local and school bands and later enrolled at Towson University to seek a degree in music. When he won tickets for that year’s HFStival and went to pick them up at the radio station, unbeknownst to him, he had literally walked into a new career.

“I play music, but this is my first time in a radio station,” he told the receptionist. He asked for a quick tour. From there, she took him through the station and let him try some line reads to see how he’d sound. She was also in charge of hiring for the station. After impressing her, Tart was brought on soon after to work promotions before working his way to being an on-air talent.

After some time working at the radio station, Tart moved into the Cannabis industry when Maryland started its medical program. At first, he started working at pain management facilities with doctors who would write medical Cannabis prescriptions. With the doctors also prescribing other forms of medicine, Tart became the go-to consultant for patients who were considering Cannabis.

He has been passionate about Cannabis since he was young. He would learn about the plant and pass that knowledge on to others, and he became a trusted source among his classmates in the marching band.

duties in their grow and stepping on the floor to be a shop budtender.

“Everything in Maryland we were doing was small batch. We were figuring it out as we go,” he said.

The team became a second family to him, Tart added, as they navigated being bought and merged with Curaleaf and the challenges of being essential employees during COVID-19. Additionally, he became a father to twin girls around the same time.

“We were all equally clueless, and we’re willing to be clueless together,” he said. “I was so concerned about being a new dad, all of those things vanished when I walked in that front door to work.”

From his time in medical offices up to his current ventures, Tart has considered himself a bridge for delivering people a more educated perspective on Cannabis use and the science surrounding it. But at the same time, he takes the opportunity to learn the habits of the people he’s educating and uses that as another tool.

“I’minafacility everydaywith afragileplant, andthatrequires nothingbutpatience, understanding anddelicacy.”

“I had like 200 kids that were all like, ‘I want to try this for the first time,’ and they trusted me,” he recalled.

Later hired to work at Grassroots, Tart was immediately tasked with helping bring the brand to Maryland and western Pennsylvania. With the state’s program still in its infant stage, Tart was part of a small team where he had his hands in a bit of everything, including marketing, handling production

“I approach it all as I want you to teach me,” he said, adding that, in his spare time, he messages home growers on Instagram about the challenges they’ve had or the seeds they use. “If I thought I knew everything, I would have lost out on all of that knowledge.”

In an effort to broaden the knowledge of the company and his own education, Tart advocated for a business partnership with Ganjier, the Cannabis sommelier certification program. Once implemented, he taught the classes, and after they were finished, he visited the campus in Humboldt County, California, for the in-person training portion before getting his actual certification. After some back and forth between visiting the campus for training and coming home to Maryland, Tart became a certified Ganjier in 2024.

He said, as it relates to the five senses and Cannabis, you can see it, taste it, feel it and smell it, but you can’t hear it. As a certified Ganjier, Tart can help you figure out what the plant is telling you through factors like its genetics and grow practices.

“My goal and my job is to just make you want better and to learn more. But if you don’t, that’s fine, too,” he said. “I’ll meet you where you’re at.”

In addition to creating strain cards that show different properties of Grassroots strains, Tart has been working with Dark Heart Industries to craft genetics and test them to see how well

CANNABIS FOR A BETTER LIFE

they would grow. He said with the way the testing is conducted, it’s like a “23andMe on the weed,” adding that the collaboration is a “marriage of science and sensory.”

Taking part in a few different career fields throughout his life, Tart often reflects on the parallels he’s seen between the music and radio industries and how they helped shape how he does his job now in the Cannabis field. Playing music has helped with group dynamics, and being a radio personality prepared him to be able to speak to any size of room or audience he’s educating. Up to now, he said, it’s also been about maintaining balance, just like one’s endocannabinoid system is meant to do.

“It was like 21-year-old Dave wanted to be famous on the radio, but now 39-year-old Dave, I just want to be a good dad,” he said. He added that he saw a parallel in working in the Cannabis industry that mirrors his responsibilities as a parent. “I’m in a facility every day with a fragile plant, and that requires nothing but patience, understanding and delicacy.”

While concentrates and flower are what Tart prefers to smoke, he said he often seeks out the “uniqueness” of a strain profile before anything else.

“My preferred profile is gross,” he said, laughing. “I love funk, I love, like, a wet carpet, I love that, man. I love those profiles.” The best strain he’s ever tried, he added, is called Diesel Wreck, grown at Fallen Oak Farm in Humboldt County, comparing the profile to “the tailpipe of a city bus.”

Having spent the last eight years in the industry working in different roles at Grassroots and Curaleaf, Tart said practicing advocacy for the plant is the one role he wants to keep consistent in his career. But in the moment, he said he’s lucky that working with something he’s passionate about can provide for his family and owes a lot of his success to the one “vice” he said he has: the plant itself.

“I’m just very fortunate that this is an industry that, like — you know when you feel like you’re getting to the end of the maze and hit a dead end? You can turn and keep going," he said. "There’s a whole new other facet of this I’ve never thought about." @DTART

Page Burner

This month’s reading sesh setup: a fresh jar of hash, a summer afternoon rainstorm and a couch you’re not planning to leave anytime soon. Load a glob on that dab tool and dive into the Leaf's lineup of page-turning thrillers.

middle of the night

by

Riley Sager @riley.sager

Two boys fall asleep camping in the backyard of their idyllic suburban neighborhood, but only one wakes up in the tent. This story spans a 30-year search for a missing best friend with an ending you truly won’t see coming.

my husband's wife by Alice Feeney @alicewriterland

A woman goes out for a run. But when she returns home, her key doesn’t quite fit the front door, and her husband doesn’t recognize her. Nothing is as it seems at Spyglass, a mysterious mansion built into the cliffside of Hope Falls.

listen for the lie by Amy Tintera @amytintera

Lucy hasn’t seen the small Texas town she grew up in after being the prime suspect in her best friend’s murder — an unsolved crime she’s never remembered committing. Years later, she’s forced to return and confront her past when a hot new podcast reopens the case.

the

lake escape by Jamie Day @jamiedaybooks

Three best friends, two missing women and one annual Vermont lake trip that quickly turns dark when a new girlfriend disappears after an argument at the same shoreline.

the

compound by Aisling Rawle

Twenty beautiful contestants wake up in a remote desert compound, competing on a live-streamed reality show for communal necessities and luxury rewards. While alliances soon form, only one can win the ultimate fame and fortune.

Summer Drinks High-Drating

MANGO MADNESS

Makes four smoothies

2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into chunks

1 large banana, sliced and frozen

1 cup orange juice

1/2 cup milk of your choice

1/4 cup lime juice

2 tablespoons honey

4 teaspoons canna-oil Mint for garnishing

1. Combine the first seven ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

2. Pour into four glasses, garnishing each with fresh mint.

PITCHER PERFECT

The heat is on. When the days get steamy, one of the best things you can do is to stay hydrated. Drinking throughout the day is one way to ensure your body gets the nutrients it needs and keeps you at the top of your game. Another thing you can do, if you are so inclined, is add a little THC or CBD to keep your spirits up and your stress levels down. I have been starting my day with 5mg of CBD in my matcha — sometimes hot, sometimes cold — and it’s definitely made a difference in my mood and sociability. These thirst-quenching libations, infused with Pruf Cultivar’s dynamic, prize-winning Jack Herer, make it all good. I highly recommend it! laurie@laurieandmaryjane.com

RED BERRY BLEND

Serves 2 2 cups assorted berries 1 cup strawberry yogurt 1/2 cup apple juice

2 teaspoons canna-oil

1-2 tablespoons honey

1 cup ice cubes

Strawberries for garnish

1. Combine the first six ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

2. Pour into two glasses and garnish each rim with a strawberry.

PITCHER PERFECT

Serves 6

2 tablespoons canna-oil, melted and cooled

2 tablespoons agave

Blueberries and sliced lemons

1. Combine the first five ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

2. Pour into a pitcher.

3. Stir in the sliced lemons and blueberries.

4. Pour into glasses filled with ice.

RED BERRY BLEND

LIAMWESLEY GOODMAN

They say it takes 10,000 hours to achieve mastery at something — if that’s true, then by the end of summer, Liam Wesley Goodman will be a master at drawing Cannabis. Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Goodman is a mainly self-taught artist who has set out to conquer the world of Cannabis realism.

HIS COLORED-PENCIL WORKS display insane levels of detail and are often mistaken for actual photos. He told Leaf Magazines he’s always been fascinated by art.

“Growing up, I was terrible at everything. Last place in track-and-field, I couldn't play an instrument and I was terrible at school, but my parents couldn’t get me away from the drawing table,” Goodman said.

As he went through school, Goodman had two separate teachers who offered the same piece of life-changing advice, a phrase that Goodman would form into the mantra that rules his art to this day: Draw what you see.

The first teacher showed Goodman how to take the phrase literally, to examine and take in each item that makes up the scene, setting him off down the path towards a career in realism. Later, another taught him that drawing what you see meant harnessing the ability to view a subject in many ways. Something difficult, like the crook of a thumb or the head of a trichome, can be a single image, a series of dots, a pattern of lines or shifting shades of color — it's all in how you choose

Deciding to draw Cannabis was another gift from the universe. Almost a decade ago, Goodman won a talent contest and was offered a show at Toronto’s Vapor Central lounge. The one catch: He needed some Cannabis art. This was the moment that set him on this current path. Goodman Googled “Cannabis realism” and couldn’t find anyone specializing in the field. Here, he saw his chance to stand out as an artist and carve out his own space within both the Cannabis and art communities.

Having recreated nearly every form of concentrates, we had to ask our cover artist what the most difficult or time-consuming thing to draw is. Goodman answered without skipping a beat, “(THC) Diamonds."

Since then, he’s gone from drawing flowers to trichomes, then concentrates; each time discovering something new about different kinds of people and plants.

Having recreated nearly every form of concentrates, we had to ask our cover artist what the most difficult or time-consuming thing to draw is. Goodman answered without skipping a beat, “(THC) Diamonds. I often have a no diamonds rule.” This is because his technique is to capture a piece one square inch at a time, letting his brain drift so it can take in the natural pattern of things. Goodman said there’s no way to intuit a diamond’s pattern as it takes in the light around it; there are no patterns or shapes for the brain to latch onto, something he described as organic chaos.

Working as an artist full-time, Goodman told us he feels like he needs to be constantly stimulated to keep working, something he’s used Cannabis for since he was 13. During the COVID-19 lockdown, he decided to try his first tolerance break, going from a gram or more of rosin a day to consuming a massive amount once every five to six weeks.

“I was constantly chasing terps for that flavor and experience. I needed to take a beat to find the things in my life that also gave me that flow state. Plus, my thoughts are way more random now that I’m not smoking every day,” he shared.

The soundtrack to that new flow state is still a mix of classical music, audiobooks and soundscapes, along with early-2000s pop hits to push that nostalgia button. A self-identified nerd, Goodman said fantasy epics like “The Lord of the Rings” and “Harry Potter,” like classical works of music, mirror his style in their length and complexity, which helps him channel that energy into his own work. Generating that feeling of being energized and creative gets him locked in on the hours it takes to complete a piece.

For Goodman, the hours aren’t a reflection of pricing his work, but a way to log all the pencil lead, sweat and tears into a form that anyone can interpret — and a way to show himself just how far he’s willing to go to master this craft and then push its boundaries.

“I was constantly chasing terps for that flavor and experience. I needed to take a beat to find the things in my life that also gave me that flow state ..."

TOTAL CANNABINOIDS: 21.48%

TOTAL TERPENES: 2.04%

MYRCENE: 0.69% CARYOPHYLLENE: 0.67%

0.18% LINALOOL: 0.16% BISABOLOL: 0.15%

0.11%

A spicy and floral undertone accentuates the citrus to satisfy the connoisseur's palate.

Florida

The July Strain of the Month goes to one of District Cannabis’ summer delights: Florida Oranges. A cross between Orange Daiquiri and Triangle Kush from Jungle Boys, this strain represents some of the best breeding in the country, which pairs great with District — one of the best cultivation teams in the state.

District Cannabis and its skilled cultivators have consistently produced a long list of hits, and we consider the latest, Florida Oranges, a summer smoking staple. This summer’s heat wave has drenched the East Coast in persistent humidity reminiscent of Florida, and we all need some way to stay cool.

While sparking up a joint doesn’t exactly lower the temp out, the refreshing and light profile of the Florida Oranges is just the delicate high we needed to trudge through and indulge in summer festivities in good cheer.

Part of my summer strategy for Cannabis purchases, and honestly, in general, is choosing lower-testing potency in favor of better-tasting profiles with nuanced highs.

We all try to get as much bang for our buck as possible, but many folks mistake that “bang” for being the THC percentage. In reality, the quality of experience comes from the balance of phytocannabinoids and terpenes expressed in the plant.

District’s Florida Oranges hovers around a 20% THCA but produces an absolutely effervescent and ethereal high that lets me float through the day with pristine bliss. While the top of the profile offers myrcene and caryophyllene, the strong citrus notes of its namesake fruit come through noticeably. A spicy and floral undertone accentuates the citrus to satisfy the connoisseur's palate. The headspace of Florida Oranges is nuanced. While the terpene profile presents as a heavier indica, the temper of linalool, bisabolol and limonene really kept my mind active and light while addressing the bodily needs touched by myrcene and caryophyllene. It is truly a high made for trudging through stifling summer weather with a positive attitude and spirit. The District Cannabis team has carefully cultivated Florida Oranges to be one of Maryland’s summertime staples that we at the Leaf have come to adore.

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Oranges

When it comes to concentrates, there are so many factors for consumers to consider. Brands, strains, physical consistencies, extraction methodologies and terpene compositions. The list is practically exhaustive. Knowledge is power, but the amount of information one needs to make an informed decision in the modern-day Cannabis industry can be overwhelming.

SIEVING UP THE TRUTH

FOR HASH, and hash rosin specifically, there’s a metric that seems to be getting more attention and creating more confusion among prospective dabbers. In 2026, it’s fairly uncommon to pick up a jar and not see some variation of numbers and words like “90u”, “70u-119u” or “full spectrum” printed on the label. This number, or range of numbers, indicates the size of trichome heads, or resin granules, in micrometers that were extracted to create the product contained within.

WASH, SIFT, SEPARATE

Before we both literally and figuratively get into the weeds here, it may be helpful to review the process by which most modern-day hashish is made. Hashish can be broken down into two categories: dry sift and ice water hash.

Ice water hash, also known as bubble hash, is made by agitating flower in a container of ice-cold water to separate the resin-containing trichomes from the rest of the plant material. Instead of sieving the product with metal screens, as in dry-sift hashish processing, layered microfine mesh bags with variously sized holes are used to collect the resin into distinct strata.

A MATTER OF MICRONS

Regardless of which extraction process is utilized, these microns dictate the gauge, or diameter, of resin particles that are collected during the wash process.

While dimensions and settings can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, sizes typically range from the smallest hole, 25 microns (μm), to 40 or 45μm, 70 or 73μm, 90μm, 120μm, 160μm, 190μm and upwards of 220 or 224μm (the largest hole).

This raises the question: What is the ideal micron size or range for the best consumer experience? And through what metrics are we measuring quality itself?

THE SWEET SPOT

“Usually 70u to 159u is the common thing, and the prime stuff is from 90u to 159u,” Camden, of Pua Extractions and processor for Nelson and Company,

The Great Micron Debate

explained. “But for some strains, it can be anywhere between 70u and 224u. Some plants hold onto their plant material so well that the 160u comes out really clean and flavorful.”

“We sell 70u to 159u on the market,” Jonah Miller of Whale Oil Extracts said. “I will sometimes enter (a portion of) the 90u in competitions because it’s usually a bit lighter, sometimes a little bit wetter. … But for me personally, I like 120u.”

Yet, some marketing in both recreational and traditional spaces seems to assert (through pricing, if nothing else) that resin collected via the 90μm bag represents the “best” or highest quality possible, with products made from material found in other ranges representing a less ideal, or less “premium” version.

“I fear equating micron ranges or a specific isolated micron to quality may be doing the customer a disservice,” Stefan Howansky, the Leaf’s Budtender of the Month at AmeriCanna RX, stated. “The 45 to 73 of one plant can be vastly different than another. … I’ve seen grams in the 90u to 149u range that look green.”

NUMBERED NUANCES

It may seem like these numbers serve as an easy reference point for shoppers to judge products, but in reality, micron size might not be a foolproof way to discern hash quality.

“For full melt, certain strains do produce the best melt at 90 microns, but you can also land on any micron, whether it’s the 40, 25, the 70, the 90, 120 or 160u,” Anthony O’Bannon of Roots Rosin and hashmaker for Brave Hearts and Lower Left Organics said. “I’ve done side-by-side comparisons of the same strain 73u to 159u and 90u in rosin. The 90u is good, don’t get me wrong, but you’re losing out on some of the profile from the whole fresh frozen plant.”

While it seems that 90μm can be a sweet spot for many cultivars, it isn’t always the case. Some selections, like Chem D, Death Coast and GMO, produce bigger heads on average.

SIZE BY DESIGN

Cannabis breeder Shwale of Farmhouse Studio has spent years researching trichome adaptations and intentionally crossing strains to produce genetics with colossal, multigland trichomes.

“The multi-gland trichomes correlate with larger glands and a kind of adaptation to make them even bigger,” Shwale explained, “There's something going on with the genetics that the plant is going, ‘Hey, I should wall off and separate it to where, if [the resin gland] bursts, it’s not as big of a deal.’ … Whenever you measure the multigland trichome itself, it will usually be about 220u or something altogether.”

Larger glands mean more resin, which, in turn, correlates to higher yields during wash. Despite the bulky trichomes intrinsic to Shwale’s genetics, the quality of the resin being processed can still be considered “premium” outside of the isolated 90u.

EVERYTHING ELSE ENTIRELY

Even when the resin distribution is ideal in any individual cultivar being processed, there are still so many variables between growing and hashmaking that can impact the quality of the end result: The grow medium, use of nutrients, cleanliness of the grow environment or lab, day harvested in the growth cycle, how the flower was handled, fresh-frozen timing, number or length of washes, heck, even the shape of the paddle or machine used during processing!

These factors significantly impact the product's flavor clarity, medicinal value and overall cleanliness. Of all those important factors, not one is consistently or reliably reflected in the information on the average jar.

So, here’s the scoop — there isn’t really a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to the microns used in hash production. While some cultivars will have a resin distribution that leads to the highest-quality output falling mostly in the 90μm isolated range, other strains might wash at a higher yield and produce a better end product in other

Whatis the ideal micron size orrangeforthe best consumer experience?

ranges. Additionally, separating microns may protect cleanliness or melt quality in some cases, but it could also be removing some nuance from the expression, including important flavor or medicinal features that dabbers are actively looking for.

EXPLORE, EXPERIMENT, EVOLVE

We know that, in most cases, producers aren’t trying to deceive shoppers. They’re just trying to keep up with a constantly evolving industry. But on a systematic level, it’s still crucial for consumers to explore, experiment and learn about their own preferences when it comes to Cannabis.

It’s similarly paramount for brands to present information in a way that is clear to prospective customers. At the end of the day, we want to make sure we don’t fall into the complacency of propping up any one variable as an end-all, be-all way to quantify quality because that strategy hasn’t gone particularly well in the past (we’re looking at you, THC percentages).

Hype has its place in marketing, but if we want Cannabis to remain an accessible alternative to pharmaceuticals, it’s essential to empower consumers to be more knowledgeable in the way that they access the plant medicine, especially when it comes to concentrates. After all, with great hash comes great responsibility.

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Gelato Live Resin Sugar and Pineapple Upside Down Cake Live Resin Badder Duo

With a gassy strain like Gelato and a contrasting flavor profile from the Pineapple UDC, you get the best of both worlds in this duo jar. Both live resins boast more than 10% terpene profiles and fill the room with a loud aroma. After taking a dab of each strain, I felt a balanced high that played nicely with each other’s effects.

@alchemistmd_ | alchemistlabs.co | Gelato: 76.76% Total Cannabinoids, 13.05% Total Terpenes | Pineapple Upside Down Cake: 76.87% Total Cannabinoids, 10.96% Total Terpenes

With a smell true to its name, Candy Jack brings out terpinolene-rich fruity aromas paired with sweet cotton candy. The exhale matches the nose, with a mix of tropical fruit filling my palate. The consistency of this batter is dense but viscous, which is exactly what you want to see. I found myself coming back to this one when I needed a boost in the middle of the day. @mpx_labs meltingpointextracts.com | 91.65% Total Cannabinoids, 7.49% Total Terpenes

Fade Co. Air Mail Cured Crumble Bred by Umami Seed Co., Air Mail combines Gary Payton and Zwish for a gassy and Biscotti-like nose. That flavor translates directly into the flavor of the exhale, bringing me back to freshly baked goods and cologne. For me, this flavor profile almost always translates into a cool-headed high. Newer to the concentrate game, Fade Co. is coming out of the gate

Amber LA Chocolate x Frozen Grapes Live Resin Badder

The pungent, peppery, chemical smell coming out of this jar confirms the nearly 3% myrcene in this batch of live resin. I love smoking this flavor profile, both for the taste and the relaxing effects. The consistency was on the wet and terpy side, and the flavor was true to its nose, leaving a gassy aroma in the room and on my tongue. amberconcentrates.com | 89.9% Total Cannabinoids, 9.22% Total Terpenes

wooden lid of this jar. The presentation of the packaging and what followed inside could not have been more spot on. The genetics include (Super Lemon Haze x Forbidden Fruit) x (NYCD x Cherry Pie) x (Citral Glue x Chem D x i95). I felt laser-focused after ripping a couple of dabs. That feeling and the zesty flavor profile create an amazing combination. @naturesheritage_ naturesheritagecannabis.com | 73.10% Total Cannabinoids, 14.73% Total Terpenes

Evermore BOPilicious Live Resin Cake Badder

As soon as I dipped my beak into this jar, it transported me into a candy factory. Bopilicious is an out-of-this-world combination of Real Cookies, a Zerealz and BOP cross, Astro, a Pineapple Bang 5 and BOP cross, a Lemon Cherry Gelato and Soap cross and a Thai-Ger King and BOP cross. Taking a few dabs of this creamy cake badder sent me into a world of pure imagination. With notes of Pixy Stix, bubble gum and Spree candies, this crazy flavor combination was a huge win! Each dab coated my mouth with a rainbow of colors and filled my head with euphoria. @evermorebrands | evermorecompany.com 82.75% Total Cannabinoids, 8.31% Total Terpenes

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Grassroots Astro GMO Live Budder

Nature’s Heritage

Chocolatina Live Budder

This indica-dominant hybrid is a cross between the strains Tina and Mint Chocolate Chip, and it’s known for its bold, delicious flavor. After taking a dab, a chocolaty, herbaceous flavor lingered in my mouth. A goofy and happy mood came over me very quickly after taking my first dab. Nature’s Heritage has continued to improve the quality of its concentrates over the years, and I’m excited to see what comes next. @naturesheritage_ naturesheritagecannabis.com | 86.49% Total Cannabinoids, 4.93% Total Terpenes

Kings & Queens Bazooka Haze

Cured Resin Shatter

A cross between Tijuana Haze and Lucille’s OG, the flavor profile on this shatter was gassy with the sweetness of bubble gum in the mix. I’ve always found Tijuana Haze to be an energetic and euphoric strain, while Lucille's OG calms things down to balance this strain out perfectly. Shatter is one of the foundations of where concentrates came from, so it’s nice to see it on the market today in a clean and tasty form. @kingsandqueenscanna | vireohealth.com

78.95% Total Cannabinoids 5.22% Total Terpenes

The quintessential smell of GMO was busting out of this jar the second I unscrewed the lid. Astro GMO is a cross between GMO and Astro Boy, and the profile heavily leans on the GMO side of the spectrum. The consistency was just sticky enough to easily adhere to a dabber while maintaining the firmness you expect of a budder. The GMO nose prevailed on the exhale, and after a dab, I felt a deep wave of serenity come over me. I use this strain during moments of severe anxiety to bring me back down to earth. @grassrootscannabisco grassrootscannabis.com | 81.34% Total

MPX Motorbreath Live Resin Batter Crossing Chemdog and SFV OG, this jar of perfectly extracted live resin reminded me of taking a walk in a pine-filled forest. Notes of pine, musk and gasoline instantly filled the room and my nostrils with the best of smells. The consistency of this batter is juicy, making each dab worth savoring. Shining a flashlight reveals microcrystals and terpenes glistening and dancing. Motorbreath is most certainly for veteran smokers, as the effects, for me, were hefty and sent me off to sleep.

@mpx_labs | meltingpointextracts.com 82.50%

terpenes filling the jar and reflecting in the sunlight. Ripping this through the Puffco Peak Pro at the lowest heat setting brought out a strong, gassy, baked good flavor with each puff. Very quickly after taking a dab, a heavy feeling came in behind my eyes, putting me in a deep state of relaxation. @sunmedgrowers.md sunmedgrowers.com | 79.07% Total Cannabinoids, 12.37% Total Terpenes

The parents of this strain, Blue Flame OG and Blue Zushi, have been making waves in the Cannabis community.The flavor is a combination of fresh raspberries and a complementary Kush-like taste. This strain is also rumored to have gotten its name from the flower being so unbelievably sticky. After taking a dab, the effects were basically immediate, relieving me of any stress or worry.

@rythm_official | rythm.com | 89.2% Total Cannabinoids, 6% Total Terpenes

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Fade Co. Tangerine Somali Taxi Ride Live Badder

As a Tangie fiend, the orange-flavored profiles always stand out to me, just like this one did as I opened the jar. Rare Dankness is the creator of this strain, crossing Tangerine Kush with Somali Taxi Ride. The exhale brings out a blend of citrus and earthy, funky flavors that hit in waves. In my experience, most Tangie strains produce an oil that is a little on the darker side, but don’t let the color fool you — this is some fire. Consistency-wise, this is a live badder with saucy clusters of oil, perfect for grabbing with a dabber. @fadecoofficial thefadecompany.com | 93.96% Total Cannabinoids, 2.40% Total Terpenes

This award-winning strain is brought to us by Seed Junky Genetics, bringing together two of my favorite strains: Face Off OG and Animal Mints. Fans of this strain rave about its calming effects, and within five minutes of taking a dab, I felt a soothing feeling enter my brain and move throughout my body. Seed Junky Genetics is always coming out with fire strains, and Verano did this one justice. @veranobrands verano.com | 85.78% Total Cannabinoids, 6.55% Total Terpenes

Live Resin Batter

Ice Cream Cake is an instant classic and one of the flavor profiles I constantly find myself chasing. A rich, deep, baked good aroma would be the best way to describe this strain. This is truly a terpene-rich batter, with just enough grab that you can get it on a dabber and into your rig. I always use this strain when I need a good night’s sleep, due to the calming effect it consistently has on me. @sunmedgrowers.md | sunmedgrowers.com 76.03% Total Cannabinoids, 11.51% Total Terpenes

MPX Orange Drizzle Shatter

Shatter can be hit or miss sometimes, but this Orange Drizzle from MPX is a major hit. The smell and flavor match the name perfectly, providing a strong citrus bomb that hits you in the face. I am always pretty confident in citrus strains’ ability to give me an energy boost during a groggy day. The high was strong behind the eyes and extremely potent. @mpx_labs | meltingpointextracts.com 90.81% Total Cannabinoids, 3.75% Total Terpenes

Between the name of this strain and the more than 3.5% limonene in this batch, I knew a citrus bomb was incoming. Inside the black glass jar, a mound of budder is doused in a pool of terpenes that reside around the edges. I like to grab a little bit of the budder from the middle and give it a tiny touch in the terpene moat. The smell and flavor of this concentrate reminded me of oranges with a Chem-like aftertaste. After a dab, I noticed a boost in my creative expression, perfect for creating art or writing. amberconcentrates.com | 80.42% Total Cannabinoids, 8.84% Total Terpenes

Sur Holy Weed Sage Live Resin Batter

In Sunmed Growers’ partnership in Maryland with Belushi’s Farm, we got the full line of products from Jim Belushi’s Big Sur Holy Weed. This Sage live resin batter was gooey and coated with terpenes. As a terpinolene-heavy strain, you can expect hazy, fruit smoothie terps on the nose. The mouthfeel was peppery and hazy, and I felt uplifted and happy after taking a couple of dabs. @sunmedgrowers.md | sunmedgrowers.com

84.49% Total Cannabinoids, 9.12% Total Terpenes

Big

Sunnies Ice Cream Cake

Amber Orange Verde

Live Resin Budder

Verano Reserve Animal Face Live Sugar

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Nature’s Heritage

Strawberry Jelly Live Badder

Strawberry Pie and Grape Cream Cake F2 come together for a sweet, berry-like aroma with citrus hanging out in the background. As soon as I opened this jar, the bright gold badder combined with the loud nose had me excited to take a dab. On the exhale, that sweet berry flavor comes through strongly. The flower form of this strain won the Best Indoor Desserts award in the 2026 Maryland Leaf Bowl. @naturesheritage_ naturesheritagecannabis.com | 83.16% Total Cannabinoids, 6.88% Total Terpenes

Spritzer Live Resin Batter

Exotic Elevations

Tropical Runtz Live Diamonds

The huge rocks of diamonds in this jar are coated in a slight layer of completely clear terpenes, reminiscent of a glass filled with melting ice. When it comes to the smell, the tropical, fruity yet slightly gassy notes explode out of the jar. I smoke diamonds on a very low heat, getting maximum flavor and strong effects without completely obliterating them. I took a dab of this and went outside to see the stars on a dark night, putting me in the perfect mood to chill out.

@exoticelevations | exoticelevations.com 89.20% Total Cannabinoids, 9.4% Total Terpenes

Big-time breeder Cannarado brings us another heater with Spritzer, a cross between Runtz, Grape Pie and Miracle Alien Cookies. The nose is zesty sour candy, and the flavor was just the same, almost giving a sparkly mouthfeel. I like to use this strain for a boost of clean energy that doesn’t feel racy at all. @districtcnbs | districtcannabis.us | 84.25%

Verano Reserve

Lemon Skunk Live Badder

One of the classic legacy strains makes its return through Verano’s Reserve line, boasting a creamy golden oil. Loaded with 3.74% limonene and 1.85% myrcene, this is a citrus-dominant strain with an underlayer of myrcene to keep it calm. On the exhale, the citrus mixes with a gassy flavor to reflect the balanced profile. @veranobrands verano.com | 81.07% Total Cannabinoids 10.64% Total Terpenes

Zesty citrus fruit comes together with spicy, gasoline aromas to flood the senses when opening the jar. An ocean of bright golden, saucy oil fills the jar and moves slightly as you tilt it from side to side. California Octane is a cross between Dream Queen, I-369 and Papara. The flavor when dabbing is reminiscent of eating tropical fruit sprinkled with Tajín, mixing spicy and citrusy flavors on my tongue. I use this strain after a long day, and it gets me into a sleepy and comfortable headspace every time. @kingsandqueenscanna vireohealth.com/kings-queens | 70.32% Total Cannabinoids, 8.21% Total Terpenes

Nature’s Heritage

Orange Chemeleon Live Sugar

A true live sugar, this batch consists of tiny THCA crystals clumped together with delicious terp sauce. This one is for the Tangie fiends, with the strain combining Tangie and Thank You Jerry. The smell coming out of the jar is reminiscent of the smell of freshly squeezed orange juice, and that same flavor came through exactly how I hoped it would. With nearly 95% total cannabinoids in this batch, plus those bright terpenes, this one is a potent combination. @naturesheritage_ naturesheritagecannabis.com | 94.22% Total Cannabinoids, 4.48% Total Terpenes

Kings & Queens California Octane Live Resin Budder

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Exotic Essentials

Gush Mints Live Sauce

Taking the Cannabis scene by storm, Gush Mints has been turning heads and making eyes go wide with its complex terpene profile. Exotic Essentials is a newer product line out of the Exotic Elevations lab, creating deliciously terpy dabs in a perfect sauce consistency. I like to crush up the crystals to make it into more of an applesauce. This one is all about the gas, with an underlying flavor of ice cream. When I get stressed out, I use this strain to bring me back down to earth. @exoticelevations

Live Resin Batter

Maryland has come to expect fire concentrates from Culta, and this Fritter Licker is a perfect example. Upon opening the jar, an intense fruit smoothie smell entered my nostrils and permeated the area. The exhale was extremely fruity, reminiscent of exotic fruit and citrus. After taking a couple of dabs, I felt a euphoric, creative buzz. @cultaig | culta.com | 82.12% Total Cannabinoids, 6.65% Total Terpenes

Too Loud by Culta

Blown Speaker Live Resin Badder

District Cannabis

Cherry Limeade Cake Live Sugar

Too Loud hit the scene flaming hot with their live resins, winning the Best Budder/Badder award in the Concentrates category at the 2026 Maryland Leaf Bowl. The genetics behind Blown Speaker — a cross of Sugar Biscuits #9, Durban Poison and Str8 — stand out immediately on the packaging. The nose is heavy on the Durban Poison, but a little gassier from the Sugar Biscuits #9. That same gassy expression is more prevalent when dabbing, blending a sweet and savory experience. @cultaig | culta.com | 83.95% Total

Organic Remedies Thunder Mantis Cured Sugar

Each Organic Remedies concentrate jar has a little metal topper inside the lid that keeps the concentrates fresh and contained. Pulling off that metal topper unleashed a lemon and lime aroma similar to Sprite. The lineage behind Thunder Mantis is a cross between Maryland Mantis and Thundercracker, which gave me a strong uptick in energy. @organicremediesmaryland organicremediesmd.com | 84.84% Total Cannabinoids, 5.66% Total Terpenes

This batch had the consistency of applesauce, and its loud terp profile filled the room immediately after opening the jar. Cherry Limeade Cake is a classic from District Cannabis, earning its spot on their permanent roster. The cross on this strain includes Ice Cream Cake, Gelato 33 and Cherry Limeade. It has a sharp aroma that reminds me of a fine cologne with notes of citrus and fuel. This feels like a perfect hybrid, giving a calm and collected high. @districtcnbs | districtcannabis.us 85.83% Total Cannabinoids, 11.41% Total Terpenes

Verano Reserve Banana Muffins Live Badder

This strain has been a mainstay in the Verano lineup, combining Muffinz and Banana Pudding to create a Chem-like, earthy flavor. I took a dab of this strain immediately after a big meal, and within 15 minutes, I was ready for some dessert. Using strains to stimulate your appetite can be critical for many Cannabis patients, and Banana Muffins did just that for me. @veranobrands | verano.com| 78.15% Total Cannabinoids, 12.67% Total Terpenes

HYDROCARBON

You’re reading that test result correctly; this batch of live badder comes in at 18.87% total terpenes. The combination of high levels of both myrcene and caryophyllene had me in a flow state, getting things done with a high level of energy but also remaining calm throughout the process. Biscotti and Scotty 2 Hotty are the strains that make up 91 Octane, and the aroma is true to its name with a nothing but gassy nose. @exoticelevations exoticelevations.com | 80.44% Total Cannabinoids, 18.87% Total Terpenes

Verano Reserve

Flying Dutchman Live Sugar

A newer strain in Verano’s repertoire, Flying Dutchman brings a zesty, melon-like flavor profile to the table. The sugary chunks of amber oil bring out an earthy undertone that blends with the fruity terps. I found this strain to give me a creative surge of focus, perfect for a busy day at work. @veranobrands | verano.com | 79.59% Total Cannabinoids, 8.60% Total Terpenes

Hawaiian Dream Live Sugar

This classic legacy strain lives, breathes and eats sativa. Two Cannabis classics, Blue Dream and Maui Wowie, come together to bring us this bright and pungent blend. A true sugar, these glistening little chunks are perfect for dabbing or infusing a joint. My energy shot straight up to the moon. I often use this strain as a preworkout. @fadecoofficial thefadecompany.com | 82.69% Total

District Cannabis Beach Cake Cured Batter

The color of this batch of batter was strikingly bright and golden, reminding me of a sunny day on the beach. The smell was dominantly cakey, with a woody afternote that complements the blend nicely. Dabbing this brought the cake flavor out in full force, dominating the exhale. This was a very social strain for me, making me talkative and ready to go out. @districtcnbs | districtcannabis.us 86.04% Total Cannabinoids, 10.51% Total Terpenes

Another banger coming out of Culta’s lab is Soft Tempo, combining the strains Pup Cup and Forgetful Buddha. The smell coming out of this jar immediately took my head to a lemon-lime slushie. The consistency was a firm badder, but it still oozed with terps and glistened all around. The flavor was similar to candy, which has always been my experience when smoking Pup Cup on its own. The effects came in rather quickly, and I’ll definitely be using this strain on anxious days to try to soothe my mind. @cultaig

Organic Remedies

Blue Beach Haze Cured Badder

Your new summer strain has arrived, bringing together a fire combination of Neville's Haze and DJ Short’s Blueberry. The result is an uplifting, blueberry-dominant flavor profile that transcends from the nose to the palate. One thing unique about this sativa strain is that, even though it's a Haze, the Blueberry cuts the high, making it a relaxing sativa. @organicremediesmaryland organicremediesmd.com | 87.15% Total Cannabinoids, 6.42% Total Terpenes

Too Loud by Culta Soft Tempo Live Resin Badder

Exotic Elevations

91 Octane Live Badder

Fade Co.

District Cannabis

OG Kush Cured Sugar

Pine, lemon and fuel are the top things that come to mind when I think of classic OG Kush, and this batch exemplified that perfectly. This batch was firm enough to hold form but wet enough to be glossy. I always go to OG Kush when I need deep relaxation, so I keep this one close by the bedside table with my Puffco. @districtcnbs | districtcannabis.us 74.77% Total Cannabinoids, 9.88% Total Terpenes

Live Resin Jam

This batch contained over 3% limonene, but the flavor was more reminiscent of freshly sliced Granny Smith apples. A crispy and sweet flavor lingered for a while after taking a dab, and I felt a strong boost in my energy. The jam consistency from MPX is a firm but moist budder that sticks to the dabber perfectly. @mpx_labs meltingpointextracts.com | 84.31% Total Cannabinoids, 6.85% Total Terpenes

Verano Reserve

Charm City Kush Cured Badder

A little glass black jar filled with boulders of bright golden badder is just the thing to get me fired up for some dabs this summer. The aroma from the jar is piney, sweet and slightly earthy. The oil is a perfect consistency for e-rigs, as it’s easy to get out of the jar and into a portable chamber. I find this strain to be most useful for nighttime dabbing, getting me into a calm and collected headspace and helping me fall asleep faster. verano.com | @veranobrands

81.4% Total Cannabinoids, 6.09% Total Terpenes

SOLVENTLESS

Eden Solventless

Georgia Mintz Moroccan Hash

This Moroccan hash sent me on a magic carpet ride! With consistency similar to kinetic sand, this Georgia Mintz embodies an essence similar to Nag Champa incense and soap in the best way imaginable. Combining Georgia Pie and Kush Mints, this earthy strain provided full-body relief from head to toe. Whether I sprinkled it in a joint, topped it on a bowl or used a screen to toke it by itself, this Moroccan hash was a great way to spice things up a bit and add a different head change. @edensolventlessmd alchemistlabs.co/eden-solventless | 70.59% Total Cannabinoids, 7.150% Total Terpenes

Bucketz by Culta Pink Nectar 90μm Cold Cure Live Rosin

The Bucketz line comes out of the labs at Culta, with all new genetics dedicated directly to this rosin line. This 2-gram jar was filled to the brim with bright gold, cakey and moist rosin. Unscrewing the lid brought out a loud aroma, a balanced mix of limonene and myrcene. I smoked this through a Puffco Pivot for maximum flavor, and the cakey, gassy, citrusy taste stuck around on my palate. After taking a dab, my anxiety slowly began to lessen before completely dissipating after 20 minutes. @cultaig | culta.com | 84.18% Total Cannabinoids, 6.90% Total Terpenes

Eden Solventless Firecracker Cold Cure Rosin and Skunk Hero Live Rosin Jam Duo

The Duo line from Eden Solventless allows you to try two different strains of rosin at a single price point. I like to try each of them solo and then mix them for a combined flavor experience. Of the two, I enjoyed the Firecracker the most, as it gave me a calming and cerebral buzz that lasted for hours.

@edensolventlessmd | alchemistlabs.co/eden-solventless Firecracker: 82.18% Total Cannabinoids, 7.56% Total Terpenes Skunk Hero: 82.26% Total Cannabinoids, 7.86% Total Terpenes

Cultivated by Trulieve (@trulieve_md), Disco Diesel glistened and glittered from the moment I laid eyes on this beautiful jar. Crossing Wedding Cake and Lime Vines, this balanced profile offers something special for the seasoned smokers, with nostalgic Cookie and Sour Diesel notes. In a sea of fruit and Candy profiles, it is refreshing to see some of the old-school genetics being preserved. The effects were heavy, providing a way to take a load off at the end of a long day. Beezle knocked this collaboration with Trulieve out of the park! @beezlebrands_east | beezlebrands.com 88.08% Total Cannabinoids, 7.14% Total Terpenes

Trilogy Trilogy

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SOLVENTLESS

Eden Solventless Gush Mints Cold Cure Rosin

Kush Mints crossed with (F1 Durbs x Gushers) is another farm-to-rig banger from the exquisite extract artists at Eden Solventless. Utilizing a state-of-theart pop vac jar, “popping” this bucket revealed a swimming pool of doughy, earthy and petrol-forward terpenes. After going in on a few dabs, this strain hit heavily behind the eyes and was very sedative, making it ideal for an end-of-day smoke. Another stellar option from Eden! @edensolventlessmd alchemistlabs.co/eden-solventless | 84.78% Total Cannabinoids, 5.690% Total Terpenes

Nature’s Heritage

Lilac Diesel Live Rosin

Nature’s Heritage has been pretty consistent with rosin drops in 2026, and I’m excited to see how their setup continues to progress. Lilac Diesel is brought to us by Ethos Genetics and crosses (Silver Lemon Haze x Forbidden Fruit) with (NY Cherry Pie x Citral Glue). The result is a chemical, diesel fuel profile with sweet citrus lingering in the background. This batch had a beautiful buddery consistency on the wetter side. After taking a dab, the high felt balanced; it didn’t put me in a sleepy state, but it didn’t boost my energy either. @naturesheritage_ naturesheritagecannabis.com 86.92% Total Cannabinoids, 8.36% Total Terpenes

Evermore Cannabis Company

Z

Cream Live Rosin Cold Cure

Paying tribute to the legendary Zkittlez, Evermore does it again with one of their best in-house crosses to date: Z Cream. Combining Z1.0 (Zkittlez) and Guava Cream 5, this unique profile offers a little bit of everything, including creaminess, Candy notes, a tropical fruit quality and a hint of Gas. This mouthstaining profile is what I would describe as a desert island terp, something you could dab forever and never get tired of. After smoking, I felt euphoric, uplifted and a sense of balance and focus. This is a jar I would love to keep in my weekly rotation. @evermorebrands | evermorecompany.com 86.63% Total Cannabinoids, 7.72% Total Terpenes

Eden Solventless

Bone Apple Teet + JMO 2g Rosin Thumbprint

Upon opening the jar, I was greeted with what looked like a sunny-side-up egg. The outer layer of JMO (GMO x Jealousy) offers a saucy consistency with the inner “yolk.” Bone Apple Teet (Apple Fritter x Milk Bone) adds complexity to this stellar mashup. The 2-gram jar is extremely visually appealing and provides you with the option to pick your dab or mix them. Combining these two petrol powerhouses hits me with a one-two punch, surely providing full body relief and relaxation. This is a one-hitter quitter, but it still keeps you coming back for more. @edensolventlessmd alchemistlabs.co/eden-solventless | 85.49% Total Cannabinoids, 5.79% Total Terpenes

Nature’s

Heritage

1:1 THC:CBD RSO

As a daily consumer of RSO, the CBD content in this batch is a wonderful blend that enhances the effects. For me, my achy knees need something that can take off the pressure and relieve inflammation. I usually start with 0.1 grams and then add smaller amounts as needed, depending on my current level of pain or anxiety. @naturesheritage_ | naturesheritagecannabis.com 84.16% Total Cannabinoids, 1.28% Total Terpenes

Having consumed many different RSOs in various syringe-like tools, I was pleasantly surprised to see the shimmering golden color of this batch. My go-to method for consuming this product is putting 0.1 grams into a small teaspoon of honey and swallowing it. The terpene profile shone through and left a pleasant flavor of beta-caryophyllene in my mouth. With a dose of CBG in the mix, I tend to use this when my stomach is having issues. @beezlebrands_east | beezlebrands.com

79.71% Total Cannabinoids, 7.68% Total Terpenes

I typically use this unique sativa RSO during the daytime, unlike most RSOs, which are my go-to for a solid night’s sleep. I found the effects to be uplifting, which helps me focus during busy work days. The dominant terpene in this RSO is limonene, which has been known to be more of an energeticexpressing terpene profile. This also contains 1.4% beta-caryophyllene, which stimulated my appetite, making it even more of a daytime-use product. @doctorsolomons doctorsolomons.com

84.09% Total Cannabinoids 6.79% Total Terpenes

An RSO runner-up in the 2026 Maryland Leaf Bowl’s Concentrates category, Grassroots RSO has been a favorite of Maryland patients for years. One thing I love about RSO is how accurately it allows you to dose your THC intake. It also has multiple applications in addition to the traditional method of eating it. You can use RSO to make gummies and other edibles, as well as mix it with coconut oil and apply it topically for severe pain. I find the sweet spot with Grassroots’ RSO to be around 0.1 grams. @grassrootscannabisco grassrootscannabis.com | 81.04% Total Cannabinoids, 5.03% Total Terpenes

Grassroots Mimosa x Kush Mints RSO Dropper

Beezle Bubble Bath Cured Resin FECO Applicator

Doctor Solomon’s THC Rich Cherry Maui Wowie RSO

VAPE CARTRIDGES

(the) Essence

Northern Lights Hyphen Pod

The technology of Cannabis vapes continues to evolve over the years, and you never know what you’re going to get when you open the package. Hyphen by Verano is a cute, reliable and highly functional vape pod system that ticks all boxes. The flavor of this pod was a deep combination of earthy, piney and citrusy tones. I usually take this with me when I want a battery that isn’t going to die, and it consistently has strong effects and flavor. @veranobrands | verano. com/brand/the-essence/ | 86.23% Total Cannabinoids, 4.32% Total Terpenes

Lemon Tree and (GMO x Triangle Kush). The result

Cannabinoids, 6.78%-10.42% Total Terpenes

profile. The device features, in order from lowest to highest temperature, a flavor saver mode, a big clouds mode and a blaze mode. Taste-wise, this is a true dessert profile with a sweet, gassy exhale. After taking a few puffs on flavor savor mode, my head went to a sleepier place, making this one perfect for right before bed. @superfog.mfused | mfused.com/super-fog

88.31% Total Cannabinoids

7.17% Total Terpenes

busy work day. @select.better | selectbetter.com

87.1% Total Cannabinoids, 4.5% Total Terpenes

Liquid Diamonds and Sauce Cartridges

Fade Co.

Lemon Jeffery

Live Resin Cartridge

Lemon Skunk and Golden Goat make up this cross that is brought to us by Irie Genetics. The skunk flavor was heavy, with hints of lemon making an appearance on the backend of the exhale. This strain almost always wakes me up a little while putting a smooth feeling behind the eyes and in the head.

@fadecoofficial thefadecompany.com

83.51% Total Cannabinoids

8.48% Total Terpenes

Good Green

Bananaconda Pen

Discreetly packing 2 grams of live resin into a modernlooking vape device, Good Green is becoming more popular in Maryland by the day. Limonene is the dominant terpene in this batch, and the exhale creates a more complex profile of cake and limes. Crossing Snake Cake with Dual OG #4 created Bananaconda, a strain that almost always gets me in a silly and uplifting mood. @begoodgreen | good.green | 84.56% Total Cannabinoids | 4.48% Total Terpenes

Organic Remedies

Candyland BD

Magnum All-In-One

A truly unique product to the vape world, this 4-gram all-in-one cartridge sets itself apart from the crowd. I could see these sitting on the railings at a consumption lounge similar to the gigantic bottles of champagne in upscale restaurants. This botanical distillate cartridge brings out fruity flavors with an earthy undertone, and you can be sure this will last much longer than your standard 1-gram cart. @organicremediesmaryland organicremediesmd.com

86.44% Total Cannabinoids, 4.18% Total Terpenes

Beezle

Velvet Lilac

Live Resin

FSE Cartridge

Loaded with terpenes would be an understatement, with a complex flavor rich in terpinolene, reminding me of the flavor of Jack Herer. FSE stands for “Full Spectrum Extract,” which really helps distinguish unique flavors of the plant when smoking it. This is a preworkout strain for me, giving me energy to get through runs and gym sessions.

@beezlebrands_east beezlebrands.com

73.47% Total Cannabinoids 15.38% Total Terpenes

Blissful Wizard Vape Cartridge

Curio brought this strain to Maryland with the help of famed breeder The Captain’s Connection, and Maryland has loved it since day one. Captain’s Cookies and Girl Scout Cookies make up this powerful fan favorite. In terms of flavor, you get a wild blend of lime and cream, which soothed my mind and body in this vape cartridge. @curiowellnessbrand curiowellness.com | 85.65% Total Cannabinoids, 10.57% Total Terpenes

VAPE CARTRIDGES

rythm.com | 91.03% Total Cannabinoids

3.37% Total Terpenes

on all Super Fogs, you can get the pen heating up and achieve a better flavor than with traditional vapes. I found myself coming back to this strain for daytime use, as it gave me a clear-headed and energetic buzz. @superfog.mfused | mfused.com/super-fog 75.83% Total Cannabinoids

Live Resin Hyphen Pod

With a terpene profile dominated by betacaryophyllene, each puff provides a spicy, peppery and herby blend of flavors. Live resin pods always pack a heavy punch of flavor and effects, perfect for that quick and discreet buzz on the fly. Hyphen also makes use of NFC compatibility, allowing you to access product information simply by tapping the device to your cellphone. @veranobrands verano.com/brand/the-essence

75.33% Total Cannabinoids

10.54% Total Terpenes

appealing as soon as it leaves its packaging. Multiple heat settings, preheating and a long-lasting charge are what make this hyperportable vape pen special. LA Chocolate consists of LA Confidential and Chocolope, then, crossing it with gSpot brought this chocolaty, velvety strain to life in a flavorful vape cart. amberconcentrates.com | 85.20% Total Cannabinoids, 10.2% Total Terpenes

(the) Essence Flying Dutchman

VAPE CARTRIDGES

Nature’s Heritage

Cannabis Cheese Live Rosin All-In-One

Utilizing a state-of-the-art AIO CCELL cartridge, featuring anti-burn technology, Nature’s Heritage delivers a true-to-plant representation of a classic strain: Cheese. Originating in the U.K., Cheese has been a cultivar that many Cannabis enthusiasts have been chasing in the same way people search for Bigfoot. The good news is Nature’s Heritage has delivered once again, and I didn’t have to search the woods to find this elusive landrace profile. I was able to enjoy this incredible device that packs a punch and fits in my pocket. After taking a few mouthwatering puffs, my head felt cloudy, and I drifted into the rest of my day carefree. @naturesheritage_ naturesheritagecannabis.com

82.57% Total Cannabinoids

7.24% Total Terpenes

Bloom Permanent Marker and Pineapple Express All-In-Ones

The shape of these vapes reminds me of little surfboards, and taking them to the beach just feels perfect. The Permanent Marker vape uses Cannabis-derived terpenes, bringing out the gassy and earthy flavor you expect from this strain. Bloom uses botanical terpenes in their Pineapple Express vape, creating a fruity, exotic concoction of flavors. @bloomforthepeople thebloombrands.com | 84.90%-89.20% Total Cannabinoids, 2.62%-4.4% Total Terpenes

Blueberry Cruffin and Grape Mochi Live Resin Vapes

Live resin vapes from Kings & Queens hit just right, providing major flavor and potency from a bright golden vape cart. My favorite from this brand is Blueberry Cruffin, which tasted like cutting into a freshly baked blueberry muffin with a hint of umami. This is a well-rounded strain that relaxes my mind but doesn’t put me in a couch lock state. @kingsandqueenscanna vireohealth.com/kings-queens | 73.45%78.04% Total Cannabinoids, 7.82%-11.44% Total Terpenes

InHouse Green Crack All-In-One

This sweet and fruity 2-gram smokestack from InHouse has a ton of functionality beyond that of a traditional all-in-one. You can change the temperature by holding the button on the side down, dialing it in to your preference. You can preheat the oil for a nice, fat rip as soon as

Cheetah Pungent Smile and Garlic Grove Live Resin Disposables

The first thing that strikes me about these vapes is the cheetah print design on the uniquely colored lime green and espresso brown backgrounds. The Pungent Smile (AK-47 x Purple Punch) vape came in a 2-gram disposable,

making this long-lasting and easy to use. In terms of effects, the Pungent Smile gave me a sharp burst of focused energy. I felt a buzz, but I was dialed in on the task at hand. The Garlic Grove (Garlic Cookies x Mandarin Sunset) came in a 1-gram disposable and was a bit on the more relaxing side, putting me into a comfortable and chill state.

@getcheetahbrand | cheetahbrand.co

75.87% Total Cannabinoids

7.750% Total Terpenes