Our Beginner's Guide To Cannabis Pre-Rolls

What Are Pre-Rolled Joints?

So, what exactly are pre-rolled joints? Pre-rolls are cannabis cigarettes that have been pre-rolled for you in a dispensary or online. They are essentially the same as rolling your own joint, but much more convenient and ready to go! Pre-rolls come in all shapes and sizes, from short and skinny to fat and blunt styles.

Now let's take a look at the different types of cannabis available in pre-roll form:

1. Sativa - Sativa is known for its energizing effects, making it great for daytime activities. It tends to be sweet, fruity or spicy smelling with flavors like citrus, berry or even diesel on the tongue. This type of cannabis can be found in pre-rolls that are typically light green and often have a more intense smell than the other types.

2. Indica - This type of cannabis is known for its relaxing effects, making it perfect for unwinding after a long day. It tends to be earthy, sweet or skunky smelling with flavors like pine, cedarwood or even chocolate on the tongue. Indica pre-rolls generally appear dark green and can have a powerfully pungent aroma.

3. Hybrid - Hybrids are a mix of sativa and indica that provide both energizing and calming effects depending on the strain's ratio of each component. They usually smell sweet, tangy or musky with flavors ranging from citrus to herbal. Hybrid pre-rolls often appear light or dark green in color and can have an aroma that combines the characteristic scents of both indica and sativa.

4. CBD - Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis that provides many medical benefits without the high associated with THC-dominant strains. These pre-rolls are usually light green and have an earthy or herbal smell with flavors like citrus, grassy or sweet on the tongue.

5. High-THC - Cannabis pre-rolls made from strains higher in THC tend to provide stronger effects than regular joints, making them ideal for more experienced smokers. The aroma can be floral, fruity or even skunky with flavors ranging from sweet to spicy on the tongue. Generally, these pre-rolls appear light green, but their color can vary depending on the strain.

6. High-CBD - Pre-rolls made with CBD-dominant strains tend to provide a calming effect without the intoxication that comes with THC. They can have sweet, earthy or herbal aromas and flavors like lemon, pine or even mint on the tongue. These pre-rolls generally appear light green in color and have a milder smell than other types of cannabis joints.

7. Cannabis Concentrates - Pre-rolls made with cannabis concentrates are extremely potent and should only be smoked by experienced users. This type of joint may contain varying amounts of terpenes, which are compounds found naturally in cannabis that give it its unique flavor and aroma. Concentrate pre-rolls tend to have a strong smell and flavor and can range from light green to dark purple in color.

Now that you know what pre-rolls are and the different types of cannabis available, how do you go about smoking one? The process is much like rolling your own joint: all you need is some papers or cones, a lighter and your pre-roll!  Light up the end of the joint until it glows red hot and inhale deeply.