Four Brands to Fire Up for 420
Sunday isn't just about bunnies and egg hunts this year! The celebratory weed enthusiast "holiday" known as 420, and Easter are on the same date this year— something that hasn't occurred since 2014. Since legalization in 2018, Los Angeles has recognized the value of (high)lighting this thriving industry, especially local purveyors, companies who give back to their communities and those who innovate within the space. Plus, the research is fun. Here are four brands and new products (available in or from California) to try this 420, plus two honorable mentions to really make it a celebration.
Thematic packaging and branding partnerships make Jeeter stand out from the pot pack. We loved getting their Dodgers-themed preroll boxset in the mail at the start of MLB season, a set which celebrates our local champions past wins, aka their "Journey of Glory." The brand also offers celebratory Dodger Blue apparel. For 4/20, they unveiled a host of new products, also blue-hued. Their "Clouded" quad-infused pre-roll line features Rosin concentrate (made from pressing flower between two heated plates to squeeze the resinous oil out of the trichome), which promises a more full-spectrum effect. It's also available in vapes.
Timeless, known for quality vape products, is quickly making its mark on the infused pre-roll market via its Tumble line, which just came to California last month. A top-performing brand in Arizona and Missouri, the indoor flower infused products offer THCA diamonds, which bring big flavor and long lasting potency. Each joint is geared towards a different mindset. "Rise" is a Sativa strain cultivated to spark creativity and motion; "Flow" is a hybrid meant to offer a balance of both energy and relaxation, allowing smokers to feel uplifted and engaged; and "Drift," an Indica dominant strain, is made for unwinding, rest and de-stressing.
Speaking of packaging, KOA Cannabis company offers some of the coolest out there. Their mini pre-roll smokes feature live resin and top-shelf indoor flower (with above 35% THC for maximum high). They also come in arty, limited-edition collectible tins, each featuring Koa the sloth, the brand's adorable mascot. Designed to reuse as a pillbox or container for your own hand-rolled goodies later, they are very collectable and super cute. The sloth imagery suggests a play on the stereotype that pot lovers are slow-moving, but it's really about a love for the animal. The owners, who are L.A. based, have a Sloth Conservation Foundation, focused on a commitment to preserving nature and rescuing these unique creatures from the threat of extinction.
Since 2018, Sauce has sought to innovate with its colorful cannabis products, like their purple Dream Pen CBN vapes (specifically made for bedtime and sleep), infused pre-rolls and "Burst" gummies. Now in California, the brand's range of products continues to grow with new flavors (White Widow and Platinum Rose) and a rainbow of vibrant vapes. Check out their new Strawberry Cough "shorties"— strong Sativa minis with a fruity yet skunky aroma and a euphorically cerebral high. Honorable Mentions (2):
With 5mg THC per 1.5oz serving, this new, just launched canna-cocktail brand promises a light buzz with a refreshing fruity flavor, great as a mixer or alone
Blazy SusanThe "High Roller Club" box by this cannabis accessory company has everything you need to turn a smoking session into a special event, with a grinder, tray, rolling papers and cones, games and other amusements.
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