Cannabis History 101: Ancient and Eastern Cannabis
Have you ever wondered how long humans have been getting high?
Although cannabis legalization is a relatively new phenomenon in the United States, cannabis has been completely legal in many countries for most of human history. In fact, cannabis has been illegal for less than 1% of the time that it has been used by humans.
Not only have people across the globe used cannabis to get high, cannabis also has a long history of use as a fiber, a food, and a medicine dating as far back as 5,000 years ago.
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Best of 2022, So Far
Move over summer, Fall is finally here!
But don’t stress! With the change in seasons comes dozens of new strains and cannabis products to choose from at your favorite Seattle dispensary, Hashtag Cannabis!
So what should you be smoking this fall? What tasty edibles or cartridges should you bring to your next costume party or your Thanksgiving gathering?
At Hashtag Cannabis, we’ve been hard at work “researching” the newest and hottest strains and products to hit our shelves.
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Get Toasted with Infused Honey Toast
We like to start our day off right with some infused honey-topped toast 🤤
Whether it’s the CBD rich variety from Cannabee’s for stress relief and mental clarity or their THC rich option for giddy giggles and relaxing, body relieving potential
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Lazy Kief Infused Brownies
We’re very excited to share with you our smash hit, super easy to make recipe among friends, family and fellow cananbis enthusiasts alike here with you all!
What makes it easy?! It is that we are going to be a bit lazy 😉
We’ll explain this in further detail below our delightfully fun, simple, stoner-proof recipe curated for stoners by stoners!
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Know Your Grower -- American Hash Makers
American Hash Makers is a cannabis processor out of Port Townsend, Washington. They are an industry leader in hashish processing within Washington State. They produce exclusively solventless hash and solventless hash products. Since 2015, they have sourced the most exceptional quality indoor and sun-grown buds; keeping their hash clean, and minimally processed to ensure the final product carries the full effect of the flower.
American Hash Maker’s mission is to process quality products in a clean, environmentally mindful way. American Hash Makers is actually the first 502 processing facility that has received tax exemption from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency because their processes require minimal emissions and/or energy output. A major reason American Hash Makers was one of the i502 processing facilities to receive an exemption from the PSCAA is because all of their products are 100% solventless, and made by hand for your enjoyment. The only machine they possess in their establishment is an ice machine. By using less equipment, they consume less energy and create more jobs for people looking to get involved in such an exciting industry.
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Everything You Need To Know About Cannabis Topicals
What IS a cannabis infused topical?
Today, there is a cannabis product for just about any and everything. Among the vast array of product types available on the market, cannabis topicals are some of the most unique. You don’t smoke or vaporize a topical, you won't get high or become intoxicated, and you simply apply externally by rubbing them right into your skin.
They are fast-acting and produce localized relief for soreness, pain, and inflammation. Topicals are the favorite of consumers who want the therapeutic effects of cannabis without the psychoactive effects of other cannabis consumption methods.
FUN FACT:
Cannabis topicals may be traced back all the way to ancient Egypt, where the Ebers papyrus (one of the world’s oldest medical documents) reveals their use for anti-inflammatory purposes.
Much later, Queen Victoria of England is reputed to have used cannabis tinctures and cannabidiol (CBD) oil to relieve menstrual cramps. Today, cannabis topicals are widely available and tapped for their potential to treat pain, inflammation, mood disorders, and much more.
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Know Your Grower -- Xtracted Labs
Xtracted Labs is a cannabis processor located in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood just south of the city center. They have been in the business of creating premium cannabis extracts for over a decade. In 2012, years after building a thriving processing business for Washington state’s dispensaries and medical patients, Xtracted Labs was officially incorporated in Seattle, Washington by a group of experienced cannabis producers with a focus on shaping the burgeoning industry.
Founded on the mantra, “safe for the patient, safe for the processor,” Xtracted has worked closely with state and local officials to help institute sensible regulation of one of the world’s first legal markets for cannabis. Consequently, Xtracted has helped to pave the way for other hydrocarbon extractors to make their way to the market, and they are true OG’s in the Washington market and culture. Their dedication to pioneering good practices and maintaining rigorous internal standards helps to propel the expanding cannabis industry forward and set an example as an industry leader.
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How To Hash
What is hash?
Hash, short for hashish, is a cannabis concentrate made by isolating the trichomes from the cannabis plant. Hash can go through various forms of processing after trichome separation to further tailor its consistency and usability. Because this substance is made out of only trichomes—the part of the cannabis plant containing cannabinoids and terpenes—it is much more potent than regular cannabis flowers.
It is also more full spectrum than solvent based cannabis concentrates (such as BHO/PHO or distillate), allowing for more broad ranging therapeutic effects and a full bodied high that can be explained through the entourage effect. Solventless concentrates are able to maintain the integrity of their terpene and cannabinoid profile relatively well through the extraction process compared to other solvent extracted concentrates.
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Know Your Grower -- Hitz Cannabis
Hitz Cannabis is a tier three cannabis producer and processor based in Yelm, Washington. Hitz is a sustainability run, clean green certified, pesticide free, outdoor cannabis farm. Hitz is known at Hashtag for their full spectrum solventless hash and hard hitting, ethanol extracted RSO. All excellent cannabis concentrates start with well grown and properly cared for flower, including hash and RSO.
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Know Your Grower -- Gabriel
In Washington state, Gabriel dominates the top shelf cannabis market. They operate out of Issaquah as a tier 3 cannabis producer. They curate beautifully exquisite, high quality cannabis flower for the discerning connoisseur. Every strain they produce is markedly drenched in trichome coverage, providing for incredible visual aesthetics as well as pronounced, potent effects. Picking apart some Gabriel buds could very well cement your fingers together--and there is no greater joy, the experience is almost spiritual. Some of this flower lends to juicy, delicious cannabis concentrates processed by Alpenglow Extracts, well known for their masterfully terpy extractions.
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Know Your Grower -- Journeyman
Life is a Journeyman! Journeyman first came to be in 2015 and is located right near the industrial district in Seattle. They’re a cannabis processor known for their delicious, juicy infused jellies. Their variety packs come in a myriad of flavors for all discerning tastes as well as varying ratios of THC and CBD so no matter the specific journey YOU are on, Journeyman jellies can certainly be enjoyed!
As Journeyman says- They’re committed to The Good Stuff!
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Virescence Learning Event Recap
Virescence is a women-run cannabis health and wellness company passionate about creating high-quality educational experiences. The Virescence team was formed at the University of Washington and are committed to creating a company that you can connect with to learn, engage and explore. Virescence offers immersive, in-person and virtual learning experiences for the Seattle community. Virescence’s education is led by top industry professionals, providing for a reliable, trustworthy resource for cannabis knowledge. They provide a supportive and fun environment where one can be free to indulge their cannacurious side. They are truly transforming the cannabis education experience!
As Journeyman says- They’re committed to The Good Stuff!
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Know Your Grower -- Avitas
Avitas is a well established Tier 2 is an indoor-grown, pesticide-free cannabis producer and processor operating out of Arlington Washington in Snohomish county. They produce flower and vape cartridge product lines under their brand name, Avitas as well as their flavored vape line known as Hellavated. All great cannabis products start in the garden. Avitas’ growers have over twenty years of experience growing and even breeding a few unique, custom strains. Growing beautiful cannabis flower is the driving passion behind Avitas and all that they do. Each strain, grown with care, develops its own individual experience that ranges from calming to uplifting, with a variety of potency levels to meet any individual’s needs.
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Terpenes 101- Pinene
It’s that time again! We’re talking terpenes. This week we’re featuring Pinene, which as Pacific Northwest residents, we will all be familiar with. Any time you smell fresh pine, that is the pinene terpene in its gaseous form having evaporated and spread through the air to your nostrils. This is because pinene is found in pine needles. Its earthy scent can also be found in specific cannabis cultivar profiles. Pinene is also found in various fresh herbs such as rosemary, basil, dill, cedar, eucalyptus, parsley, and some citrus varieties, like lime and lemon peel.
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Know Your Grower -- Heylo Cannabis
Heylo specializes in crafting high-terpene extracts as well as CBD in addition to their rare-cannabinoid strains. They work with pesticide-free and sustainable growers to deliver a product that is free from harmful contaminants.
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Easy Ways To Use RSO Recreationally
It could not be easier to get high and fly with potent, thick, ooey gooey RSO. Read more from Hashtag about how to easily infuse your favorite simple snacks & treats!
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Know Your Grower -- CannaGold
For the last decade, providing customers with high quality cannabis for health and wellness purposes has been Todd Cirrito’s and Aleksander Gamer’s primary focus. They are the founding visionaries behind CannaGold, a tier 3 producer located in Raymond, Washington. Their goal has consistently remained the same over their years in the business, maintaining authenticity and introducing innovative genetics to the ma
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Cannabis Terpenes 101- Linalool
Next up in our Terpenes 101 series- Meet a crowd favorite known for its chill vibe and delightfully aromatic, floral essence– Linalool! Linalool is commonly found in many botanicals due to its calming and soothing nature. Linalool is the main compound making up lavender and is also found in rosewood, birch trees, laurel, mint and cinnamon. Linalool, when found in significant concentrations in cannabis, can produce a restful, relaxing and stress reducing experience. Many report strains high in linalool elevating mindfulness and supporting meditative practices. Depending on the presence of other terpenes and cannabinoids, effects and experiences will differ.
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