Posts in Cannabis
How Did Blue Dream Get Its Name?

Blue Dream, a cross of Blueberry and Haze from Santa Cruz, gets its name from Blueberry’s sweet flavor and blue-tinged buds, paired with the strain’s smooth, euphoric “dream-like” effects. Known for its balanced high, it delivers creative focus and relaxing comfort, making it one of the most popular cannabis strains worldwide. 

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How Did Candyland Get Its Name?

Candyland was bred by Ken Estes — creator of Granddaddy Purple — by crossing GDP with Bay Platinum Cookies. Named for its candy-sweet berry flavor, sparkling trichome-dusted buds with pink and purple hues, and joyful uplifting effects, Candyland evokes the colorful nostalgia of the classic board game. It's a sativa-leaning hybrid built for daytime bliss!

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How Did Durban Poison Get Its Name?

Durban Poison, a sativa landrace strain from Durban, South Africa, gets its name from its place of origin and a playful nod to its strong, energizing effects. Brought to the U.S. in the late 1970s by breeder Ed Rosenthal, it’s prized worldwide for its sweet, spicy flavor, high yield, and clear-headed, uplifting high. 

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How Did Alaskan Thunder Fuck Get Its Name?

Alaskan Thunder Fuck got its name from its origins in Alaska’s Matanuska Valley, where growers bred a powerful sativa known as Matanuska Thunder Fuck. As the strain spread, “Alaskan” was added to highlight its roots. The bold name reflects its intense effects and underground legacy, making it a standout in cannabis history. 

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How did Northern Lights Get Its Name?

Northern Lights, a legendary indica from Afghan genetics, gets its name from its frosty, colorful buds that resemble the aurora borealis and its serene, uplifting effects. First grown in the Pacific Northwest and later perfected in the Netherlands, it’s celebrated for its beauty, potency, and lasting place in cannabis history. 

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How Did OG Kush Get Its Name?

OG Kush's name is shrouded in West Coast legend — "OG" means "Original Gangster," "Ocean Grown," or "Original Grower" depending on who you ask. Bred in Florida from Chemdawg and Hindu Kush, then popularized in LA in the 1990s, OG Kush became cannabis royalty thanks to its earthy-piney aroma, potent euphoric high, and hip-hop fame!

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How Did Super Boof Get Its Name?

Super Boof got its name from a playful twist on the slang “boof,” once used to describe bad weed. Originally called Blockberry, the strain earned its ironic nickname after users joked it was so strong it “boofed” them. The name stuck—and now Super Boof is a fan favorite for its fruity flavor, potent effects, and unforgettable name. 

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Which Disposable Vape Is Best for You?

The best disposable vape depends on your experience level and preferences. Distillate vapes offer consistent potency and beginner-friendly simplicity. Full-spectrum vapes deliver balanced, strain-accurate effects via the entourage effect. Live resin vapes provide the boldest flavor and most authentic flower experience. Ask a Hashtag Redmond budtender to find your perfect match!

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Why Is RSO So Powerful?

RSO—short for Rick Simpson Oil—has become one of the most well-known and widely used cannabis extracts, especially among medical cannabis users.

Celebrated for its strong effects and wide range of applications, RSO is known for being incredibly potent. But what exactly makes RSO so powerful? And why do so many people turn to it for relief?

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Why is Distillate So Clear?

Cannabis distillate is clear because it's ultra-refined through winterization and distillation, removing all waxes, chlorophyll, terpenes, and plant material — leaving only pure THC or CBD. Without particles to scatter light, the oil appears crystal clear. It's tasteless, odorless, and highly potent — perfect for vapes, edibles, topicals, and beverages!

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How Is Cannabis Grown?

Cannabis is grown using five main methods: outdoor, indoor, greenhouse, hydroponics, and aeroponics. Outdoor growing is low-cost but weather-dependent. Indoor offers full control year-round. Greenhouses blend both. Hydroponics uses nutrient-rich water for faster growth. Aeroponics mists roots for maximum efficiency. Each method has unique benefits and tradeoffs.

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Why Does Cannabis Cause The Munchies?

Whether it’s a craving for chips, cookies, or anything you find in the fridge, cannabis can send you straight into snack mode. But why does that happen? And what’s going on in your body to make that hunger hit so hard?

If you’ve ever wondered why cannabis makes food taste better and cravings come alive, then you’re in the right place!

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How is Sativa Cannabis Different Than Indica?

Sativa and Indica cannabis differ in appearance and effects — Sativas are tall with narrow leaves and tend to energize, while Indicas are short and bushy with relaxing, sedative effects. These differences are driven by terpenes, not THC. But here's the twist: true pure Sativas and Indicas no longer exist — almost all modern cannabis is a hybrid!

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What Cannabis gummies are best for sleep?

Everyone struggles with getting restful sleep at some point in their lives. 

That’s why every year, hundreds (if not thousands) of cannabis-curious people visit Hashtag to ask our budtenders this one, very important question: what cannabis products can help them get better sleep?

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What is 420? Hashtag's 10th Year Anniversary

420: Hashtag’s Birthday

This year, April 20, 2025 marks Hashtag’s 10th year anniversary!

Although much has changed since we first open our doors in 2015, one thing has remained the same: 420 is the code-word for cannabis consumption and a rally flag for marijuana legalization throughout the world.

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Bondi's “Super Boof” Popcorn with THC-Infused Ranch Seasoning

Make THC-infused ranch popcorn using Bondi Super Boof cannabutter. Decarboxylate 7g of flower at 220°F for 50 minutes, infuse into butter for 3 hours, strain and refrigerate overnight. Whisk homemade ranch seasoning, pop kernels in oil, then drizzle cannabutter in three layers while tossing with seasoning. The perfect movie night edible!

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Falcanna's THC-Infused “Gorilla” Thin Mint Cookies

THC-infused butter and edibles

Chocolatey, crunchy and delightful. Who doesn’t like a thin mint cookie, after all?

We’ve combined the nostalgic and delicious flavors of thin mints with the perfect cannabis strain to compliment it: Falcanna’s Gorilla Thin Mint Cookies!

It’s the perfect THC-infused recipe to share with friends and is sure to be a hit at your next party.

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What Cannabis Dispensary Is The Oldest?

The first cannabis dispensary in the U.S. was the San Francisco Cannabis Buyers Club, founded in 1992 by "Brownie Mary" Rathbun, Dennis Peron, and Dale Gieringer. The oldest continuously operating dispensary is the Berkeley Patients Group, also founded in 1992 and still open today — making it over 32 years old.

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How Did Maui Wowie Get Its Name?

Maui Wowie is a legendary Hawaiian sativa landrace strain grown in Maui's volcanic soil since the 1960s. "Maui" reflects its island birthplace; "Wowie" captures the euphoric, joyful high that made it famous. Known for tropical fruit flavors, energizing uplifting effects, and counterculture fame — including a Cheech & Chong shoutout — it remains a beloved classic!

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What Is RSO Made Of?

Sticky, powerful and efficient. 

Rick Simpson’s namesake oil is the key character in countless stories featuring the relieving experiences and unique benefits of medical cannabis therapies. 

For over 20 years, RSO has been an important tool in many medical cannabis users toolbox to alleviate chronic pain and improve mental health.

But what is RSO? How is it made? And what types of RSO exist today?

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