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CHP
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just bought the last one....YEAH BUDDY!
Back Porch - Hybrid
I like this distributer, Find... got it for a lil over $150 for the zip
CHECK OUT THOSE TERPS!
Back Porch - Hybrid
I like this distributer, Find... got it for a lil over $150 for the zip
CHECK OUT THOSE TERPS!
CHP
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THC vs THC-A
THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is what the plant actually produces. It has a carboxyl group (–COOH) sticking off the molecule. That extra chunk makes it too big and too polar to fit into the CB1 receptors in your brain, so it's non-psychoactive. Eat raw flower, you feel nothing.
THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) is what THCA becomes when you apply heat — smoking, vaping, baking. The carboxyl group pops off as CO₂ in a process called decarboxylation (typically around 104–121 °C / 220–250 °F). Without that extra group, the molecule fits the CB1 receptor and you get the high.
The conversion math: 1 mg of THCA → ~0.877 mg of THC. That's why lab reports show "THCA: 23.5%, THC: 0.6%" on a bag of flower — the 0.6% is what's already decarbed, and the 23.5% is the potential. The industry-standard formula is:
Total THC = (THCA × 0.877) + Δ9-THC
Why it matters legally: The 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as <0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Since raw THCA isn't delta-9 THC, that created a loophole — you could sell "hemp" products loaded with THCA in states where actual THC is still illegal. The plant is technically hemp until you light it.
Other differences:
THCA has some unique properties of its own — it's a stronger PPARγ activator than THC and has anti-inflammatory and anti-emetic effects that THC doesn't fully replicate.
Once THCA is heated and metabolized, it produces the same THC-COOH metabolite that drug tests detect. So yes, THCA products will still get you a positive test if you consume them heated.
THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is what the plant actually produces. It has a carboxyl group (–COOH) sticking off the molecule. That extra chunk makes it too big and too polar to fit into the CB1 receptors in your brain, so it's non-psychoactive. Eat raw flower, you feel nothing.
THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) is what THCA becomes when you apply heat — smoking, vaping, baking. The carboxyl group pops off as CO₂ in a process called decarboxylation (typically around 104–121 °C / 220–250 °F). Without that extra group, the molecule fits the CB1 receptor and you get the high.
The conversion math: 1 mg of THCA → ~0.877 mg of THC. That's why lab reports show "THCA: 23.5%, THC: 0.6%" on a bag of flower — the 0.6% is what's already decarbed, and the 23.5% is the potential. The industry-standard formula is:
Total THC = (THCA × 0.877) + Δ9-THC
Why it matters legally: The 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as <0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Since raw THCA isn't delta-9 THC, that created a loophole — you could sell "hemp" products loaded with THCA in states where actual THC is still illegal. The plant is technically hemp until you light it.
Other differences:
THCA has some unique properties of its own — it's a stronger PPARγ activator than THC and has anti-inflammatory and anti-emetic effects that THC doesn't fully replicate.
Once THCA is heated and metabolized, it produces the same THC-COOH metabolite that drug tests detect. So yes, THCA products will still get you a positive test if you consume them heated.
cmvideo75
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The most amazing dispensary ever has opened about 3 blocks from my house and I could not be happier. Every time I go there they have strains I have never heard of before...I'm currently smoking some Willie Nelson lol. And the prices are amazing. Top of the line 30%+ strains are $200 for an ounce normally. Their 'mid level' (which is totally fine) is $160, and the small buds is $120. And if you go on Friday, everything is 30% off.
Those prices are crazy enough, BUT they also sell ounce bags of shake there for $60. And this ain't the shake from my childhood lol. What I remember shake being was much different (lots of sticks and seeds). This stuff is basically the finely ground stuff they use for the prerolls. I bought one the first time I went just to have some back up weed and I was amazed at how good the shake was. So last time I was there I bought 2 bags of shake, used my frequent flyer points and walked out of there with 2 ounces for $50. $50!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy shit! This place has saved me so much money the last 6 months. Absolutely love this place.
EDIT - this place is a non-medical dispensary. I have my med card and all the med places around here are still at the standard $50 1/8th and $90 1/4 price. F that! Pure Shaka for the win!!
Those prices are crazy enough, BUT they also sell ounce bags of shake there for $60. And this ain't the shake from my childhood lol. What I remember shake being was much different (lots of sticks and seeds). This stuff is basically the finely ground stuff they use for the prerolls. I bought one the first time I went just to have some back up weed and I was amazed at how good the shake was. So last time I was there I bought 2 bags of shake, used my frequent flyer points and walked out of there with 2 ounces for $50. $50!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy shit! This place has saved me so much money the last 6 months. Absolutely love this place.
EDIT - this place is a non-medical dispensary. I have my med card and all the med places around here are still at the standard $50 1/8th and $90 1/4 price. F that! Pure Shaka for the win!!
CHP
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where u at? I might have to pay your state a visit... I used to only get my herb in The City, once gotta a quarter of this shit called OG Joe Biden something or other... funny thing, it said on the bag, one hit and you won't remember where you are... it definitely owned up to its tag line...
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CHP
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goes off!
osubuckeye4
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My wife was in a panic this weekend because apparently there is some Federal law going into effect soon (November 11th in Illinois) that stops the sale of liquid weed drinks outside of dispensaries (that have ridiculously high markup/taxation)
www.wglt.org
She went to Binny's (large liquor chain out here) looking to 'stock up' but apparently some Ghandi's beat her to the punch and there was barely any inventory left. She went to complain to the manager (my wife is a blackbelt at that) and was told, "the other day an Indian guy came in and bought almost everything we had left in stock, sorry"
Thank you, that is all.
Get ready for a buzz kill: As of Nov. 12, liquor stores can't sell THC drinks
A new federal law goes into effect soon, which will reclassify any consumable or topical product with more than 0.4 mg of total THC as a cannabis product — not a hemp product. This means restaurants and liquor stores will no longer be able to sell THC drinks, and consumers will have to go to a...
www.wglt.org
She went to Binny's (large liquor chain out here) looking to 'stock up' but apparently some Ghandi's beat her to the punch and there was barely any inventory left. She went to complain to the manager (my wife is a blackbelt at that) and was told, "the other day an Indian guy came in and bought almost everything we had left in stock, sorry"
Thank you, that is all.
CHP
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that's crazy... we get them here in NJ at the dispensary & the ones I got were like $2 a can... I'm sure you can take a trip to Michigan & stock up, I know Detroit is pretty happening place for the Mary J... not sure how far you are or what you need to get weed in Michigan, I feel like all you would need is an ID like here....My wife was in a panic this weekend because apparently there is some Federal law going into effect soon (November 11th in Illinois) that stops the sale of liquid weed drinks outside of dispensaries (that have ridiculously high markup/taxation)
Get ready for a buzz kill: As of Nov. 12, liquor stores can't sell THC drinks
A new federal law goes into effect soon, which will reclassify any consumable or topical product with more than 0.4 mg of total THC as a cannabis product — not a hemp product. This means restaurants and liquor stores will no longer be able to sell THC drinks, and consumers will have to go to a...
She went to Binny's (large liquor chain out here) looking to 'stock up' but apparently some Ghandi's beat her to the punch and there was barely any inventory left. She went to complain to the manager (my wife is a blackbelt at that) and was told, "the other day an Indian guy came in and bought almost everything we had left in stock, sorry"
Thank you, that is all.
*I don't even think our liquor stores even sell them...
osubuckeye4
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CHP
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Surprise her... grab some of them weed cheetohs, too (if they got them)
*you know you can make those drinks... I think you use Everclear to extract the THC... I'll do a lil research & post soon
It's ridiculously easy and cheap to decarboxylate your own bud and use it for whatever edible purposes you desire. Even if everyone stops selling the drinks, making your own is a piece of cake.
CHP
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yes and apparently they sell weed powder, too... but tell me is the Everclear the way to do it, or did I get punked by a hipster?
CHP
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WEED DRINK
Step 1: Decarb
Break your flower into pea-sized pieces (don't grind to powder)
Spread on parchment paper
115 °C (240 °F) for 30–40 minutes
Let cool. It'll smell like a dispensary in there, so ventilate.
Step 2: Extract into fat
You have two easy options:
Option A – Infused oil (best for mixing into anything):
Combine decarbed flower with MCT oil or coconut oil (about 60 ml oil per 2–3 g flower)
Hold at 70–90 °C for 1.5–3 hours (double boiler or slow cooker)
Strain through cheesecloth
Option B – Infused simple syrup (easiest for drinks):
1 cup water + 1 cup sugar → simmer until dissolved
Add 1 tablespoon food-grade vegetable glycerin (this is the emulsifier)
Add 3–4 g decarbed, ground flower
Simmer on low (below 150 °C) for 20–30 minutes
Strain through cheesecloth
Done. You now have a pourable, shelf-stable syrup.
Step 3: Mix into your drink
Syrup method: just pour into whatever you're drinking. Tea, lemonade, soda, juice — anything.
Oil method: you need an emulsifier to prevent the oil from floating. Add 1 tsp sunflower lecithin (liquid, from a health food store) + your infused oil + your drink, then blend or froth hard for 1–2 minutes. Works great in milk, coconut milk, smoothies, or hot cocoa.
example I guess
Dosing math for your flower
Your bag is 35.47% THCA. If you use 3 g:
3,000 mg × 0.3547 = 1,064 mg THCA
× 0.877 = ~933 mg THC in the batch
If that's in a 24-teaspoon syrup, that's ~39 mg per teaspoon. A standard dose is 5–10 mg, so you're looking at roughly ¼ to ½ teaspoon per drink to start. Go low the first time — edibles hit different than smoking and the onset is 30–90 minutes.
What you need to buy
Food-grade vegetable glycerin (pharmacy or online, ~$5)
Sunflower lecithin (liquid, health food store, ~$8) — only needed if going the oil route
MCT oil or coconut oil if going that route
The glycerin syrup route is by far the easiest and most forgiving. You make it once, it lasts weeks in the fridge, and you just splash it into whatever you want to drink
thx AI
Step 1: Decarb
Break your flower into pea-sized pieces (don't grind to powder)
Spread on parchment paper
115 °C (240 °F) for 30–40 minutes
Let cool. It'll smell like a dispensary in there, so ventilate.
Step 2: Extract into fat
You have two easy options:
Option A – Infused oil (best for mixing into anything):
Combine decarbed flower with MCT oil or coconut oil (about 60 ml oil per 2–3 g flower)
Hold at 70–90 °C for 1.5–3 hours (double boiler or slow cooker)
Strain through cheesecloth
Option B – Infused simple syrup (easiest for drinks):
1 cup water + 1 cup sugar → simmer until dissolved
Add 1 tablespoon food-grade vegetable glycerin (this is the emulsifier)
Add 3–4 g decarbed, ground flower
Simmer on low (below 150 °C) for 20–30 minutes
Strain through cheesecloth
Done. You now have a pourable, shelf-stable syrup.
Step 3: Mix into your drink
Syrup method: just pour into whatever you're drinking. Tea, lemonade, soda, juice — anything.
Oil method: you need an emulsifier to prevent the oil from floating. Add 1 tsp sunflower lecithin (liquid, from a health food store) + your infused oil + your drink, then blend or froth hard for 1–2 minutes. Works great in milk, coconut milk, smoothies, or hot cocoa.
example I guess
Dosing math for your flower
Your bag is 35.47% THCA. If you use 3 g:
3,000 mg × 0.3547 = 1,064 mg THCA
× 0.877 = ~933 mg THC in the batch
If that's in a 24-teaspoon syrup, that's ~39 mg per teaspoon. A standard dose is 5–10 mg, so you're looking at roughly ¼ to ½ teaspoon per drink to start. Go low the first time — edibles hit different than smoking and the onset is 30–90 minutes.
What you need to buy
Food-grade vegetable glycerin (pharmacy or online, ~$5)
Sunflower lecithin (liquid, health food store, ~$8) — only needed if going the oil route
MCT oil or coconut oil if going that route
The glycerin syrup route is by far the easiest and most forgiving. You make it once, it lasts weeks in the fridge, and you just splash it into whatever you want to drink
thx AI
osubuckeye4
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Or, absolute worst case, she can just have a glass of water and use her vape like everyone else.
I get why local shops that sell them are concerned (going to lose a lot of business to the dispensaries), I don't know why my wife was so concerned other than the fact that one of her friends told her about it and gave her a bunch of incorrect information... which I corrected, but she only listens to about 30% of anything I tell her.
ok, I figured it out.
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CHP
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oh shit... I've been there a couple times... I went to Somerville High & dated a chick from Hunterdon Central... I think they used to have the fair there.but I could be wrong (so long ago) I never got a chance to go to the
races.. I'm going to look up that magic butter machine but most likely I'll just stick to toking!