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Fashion Meets Cannabis: Amsterdam Genetics’ Trendsetting Merch

Breaking news: stigmas behind cannabis are quickly going up in smoke! The global boom in cannabis legalization and popularity is now making it more widely acceptable in society. No longer do you get side-eyed for smelling like weed. And even better, you can now proudly show your love for the plant by wearing cannabis merch!

Cannabis is slow-burning its way into the fashion world. We’ve got the dankest trends that will keep you fashionable from head to toe.

 

Trend of Cannabis-themed apparel

Before, wearing clothing promoting weed culture was only done in the comfort of your circle of stoner friends. Anywhere else, and you might be considered a counter-culture rebellion against societal norms. We’re now seeing a shift in cannabis-themed apparel evolving from being considered “paraphernalia” to “fashion.” 

Today, you can find everything from cannabis-themed fashion shows on 4/20 to inspiring high fashion designs. The fashion world is turning its head towards the cannabis culture, and it’s never been a better time to show off your favourite cannabis merch.

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Why We Love Cannabis-themed Merch

Consumers have started forming deeper connections with the brands they love. Whether it’s the food you eat, the phone you use, or the cannabis seeds you grow, it’s never been easier to show loyalty to your favourite brands. Before, you might have only liked a company for the products they produced. However, tools like social media have now given consumers more exposure to a company’s values, culture, and even operations. Showing brand loyalty is more than just spending money. It’s about becoming part of a community of like-minded individuals who share the same ideals and values as the companies they support.

Support for Amsterdam Genetics goes back nearly 40 years. We’ve built our reputation on quality products and sharing the spirit of Amsterdam—a place many people consider the birthplace of weed culture. We have loyal fans worldwide who grow our seeds, and we continue cultivating a community of expert growers. Brand loyalty isn’t hard when you provide as much value and love for cannabis as we do.

Whether you’re one of the early movers who joined the growing trend early or are adopting the practice in areas new to cannabis legalization, we invite all growers to become part of our community. Our cannabis gear is the perfect “uniform” as you embark on learning the latest growing techniques, harvesting your grow, or simply sitting back and enjoying your cultivation.

 

Discover Our Collection of Cannabis Merch

You know Amsterdam Genetics for our high-quality cannabis seeds. But did you know we also have wearable merchandise? Show your love for AG and cannabis culture by wearing our range of clothing and accessories. We developed it just for growers like you who want to feel comfortable and stylish while cultivating the best cannabis plants on the planet. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can find in our shop.

Topwear

From timeless classics to more stylish designs, we have a wide range of tops and bottoms to add to your wardrobe.

You can never go wrong with a classic t-shirt. Our basic Amsterdam x Genetics T-shirt in grey or black is great for everyday wear. We kept a minimalist design to give you something great for casual wear, with a small logo displayed for the “if you know, you know” crowd.

If you prefer adding a bit of style to your t-shirt game, check out the AG Core Genetics T-Shirt or the AG Beyond t-shirt.

Keep warm during those cold months with our collection of hoodies and joggers. Pair the black AG Beyond Sweater with these Amsterdam x Genetics Jogging Pants. Our signature Amsterdam x Genetics Hoodie Grey goes well with the grey version of our joggers. These items are great for both men and women and have high demand during the winter season, so get them while they’re still in stock!

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Headwear

Everybody loves caps, so it’s only right we give you some stylish headwear. Snapbacks are always in style, and you can snap your way into fashion with the logo AG Snapback cap. Or geek out about cannabis cultivation with our AG Snapback Professor Cap. ‘Dad Caps’ are the latest trend in headwear, and we also have a few styles like this Gold THC Molecule cap. We also stock beanies. All hats come one-size-fits-all and feature high-quality embroidery.

Footwear

Step into style with our range of Amsterdam Genetics socks. Pick your favourite style to add to your sock drawer, or go with our popular four-pack to get all of our cannabis-themed designs.

Accessories

No outfit is complete without the perfect accessories. Add our pins to your favourite hat, jacket, or bag, and it’s a subtle hint that you love Amsterdam Genetics.

Cannabis is not a drug. It’s a lifestyle, and our cannabis merch lets you live this life every day! Shop with us today!

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Amsterdam Genetics: Pioneering Quality in the CBD Boom

To keep up with the growing demand for CBD products, Amsterdam Genetics partners with SupMedi, a leader in 100% pure CBD products online. Through this partnership, we’re able to deliver high-quality products from a trusted company. From CBD oils used to make cannabis drinks to dietary supplements to even CBD skincare products, we have it all!

Not all products are made the same, so here’s how we deliver on our promise to supply the best quality CBD products on the market!

 

Quality Assurance from Amsterdam Genetics CBD Partner

The CBD boom continues to introduce new companies to the market, offering many types of products. Selecting credible products is essential to ensure you’re getting what you pay for. Not all products are made the same and can vary in dosage, effectiveness, and even their contents.

CBD is one of many chemical compounds in cannabis. Pure CBD products contain 100% CBD, while Full-Spectrum CBD products can contain upwards of 0.3% THC and other compounds. Learn more about the different forms of CBD here.

Our CBD partner, SupMedi, specializes in providing products made with 100% CBD. We selected them for their reliability in the online CBD market. A look behind the scenes of their operations shows how they’re such a trusted name in CBD. Here’s what you can expect from their products:

  • Lab-tested – each product is independently lab-tested to determine the correct CBD contents and effectiveness in delivering results.
  • Expertise  SupMedi has a dedicated research team that spends years developing their CBD product line. Each product goes through several trials and independent lab tests before receiving the stamp of approval for online sale.
  • Consumer Reviews – CBD can have different results for each person. Customer reviews support each product’s suggested uses and benefits. In addition to product reviews, SupMedi shares company reviews to showcase their reliability in delivering quality CBD products. It’s important to note that no CBD medical benefits are conclusive, and there is ongoing research to determine actual results.

These factors guarantee that you receive products that contain their listed CBD contents when purchasing CBD products from our online store.

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Our CBD Products

There are countless ways to consume CBD. Eating or ingesting it is the most common. However, it can also be applied and absorbed through your skin. And even less common is vaping CBD, although many advise against this method due to the dangers of vaping. How you consume CBD can alter its effectiveness in delivering medical benefits and potency.

Choosing high-quality products gives the best results for consuming CBD, regardless of your consumption preferences. Here’s a look at some of our most popular CBD products and how to use them.

CBD Supplements

CBD supplements are the latest craze. It’s one of the easiest ways to ensure you get the right amount of your daily dosage of CBD. Our current offerings include CBD oils and tablets. Supplements can be taken directly or combined with other products. Add the right amount, and you can enjoy all the benefits of CBD while consuming your favourite foods and drinks!

CBD Oil

Our CBD oil comes in the form of Full-Spectrum CBD, so it may contain a small amount (no more than 0.3%) of THC. The CBD Oil Full Spectrum 5% contains 500mg of CBD, and the CBD Oil Full Spectrum 10% has 1000mg of CBD for users who require a higher dosage. Both products come in 10ml bottles, which is approximately 200 drops. You can apply a few drops under your tongue or even use them to make cannabis drinks infused with CBD.

These oils are made by using a special CO2-extraction method. SupMedi takes organically grown hemp and extracts the best compounds before developing it into an oil high in cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes. An advantage to these full-spectrum CBD oils is the entourage effect. This occurs when all the chemical compounds in the cannabis plant interact with each other and your body to create a combined effect. 

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CBD Tablets

An alternative to CBD oil is a tablet. Our CBD tablets are pure CBD and contain no THC. We extract the pure CBD from hemp plants, isolating the compound from other cannabinoids. Independent lab tests confirm their purity.

Tablets can be eaten and are great for people on the go. They’re easy to swallow and don’t need water. One tablet contains 30mg of CBD—enough to experience some of the reported effects, like better sleep, reduced anxiety, and an improved immune system.

For an even sweeter taste, try out our CBD Candy Tablets.

Nutrition

Our CBD nutrition products arrive ready to consume right out of packages. The CBD chocolate comes with 24 pieces containing 25mg each. Our CBD oatmeal and CBD coffee packages come with multiple servings to start your day right with a boost of CBD. These products are made with pure CBD and extracted similarly to our tablets.

Skincare

Topicals are growing in popularity. Some benefits you may experience applying directly to your skin are renewal and rejuvenation. Our hemp oil soaps are handmade with fragrant scents. They’re all natural to provide the best care for your skin and are designed for daily use.

Our range of CBD products from SupMedi gives something for everybody! You can find all of our CBD products here.

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Cannabis Around the World: Global Trends and Innovations

Cannabis is one of the most rapidly evolving industries globally. You’ll find cannabis trends driving growth in several key areas, such as market sales, cultivation, product development, science, and legalisation.

Thanks to the growing global popularity of cannabis, we expect these trends to continue for the foreseeable future. Here are some of the biggest trends stemming from a more global acceptance of cannabis.

 

1 – Cannabis Legalisation Trends

One of the main drivers for so many cannabis trends is legalisation. Cannabis is still highly regulated in most countries. However, we see more countries adopt practices decriminalising the plant and making it acceptable for medical use every year.

For example, the US now has 24 states where it’s legal. Thailand became the first Asian country to legalise it. And legalised medical use is now accepted in countries like Switzerland, Colombia, New Zealand, and Israel. Be sure to stay updated on your country’s laws before engaging in any cannabis-related activities like cultivation or consumption.

A trend we’ve spotted for legalisation is that cultivation for personal use is typically the first step to a country allowing its use. Once decriminalised, countries allow citizens to grow a limited number of cannabis plants indoors. It’s led to us expanding our delivery services to more zones in Europe who can now take advantage of our premium cannabis seeds.

2 – Cultivation Innovation Trends

Another cannabis trend we’re most excited about is cultivation. Now that more people are experimenting with growing cannabis at home, they’re finding new ways to grow the plant more efficiently. Innovations created more strains from cross-breeding seeds, higher yields, and overall better quality cannabis.

Growing cannabis indoors now supports agricultural practices like hydroponics and aeroponics instead of the traditional method using soil. Also, better grow setups that better stimulate a natural grow environment for the plants to thrive in any season. This can include specially designed grow tents and nutrients added to your soil or water solutions to improve the growing process.

Cannabis trends in cultivation are rapidly changing the quality and quantity of cannabis you can enjoy for your personal use. Since countries limit the number of plants you can grow at a time, techniques like stress training and supercropping can produce larger yields than expected from a single plant.

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3 – Cannabis Industry Growth Trends

Cannabis is a multi-billion dollar global industry that continues trending up. The basis of this positive growth trend is a growing societal acceptance of cannabis. The Netherlands was an early mover in legalising cannabis and a declining social stigma over its use. As more countries adopt these ideals, it’s led to an increase in regulated sales of different cannabis products, new industries supporting cannabis-related businesses, and a growing popularity for cultivation.

The cannabis industry is growing as fast as the plant itself! It attracts both entrepreneurs looking to cash in on the green rush and weed enthusiasts gaining more access to products and tools used for cultivation.

One of the latest industry drivers is cannabis tourism. The Netherlands has always been high on the bucket lists for weed connoisseurs who were unable to consume cannabis legally in their own countries. This tourism has expanded to many other countries, offering their own unique experiences and opportunities to consume cannabis in socially-friendly locations.

4 – Product Trends

Cannabis is much more than just a plant. While flower remains the most popular form, cannabis trends are revealing a more diverse use of the plant for consumption.

Some of the different products being made with cannabis include vape carts (solvents and distilled), edibles (gummies, baked goods, supplements), beverages, and help-based textiles.

CBD products are becoming more mainstream. Due to its lack of THC, it’s not only prevalent among cannabis users but also among those seeking its health benefits.

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5 – Science Trends

Cannabis goes hand-in-hand with science, and researchers are dedicating their careers to learning more about the plant. From research to experiments, new information emerges constantly. Potential medical benefits of using cannabis are revealed, as well as more practical uses.

Science also plays a role in cultivation. Improved science helps growers develop new, more potent strains and provides helpful data about their grows, such as THC and CBD content levels.

The global acceptance of cannabis has taken the plant from the underground into the labs. Access to better research methods and tools will advance our knowledge of cannabis.

Future Outlook for Cannabis Trends

Amsterdam Genetics has had nearly four decades of success in producing high-quality cannabis seeds—thanks to the progressive ideals about cannabis in the Netherlands. Now that cannabis culture has become a global phenomenon, these trends are starting to expand to all corners of the world, from Europe to the Americas to Africa to Asia.

The continued expansion of cannabis exposes us all to new ways of cultivating, consuming, and uses beneficial to the entire community. Keep an eye out for new cannabis trends soon to emerge.

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Navigating the Indoor Cannabis Boom: Trends and Tips

New trends and advancements in cannabis cultivation are constantly changing. A new trend can make old methods seem outdated as fast as they come around. And it’s not hard to find new tips for indoor cannabis growing that suggest no other method will yield the results you want. You can find yourself in a whirlwind trying to keep up with the latest and greatest trends. So, what’s the best way to sift through all the information and find what works best for you?

This blog provides valuable insight into navigating the complex web or information to get the best results when growing cannabis indoors.

 

Where new trends come from

We’re living in the age of information, and it’s never been easier to find new trends and tips for indoor cannabis growing. As cannabis continues becoming more widely accepted on a global scale, we can predict that these trends and tips will only become more abundant.

Here are a few things leading to the rapid increase in information sharing about the latest in cannabis cultivation:

  • Science
  • Exposure
  • Legalization and Regulation Changes
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

These factors can make anyone sound like an expert in growing cannabis. But it helps to know the basis behind them to ensure you get the correct information.

Science

The global popularity of cannabis has inspired new science and research in the field. Every day, we hear about new cannabis strains emerging, details about terpenes and other chemical compounds in the plant, and ways to improve the quality (and quantity) when growing cannabis. 

Exposure

Amsterdam will always be known as the ‘birthplace of cannabis culture.’ Today, that culture has evolved worldwide from an underground subculture to the mainstream. In many places like the US, you can see massive cannabis billboards decorating city skylines, and it’s no longer sensitive content that requires censorship on social media platforms. This growing exposure to society makes it much easier to share tips and trends about how to grow cannabis.

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Legalization and Regulation Changes

One of the biggest catalysts to the boom in cannabis cultivation is the laws behind the plant. As regulations continue to ease, more people are starting to experiment with growing cannabis at home. Our delivery services extend far beyond our own borders, and we now have customers across several EURO zones.

As cannabis becomes legalized in new areas, the art of cannabis cultivation will expand. It creates new opportunities to learn from growers.

Artificial Intelligence

Growing cannabis at home is no longer a mystery or reserved for experienced growers. Popular AI tools like ChatGPT can spew an entire step-by-step guide on how you can start cultivating your own cannabis plants at home with a simple prompt. Try for yourself with the prompt ‘steps to grow cannabis at home’, and you’ll see what we mean!

The same goes for finding tips. This AI information is actually learned from the growing information base on the subject previously shared online. It’s now easier than ever for the average person to access information on the latest trends and tips for indoor cannabis growing.

 

Finding What Works For You

Discovering new cannabis cultivation tips and trends is the easy part. The challenge comes in knowing what information is actually valuable and useful for your home grow setup. Since it’s so easy to share information, you can scroll through TikTok and see viral videos about growing cannabis from users who never planted cannabis seeds and read blogs online from writers who have never even used cannabis before.

  1. Learn from Credible Sources

Choosing credible sources is the first step in navigating the boom of information on growing cannabis indoors. For example, our grow guides are written by Nibameca, a veteran grower with years of experience growing various Amsterdam Genetics seeds. Our transparency in these grow guides gives our community an extra level of trust that we’re experts in cannabis cultivation. Our blogs are also written by cannabis experts and enthusiasts who use cannabis regularly.

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  1. Understand your growing capabilities

Indoor growing setups come in many forms. There are tons of products on the market catering to different setups. Also, trends and tips can apply to specific setups. Understanding your own growing setup can help narrow down the tips and trends applicable to your situation.

For example, you don’t want to use commercial-grade lights for a small closet grow setup in your bedroom. This also applies to managing the smell, the quantity of plants you have, and even local laws for at-home cultivation.

Our FAQs page answers common questions for beginners. Or contact us directly with your questions, and we’ll be happy to help you!

  1. Experiment

Cannabis plants are living things. Even with all the information available, it’s hard to predict with 100% accuracy how seeds will grow. There are tons of variables that go into growing cannabis indoors.

It’s the exciting part about growing cannabis because it feels like a reward when you finally achieve a successful harvest. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different strains, trends, and tips to see what works best with your setup.

Ready to get started with one of the latest trends in indoor cannabis growing? Check out our collection of premium cannabis seeds and see which strain you’ll grow next!

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The Finest Quality Rolling Papers on the Market – AG x Mascotte Partnership

There’s one book that all weed connoisseurs abide by—and that’s a book of rolling papers! It’s an essential tool in the repertoire of cannabis consumers and picking the right brand of rolling papers is key.

You can tell a lot about a person by the kind of rolling papers they use. So, when you see someone pull out a pack of Mascotte x Amsterdam Genetics papers, you know they subscribe to one idea: quality. 

 

About Mascotte Rolling Papers

Mascotte has endured the test of time. The company has been around for more than 160 years and continues delivering innovative rolling papers and accessories to revolutionize the way we consume cannabis. One of the secrets to sustaining their business operations for more than a century is a focus on quality. They strive to craft the perfect rolling papers. It’s not only a mission but a commitment they make to the loyal customers who use them every day to enhance their rolling and smoking experience.

Our Partnership with Mascotte

Amsterdam partners with Mascotte to create the best rolling papers on the market. We are two Dutch brands that continue pushing the bar even higher to deliver on our promise of exceptional quality. It’s the perfect match—their expertise in rolling papers and our expertise in cannabis cultivation. It’s an organic partnership long in the making that has led to rolling papers like you’ve never experienced before.

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Crafting the Perfect Rolling Papers

Rolling papers are one of the preferred methods for pure cannabis consumption. Rolling only cannabis will give you one of the cleanest flavours without added traces of tobacco like you’d get from blunt wraps. Some people prefer rolling spliffs with loose tobacco. However, it will take away some of the pure flavour from your cannabis. You’ll experience tons of flavour thanks to the terpenes in each strain. Rolling papers are an excellent way to consume like a connoisseur and experience the full sensational profile from your home grow.

Mascotte rolling papers are one of a kind. Their papers are known for:

  • Details improving the user experience
  • Slow burning
  • Booklet design

Their years of experience and testing have led to innovative ideas that achieve the goals that consumers want most.

  1. Details

Attention to detail is key when it comes to rolling papers. There’s an actual science behind crafting the perfect papers that roll, stick, and burn better than other brands on the market. Incorporating these details into our collaborative rolling papers improves the overall user experience.

  1. Slow-burning

Cannabis is meant to be enjoyed. So inhale deeply, exhale slowly, and let the rich sensations of the plant soothe your mind and body. Slow-burning papers help you appreciate your cannabis even more since you won’t be in a rush to try to get as many hits in before the it burns out. That’s one of the pleasures of Mascotte rolling papers. Hopefully, you’re not in a rush because we designed papers to burn slowly and avoid runs.

  1. Booklet design

Mascotte created a signature booklet design to make them easy to store. The unique magnetic closure helps protect your rolling papers when slipping these thin booklets in your pocket or prevents them from getting damaged if left out on your rolling tray.

These signature elements are incorporated into the papers developed in partnership with Amsterdam Genetics.

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Types of Papers

Together with Mascotte, we collaborated on a series of rolling papers to fit the needs of every consumer. We know our customers, and Mascotte knows rolling papers. Combined, we’re two experts at our crafts, delivering quality goods that will last your entire harvest season. 

AG x Mascotte Original Papers

Our popular Original papers are instantly recognizable by the gold and green Xs on the booklet. The elegant packaging is a must for holding such quality papers inside. The original papers are made with chlorine-free bleach for a pure white look. They’re finished with a branded Amsterdam Genetics and Mascotte watermark as our official stamp of approval.

AG x Mascotte Brown Papers

Our signature Brown rolling papers are for weed connoisseurs who prefer a more natural paper. We left these papers unbleached to avoid adding chlorine or chemicals in the process.

You can find both versions of papers in King-size or slim-size formats. We offer box sets that contain 50 booklets of 34 papers. We recommend king-size for extra volume or if you want to roll inside-out. The slim size is more compact for fast, easy rolling. 

Pair your rolling papers with the Mascotte Active carbon filters to improve air circulation and avoid any plant material getting in your mouth. 

Also, check out our other headshop products, like grinders and lighters.

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New Heights in the Kitchen: Experiments with Cannabis in Gastronomy

Weed brownies will forever be an iconic edible for cannabis consumers. But now, cannabis recipes have reached new highs as they span the spectrum from simple pastries to fine dining. Cannabis gastronomy today is the result of pairing chefs with cannabis connoisseurs who put their creative energy into creating unique dishes. 

Hope you don’t have the munchies because we’re about to open the cabinet of information about cannabis gastronomy becoming a global trend, how experimental chefs keep pushing industry boundaries, and the different types of edibles you can make at home.

 

The Evolution of Cannabis Gastronomy

The evolution of the global cannabis industry has impacted many areas, including gastronomy. Cannabis edibles originated around 1000 BC in India when it was infused with other foods. Fast forward to today, and cooking and consuming cannabis edibles has become an art form. Growers always have plenty of stock of cannabis after a harvest to practice traditional cannabis recipes and experiment with other recipes.

Growing cannabis instantly makes you part of a community. Whether following our blog for tips on improving your grow, following cannabis content on social media, or simply sharing your latest grow progress with your group message thread, sharing has never been easier. Recipes are always a trending topic, with new dishes popping up daily. Seeing innovative cooking methods with cannabis has sparked a wave of novelty gastronomy trends.

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Innovating in the Home Kitchen

Do you prefer cannabis edibles or smoking weed? The difference in each can change the effects and taste of your cannabis. A benefit to consuming cannabis edibles is that plant’s terpene properties can give food unique flavours. For example, the citrusy limonene terp in the Lemon Haze strain can add lemon lime flavour to any dish. And the Magic OG Kush has tons of pinene to give your recipe more herbal taste.

Traditional cooking is easily done in your own kitchen using ingredients most people already have. It’s why weed brownies and cookies are so popular. Making cannabis butter is a simple process involving baking weed and letting the THC absorb in melted butter. Once you have canna butter, substitute it for regular butter and cook as usual. New solutions for extracting and infusing THC into other products have led to more creative ways to cook with cannabis.

Other base products you can make at home to infuse THC include:

  • Canna-butter
  • Canna-oil
  • Cana-honey
  • Canna-cheese
  • Canna-syrup
  • Canna-tincture
  • Canna-cream

This variety expands your homemade menu to include cannabis-infused pasta from canna oil, cannabis tea made from canna honey, salad dressing from canna tincture, and the world’s best grilled cheese sandwich loaded with canna cheese.

In addition to absorbing the THC in a base product, chefs have also used it as an herb. Grind your weed to mix with salt, sugar, or any other herb/spice. These canna-spices can create tasty treats like cannabis popcorn and cannabis sugar cookies.

Want to get fancy? Chefs have transformed their love of cooking and cannabis into unique concepts—from five-course THC-infused meals to cannabis restaurants to edible CBD products designed for nutrition.

 

Types of edibles

There are cannabis recipes for any hunger or thirst cravings. Experimenting with foods and cooking methods can lead to some unique dishes. And just when you think you’ve mastered them all, someone will create something new to try.

Here are the popular recipe categories and the kinds of food you’ll find in each:

  • Baked goods – easy to make at home in products like cookies, brownies, cake, bread, cheesecake, granola bars, cinnamon rolls, and pie
  • Gummies – candy-style THC-infused products made from cannabis tincture or canna oil.
  • Fine dining – one of the newest categories for cannabis gastronomy that uses various infusion methods. Menus can include entrees like seafood, steak, vegetables, puree, etc.
  • Dips – give any food an extra buzz with cannabis-infused guacamole, hummus, onion dip, and salsa
  • Beverages – prefer to drink your cannabis? Try THC-infused wine, cocktails, tea, lemonade, and coffee.

 

Foods to Pair with Cannabis

Cannabis is the food industry’s newest favourite ingredient. In addition to giving your home recipes an exciting twist, pairing it with the right food can enhance the flavour even more. Terpenes in cannabis interact with the flavour profile in other foods for a flavour-filled entourage effect.

The most well-known food pairing is cannabis with mangoes. Both share the myrcene terpene, making the sweet flavour more pronounced. Earthy terpenes make Chocolato and related strains great for pairing with dark chocolate. Give your spicy food more heat with spicy strains like AK-OG Kush with lots of caryophyllene terpenes. Herbal flavours from high terpinolene strains like Blue Magic enrich the taste of Mediterranean cuisine.

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Join the Food Frenzy

Cannabis growers have access to the most important ingredient for green gastronomy: weed! Learning how to cook cannabis recipes is about following the instructions and practising. It’s important to note dosage levels in your recipe. Cannabis cuisine varies in potency and how it affects you once consumed. 

Once you master the basics, you’re ready to experiment with your own creative recipes. Our premium cannabis seeds give you a range of terpene flavours and aromas to craft the perfect dish. You never know—your dish might become the next viral recipe!

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Cannabis in Your Cup: The World of Cannabis-Infused Beverages

Bottom’s up! We’re about to quench your thirst with cannabis-infused drinks. If you want to make cannabis drinks at home, you’ll have plenty of options. From streamy cannabis coffee to a refreshing cannabis slushy to a healthy CBD smoothie, there’s a drink that everyone will love.

If you had a larger-than-expected harvest, repurpose your surplus by experimenting with some of our cannabis-infused drink recipes featured in this guide. But first, here’s the variety of drinks that growers all over have made.

 

Types of Cannabis-Infused Drinks

The dexterity of weed makes it possible to make cannabis drinks of all types. Extracting THC into different liquid bases lets you combine the solution into your favourite beverages. Cannabis distillate and oil are the most common way to infuse THC at home. New drink recipes are always coming out, and here are a few of the most popular to make.

  • Cannabis Tea
  • Cannabis Coffee
  • Cannabis Seltzer
  • Cannabis Slushies
  • Cannabis Energy Drinks
  • Cannabis Lemonade
  • Cannabis Cola
  • Cannabis Cider
  • Cannabis Smoothie

In addition to distillate and oil, you can use alternative methods. You can make cannabis tea by blending raw cannabis buds with tea herbs before seeping them into your water. Also, combine cannabutter in your recipe for cannabis cider.

 

Cannabis Alcohol

Did you know that THC-infused alcohol is becoming a mainstay for cannabis connoisseurs? Some might oppose drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis simultaneously. But the concept of cannabis alcohol sounds swanky enough to appeal even to high society. Grab your choice drink, add a splash of THC into it, and experience the mixed effects. Cannabis alcohol is a measured science to get the right blend of THC% to ABV% to get these delicious drinks:

  • Cannabis Cocktail
  • Cannabis Craft Beer
  • Cannabis Wine

These specialty drinks are great options for hosting tasting events with friends.

Pairing the right strain with a complimentary cannabis cocktail will enhance the entourage effect.

 

CBD Drinks

THC isn’t the only active compound in cannabis. THC is only one of the cannabinoids present. Other cannabinoids include CBD, CBG, CBN, and more. CBD is one of the most well-known, thanks to its medical benefits, like reducing pain and stress, aiding digestion, and improving sleep. CBD products have expanded from tablets, oils, and topicals to now being used in beverages to deliver the same effects.

Some of the common CBD drinks are:

  • CBD sports drinks
  • CBD energy drinks
  • CBD smoothies

Instead of giving you a high sensation, these drinks are more health conscious. They’re made using CBD oil or powder or combining CBD-infused ingredients like CBD peanut butter in a smoothie.

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Foods to Pair With Your Cannabis Beverages

Infusing THC with beverages has added benefits than just feeling a high. Cannabis terpenes, the flavour and aromatic components of the plant, can also be experienced while consuming an infused beverage.

Terpenes have a range of flavours, such as fruity, earthy, chocolate, sweet, spicy, herbal, etc. If you plan to use part of your grow harvest to make cannabis drinks, consider pairing strains with beverages that complement the flavour.

Myrcene is a terpene found in most cannabis and fruits like mangoes. The high myrcene level in strains like Fatkid’s Cake makes it the perfect option for making oil to infuse in a cannabis mango slushy. The citrusy limonene terpene in our Lemongrass pairs well with lemonade. The spicy and herbal properties of the Royal Choco strain will be an excellent ingredient for cannabis-infused coffee.

Weed strain and beverage pairings don’t always have to be used as an ingredient in the drink. You’ll get great flavour entourage effects even if you prefer smoking your cannabis.

 

Recipes to Try at Home

Looking for recipes to make your own cannabis drinks? We’ve got you covered! Check out these easy-to-make recipes with ingredients you already have at home:

  1. Cannabis-Infused Lemonade

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cannabis-infused simple syrup (made with equal parts water, sugar, and cannabis tincture)

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, add the water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cannabis-infused simple syrup.
  2. Stir well until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  3. Serve over ice and garnish with a hit of Lemon Ice.

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  1. Cannabis-Infused Iced Tea

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups brewed tea (black, green, or herbal)
  • 1/2 cup cannabis-infused honey
  • Lemon slices and mint leaves (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Brew your favourite tea and allow it to cool.
  2. Stir in cannabis-infused honey until dissolved.
  3. Chill the tea in the refrigerator.
  4. Serve while enjoying hits of Amnesia Haze.

 

  1. Canna-Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen berries
  • 1 tablespoon cannabis-infused coconut oil
  • Honey or sweetener to taste

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  1. Blend coconut milk, ripe banana, frozen berries, and cannabis-infused coconut oil until smooth.
  2. Sweeten with honey (substitute with cannabis-infused honey for a higher dosage)
  3. Pour into a glass and enjoy with your Pineapple Kush for a full tropical sensation.

 

It’s important to note the THC dosage when you make cannabis drinks at home. You’ll be surprised how high a few drops of cannabis tincture will get you, even when added to an entire pitcher of cannabis lemonade. Use a syringe or measuring spoons when adding THC to your recipe. Our above recipes represent an average amount of THC-infused product, but you can adjust the dosage to your preference. When in doubt, start with a lower dose and increase with tolerance.

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Green Gastronomy: The Rise of Cannabis in the Culinary World + Recipes to Try at Home

Wondering what to do with all the extra cannabis from your harvest? If you can’t consume it all in one particular way, cannabis gastronomy is an excellent way to make sure it goes to good use. Cooking with cannabis is popular for growers seeking alternative ways to enjoy weed. From food to beverages, exploring the world of green gastronomy will give you the munchies!

 

Eating Cannabis Changes its Effects

Ingesting cannabis is a unique way of consuming it for a slightly different effect. Eating cannabis products takes longer for you to feel the effects. It’s because your body must digest the food before absorbing the THC properties. The common myth is to wait a half hour to see if you feel anything. However, the onset of effects varies for everyone—and even what type of food product you consume it in.

We recommend all cannabis gastronomy beginners to start slow. It’s hard to know how a THC-infused product will affect you without prior experience with it. Understanding how certain products and dosages affect you before experimenting with higher doses.

Compare the high sensation you get from edibles is strong and can be a real experience.

 

Choosing Cannabis Strains Based on Flavour

They say cannabis is an expensive ingredient. So, growing your own weed will give you plenty of the green stuff to test out your favourite recipes (keep reading for a few recipe ideas below). Weed has two uses as a culinary ingredient—made into infused products or as an herbal seasoning. Both are thanks to the flavour-creating properties of cannabis called terpenes.

Terpenes give cannabis its flavour and smell. For example, the limonene terpene adds a citrus flavour, caryophyllene adds some peppery spice, and myrcene gives a subtly sweet, fruity flavour to any dish.

Selecting specific strains for your recipes will help compliment the flavours and mask any unwanted “weed” taste in your finished product. The chocolate-flavoured Chocolato strain pairs well for making brownies. And the sweet Candyfloss strain will go perfectly when making THC-infused gummies.

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Types of Food/Dining Experiences

Cannabis Gastronomy has become a global phenomenon. From seeing cannabis chefs showcasing trendy recipes on social media to multi-courser fine dining menus that each play a role in popularizing it. Everyone has heard about the classic weed brownie, but with the right ingredients, you can discover new ways to infuse THC into every meal.

One of the core ingredients in any THC-infused dish is cannabutter (or cannaoil). By replacing regular butter with your homemade canabutter, you can add cannabis to any dish.

 

Here’s how to make cannabutter at home:

  1. Grind/break buds onto a flat pan
  2. Bake Cannabis – starts a decarboxylation process for the heat to release the THC from your buds (temperatures vary)
  3. Put the baked cannabis in melted butter
  4. Let the butter sit for a few hours on low heat – stir occasionally
  5. Strain the butter with cheesecloth to remove cannabis leaves
  6. Let butter harden before using

Some ways growers can use cannabis with cooking is in cannabutter, cannaoil, herbs, steak sauce, puree, and more. Once you learn the basics, you can get creative in how you use cannabis.

 

Cannabis-infused Recipes to Try at Home

Bookmark this page and use these recipes with your next harvest!

 

Classic Cannabis Brownies:

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup of cannabis-infused butter
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup of cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a baking pan.
  2. Use a mixing to combine cannabis-infused butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the brownies to cool before cutting into squares.

 

Cannabis-Infused Honey:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of honey
  • 1-2 grams of decarboxylated cannabis (adjust depending on potency preference)

Instructions:

  1. Grind the decarboxylated cannabis finely.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine honey and ground cannabis.
  3. Heat the mixture on low for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a jar.
  5. Allow it to cool, and you have cannabis-infused honey for sweetening teas, desserts, and more.

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Cannabis-Infused Chai Tea:

Ingredients:

  • 1 tea bag of your favourite chai tea blend
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1-2 grams of decarboxylated cannabis (adjust depending on potency preference)
  • 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil or cannabis-infused oil
  • Sweetener (honey, sugar, or another sweetener of your choice, optional)
  • Milk or a non-dairy alternative (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Grind the decarboxylated cannabis finely.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring the water to a simmer.
  3. Add the ground cannabis and coconut oil to the simmering water.
  4. Allow the mixture to steep for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps in extracting the cannabinoids into the oil.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a cup.
  6. Place the chai tea bag in the cup with the infused water and steep for the recommended time on the tea bag.
  7. Add sweetener, milk or a non-dairy alternative to taste

 

It’s time to put on your apron, grind your weed, and see what delicious dish you’ll make. Got a recipe in mind? Browse our catalogue of premium cannabis seeds to find the perfect strain to pair with your other ingredients. Bon Appetite!

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Developing A Nose For Cannabis: Understanding Aroma Profiles

It takes a successful grow and harvest to achieve the maximum aroma potency from your strain based on its genetics. However, now, it’s time for you to do your part to develop your sense of smell to appreciate the vast cannabis aroma profiles. Awareness of its smell helps with categorizing different strains, providing details of its effect, determining its freshness, and more.

Let’s explore how you can use cannabis aromas to improve your consumption experience!

 

Indica vs. Sativa Aromas

Knowing what scents to look for can help significantly in identifying them in your strains. Indica and sativa strains differ in more than just the kind of high they give you—they also give off different aromas. This is due to the chemical properties called terpenes, which are responsible for each strain’s unique aromas (and taste). All cannabis strains have terpenes, with approximately 200 different kinds discovered so far in the plants. 

Common terpenes that you can find in Indica-dominant strains are myrcene, humulene, and caryophyllene. These strains are best characterized by heavier scents of earthy, woody, musk, and nature tones. The skunky bouquet of spicy aromas from the Blue Magic strain and the potent earthy profile in the AK-OG Kush are good examples that both deliver the intense body high noted in indica strains.

For the uplifting highs associated with sativa strains, the aromas you should be looking for are a more light, refreshing scent. Think fruity, sweet, and floral tones for the cannabis aroma profiles. These aromas come from seeds producing high amounts of limonene, terpinolene, and linalool terpenes. With these scents in mind, your nose can pick out strains with these dominating terpenes, such as with our sweet-scented Candyfloss and citrusy Lemon Haze strains.

As you develop your nose for smelling cannabis, noting these broad scent categories will provide a good starting point for determining whether a strain belongs to the sativa or indica family.

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How Cannabis Aroma Profiles Can Indicate Their Effects

Not only do terpenes create different aromas in cannabis, but they also are associated with their effects. An entourage effect is a term used to describe how terpenes found in your plant interact with your body when consumed to create their unique highs. Every strain is different and can also affect each person differently. Therefore, understanding a strain’s aroma can give you an idea of the effects you’ll experience once consumed. 

We’ve covered how certain scents provide details of the family of strains your plant belongs to. Additionally, certain terpenes are known for producing specific kinds of effects. For example, a high presence of the pinene terpene can lead to an uplifting high while simultaneously improving memory and concentration. If you’re seeking these effects, you should be looking for a piney aroma—think pine trees!

Caryophyllene is a terpene great for consumers who don’t like to experience the couch-lock stoned feeling after a session. This terpene specifically counteracts some of the effects of THC. If you’re an infrequent consumer or want to mellow out your high, you can determine strains high in this terpene based on an herbal or peppery scent.

On the other end of the spectrum, those looking for more of a couchlock and laidback body high should look for strains with a more earthy scent. It’s a sure sign of high levels of myrcene. It’s one of the most common terpenes in almost all strains. However, the more dominant this scent is compared to other aromas, the more relaxed you can expect to feel with it.

Developing your nose for picking out specific cannabis aroma profiles is highly beneficial when examining your strain for its effects.

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Using Aromas for Quality

The third pillar that weed aromas help determine is the freshness of your strain. From the growing process to examining your harvest, the potency of the scent is a good indication of the quality of your grow.

Your plant will start to produce the familiar weed smell within a few weeks of starting your grow. It’s a good sign to look for that your plant is developing correctly. It’s important to note that both male and female cannabis plants have a weed scent, so you won’t be able to tell the gender based on this trait. Also, as the smell becomes more potent from your plant, it’s a sign of the flowering stage.

Fresh buds will have their most potent smell once properly harvested, dried, and cured. Proper storage is recommended to preserve the aroma until you’re ready to consume them. Buds that begin to lose their smell potency are a sign that the quality is decreasing compared to when you first harvested them. This happens when the terpenes on your buds weaken—not only does the scent diminish, but also the effects caused by the terpenes.

If you find that your plant isn’t producing as potent of a smell, you can implement various techniques during and after a grow to boost the terpenes in your plant. This will improve the smell and taste of your buds.

Our premium seed genetics feature a wide variety of aromas. Experiment with different strains to train your nose to recognize different cannabis aroma profiles. A general rule of thumb is if it smells good to you, it will have favourable effects when consuming it.

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The Art of Cannabis Tasting: An Introduction to Aroma and Flavour Profiles

Being mindful of cannabis aroma and flavour is one of the best ways to get a complete experience from your plant during consumption. The complexity of the plant itself leads to its unique characteristics, displaying a range of scents and flavour profiles in every strain. There’s an art to training yourself to be more aware of these properties that starts with understanding what causes a strain’s aroma and flavour and knowing what to look for when consuming or tasting it. 

Approaching cannabis with these tips will awaken your senses even more to the robust genetics growing from your seeds.

 

Understanding Cannabis Aroma and Flavour

Two words every grower should know and understand are terpenes and cannabinoids. Both are part of all cannabis plants’ chemical structure, but are responsible for different characteristics.

Terpenes are the most sensory-perceptive feature of the two, which determines a plant’s aroma and flavour. On the other hand, cannabinoids impact the actual effects when consuming cannabis. THC and CBD fall under the cannabinoid umbrella, delivering uplifting, sedated, or counteractive effects to your high.

Terpenes and cannabinoids are both found in the trichomes of your plant, or the white crystals coating your buds. The more trichomes visible on your plant, the stronger the effects these chemical compounds will have.

When studying the art of cannabis smell and taste we’ll spotlight terpenes. Terpenes are features of all plants, fruits, flowers, and even some animals. More than 20,000 exist, but only a fraction of 200+ are found in cannabis strains. This common characteristic that cannabis has with the rest of the plant world is why you’ll discover similar scents and recognisable flavours when consuming it. The good news is that you can use your knowledge of terpenes to know what to look for when detecting what kind of smell and taste your plant has.

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Cannabis Aroma and Flavour From Different Terpenes

Cannabis plants have a combination of terpenes that work together in each strain. This phenomenon is referred to as the entourage effect. It’s when the blend of terpenes combined with the different cannabinoids interact with your body to produce the high sensation. As you know, every high is different, thanks to the range of compound combinations in each strain. While it’s difficult to single out every individual terpene in your strain, understanding the most common terpenes will give a better idea of the smell and tastes associated with them. With the right smell techniques, you’ll know what’s present in your strain.

These are the most common terpenes:

Aroma is one of the primary ways to tell which is dominant in your strain. Once you know how a strain smells, you can predict its taste. Each has distinctive features that make them instantly recognisable to the trained nose.

For example, growing strains like the Kosher Tangie Kush and Lemon Haze will give off heavy citrusy and fruity aromas. It’s evidence that both strains contain concentrations of limonene. You can expect a similar flavour of citrus and fruit when consuming them. Seeds containing pinene genetics will have a strong pine needle aroma when they begin flowering. Strains like the Dutch Duchess and Royal Choco are good examples and will leave a lasting taste similar to hops and basil when consumed that confirms the terpene presence.

Myrcene is one of the most common terpenes that gives most cannabis strains some level of an earthy scent. The more dominant this smell from your plant, the more indica-related body highs you can expect. It’s a terpene instrumental in the entourage effect that helps more of the cannabinoids of the plant interact with your body for a deeper, richer high. It’s a terpene also found in mangoes, which is why many people report feeling elevated highs after consuming cannabis while eating the fruit.

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Detecting Cannabis Aroma and Flavour

Now that you know common scents and flavours to look for in your cannabis plant, it’s time to develop your sense of smell and taste to detect them. It takes some practice to recognise their presence, but with practice, you can get past the obvious skunky scents to reveal the true bouquet of aromas.

Detecting aroma can be done while growing your plant or when examining your buds after harvest. Scents are most potent during the flowering stage, when you should get hints of aromas associated with your strain. It’s when knowing your strain genetics is beneficial. If you know you’re growing a strain with high levels of limonene, you should be looking for that citrusy scent compared to a floral lavender-related scent typical in strains with high linalool genetics.

Good ventilation helps isolate the scent of your plant and avoid interfering scents from other plants.

Detecting flavour is only done during the consumption stage. Aroma plays a major role in how we taste, and knowing the scent first will help give more flavour sensation when consuming. The way you consume is critical for maximising the flavours. Be sure to check our cannabis tasting beginners guide (https://www.amsterdamgenetics.com/cannabis-tasting-101-a-guide-for-beginners/) to learn steps for extracting the full flavour profile of your strain.

Starting your grow with premium cannabis seeds helps ensure strong genetics in your plant. With proper grow techniques, you’ll achieve a successful harvest and enjoy the full benefits of your cannabis aroma and flavour profile.

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