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If you take a moment to stop and think about how we operate throughout most of our daily lives, a common theme that comes up is efficiency. We live in an age where efficiency is everything. Whether it’s ordering food online or paying our bills with the click of a button, we like the ease and convenience of streamlined processes. The same goes for pre-rolled hemp joints.

While there are reasons in every aspect of life to go back to basics and do each step yourself, there are certain situations that are actually made better by having someone else do the prep work for you. This is often the case with pre-rolls. Easy, convenient, and enjoyable, pre-rolled hemp joints make it easier to feel the way you want faster.

What are Pre-Rolls?

Pre-rolled hemp joints are just what they sound like: hemp joints that have been professionally rolled prior to purchase. Pre-rolls take the guesswork and extra effort out of rolling hemp joints yourself. They eliminate the hassle, mess, and confusion that sometimes accompanies smoking hemp to make the entire experience easier and more enjoyable.

While some people are sticklers for keeping everything original and going back to basics, others appreciate pre-rolls for the fact that they do the hard work for you. There are lots of reasons it’s worth it to buy pre-rolled hemp joints. We’ve laid out a few just to get you started.

Reasons to Buy Pre-Rolled Hemp Joints

1.    Pre-Rolls Mean Less Mess

What if you found out there was an easier, simpler way to smoke hemp? It turns out there is! Pre-rolled hemp joints are a less messy way to enjoy the same cannabis you know and love. While there’s a certain charm to rolling your own joints, the reality is that doing so often results in some of the cannabis getting wasted and some of the rolling papers getting ruined. There’s no risk of that happening with pre-rolls.

2.    A More Convenient Way to Smoke

What could be more convenient than joints that are pre-rolled for you? There’s no need to go through all the behind-the-scenes work of rolling joints yourself. Buying pre-rolls means you don’t have to go through all the hassle and grunt-work of rolling the joints yourself. Plus, because they’re pre-rolled, they’re also portable. Smoke them at home or put them in a little travel bag and take your pre-rolls with you to smoke at a friend’s place.

3.    Pre-Rolls are Perfect for Beginners

One of the things that sometimes holds people back from smoking joints is their fear of doing it wrong. If you’re new to hemp joints, it can be hard to know how much is too much and what’s not enough. While there’s something to be said for trial and error, not everyone is up for that and that’s quite alright. Pre-rolls take the guesswork out of the equation. You’ll know exactly how much you’re smoking with each joint, which could do wonders for putting those who are a little nervous at ease.

4.    Pre-Rolled Joints Come in Many Varieties

From size to strains, there are tons of varieties available in pre-rolled hemp joints. The one-size-fits all approach rarely works well; plus, we at Black Tie CBD know just as well as anyone that variety is the spice of life. That’s why we offer so many different types of pre-rolls. Just take these two, for example:

• 1 Gram Delta8 Infused Purple Haze Pre-Rolls: These Sativa-dominant pre-rolls come 1.1-1.25 grams to a joint. The Delta8 Infused hemp flower is finely ground and expertly rolled into a joint for your enjoyment.
• Harlequin (Indoor) Blast Pre-Rolls. This strain of pre-rolled hemp joints is perfect for just before bedtime. Indulge in the smooth pine taste followed by a mild, sweet orange/citrus undertone.

5.    High-Quality Joints

A major benefit of buying pre-rolled hemp joints is that there’s less room for mystery. You can be sure you’re getting high-quality pre-rolls when you purchase from a reputable retailer like Black Tie CBD. Our products are all third-party tested and we make our lab results available online. This means there’s no need to worry about fillers or less-than-quality products. Everything you get is verified safe and smoke-ready!

Find top quality pre-rolls and other CBD products when you shop at Black Tie CBD today!

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Are you familiar with cannabis concentrates? If not, let us introduce them to you! As the premier online retailer of CBD products, Black Tie CBD knows how important it is to get acquainted with all the different types of cannabis products out there. We’ll share a bit of insight about two of the most popular cannabis concentrates, rosin and resin, so you can stay as informed as possible.

What are Cannabis Concentrates?

Before we dive into whether rosin vs. resin is the better option, it’s important to have at least some basic understanding of what cannabis concentrates are in the first place. Cannabis concentrates are potent, concentrated versions of the cannabis plant. Also known as extracts, concentrates are most often consumed by dabbing, a process that involves heating the concentrate in a nail/banger (quartz chamber). Once the substance is sufficiently heated, vapor gets emitted into the air, which can then be inhaled.

While there are many different types of cannabis concentrates, the two most popular, most flavorful, most aromatic, and impactful are rosin and resin.

Many people turn to cannabis concentrates like rosin and resin because they are significantly more potent than cannabis flower. This means the user has a pretty good chance of getting a stronger high with less product.

Consuming Cannabis Concentrates

For a fast-acting way to consume cannabis concentrates, the fool-proof way to go has to be dabbing. People like dabbing for its fast-acting properties, and because some feel that it is safer to inhale vapor than smoke – the jury is still out on that one.

Dabbing is arguably the most popular way to consume cannabis concentrates, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only way. In fact, rosin and resin can easily be incorporated into live resin blunts, edibles, and tinctures. Just take these rosin products from Black Tie CBD as an example:

• Wild Rosin Honey: Full-spectrum Hemp Rosin blended with 100% raw wildflower honey provides a rich, complex, and sweet array of flavors in an edible cannabis concentrate.
• Live Rosin Delta 9 THC Gummies: Sativa-Infused Blue Raspberry flavor Delta9 THC + Live Rosin gummies deliver a solventless cannabis concentrate in edible form.

Now that you have a solid understanding of these cannabis concentrates, it’s time to dig deeper into what resin vs. rosin are, how they differ, how they’re similar, and which is better.

What is Resin?

Resin, most commonly referred to in the cannabis world as live resin, is a concentrated version of cannabis that is extracted by flash-freezing live cannabis plant matter before it goes through the hydrocarbon extraction process. Its strong flavor comes from the fact that the terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavonoids in the product are still alive rather than having been dried out and cured.

What is Rosin?

Although similar to resin, live rosin is seen by some as the better of the two concentrates because it is extracted with a solvent-free method. Just like resin, producing rosin uses live plant matter instead of matter from the cannabis plant that has been curd. Once it is harvested, the plant gets put into an ice bath to further refine, filter, and isolate the THC trichomes. The material that remains then gets dried out and turned into bubble hash which is then mechanically compressed via heat and pressure to produce the concentrate we know as rosin.

Which is Better: Live Resin or Live Rosin?

Many regard live rosin as the superior concentrate because of the more complicated process that is required to acquire it. Additionally, its solventless extraction method yields a cleaner product overall. That said, the more complex extraction method also makes it more expensive, which doesn’t sit well with everyone’s wants, needs, and price points.

Both live resin and live rosin will deliver a high quality cannabis product above traditional cannabis flower. What is better for you depends on your budget, lifestyle, and preferences. Some people will be fine paying a premium for a cleaner, solventless product whereas others are willing to compromise for something a bit less expensive.

The good thing about Black Tie CBD is that we have it all! Find premium cannabis concentrates like rosin and resin on our online shop. Explore all the options and shop with us today!

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Lots of people have heard of CBD tinctures but not everyone knows how to use them. That’s where we come in. Black Tie CBD is here to educate the masses on CBD tincture use. In this post, we’ll break down the 3 most popular ways to use CBD tinctures so you get the most out of your cannabis.

1.  Taking CBD Tinctures Sublingually (Under the Tongue)

It is widely-agreed upon that the under-the-tongue method of taking CBD tinctures is inarguably the most effective way to reap the maximum amount of benefits. Ingesting CBD tinctures sublingually allows the cannabidiol to get absorbed into the bloodstream through the thin mucous membrane that lies underneath the tongue. Holding a dropper or half-dropper amount of CBD tincture under your tongue for about 30- 60 seconds before swallowing gives the membranes in your mouth enough time to transport the tincture’s contents into the blood vessels within the body. This method largely bypasses the digestive tract for the most fast-acting CBD tincture use effects.

2.   Adding CBD Tinctures To Your Food/Drink (DIY CBD Edibles)

If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to incorporate CBD tincture use into your everyday life, adding them to your foods and/or beverages could be the way to go. People have various reasons for making CBD tincture use a part of their culinary concoctions. Some want the benefits of CBD but don’t like the taste, so they blend flavor-free versions of it into their favorite foods. Other people are really invested in making CBD tinctures part of their food and drink. For these people, the more experimental they get, the better. CBD tinctures go great in soups, sauces, dressings, and teas. If you’re planning on adding CBD to your food or drink, just be sure to exercise caution. A few things to consider regarding CBD tincture use and food are:

• CBD in drinks like tea and coffee can be fine when following a predetermined recipe. This is important, especially given the mixture of caffeine with CBD.
• It may be a good idea to avoid mixing CBD with alcoholic beverages.
• Always take the necessary precautions when serving CBD-infused treats around children, toddlers, and pets.

3.   Applying CBD Tinctures Topically (To the Skin)

Another popular method of CBD tincture use is to start from the outside and let it work its way in! CBD tinctures work well even when applied topically, to the surface of the skin. Some people like making their own CBD tincture-infused massage oils and body butters, as they find that these products tend to offer better healing benefits and pain management remedies than alternatives. Some spas even offer special CBD massages that incorporate CBD-infused massage oils and lotions as part of the package. Whether for all-over use or spot-treatment, CBD tinctures applied to the skin may be beneficial for a mild yet effective way to help with muscle soreness, aches, and relaxation.

However you choose to use your CBD tincture, the key is to make sure you purchase from a reputable, reliable source. Black Tie CBD is the trusted name in CBD. All of our CBD tinctures, as well as the rest of our products, are third-party tested and verified for safety, efficacy, and potency. Find the right CBD product for you when you shop with Black Tie CBD today.

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If you know about cannabis, chances are you know about THC. Officially known as Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis that results in people feeling that their mind has been “enhanced,” altered, or that they’ve gotten “high.” THC and THCa may sound similar. After all, all that’s different is the addition of one letter, right? Wrong. These two share similar chemical compositions but their effects yield different results.

Understanding THC: Tetrahydrocannabinol

THC is typically the most important factor people consider when choosing certain cannabis strains and products. They evaluate the amount of THC content in a product and use that to help them decide how much of an effect they want to receive.

While there are lots of other cannabinoids in cannabis itself, THC is seen as king amongst those seeking its psychoactive properties. So what happens when you introduce another letter into the equation? You guessed it: we’re talking about THCa.

Understanding THCa: Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid

The “a” in THCA stands for acid but there’s more to understanding THCa than just that. While THCa and THC are both derivatives of the same cannabinoid, the slight alterations in their chemical makeups mean that they deliver different effects to the people consuming them.

By definition, THCa is an inactive cannabinoid that can be found in the trichomes of freshly-harvested, live cannabis plants. This differs from THC, which cannot be found in fresh cannabis plants.

THC vs. THCa: How the Two Differ

Knowing that one comes from freshly-harvested cannabis and one does not is good information, but that doesn’t tell us everything we need to know about how THC and THCa are different. The two share similar chemical compositions except for the fact that THCa has an additional carboxyl group. This matters because of the way it impacts the endocannabinoid system.

Whereas THC binds with the endocannabinoid system’s CB1 and CB2 receptors, THCa does not. THC is able to deliver the euphoric “high” that so many people seek because it  fits into a CB1 receptor but THCa does not. This is why THC will give you a certain psychoactive effect while THCa won’t.

THC vs. THCa: When Two Become One

The interesting thing about understanding the differences between THC vs. THCa really comes when you dive into converting one into the other. THCa is essentially the precursor to THC in its pre-decarboxylation stage. Decarbing THCa removes one carboxyl group (the extra carboxylic acid), which converts it to THC. This simple change in chemical structure is all that’s needed to go from low to “high.”

If you’re not sure which one is right for you, the place to experiment is Black Tie CBD. Our products are all third-party tested and approved. We make all our lab analyses available to our customers so they can make educated decisions about their THC vs. THCa purchases. We offer a wide variety of THC and THCa products, including smokables, edibles, tinctures, and more. To get started with THCa, we recommend exploring:

• Gushers (INDOOR) THC-A Hemp Flower: An Indica-dominant hybrid THCa Hemp Flower that delivers a sweet, doughy aroma followed by heavy undertones of gas.
• Blueberry Muffin THC-A Pre-Rolls: 1-gram pre-rolled joints for a blueberry muffin-inspired experience.

Shop for THC and THCa products at Black Tie CBD today!

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A roundup for 2022 hemp flowers already? Time is flying! It’s crazy to think that we’re just a few months away from the end of the year. As the colder weather approaches and with the holiday season hovering, now is the perfect time to take inventory of what you’ve been doing for the past year. How have things been going? What have you liked, disliked, and what lessons have you learned?

Here at Black Tie CBD, we know that while there’s always room for improvement, it can be good to reflect fondly on the past to see how far you’ve come. Reviewing some of your favorite 2022 hemp flowers from the past year is the perfect opportunity to remind yourself that you may be due to reorder, or to learn about a new strain you haven’t yet experimented with. Explore the newest strains we added to our hemp flower collection in 2022 before the year ends and take advantage of their availability before time runs out!

1.    Grandaddy Purple (Indoor) CBD Hemp Flower

This CBD-rich hemp flower is made with a hemp strain that contains over 23.80% cannabinoids. Rich in terpenes like Myrcene, the Grandaddy Purple (Indoor) strain produces effects that are immediately noticeable. This indica-dominant hybrid has a scent that is best described as “purple.” Its floral aroma has strong nodes of berries and candies to deliver a mouth-watering flavor that’s both thick on the palate and smooth on the throat.

2.    Orange Cookies (Indoor) CBD Hemp Flower

Dial down the stress and see a real improvement in your mood with the Orange Cookies (Indoor) CBD Hemp Flower. This 2022 hemp flower addition became an instant favorite amongst users. It has a sativa-dominant hybrid marijuana strain with a flavor profile that is a cross between good fold Orange Juice and Girl Scout Cookies. Orange Cookies’ dominant terpene is Terpinolene; piney, floral, and slightly citrusy, this 2022 hemp flower brings it all.

3.    Delta8 Infused Sour Diesel CBD Hemp Flower

Sleep easy knowing the Black Tie CBD now offers Delta8 Infused Sour Diesel CBD Hemp Flower as part of our 2022 hemp flower repertoire. Sour D is a sativa-dominant cross between Chemdog 91 and Super Skunk. The flower’s chunky, forest-green buds give off a shine that is only further enhanced by the Delta8 coating. With a caryophyllene terpene dominance, Sour D stands to offer a host of potential medical benefits. Users beware: go slowly with this one.

These are just a few of the 2022 hemp flowers Black Tie CBD added to our online shop over the past year. We can’t wait for you to try them and see for yourself why they stand out. While you’re at it, don’t forget about your tried and true favorites.

Shop CBD, CBG, THC, Delta8, and so much more all online right here at BlackTieCBD.net. For questions about product offerings or to find out about the latest drops coming your way, send us an email or contact us. Email support@blacktiecbd.net to get started.

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Lots of people are familiar with CBD and THC nowadays, but how about CBG? Not only is CBG flower an important cannabinoid to get to know, but equally important is finding out where to buy cbg flower online. Black Tie has all the details you need right here.

Known by many as the mother of all cannabinoids, cannabigerol or CBG flower has actually been around since the 1960s. Despite its longevity, CBG has not received quite as much attention in the mainstream media as its CBD and THC counterparts. Now is the time to learn more about it so you can reap all of the flower’s potential benefits.

The Science Behind CBG Flower

CBG flower is based on cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), which is the chemical parent of both THC and CBD. What makes CBG different from THC and CBD is that those come from more mature cannabis plants, giving them lower concentrations of CBG. This is due to the fact that the CBG has already been converted into either CBD or THC by the time it gets derived from these plants. When in its pure CBG form, however, CBG is derived from a young cannabis plant that has yet to develop into other forms.

Comparing CBD Flower to CBG Flower

If you put CBD flower vs CBG flower up against one another, you’ll find that there are many similarities between the two. Still, they are not one in the same. Both CBD and CBG are low-toxic components of the hemp plant. Neither are said to be addictive substances from a chemically dependent standpoint.

Similarities Between CBD and CBG

Both CBD and CBG are low-toxic components of the hemp plant. Neither are said to be addictive substances from a chemically dependent standpoint. Both CBD and CBG have been shown to provide potential health benefits for users, some of which include:

• Stress and anxiety relief
• Mood and relaxation
• Productivity and concentration
• Appetite stimulation
• Pain relief and management
• …and more!

Additionally, CBG and CBD are both available in a variety of forms, including smokables and edibles.

Differences Between CBD and CBG

Despite their many similarities, the chemical makeup of CBD and CBG are different. This yields different effects when using one versus the other and may be the reason to buy CBG online or CBD online, depending on your goals and needs.

Users say CBG flower tends to be more potent than CBD flower; taking it may be just what you need if you’re looking for something stronger after getting comfortable with CBD. The availability of CBG is also an important factor; CBG is less readily available than its CBD counterpart because it is a rarer hemp cultivar. This makes it harder to acquire unless you know where to buy CBG flower online from trusted sources like Black Tie CBD. Finally, the ways in which CBD vs CBG interact with the endocannabinoid system are unique from one another. CBG flower’s molecules connect directly to the human cannabinoid receptors, whereas CBD’s molecules connect indirectly.

When you’re looking for a reputable place to buy CBG flower online, the first stop should be Black Tie CBD. All of our products are third-party tested and lab approved. We even provide our lab test results directly on our site so you can review them for yourself!

Shop for CBG flower online at Black Tie CBD to get premium grade products today!

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