When it comes to enjoying cannabis, the options are as diverse as the strains themselves. Two popular methods: the classic joint and the luxurious cannagar. While both deliver an experience, the cannagar is something different and much harder to forget. They also differ significantly in their creation process. Let’s dive into the world of both to uncover what sets them apart.
The Joint: A Classic Staple
Joints are the quintessential symbol of cannabis culture, known for their simplicity and accessibility. Crafting a joint involves a straightforward process and once rolled, the joint is ready to be enjoyed, usually requiring just a lighter to ignite.
Smoking a joint is a common and quick experience. Joints are easy to light and smoke, making them perfect for on-the-go use. The thin rolling paper allows for a purer taste of the cannabis, though the paper itself can sometimes influence the flavor. Joints also tend to burn faster, providing a quicker smoking session and they are ideal for sharing in social settings, as they are often passed around among friends.
The Cannagar: A Luxurious Journey
Cannagars, short for cannabis-cigars, represent a step up in craftsmanship and sophistication. At Xiaolin, the process of creating a cannagar begins with selecting high-quality cannabis and concentrate. Our pairings are then curated and reviewed for optimal flavor and experience. The cannabis is then broken down and married with concentrates or extracts for enhanced potency. This mixture is then compressed and molded around a skewer to form a dense core. This core is wrapped with rice or hemp papers and meticulously detailed with edible gold leaf, creating a stunning visual masterpiece. The skewer is removed, making a smooth airflow channel and the VSXL (Very Special Xiaolin) cannagar is packaged, then left to cure. This process can take several days to weeks, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify. The cannagar is born and is now ready for a premium smoking experience.
Cannagars offer a refined and extended smoking session. You could get a wedding party of 50 people very HIGH passing around just (1) Xiaolin Godfather. They burn much slower than joints, providing a prolonged and more leisurely experience. The curing process enhances the cannabis’ natural flavors, and the use of things like, roses for wrapping, can add a totally unique taste. The dense packing and airflow channel also result in a smoother, more controlled draw. This is why cannagars are often seen as a luxury item, making them perfect for special occasions and celebrations.
Key Differences
The key differences between joints and cannagars lie in their craftsmanship, duration, flavor, potency, and social setting. Joints are simple and quick to make, while cannagars are more involved and require a time-intensive process. Joints burn quickly, providing a fast smoke, whereas cannagars offer a longer-lasting experience. Cannagars benefit from a curing process that enhances flavor and potency, whereas joints provide a more immediate and unaltered taste of the cannabis. Joints are perfect for casual or social smoking, while cannagars add a touch of sophistication to any gathering.
Conclusion
Whether you prefer the simplicity of a joint or the luxury of a cannagar, both have their unique charms and benefits. Joints are the go-to for quick, social smoking, while cannagars offer a richer, more refined experience. At Made In Xiaolin, we celebrate the diversity of cannabis enjoyment and encourage you to explore our entire lineup to find your preferred smoking experience.
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