Poll Says: Here’s what our readers think makes the best weed strain

We asked our readers informally online survey what makes the weed the “best” and we got all sorts of answers. We wondered if it was potency, flavor or maybe something else that drew cannabis enthusiasts to their favorite strain. Many respondents said “all of the above,” while others listed reasons we didn’t even think of, like no seeds, slow burn, and even top ratings for organic weed.

Flavor, taste, and potency (or potency) were the most commonly cited reasons for calling weed “the best,” as well as certain strains that made the person feel exactly how they wanted to feel. But at the end of the day, answering the question “What makes the best weed?” is ultimately somewhat subjective.

Flavor, aroma, and even potency can vary significantly from person to person in many cases. Still, there is some evidence and scientific knowledge that sheds some light on why most consumers seek the things they are when looking for the perfect bud.

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taste and smell

The taste and bouquet of your buds are often telling. Aside from the fact that very strong smelling marijuana is often fresh and well grown, the more subtle notes that linger in the air could be further evidence of the quality. A large part of what you smell is the uniqueness and specificity of the plants terpenes and terpenoids.

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The smell and taste by itself can be appealing, but when combined with the THC, it can result in an overall heightened phenomenon known as the entourage effect. It’s no wonder why many people rely on their nose and taste buds when identifying their favorite weed.

power

Ultimately, people buy weed to get high. Therefore, potency will be at the top of most lists. But if that were the case, highly concentrated products would have wiped out the lower-THC buds by now. They have not. A big reason for this is that THC potency doesn’t always mean you’re guaranteed to get high. To a recent to learnwhich tested individuals exposed to high levels of THC as well as those exposed to lower doses: “Despite differences in THC exposure, flower and concentrate users showed similar neurobehavioural patterns after acute cannabis use.”

In other words, the study showed that the percentage of THC you consume doesn’t match the level of “high” you feel (with the notable exception of edibles – those percentages mean just that). As an article in forbes As he put it: “Judging a cannabis strain by its THC content is no different than judging a movie based on the main character. The THC number will not be an indicator of performance.”

shows vs sativa

Some buy weed for the smell, some for the potency, and still others make their decision based on the species. Whether weed is the “indica” or “sativa” type is a major factor in how many people buy weed. These two words (along with “hybrid”) are used all the time in recreational pharmacies. This is because sativa is traditionally more of an uplifting head high and indica is more of a mellow high. These are two very different experiences.

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While many have their preference between the two, the more experienced cannabis user will find that how weed affects you is far more important than its type. While indica often feels milder, there are other components in all types of weed strains that also offer a milder experience.

This makes each variety unique and marketable in its own way. Indeed acc Medical news today, “Some experts suggest that manufacturers should refrain from labeling their products as sativa or indica. Using these names is misleading and far more complex than people used to think.”

Each person has their own reasons why the weed they are loyal to is “the best”. Perhaps that’s why there are so many favorite strains on the market today, and seemingly just as many ways to consume them. While deciding on the best weed can get trickier, the good news is that it seems like there will always be more amazing strains to choose from. Sometimes tough decisions aren’t so bad after all.