The History of the Vape Pen

The History of the Vape Pen On the Shoulders of Giants Just as we wouldn’t have the Ferrari without first making the Model T, we wouldn’t be carrying vape pens today if it weren’t for the Ancient Egyptians. Here’s the story of where our vape gear came from. Traders...

Vipers & the Gage: Cannabis in the Jazz Age

Vipers & the Gage: Cannabis in the Jazz Age “Come on, sisters, light up on these weeds and get high.” -Cab Calloway, “The Man From Harlem” (1932) Here’s Louis “Pops” Armstrong, jazz legend. You’ve seen dozens of photos of King Louie, eyes gleefully bugged-out as he...

A Brief History of Cannabis in Art

A Brief History of Cannabis in Art The criminalization and stigmatization of cannabis is a strange, late-stage plot twist in humanity’s long association with the plant. Because for most of our history, cultures the world over have embraced the ever-versatile cannabis...

What Terpenes Are — and Why You Should Know Them

What Terpenes Are — and Why You Should Know Them It’s a good time to be a cannabis enthusiast. New markets are opening, producers are honing their craft, and dispensary shelves are stocked with dozens of strains — each with their own distinctive flavor and aroma. This...

What Makes a Great Dispensary?

What Makes a Great Dispensary? Colorado is in the middle of a cannabis green rush. Dispensaries are blooming like columbine in the spring. This bounty presents locals and visitors alike with a conundrum: which dispensary to make their local favorite. We’ve run...