Learn before you buy.

THC vs. CBD — what each one does

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary intoxicating compound in cannabis. It's what produces the euphoric, relaxing, and sometimes appetite-stimulating effects most people associate with cannabis. It binds to CB1 receptors in the brain.

CBD (cannabidiol) is non-intoxicating. It doesn't produce a "high" but is often used for relaxation, sleep, and for balancing the effects of THC. Many products combine both in ratios like 1:1 or 2:1 CBD:THC for a mellower experience.

Ratio matters. A 20mg THC gummy and a 10mg THC / 10mg CBD gummy feel different. If you're new or sensitive, a balanced or CBD-dominant product is a smart start.

Indica vs. sativa vs. hybrid — is the old rule still right?

The classic rule — "indica for relaxation, sativa for energy" — is a rough approximation. It's useful, but it's not a guarantee. A more accurate model focuses on the strain's terpene profile: aromatic compounds like myrcene (sedating), limonene (uplifting), and linalool (calming) do much of the heavy lifting for how a strain feels.

Our budtenders are trained to look past the indica/sativa label at terpene profiles and customer experience. If a strain consistently makes people sleepy, we'll tell you — regardless of what the label says.

How to dose edibles — the one rule

Start low. Go slow. Wait two hours. Edibles are processed through the liver and can take 45 minutes to 2 hours to kick in — much longer than flower or vapes. They also tend to last longer and feel more intense.

First-timer? Try 2.5mg THC. Experienced? 5–10mg is still a reasonable target. Take more only after you've given the first dose at least two full hours.

Vape carts explained

Distillate carts are the most affordable and most common — high-THC, typically with added terpenes for flavor. Reliable and consistent.

Live resin carts capture the full terpene profile from fresh-frozen cannabis — richer flavor, often a more nuanced high. Mid-tier pricing.

Live rosin carts are solventless — the highest purity, the best flavor, and typically the highest price. This is what connoisseurs buy.

Concentrates 101

Hash is the oldest concentrate — pressed from cannabis trichomes. Rosin is solventless, pressed from flower or hash with heat and pressure. Live resin is extracted from fresh-frozen flower using butane or CO₂. Diamonds are isolated THCA crystals. Sauce is the terpene-rich liquid concentrate that surrounds them.

You need a dab rig, an electronic rig like a Puffco Peak Pro, or a concentrate-compatible vape to use most concentrates. Start with a grain-of-rice-sized dose — concentrates are much more potent than flower.

New York cannabis law, the short version

• You must be 21 or older to purchase or possess recreational cannabis in New York State.
• You can possess up to 3 ounces of flower or 24 grams of concentrate in public.
• You can consume cannabis in the same places you can consume tobacco — but not in a car, even as a passenger.
• Only NYS-licensed dispensaries (like us) can legally sell recreational cannabis. Look for a license number — ours is OCM-CAURD-24-000153.
• Unlicensed stores are common in NYC — they are illegal, their products are unregulated and untested, and buying from them puts consumers at risk.