Matt Green (Founder, Toker's Guide): "I'd like to give a super warm and fuzzy welcome to one awesome new member of the Toker's Guide I-71 services family, Puff Kings DC. With a menu that is sure to delight the most discerning cannabis flower connoisseur - we tried them, it was awesome, we're going back - we are happy to welcome these DMV originals to the fold. Stay tuned as well because we have a stack of sexy reviews coming down the pike from them in the near future! I'd also like to formally welcome our newest member of the Toker's Guide team, Jack Dobbyn. He's a great dude, knows his cannabis (or "cheeba" as he likes to say) inside and out - he prefers indoor though 😂 🙏 - and we are overjoyed to have him working his magic for us across the DC cannabis scene! Without further ado, here......is Jack's first review...." -------- Greetings everyone! So extremely psyched to be a part of this...this...movement? Can I say movement? We're gonna say movement! So as my first review, I want you all to check out this incredibly citrusy "cheeba" from Puff Kings DC call Gelonade. The first thing that comes to mind when getting your hands on this stunning specimen of a sativa dominant hybrid is: “Wow, this looks f***ing interstellar!”. Certainly looks can be deceiving when it comes to weed. I've been so psyched to try some phenomenal LOOKING bud before only to be disappointed with it's inability to hold up to my typical standards. Anyhow, NOT. IN. THIS. CASE. This is absolute fire cheeba. Its heavenly orange citrus candy notes, superior bud structure, and imminent smokability make this cross between Lemon Tree and Gelato #41 one for the sativa lover's memory books. It's reminiscent of a fresh orange peel, but with a smooth Gelato back - something that might make you pause and look around like, "did anyone else taste how awesome that was just now?" It is strikingly similar to the recently reviewed Tropicana Cookies, but with just a tinge of that sweet creamy goodness stemming from the clear Gelato influence. Trying them both side by side and comparing differences was an experience to behold in and of itself. In terms of appearances, dark purple buds offer a perfect backdrop for blaze orange hairs contrasted with violet hued, white trichomes. While enjoying this rockstar one notes a sudden uplifting feeling that brings a peaceful happiness. Perfect for the start of a new day or sliding into the evening with a smile on your face, leave this one for the daytime and you'll have hours full of a blissful, citrus-glazed buzz. Hit up Puff Kings DC today to grab some of these gorgeous buds for yourself. Tell them Jack sent ya!

Delta-8 THC. Sounds a bit like a science experiment, right? As if the Government was genetically engineering THC and this particular control group was called “Delta-8”...TV pilot idea? Okay, okay, maybe that’s just me and my sci-fi nerd brain. With all seriousness, Delta-8 THC is sweeping the market and growing in national popularity everyday, and for good reason. For starters, it's federally legal, despite the fact that THC is literally in the name - we are NOT lawyers fyi - it IS legal. Why, you ask? Well, technically, only Delta-9 THC is illegal, but the same molecule just one stop over on the cannabinoid chemistry train is completely legal in all 50 states. This has made it easy for CBD brands to convert some hardcore THC users into CBD consumers basically overnight. So what makes Delta-8 so great? I’d say its effects are oddly similar to its next door neighbor in the sense that you do feel slightly, dare I say, hiiigh? But it’s not intoxicating. I mean, I’m writing this on Delta-8 and I’d say I’m still quite the wordsmith, wouldn’t you? Most notable is the relief it packs and it's help for people, like me, suffering from various issues. I have to be sharp and on my toes, but my pain gets in the way constantly. CBD helps some, but this Delta-8 is certainly a step up for me. Anyhow, given the excitement over this new lovely molecule, we thought we'd seek out and review some of the best Delta-8 products around. As it turns out, one amazing local DC company already has their Delta-8 game on point - meet Flowerz (pickflowerz.com). With an array of different top quality Delta-8 products and strains ranging from Apple Pie to Super Lemon Haze, there's something for everyones' tastebuds . On top of the strain variety, these cartridges are infused with naturally sourced terpenes which deepen the flavor profiles and compliment the cannabinoids nicely. Either way, there’s no denying these Delta-8 cartridges from Flowerz are the real deal. After just one pull I could immediately feel relief. Note that their 0.5g cartridges are also cheaper than your average THC carts by a notable amount. Generally half gram carts at an I-71 vendor would set you back about, what? 50 bones? 60 bones? These go for $24.99 on the Flowerz online shop and all orders above $50 get free shipping NATIONWIDE (so get two!). These great Delta-8’s can also be found at various CBD and I-71 shops around the District. Keep your eyes peeled for a tasty way to enjoy this hot new cannabis craze. Delta-8 is here to stay!

Greetings Tokerverse! I must apologize for a brief break in the action. We (the Greens) were welcoming the newest addition to the Green family! That said, I'm back in the flow and ready to tell you about some phenomenal new cultivars I've been seeing around town recently. First up are these Secret Cookies from Joint Delivery. The genetics for this batch come from the formidable Russian Assassin Boyz - perhaps appropriately named given most of their buds are strong enough to "take you out". Yes, this is an indica dominant hybrid to be reckoned with. It's aroma is somewhere around that of fruity bubblicious and skunky blueberry muffins. The flavor is almost entirely fruit forward with a strongly sweet and bready aftertaste. Its intense density and gnarly triched out state make it difficult to break up, but you'll def want to roll it up. Pro tip: once broken up, let it sit for about 10 minutes, then roll and you should find it much more workable. In heredity, I'd say this was a spectacular cut of some Platinum Girl Scout Cookies crossed with Cherry Pie. I mention the "Platinum" because it's just so heavy in kush effects. If you don't sleep well take note - this was like a 10 minute space voyage followed by a face plant into my couch. So yeah, typically Secret Cookies is GSC x Cherry Pie...but I'm going to call this one (Platinum Kush x GSC) x Cherry Pie. Oh those sneaky Russian Assassins! Overall, the bud structure, coloration, trichome coverage/quality, freshness, flavor, and aroma all make me want to give 9.5/10 in terms of quality and 10/10 in terms of effects (heavy indica). If you're looking for an excellent indica to help you float through your weekend look no further, hit up Joint Delivery today!

Okay, okay - we brag a lot about how great the Top Secret DC flower is, but how can we not when they give us stuff like this? This Gelato 74 hybrid we just got to try was completely out of this world and insanely strong - it sent this mostly sativa smoking fan straight to ice cream dream land. A cross of the already legendary Gelato #33 and Gelato #41 this perfectly cultivated and expertly cured designer flower is originally produced by the notorious Deep East Farms (#deofarms) and each slice comes in it’s own official G74 Deep East bag. Note that you can even tell the pure quality of these bags by their thickness and softness. They are supple to the touch and you can’t see through them (less chance of light degradation). In flavor, this batch is sweet, piney and earthy with notes of citrus upon the inhale. The exhale and after taste leave a nice lingering lavender scent. I’d say the flavor was extremely on point and I didn’t get sense that this had been overly cured or oxidized - it was just right. Regarding effects, the one-hit test gave this Gelato 74 an A++ with its fast-acting on-set and extremely sedative properties. Immediately after ripping this guy from a bong I was literally on the floor. So high. Couldn’t move. Couldn’t think. Then, after what felt like two hours but was really just two minutes, I regained my sense of self and was able to reconnect with reality. This, of course, all makes sense given that both of the parents of this strain are indica leaning, known euphoric powerhouses, and have a tendency to couch lock those who have been focusing more on the sativa end of the spectrum. After finishing the rest of my hit I made a solid attempt to write this review, but honestly....this one sent me right to bed, no bath, no bedtime story, no blankie, no nothin’! It’s my own damn fault too. I should have known from its dense, sticky trichomes and deep purple color. It definitely looks dangerous, intoxicating and magnificently stupering - and it IS. Maybe not one for a full pack in the binger so soon after dinner. At least I slept like a baby! I’d also say another pretty obvious indication that this scoop of Gelato-esque flower was about to wreck me, was the amount of kief these nugs were covered in. There’s a seriously significant amount of kief here - enough to restock my grinder supply across the next few days of use for sure. Overall, I had a lovely experience with this G74 strain once I got more acclimated to its indica strength. I would strongly recommend respecting said strength and easing into it during nighttime use at first. Other than that, don’t wait, go get your scoop of G74 from Top Secret DC today! They're truly one of the best DC I-71 weed delivery services 🤙

Gummies, cookies and, of course, the classic brownie. All popular edible cannabis varieties, all delicious. Edibles are tricky to get right and very easy to get wrong. Between dosing, flavor, food safety and myriad other components, edible creation is an art form all its own. The Baghead Boys are perhaps the most recognizable top-of-the-line edible brand in the District that delivers a consistent experience. Too often are edible brands either seemingly counterfeit, actually counterfeit, or just plain...gross. As we mentioned in our Trail Blazers review last week, disguising the cannabis flavor in an edible product is sometimes key in crafting the overall experience. Baghead Boys nearly accomplish this feat by combining their THC extract with these super sour/sweet Sour Patch Kids look-a-likes. No amount of weed flavor (or otherwise) could seemingly outdo the strong, sour taste of the gummy itself. As for that taste? We give Baghead boys a thumbs up - plus extra points for being gluten free and vegan! As for the effects, I have to say Baghead Boys hit hard and they hit fast. If you’re looking for a quick grab n’ go get high experience, the Baghead Boys will grant you just that. With three different product variations (4x50mg, 4x100mg and 4x200mg) these gummies are great for anyone looking to "right-size" their experience. My personal favorite way of taking the Baghead Boys is cutting their 100mg gummies into 4 equal pieces for a light 25mg whenever I need that extra umph in my day. I keep them in the fridge and, even when cut up into tiny tic-tac sized bites, they stay fresh and potent for several weeks. The one potential qualm we have with the Baghead Boys is their infusion method. It’s come to our attention at Toker’s Guide that the Baghead Boys are most likely using a spray-on method for “infusing” the THC into their gummies. You may be thinking, okay, so what? How is spraying on the THC any different than infusing some sort of oil or extract into a gummy? Well, we're not sure really. It just wouldn't feel the same - sort of already doesn't feel the same - if it's true they went that route. I'm definitely willing to grab a bag of these again, but if the spraying part is true I find it a little disappointing. With a brand that is so forthright about their other ingredients (again, gluten free and vegan), using a cheap "infusion" method would be a step in the wrong direction in my opinion. Can't they just keep it simple? I guess the (quality) small batch guys exist for a reason! Overall, if you’re looking for a nice, consistently pleasant edible experience, Baghead boys are a widely available option typically in stock at DC I-71 vendors, many of whom you'll find on our lovely Weed Services page.

What's up, fellow Tokers and edible enthusiasts! I'm here with the culinary wizards from One Lane Bridge who have whipped up some highly delectable treats that you'll be seeing at DC I-71 vendors in the coming weeks. By the way, DC vendors, I highly recommend giving these guys some space on your menus. They are dedicated to the craft and practice great attention to detail, as well as the utmost professionalism. Currently, many of their products can be found at "All The Buzz DC" - a DC I-71 service that has been creating a lot of, well, buzz lately. We're hoping to review them soon! In the meantime, back to these fruit roll-ups... If you loved them when you were a kid - with their crazy stickiness and sugary, fruity hyper-drive energy by the dose - you might just love them even more now as an adult. It's all the same playful and tasty experience, except now, about 20 to 45 minutes later, you're going to get a little tap on your shoulder that says "prepare for lift off." Yes, the "high roller" part of this gift (I'm assuming) is due to their fairly strong nature. At 50 to 60 milligrams each and made mostly from sugars and gelatin, these are quickly processed, shooting THC into your system at a rapid pace. But, this is actually quite a good delivery system for those to don't want to be weighted down by a cookie, brownie, cake, cake pop, etc. You stretch it, you pull it, maybe you twist it around your finger, but eventually you demolish the thing, and it practically dissolves in your mouth (watch out for some of the colorful residue - don't be like the gross kid from elementary school snack time with purple and red hands for the rest of the day). Personally, I think these are great for things like hiking, camping, mountain bike rides, and outdoor activities in general. They don't get crushed, they don't spoil, they barely take up any room, and they're perfect for peeling off and (in a Covid-appropriate, sanitized way) sharing with friends. Keep an eye out for these and many other fantastic One Bridge Lane gifts and products to come! In the meantime, please inquire with matt@tokersguide.com to find out more about how you can get your hands on some of these delicious micro-batch edible treats!

We’ve all seen THC-infused coconut oil, olive oil and i’ve even seen infused avocado oil - but THC-infused honey?!?! OK - I’m officially hooked. Local edible brand, Trail Blazers, has mastered a potent, balanced honey infusion that’s sure to satisfy. A lot of people are impressed by quirky infusions like honey or sugar and I am certainly not immune to that impression. This infused honey by Trail Blazers is thick, sweet, and its added THC is non-detectable in taste. Everyone has their edible preference, right? Some people like the taste of bud in their chocolate bar and some prefer an indistinguishable taste from a non-infused product. I belong to the School of No Weed Taste. I don’t really know why. I guess for the same reason why I hate banana Laffy Taffy - you know, that “fake” banana flavor is just...off-putting? I feel the same way about cannabis-infused food. Sometimes that weed flavor can come across as artificial and I just prefer a more discreet marijuana taste. I’m happy to say I thoroughly enjoyed this canna-honey, but not only because of the lack of a canna-taste. For one thing, it’s potent. At 100mg in just a 3oz jar (glass, I might add - props for the sustainable packaging 🤙 ), you have a ton of dosing and cooking options. Depending on your tolerance and comfort level, you can dose this honey fairly easily. For my first taste I went with a ¼ tsp in my morning cup of coffee, which, according to their dosage information (1sp = 33mg), equaled about 8.25mg of THC. After about 30 minutes I began to feel clear-headed and ready to take on the day’s tasks. I’m not sure what strain, or type of strain, Trail Blazers used to infuse this incredible THC honey, but it feels sativa-leaning. I’m about three hours out from that special cup of joe and I still feel focused and clear. Speaking to how versatile this 100mg jar of honey really is, your list of recipe options is quite long. Honey can be used in just about any meal of the day, and this canna-honey is so well made that you could replace it with any “regular” honey you find in your favorite recipes. Like I mentioned, I enjoy about 8-12mg (¼-½ tsp) in my morning coffee, but you can slab some of this honey on a peanut butter and banana sandwich, glaze it on your favorite dessert. I might recommend this easy almond-flour pancake recipe (and yes pancakes can be desserts!!). Another great recipe option for this THC infused honey is a honey-garlic glaze. I like to use this glaze for grilled chicken or pork, but feel free to add this honey to any dish you see fit. The recipe is super simple and elevates your favorite BBQ sauce! Just mix them all together in a small mixing bowl and it’s ready to be brushed on any protein on your dinner plate! Quick n’ Easy THC-infused Honey Garlic Glaze: 1sp garlic powder 1 freshly minced garlic clove ½ cup (or more, to taste) bbq sauce of your choice (I like Stubbs because it’s Gluten Free!) 1sp Trail Blazers THC- infused honey (33mg) A pinch of pepper Whether it’s coffee or chicken, when adding this canna-honey to your recipe, you won’t be disappointed. Just be sure to triple check your dosing - too much of this quality THC honey in your coffee might have you missing a few emails that day! 😂

Do you ever spend any time just gazing at your bud? I mean, really looking at it. This Black Cherry Pie by Top Secret DC is a real looker. She’s dense, purple and smothered with kief, leaving you bud-struck, and content. In all seriousness, Top Secret’s Black Cherry Pie is probably one of the best strains I’ve smoked lately. This indoor grown strain feels like an indica but there was definitely some cerebral buzz in there that is commonly associated with a strong sativa. After one puff of this Black Cherry Pie I was, and I can’t stress this enough, stoned. Not just stoned, but like, stoned stoned. Whenever I write a review on any strain, from any vendor, I usually follow the same process: open the bag, waft in the aroma, break it down, grind it up, and give it the ol’ one-hit test. I always take my time with new strains because, like Black Cherry Pie, some strains can really catch you off guard and this one did. I’m not usually a fan of indoor flower, sun grown plants are usually bigger, THC content is lower, CBD content is higher and that’s just my jam, ya know?. But every once in a while a real sticky-icky indoor strain will waltz on by, tantalizing me with it’s dusty ridges and purple leaves and I just can’t…*puff*... stay….*puff*...away. Needless to say, if you’re a fan of the plant, Black Cherry Pie is that “stop n’ look” type strain that’s definitely worthy of a dedicated IG post. It’ll catch your eye, and your senses, off guard. Let’s talk about the smell of this guy, shall we? Usually when you open up a fresh bag o’ weed for the first time, you’re smacked by its scent and Black Cherry Pie is no exception. I don’t like reading reviews that go the obvious route when describing a strain’s smell. It’s always something like, “OMG! This Lemon Haze smells exactly like lemons! How crazy!”. So, with that said, I have to apologize for this next sentence… This Black Cherry Pie smells exactly like black cherries! How crazy! No, but seriously it does always surprise me when I come across an aptly named strain like this one. It just goes to show how involved the cultivators are in the growing process. So, we broke it down, now to wrap it up, Black Cherry Pie by Top Secret DC does have that sweet, cherry smell and, when inhaled, its densely THC-infused haze will weave its way through your body, satisfying all your senses.

Earth is wack, fellow Tokers! All the noise around here has got me feeling like I need to change up my scenery and get out of here for a little while. Luckily, DC local i71 compliant provider DMV Organics can help us with all of our space travel needs! What unstoppable force could possibly propel us to such dizzying heights as to reach the heavens themselves?!? Cosmonauts everywhere know that moon rock pre-rolls are absolutely essential if you want to escape the earth’s gravitational pull! Our local lunatics (👈 moon related joke!) at DMV Organics have been hard at work developing these sensory rockets for interstellar travel! Basically? They’ve taken a pre-roll, coated it in live resin, and then coated that in THC crystals—or kief. Essentially, if moon rocks are flowers that have been coated in live resin and kief, these are the pre-roll version thereof. DMV Organics explained to me that the recipe of their new moon rock pre-roll is ever-changing as they will be frequently using different combinations of high quality organic flower, live resin, and kief. I tried several different moon rock pre-roll recipes on several different occasions, which afforded me the opportunity to try different combinations of the ingredients. Fellow Tokers, I can honestly tell you here and now that this has quickly become my new favorite way to enjoy our favorite plant. I’ve always been partial to joints and blunts and such, so this luxury moon rock pre-roll really spoke to me. The sensory experience of having three different strains via three different mediums at once working synergistically via the moon rock pre-roll allows you to intimately know cannabis for a brief moment of interstellar adventures! Our friends at DMV Organics carefully curate amazing combinations of the three different ingredients, making sure to pick strains that compliment each other not only in feeling and experience, but in flavor as well! I love that the ever-changing recipe affords me infinite combinations to experience! I also found the moon rock pre-roll to be particularly potent; I myself was able to get to the moon from earth pretty quickly but pleasantly, and not in an overwhelming way. Tokers with a higher tolerance— and more experienced cosmonauts—can probably handle a moon rock pre-roll by themselves if they’re so inclined. If quarantine has given you cabin fever, you’re just one moon rock pre-roll away from outer space!

Greetings, fellow Tokers! I've been radio-silent recently, working hard in my back room churning up some intriguing new twists in the journey that is Toker's Guide. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for some major announcements! In the meantime, I'd like to present for your consideration some excellently calming and anxiety-reducing (for me) indoor cannabis flowers from our friends over at Joint Delivery. While the name Lava Cake might make you think of something dangerously hot at first, if you're like me, you may think, instead, of that delectable desert at so many chain restaurants. You know - the one made of chocolate cake, loosely in the shape of a volcano's caldera, with "molten" chocolate "lava" poured over it? I must say, I'm a sucker for this type of cake. In a similar, but far less messy way, I very much enjoy devouring this Lava Cake cannabis cultivar. Its aroma and flavor are very sweet and bready with just a touch of fruity cream. Its complexion is fairly dark purple, inter-spliced with bright green and LOTS of hyper-white trichomes. In fact, if there were any part of these buds that could be considered the "lava," it would be these tremendous trichome smatterings flowing throughout. When you break the buds open, there's a crack and an explosion of white debris everywhere too. In effects, it's true to form for an indica-dominant hybrid strain. With parents like Grape Pie and Thin Mint Cookies, it's not hard to see why she's such a sought after strain. Perhaps most notable is the mega relaxing feeling that washes over you - especially after a long hard day fighting DC Inauguration traffic. It's such a peaceful feeling, but not so much in the sense that you want to fall asleep...nor watch TV. I'd say it's more cerebrally stimulating than I find many indicas, and the result is a welcome blend of calmness and inspiration. To grab your slice of this amazing batch holler at Joint Delivery ASAP!

Ho Ho Ho! Stoney Santa got a little too stoney this year and is rolling in a little late to the party, but his gifts are from the tip top of the Super Nice List. Take the Platinum Tropicana Cookies, pictured below, available from Top Secret DC right now. Only someone with a truly magical touch - much like that of the jolly man from the North - could make this baby shine so bright this time of year. And boy does she shine. Starry-white trichomes GLEAM as you rotate these colas in the light. The contrast against the utterly purple buds - yes, the color green is a rarity with this batch - makes the fiery, red hairs look like those of a leprechaun gone mad. This bud is insane. If appearances weren't enough, she's also got an obscenely strong citrus aroma to match the other-worldly visual exoticism. Don't put this Tropicana in a jar with other strains unless you want them all to smell like a freshly peeled dump truck full of tangerines. No hyperbole, I have never had a more citrus-smelling or -tasting batch of bud. Even the last Tropicana Cookies we reviewed from these guys (which were completely amazing) come in second to these ~ beautiful nuggets of purple love ~ when it comes to intensity of aroma and flavor. To build on the flavor discussion a bit more, to say it is only citrusy would be misleading. The mouth on this is layered in complexity. There are certainly sweeter hints, bready notes, and a lingering skunky aftertaste that makes you sort of cock your head in bewilderment. From a cultivator's perspective, this flower is a dream come true. It is perfection across every millimeter with incredible attention to input, process, and detail. When you crack the stems at the base of the colas you can instantly smell a distinct skunky, tart, earthy smell. This smell is evidence of nitrozyme - an organic growth stimulator made of kelp extract - and its use in the grow. Its presence immediately indicates to me that this was an exceptionally high quality organic grow, and that its tenders spared no expense to keep it that way. The genetics, said to be from a cutting in the bay-area itself, are from an exceptionally purple Tropicana Cookie mother that had Platinum Kush in its ancestry - undoubtedly added for yield and color. However, do not let the extreme purple lull you into thinking this is a sedative varietal - it is not. Running about 70/30 sativa heavy she can get your motor running for sure - NOT recommended for those new to partaking in flower. Tokers: I highly recommend that you hit up Top Secret DC ASAP to get some of this for yourselves if you want to try it. You can thank me later - and give your own opinion if you'd like (see comments section).

Season's greetings, DC I-71 gift vendors and Tokers everywhere! Let me tell you about some incredible edibles that I just had the pleasure of trying. This outlet has some vast experience in the baking and confectionary arena, and their knack clearly shines through in the gifts they purvey. Turns out, they're looking to land in a couple new, friendly, quality-focused services - and personally, I think you all should be jumping at the chance to add them to your menu. The brand is One Lane Bridge and, much like their name suggests, they're all about seeing things through a more easy-going lens than what this urban DC metro area often has to provide. Not far outside DC - and some may be quite surprised to learn this - you can still find country roads with one lane bridges. These bridges are a testament to simpler, slower times. The kind of times when things were made with simple, local ingredients, and people cared deeply about quality, flavor, and attention to even the finest details. This is the essence of One Lane Bridge's mission - to provide small-batch infused products made with care and from the finest quality ingredients, just like they did back in the aforementioned simpler times (minus the infused part of course 😉). We'll be reviewing a few gift items from these guys, but the first one that I just had to share with you is their Banana Bread Slice. As seen above, you can tell the chocolate ganache and toasted coconut topping with already delectable homemade banana bread is absolutely, mouthwateringly delicious from mere observation alone. Note the flavor is everything you want and crave in some epic gourmet banana bread, but at 250 mg in each slice, the challenge becomes stopping yourself before you each too much. That's right, this one slice packs quite the punch. We highly recommend managing or partitioning your portions in a manner proportionate with your experience and tolerance levels. To get your hands on some, tell your favorite vendor about this review and that you'd like them to start carrying One Lane Bridge. I'm certainly telling my DC vendor clients about them and looking forward to seeing them around town a bit more. Surely, this town could benefit from the "Slow Down - Enjoy Life" vibe they exude, not to mention the high-flying euphoric effects of their amazing small-batch edibles! DC weed vendors, contact me to find out more info about carrying One Lane Bridge gifts in your store today!