There are plenty of different ways to enjoy cannabis, but smoking is a classic.

Whether you hit a bong, roll a blunt, try a disposable vape, or get out your dab rig, you’ll inhale powerful cannabinoids and richly aromatic and flavorful terpenes. It’s an experience like no other — something you have to try to fully understand.

Which of these forms of cannabis consumption is the best, though?

It’s no secret that there isn’t one method of cannabis use that’s “better” than the others — it all comes down to personal preference.

Plus, there are other ways to enjoy cannabis that don’t involve smoking at all; you can get high using edibles like gummies and tinctures, for example.

With that said, we can still use our cannabis expertise to help you find the right product for you.

Let’s take a look at your options and how they compare, along with some more specific recommendations to follow for the best possible smoking experience.

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What Types of Cannabis Can You Smoke?

There are two main forms of smokable cannabis: flower and concentrates.

Here’s what you need to know about them:

• Cannabis Flower

  • These buds are covered in trichomes, natural outgrowths of the cannabis plant that are full of psychoactive cannabinoids like Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

  • You can smoke flower using a pipe or rolling paper.

  • There are hundreds of different strains of cannabis flower. All of them come from one of two types of cannabis plants (or a hybrid of both): Indica and Sativa.

  is the industry term for the smokable buds of the cannabis flower.

• Concentrates

  • Cannabis concentrates are made by separating the cannabinoid-packed trichomes from the rest of the cannabis plant using a variety of extraction methods.

  • You can smoke concentrates with a vaporizer, mix them into your flower, or use a specialized water pipe called a dab rig.

  • Some concentrates contain as much as 99% THCa, so a little bit goes a long way.

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What Happens When You Smoke Cannabis?

When you use cannabis in any form, it’s the cannabinoids that get you high.

These naturally occurring compounds include Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC, which have powerful psychoactive effects. Other cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD), have non-psychoactive effects that enhance your smoking experience.

Smoking or ingesting cannabis can make you feel somewhere between invigorated and deeply relaxed — the specific effects can vary between different methods and strains.

When you smoke for the first time, pay attention to how you feel; if you love the high you get from a certain strain of cannabis, that might be your go-to from now on.

In general, Indica strains of cannabis are more relaxing, while Sativa strains tend to have invigorating effects. Hybrid strains, which are some of our favorites, are carefully grown to produce specific effects — like inspiring creativity, for example.

What Are the Best Ways To Smoke Cannabis?

There’s no number-one cannabis smoking method; you’ll have to decide for yourself what you like best. If you don’t know where to start, though, we’re here to help.

Take a look at these popular methods to see what sounds like it’s up your alley:

Pipes

A pipe is a classic cannabis tool with just a few simple parts. It’s mainly just a bowl and mouthpiece.

To take a hit from a traditional glass pipe, simply load up and light, inhaling while the cannabis ignites. The heat converts tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa) into psychoactive THC, getting you high as you go.

One hit from a pipe can get you nicely high, and it’s a simple, no-nonsense consumption method that works best for cannabis flower (not concentrates). If that sounds like what you’re looking for, grab a pipe from your nearest dispensary.

Water Pipes

The classic glass bong is one of the most iconic cannabis tools out there.

It’s a close cousin of the standard pipe, but it includes a water-filled chamber that filters your smoke with each inhale.

Many cannabis enthusiasts turn to the bong because of how smooth every hit is. Unlike a pipe, you don’t get any dry heat during inhalation. That means you might enjoy a bong more than a standard pipe if you don’t like how it feels to inhale hot smoke.

In addition to typical bongs, make sure you check out some of the innovative offshoots, including:

• Gravity bongs, which are made with larger chambers for both water and smoke. These bongs use a combination of air pressure and water to draw smoke in.

• Bubblers, which are more compact bongs with built-in filtration systems instead of removable downstems.

Rolling

If you want a quick, convenient, and single-use cannabis consumption method, there’s nothing better than rolling your own joint or picking up pre-rolls from the Mood Shop.

We’re big fans of pre-rolls; they contain a precise amount of cannabis, so you don’t have to worry about the guesswork of filling your own blunt wraps or rolling papers.

You’ll use these for just one smoking session, which makes them a low-maintenance alternative to a bong or pipe.

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Vape Pens

Disposable, rechargeable cannabis vapes are relatively new to the cannabis scene, but they’re definitely not going anywhere anytime soon.

These gadgets vaporize THCa each time you take a hit, turning it into psychoactive THC. A built-in heating element starts the vaporization process without any need for a lighter or torch.

That means that when you choose a vape, you have just about the simplest smoking rig ever.

As an added bonus, the vapes in the Mood Shop are made with flavored cartridges that taste amazing. If you’re a longtime cannabis user looking for something new, a vape can help you get back to the honeymoon phase again.

Likewise, if you’re a newcomer to cannabis, vaping is a quick and simple way to get started.

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Dab Rigs

A dab rig is made for heating and smoking concentrates, and it has an elegant and elaborate design that sometimes intimidates new users.

Using a dab rig isn’t too complicated, though. It’s a lot like using a bong.

However, instead of the bowl on a bong, a dab rig features what’s called a nail — a metal prong designed to hold up under high temperatures. The nail is where you load up a small amount of cannabis concentrate and vaporize it with a torch.

With a dab rig, you can enjoy flavorful, powerful cannabis extracts like hash, badders, resin, and more. These tools do require some cleaning and maintenance, though, so they’re not quite as straightforward as a vape or pre-roll.

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FAQs About Smoking Cannabis

Q: Is cannabis legal?

A: The Farm Bill changed the way that cannabis products are labeled and regulated. Under this bill, cannabis flower, concentrates, edibles, and more are considered hemp products if they contain less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight.

These products are now available to order online or pick up at a dispensary in some states. Before you order, make sure you know your state’s specific regulations for hemp products.

Q: Which is better: eating or smoking cannabis?

A: Some people prefer edibles over smoking because they don’t want to inhale. Ultimately, that’s the biggest distinction between these two cannabis consumption methods. If you aren’t a fan of inhaling smoke, edibles might be the better option.

We recommend trying a little bit of everything — edibles, drinkables, flower, concentrates, and so on — before deciding on your primary form of cannabis consumption. That way, you can see how each method makes you feel.

Q: Where can I buy smoking devices?

A: It’s easy to find bongs, dab rigs, and other essentials online, but you can also pick these items up locally. If you live in a town with a smoke shop, consider supporting them instead of grabbing the first bong listed on your Amazon results page.

Buying your smoking tools locally can have other benefits, too. If you connect with the folks who run your local smoke shop, they’ll help you troubleshoot any problems you have with your smoking rig and potentially give you perks for loyalty.

High-Quality American-Grown Cannabis From Mood

If you’re a newcomer to the world of cannabis, there’s no better place to start your journey than the Mood Shop. Likewise, if you’re a seasoned vet, we have everything you’re looking for, too.

Our wide selection of flower includes Indica-dominant and Sativa-dominant hybrids for every mood. Whether you want to feel creatively inspired or ready to relax, there’s flower in the Mood Shop to get you there.

These are some of our top recommendations for flower for first-time smokers and veterans alike:

Pluto

If you’re looking for a cerebral, mentally stimulating high, Pluto is for you. This top-shelf Indica hybrid is an inspiring strain grown in California as a crossbreed of Gelato #33 and Triangle Kush. At 27.62% THCa, it’s high potency and perfect for PM use.

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Super Goof

When you want to be productive and get in the zone, reach for the super goof. It’s a Washington-grown 50/50 hybrid bred from Black Cherry Punch and Tropicana Cookies. Expect an invigorating scent of bright orange, sweet cherries, and mild diesel when you smoke.

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Tropicana Cherry Cookies

With flavors of sweet and sour cherry boosted by a kick of citrus, Tropicana Cherry Cookies is a fantastic strain for when you want to feel social and energized. It’s a Sativa hybrid grown in California with a fruity, nutty scent that will keep you coming back for more.

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