Written by Brandon Topp

July 22nd, 2025

When smoking weed, it's not just about lighting up — it's about choosing the right smoking method, prepping your gear, and knowing how to consume cannabis for the best possible experience.

Whether you're new to cannabis use or looking to fine-tune your technique, this guide breaks down how to smoke weed with mini deep-dives into joints, bowls, and concentrates.

We’ll also show you where to start with high-quality hemp-derived cannabis products, including pre rolled joints, flower for bowls, and potent concentrates — all available online from Mood.

Try premium hemp weed from Mood today for a smooth, potent experience: Mood Shop.

Table of Contents

• What Smoking Cannabis Really Means

• Hemp vs Marijuana: What Mood Sells

• How To Smoke A Joint

• How To Smoke A Bowl

• How To Smoke Concentrates

• FAQs About Smoking Weed

• Explore Premium Hemp Products From Mood

What Smoking Cannabis Really Means

Smoking cannabis involves heating ground cannabis flower until it burns and releases active compounds known as cannabinoids.

When inhaled, this cannabis smoke delivers fast-acting effects through your lungs. The experience can differ greatly depending on your chosen smoking method — whether it's a joint, bowl, or hash product.

To get the most from your smoking experience, it’s important to use clean gear, take smaller hits, and exhale slowly.

These practices help create a smoother experience, reduce harshness, and give you more control over the session.

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Hemp vs Marijuana: What Mood Sells

Mood exclusively offers cannabis products derived from hemp. Unlike marijuana, hemp contains less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight, making it federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. Despite the legal distinction, hemp cannabis offers the full cannabis consumption experience, including flower, concentrates, and pre-rolled joints.

Mood’s products are designed to deliver effects and flavor similar to marijuana smoke without requiring a medical marijuana card. All products are lab-tested for potency and safety, including checks for heavy metals and residual solvents.

While medical marijuana is often accessed through dispensaries, Mood’s hemp products are available online and ship to most U.S. states — no medical cannabis paperwork needed, 21+ only.

How To Smoke A Joint

What You Need:

• A pre-rolled joint or rolling papers and ground cannabis

• A lighter

• Optional: crutch/filter tip

Steps:

1. Slice open the tip of the joint if it’s tightly sealed, or twist off the top.

2. Light evenly at the twisted end, letting it cherry before you inhale.

3. Take smaller hits and exhale slowly to avoid coughing and maximize flavor.

4. Puff, pause, and pay attention to how your body responds.

What To Try:

• Cereal Milk Pre-Roll: A dessert-inspired hybrid that brings creamy sweetness and thick cannabis smoke.

• Wonder Bread Pre-Roll: Smooth, doughy, and perfect for an easy smoking experience.

• Traditional Blunt: Made with tobacco-free blunt wraps for those who love the slow burn of a classic blunt.

• All Mood Pre-Rolls: Discover flavorful, expertly rolled joints in every style and tube shape.

Roll or spark up a smooth joint and enjoy thick, flavorful cannabis smoke with Mood’s pre-roll collection.

How To Smoke A Bowl

What You Need:

• A pipe, water pipe, or bubbler

• Ground flower

• Lighter or hemp wick

• Optional: screen, removable bowl, or carb hole

Steps:

1. Pack it loosely, avoiding a tightly packed bowl that restricts airflow.

2. If using a pipe, cover the carb hole while lighting.

3. Spark one side of the bowl to preserve the rest for later.

4. Inhale slowly, exhale slowly, and use fresh water if you're using a water chamber.

What To Try:

• Tropicana Cherry Cookies: Fruity citrus notes burst with every hit, perfect for energizing sessions.

• Trap Cherries: Syrupy, rich, and well-suited for a relaxed solo bowl.

• Tangie: Pure tangerine brightness that makes every bowl sparkle with flavor.

• All Mood Flower: Choose your favorite nug, grind it fresh, and pack it your way.

Stay hydrated, keep your pipe clean, and upgrade your cannabis consumption with full-bodied flower from Mood.

How To Smoke Concentrates

What You Need:

• A dab rig, hash pipe, or vape pen

• Dab tool or scoop

• Torch or lighter

• Optional: water pipe, removable bowl, carb cap

Steps for Dabs:

1. Heat your nail or chamber until hot, then let it cool slightly.

2. Add concentrate using your dab tool.

3. Inhale slowly, exhale slowly, and cap your dab to trap more smoke.

4. If using a vape pen, load your concentrate per instructions and enjoy discreet vapor.

Steps for Hash or Moonrocks:

1. Slice open moonrocks or break up hash by hand.

2. Layer with flower in your bowl.

3. Light gently and avoid overheating to preserve flavor and vapor.

What To Try:

• Afghan Hash: A timeless, earthy concentrate for fans of traditional hash smoking methods.

• THCa Moonrocks: Dense, kief-coated powerhouses that deliver a rich smoking experience.

• Caribbean Dream Hash: Light and tropical, this hash smokes beautifully solo or mixed with flower.

• All Mood Concentrates: Discover versatile forms of hemp concentrates crafted for the modern smoker.

For those who want more smoke or smoother vapor, Mood’s concentrate lineup delivers maximum flavor and power in every puff.

FAQs About Smoking Weed

What’s the best way to smoke weed for beginners?

Start with a joint or small bowl. These smoking methods are easy to control and don’t require much gear.

Can I smoke cannabis without a medical marijuana card?

Yes. You can legally consume cannabis derived from hemp without a medical marijuana card if you're 21+. Mood offers legal alternatives that feel like medical marijuana but are more accessible.

Is it better to smoke joints or bowls?

Joints, especially pre-rolled joints, are convenient and portable. Bowls offer precision, require less flower, and let you experiment with gear like water pipes or bubblers.

What about smoking cannabis concentrates?

If you’re experienced or curious about potent options, try hash, moonrocks, or dabs using a rig or vape pen. They produce more smoke or vapor and hit harder.

What should I avoid when smoking weed?

Avoid dirty pipes, overly tightly packed bowls, and over-inhaling. Stay safe by buying tested products that are free of heavy metals and contaminants.

Explore Premium Hemp Products From Mood

Whether you’re rolling a joint, packing a bowl, heating up hash, or exploring the best THC vapes, Mood has you covered with a wide range of legal cannabis products designed for every type of smoker.

Shop pre-rolled joints for ease, try fresh flower for custom bowls, or explore potent concentrates for elevated sessions.

With fast shipping and fully lab-tested products, the Mood shop makes it easy to elevate your cannabis consumption journey from start to finish.

Browse the full lineup now at the Mood cannabis shop.