3chi Delta-8 THC 600mg Tincture Review

Δ⁸ THC is quickly becoming my new favorite thing. The biggest draw to this substance is that it is federally legal and available for purchase online from a variety of vendors. As someone how is curious by nature, finding new ways to explore the benefits of cannabis is a bit if a passion of mine. After trying some Δ⁸ vape carts, I decided to give the tincture a whirl.

The tincture from 3chi is 600mL of Δ⁸ THC in 30mL of oil and flavoring, which gives 20mg of Δ⁸ THC per 1mL dropper. Having used delta-9 THC tinctures and edibles before, I decided for my first dose I would target roughly 15mg of Δ⁸ which would be .75mL of the dropper.

The tincture is practically clear, which is what we would expect to see with a highly concentrated Δ⁸ product. This tincture, according to the lab results, has 80% purity in the extract. It has a bit of a fruity and pineapple like taste. I held it under my tongue for several minutes to take it subinguinally instead of having the majority of oil observed through my digestive tract.

7:45pm – Tincture taken

8:20pm – Starting to feel some effects. I’m experiencing the “heaviness” in the eyes.

8:45pm – Definitely feeling stoned. Mood is quite elevated and body is very relaxed. The body feeling is a bit more intensified than compared to the vape.

9:30pm – Munchies setting in.

10:00pm – By this point the effects have set in. Definitely more of a body stoned like I’ve experienced with regular edibles. Mood is very elevated and body almost completely relaxed. At this point I also start smoking a bowl of Deschutes hemp.

11:20pm – Going to bed feeling completely relaxed.

I’d have to take the tincture during the day to observe how long the effects lasted. But sufficed to say my evening was quite enjoyable. One of the differences I noted(vape vs tincture) was that the “alertness” that came from the vape was not as overpowering with the tincture.

Hawaiian Haze – Southern Charm Botanicals Review

While I promised myself to not buy more hemp, I couldn’t resist with the sudden sales due to COVID-19 and 4/20 approaching. Hawaiian Haze was a strain on my radar and Southern Charm Botanicals made it on the short-list of vendors to try. This batch of Hawaiian Haze comes in at 14% CBD.

Opening the glass jar I was greeted by a subtle fruity aroma with a hint of pine. The buds were a dark green color with very long red hairs. Breaking them apart with my fingers, I would not consider this flower very “sticky” but it did leave some reside on my fingers. The trichomes were also very thick and noticeable to the naked eye.

My first session with this strain was in my Fury. I loaded some into the chamber and did a 5 minute session after my morning workout. My body felt more relaxed and my mind more alert after the session; definitely a good morning/afternoon strain. In other sessions I did smoke the Hawaiian Haze and the pine taste was more prevalent. The effects from this flower seemed to ease in over the course of 15 minutes or so after the initial session.

Cat’s Meow – UpState Hemp Co Review

Cat’s Meow is an indica dominate strain coming from Upstate Hemp Co. It is an outdoor grown variety that comes with a reported 18% CBD content and .13% THC.

After opening the bag, the aroma from Cat’s Meow was not very overpowering. It gave off a subtle earthy smell with a slight hint of diesel. The flower is also heavily decorated with small sides trichomes. The buds are pretty dense and very sticky; breaking it apart with my fingers left quite a bit of residue on my finger tips.

Looking at the terpene profile, Cat’s Meow has a much higher beta-Myrcene content then my favorite Deschutes variety.

I loaded up some Cat’s Meow in my favorite bowl and gave it a burn through. The smoke was very smooth and the exhale gave a pleasant aroma. The residue has a bit of a sweet hint to it that acts on the relaxing effects of this flower.

Cat’s Meow is definitely a relaxing strain. The sedating effects were felt shortly after I had finished the first bowl. If you’re looking for a strain that allows you to melt the day away in the evening or before bed, this is the one!