Best Ways to Smoke Weed

Find Your Perfect Cannabis Consumption Method

We’re lucky to live in a time with so many ways to enjoy cannabis. Classics like joints, pipes and bongs remain staples, but new options have expanded the experience – from gummies to vapes with live rosin or resin, and even infused prerolls.

The options don’t stop there. There are new ways to customize your experience by adjusting potency, harshness, heat and the level of high you can achieve.

Not sure where to start? Let’s explore your options. Whether it's been decades or days since your first puff, we’ll walk you through today’s methods to help you try to find your perfect fit with high-quality cannabis from a trusted source.

Classic Smoking Methods

Joints & Blunts

They’ve stood the test of time. But what sets joints and blunts apart, and which is right for you? It comes down to personal preference, but factors like size, burn time and shareability can play a role.

Joints have a rich history and have been enjoyed for generations. Today, they're typically rolled in lightweight papers made from hemp or rice. They’re smaller, burn faster and are described as ideal for solo sessions or quick smoke breaks. Prefer convenience? Verona Collective offers a variety of expertly rolled ready-to-light joints.

Blunts are thicker and burn longer – great for group sessions. Traditionally rolled in cigar wraps, ours are wrapped in smooth, tobacco-free tea leaves. Each blunt is packed with 1 gram of premium cannabis and nothing else: no fillers, no shortcuts.

Craving a longer-lasting high? Ask your Verona Collective budtender about our Diamond-Infused or Caviar prerolls that are said to smoke smoothly, hit harder and taste better.

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Pipes, Bongs & Bubblers

Pipes may be another great option for a quick hit. With a range of designs and materials, their appeal is broad – they’re often described as affordable, portable and easy to use. Just pack the bowl with dried flower, light up and inhale.

Pipes may be another great option for a quick hit. With a range of designs and materials, their appeal is broad – they’re often described as affordable, portable and easy to use. Just pack the bowl with dried flower, light up and inhale.

Looking for the best of both worlds? Try a bubbler! With this hybrid device, you get the portability of a pipe with the added bonus of water filtration to smooth out your hits. The result? A cool, convenient smoke in a device that’s easy to use and even easier to clean.

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Modern Smoking Methods

Vape Pens & Dab Pens

For a discreet high on the go, vape pens and dab pens are tough to beat. Both are portable and easy to use – but they offer different experiences.

Vape pens heat oil or dry flower at lower temps, creating vapor instead of smoke. This can mean smoother hits, better flavor and potentially less lung irritation. Keep in mind, the effects are usually milder.

Dab pens – also known as wax pens – are for thicker, more potent concentrates like wax or shatter. They’re compact like vape pens but known to pack a stronger punch, with concentrates reaching up to 90% THC. Smaller chambers and shorter battery life may mean more frequent refills and charging.

Dab Rigs

If you’ve used a water pipe, dab rigs will feel familiar. They work similarly but are designed for cannabis concentrates like wax or shatter.

Like dab pens, rigs vaporize concentrates. Most use a torch to heat the glass, though newer electronic versions exist. Bulkier, mostly glass and less portable, they're better for group sessions at home. For those curious about how to get higher, more experienced users may choose dab rigs because concentrates can deliver a more intense experience compared to flower.

Nectar Collectors

Bees don’t buzz around for nothing – they’re after the richest part of the flower: the nectar. It’s the same with cannabis. The nectar collector is your go-to tool for reaching those potent concentrates and potentially unlocking a seriously elevated high.

How Do Nectar Collectors Work?

Whether you call them nectar collectors, dab straws or honey straws, this portable device works like a small dab rig, using water to create vapor for inhalation. It features a vertical tube with a mouthpiece, tip, water chamber and concentrate container.

Rather than loose-leaf cannabis, it’s designed for concentrates like wax, shatter or oil, offering a more affordable, potent and easy-to-clean option.

Dry Herb Vaporizers

With vaping’s popularity, flower lovers might feel left out. Enter the dry herb vaporizer. Available as a portable, desktop or pen device, it heats (but doesn’t burn) cannabis flower to produce vapor similar to water-heated vapes.

Using conduction or convection, these devices are said to efficiently release aromatic terpenes and enhanced effects while reducing the lung irritation often caused by smoking. To get the most out of vaporizing your flower, explore different terpene boiling points.

Choosing the Right Method for You

What Kind of High Are You Looking For?

In the past, you might choose between indica for a relaxing body high or sativa for an uplifting mood high. Today, most dispensaries also offer hybrids – crossbreeds that can provide a balanced mix of both.

Below are examples of Verona Collective strains that some people may pair with different moods or activities:

• Relaxation/Good Night’s Sleep – Indica
  • Jellie Cake
  • The White
  • Oreoz
• Energy/Creativity/Feeling Social – Sativa
  • Panama Red
  • Strawberry Mango Haze
  • Illemonati
• Balance Between Energy/Calm – Hybrid
  • Mai Tai
  • Apple Fritter
  • XJ-13

Responsible Consumption

As more states legalize recreational marijuana use, more people have questions about its effects. Inhaling anything, whether it’s cigars or weed smoke, always has the potential to irritate your lungs. That may be why some prefer vapes or edibles.

Whatever you choose, it’s always important to consume responsibly. Experiences and effects can vary widely, so review product information such as THC percentage and be mindful of your tolerance and comfort level.

Edibles vs Smoking: Pros & Cons

Edibles can be a great option for people new or returning to cannabis. They may take a bit longer to kick in, but the trade-off is that the effects may last for hours, perfect for keeping you comfortable throughout the day or helping you get a good night’s sleep. On top of that, they taste great, there’s no smoke or coughing involved, and they’re easy to enjoy discreetly.

You may be wondering, would I appreciate an edible experience more than smoking flower? Since you eat them instead of inhaling, edibles don’t involve your lungs. The real question is — can they give you the experience you’re looking for? For many, the answer is yes. Let’s look at some of the possible pros and cons of edibles.

Edibles

• Pro: No smoke, so lungs aren’t involved
• Pro: Effects said to often last longer
• Pro: No odor, discreet and portable
• Con: Slower onset (30 min. - 2 hr.)
• Con: May feel stronger than expected
• Con: Harder to fine‑tune your dose

Smoking

• Pro: Quicker high
• Pro: Easy to adjust as you go
• Pro: Many enjoy the flavor and ritual
• Con: Involves inhaling smoke
• Con: May wear off more quickly
• Con: Scent can linger on clothes and spaces

Consider Your Budget

If you’re looking to keep costs down, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a great high. Pipes called one-hitters have a screened narrow bowl designed for a single inhalation. Or explore dry herb vaporizers – you’ll spend more up front, but the amount of flower needed for each experience is relatively small.

No matter your method, Verona Collective has options that fit your vibe – and your budget. With high quality and low prices, we’re your go-to dispensary for top value.

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Factor in Your Experience Level

If you’re new to cannabis, joints, pipes and edibles are a good starting point. More experienced users might explore dab rigs or gravity bongs. Your choice should fit both the experience you want and your setting. For discreet use, think small – like gummies, one-hitters or vape pens.

If you’ve ever wondered, “why can’t I get high?” it may be a matter of figuring out what works for you. Starting with simpler, low‑potency products and gradually trying stronger options can help you find your sweet spot.

Your method, along with the amount and type of cannabis you use, may affect how quickly your high hits and how long it lasts. Keep in mind that everyone has a unique metabolism, and that can also affect the kind of high you achieve.

Find Your Perfect Method

With so many different options for enjoying cannabis, you’ll want to talk with an expert at Verona Collective to find what’s right for your goals and lifestyle. We grow, harvest and process everything under controlled indoor conditions in order to provide an experience you can count on year‑round. Stop in today and let our friendly budtenders help you find your perfect match!

This product contains cannabis. For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children. There may be health risks associated with the consumption of this product, including for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning on becoming pregnant. Do not drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery while using this product.