Most people don’t consider these five factors before purchasing cannabis products.
1. Is this product lab-tested?
When purchasing cannabis products, what is your utmost concern? Chances are, you’re thinking about your safety. Since this industry is so new, a lot of the time, you don’t really know what you’re getting. You can’t always see the harmful mold or pesticides on your product. You also don’t always know how potent your product is going to be. That’s why it’s especially important that the product you’re interested in is lab-tested.
Sometimes a brand will even display their test results on their website. This is to show consumers like you who care about what they put into their bodies that their products are safe to use.
You may have noticed the Always Lab Tested stamp throughout articles and publications throughout Sacramento. This stamp next to a brand or product means it has been tested for mold, mildew, pesticides, and potency. Keep your eye out for this symbol when you’re doing your research before purchasing cannabis products.
2. Does the brand have positive reviews?
If a brand seems legit, but you’re still not sure about purchasing cannabis products from them, check out their reviews! Customers never lie or exaggerate on their reviews, and you’ll get the real scoop about a product when you read about what they have to say.
The most popular website to read reviews about cannabis products and brands is Weedmaps. Not only can you read reviews here, but you can also learn more about a product line, and even find out which local shops sell the products you’re looking for.
3. Is this company transparent in their branding?
Is the brand you’re researching just a bunch of pretty pictures on IG? Or are they giving you all of the information that you need to make an informed choice? Since the industry is so new, a lot of cannabis companies still think that cannabis should sell itself and it doesn’t need an explanation, so they cut corners.
But that’s an old fashioned way of thinking, and we think, for the sake of your safety, money, and time, that you deserve to know everything there is about a brand or product before purchasing. We know you’re looking for the highest quality product you can get for an affordable price, and that takes a little bit of research to find. So why waste your time on a brand that doesn’t share any information about a product?
4. Is this product responsibly cultivated?
Is the brand you’re looking into committed to a responsible refining process? Ideally, you’d want to find a brand that works with licensed farmers who are passionate about what they do. Every step of the way should show the love and commitment to quality that you’re looking for in your product.
You’re also going to want to make sure that no harmful chemicals like BHO or harsh solvents are ever used in the refining process. It’s especially important if you’re looking for cannabis concentrates that, after harvest, the cannabis is processed in a licensed extraction facility.
Every step of the process should be done with care, or else you’ll notice the difference in the quality of the product.
5. Does this brand cut corners and use cheap and faulty technology?
This is a classic move in the industry, because brands assume that most consumers aren’t educated on what kind of technology will last longer than others. They use cheap technology to make their products cheaper, but they end up falling apart as soon as you start using them.
If you invest in a cannabis product, you probably want it to last for as long as possible. When it comes to vape pens in particular, you’ll notice when a brand is using cheap technology, because you’ll feel and taste a burn and you won’t get a full-flavor experience.
Most vape pen companies are still using “cotton-and-coil” technology where you’re literally smoking burnt cotton. There’s also the issue of not being able to take the size of drag that you desire in your vape pen. This is due to cheap vape pens having small airflow channels that are easy to clog, which create bigger issues down the line.
If your vape pen isn’t working the way you want it to, there’s probably a reason why. Check out our blog about why your vape pen sucks.
Because of our brand transparency, we’re not afraid to admit that Americanna is the leading brand for vape pens and other cannabis products for a reason.
If you don’t believe us, check out our reviews.
Check out our test results on our website.
Read up on our cutting edge technology and our responsible cultivation.
The information is all here for you so that you can make an informed and educated choice when purchasing cannabis products.
