How to Properly Smoke a Pre-Roll: Your Step-By-Step Guide
If you are new to cannabis and don’t have the gear to roll a joint, you’re in luck. A pre-roll is just what it sounds like: An already-wrapped cannabis cigarette filled with finely ground cannabis. Besides sparing you the potential embarrassment of struggling to roll a presentable fattie yourself, pre-rolled joints have a lot of […]
The Apples and Bananas Strain: A Potent and Fruity Delight
Some fruits can make your mouth pucker, while others can fill your nose with sweet, enticing aromas. The Apples and Bananas cannabis strain does one better—it’s fruity and delicious and may just send you into an uplifting, euphoric haze backed by a waterfall of creativity. The cherry on top? Many fans of this unique cultivar […]
The Duct Tape Strain: One Sticky Situation
Some strain names are deliberately confusing or just downright strange: Shark Breath? The Soap? But one cannabis star—the Duct Tape weed strain—was given the perfect name. A highly potent hybrid, Duct Tape may leave you stuck to the couch in no time. Uncover everything there is to know about the Duct Tape strain, including: By […]
How to Smoke a Bowl: Mastering a Classic Cannabis Technique
At Mission, we have the distinct pleasure of meeting all kinds of people from every walk of life, from old cannabis pros to those who have never even smelled it in person! But, no matter your level of weed experience, there’s a cannabis skill that everyone can make use of: Knowing how to smoke a […]
The Gelato 41 Strain: A Standout With Impressive Roots
Even if you’ve never tried a Gelato strain, you’ve probably heard of it. Though the original Gelato strain is known by various names, including “Larry Bird,” “Zelato,” or “Gelato 42,” its variant—Gelato 41—can be a top choice for kicking back and relaxing with friends or adding to your medical marijuana stock. A descendant of the […]
Does Weed Go Stale? How to Store Weed for Maximum Freshness
If you care about great cannabis the way we do, you’ve probably wondered how to keep weed fresh, and for good reason. Cannabis is a natural product, and like every plant it changes over time after harvest. If you want to know how to store weed like a pro so that it retains maximum potency […]
How Do You Smoke Weed? Exclusive Tips and Proper Techniques
Do you know how to inhale weed properly? It’s not quite as simple as “put the joint to your lips and inhale.” If you’ve never done it before—or even if you have—there’s a good chance the pros at our family of dispensaries have a few tools, tips, and techniques that can elevate your experience. In […]
How to Use a Weed Grinder: Mission’s Complete Guide
One of the most important components of the cannabis flower experience—and one that, in our opinion, doesn’t get talked about enough—is the importance of reducing flower to a fine, uniform grind. Because while cannabis can certainly be enjoyed as-is, grinding it increases the surface area, allows for a far more even burn, and ultimately produces […]
How to Clean a Bong: 3 Methods for A Sparkling Clean
The bong—also known as a water pipe—is a time-honored device dating back thousands of years. This popular tool is made to channel cannabis smoke through a water chamber, which results in a cooler, smoother smoking experience. It’s a simple enough idea, but it introduces a dilemma: The constant mix of smoke, water, and tubing means […]
How to Clean a Glass Pipe: Pro Tips for a Spotless Bowl
Ever find yourself looking at your bowl and wondering if you should clean it out? Chances are—if you have to ask—the answer is “yes.” But how do you clean a pipe without breaking it? Do you really need those special solutions, or will some old-fashioned soap and water do the trick? Don’t worry—we’ve got you […]
How to Dry and Cure Cannabis: Your Step-By-Step Guide
Cannabis is an astonishing plant for many reasons, including its dizzying array of potential benefits and the fact that it naturally produces a distinctive, euphoric “high.” But while cannabis is a unique plant, it must be dutifully tended to before you can pluck off its ripe buds, stick them in a pipe, and puff away. […]
What Is A Chillum? (Plus A Helpful Step-by-Step Guide)
A chillum is an ancient (and very fun) way to smoke cannabis that dates back thousands of years. Simple, elegant, and timeless, it’s a tool that couldn’t be easier to use. Below, learn everything there is to know about chillums, including: What’s the difference between a chillum and a pipe? What can you smoke in […]
How to Smoke Wax With and Without a Dab Rig
In addition to boasting intense flavors and phenomenal potency, cannabis concentrates are a fun and exciting way to access the benefits of significant cannabinoids like THC and CBD. One of the most popular concentrates offered at our dispensaries is the style known as “wax,” named for its glistening, silky texture. If you’re just starting to […]
Apple Jax: You’ll Love This Fun and Fruity Strain
If you’ve ever bitten into a ripe apple and felt a rush of sweet, fruity flavors hitting your tastebuds, you already have some idea of what the Apple Jax strain is all about. A crisp yet calming indica-leaning hybrid, Apple Jax is as loved for its distinctive flavor as for its euphoric headrush. In this […]
Dig Into the Mouth-Watering Runtz Cake Strain
Calming, sweet, and undeniably delicious, the Runtz Cake strain is a relaxing and vanilla-scented gigglemaker. While a balanced hybrid, it’s known for imparting a happy calm that kicks anxiety and stress to the curb. In this Runtz Cake strain review, we’ll share everything we know about this lesser-known and great-tasting cultivar, including: And more! Ready […]
Live Resin vs Distillate: What’s the Difference?
Have you been curious about cannabis concentrates—but not known where to start? We’ve written before about concentrates, the class of cannabis products that offer unparalleled potency and some truly mind-bending flavors. But if you’ve ever visited on of our dispensaries, you already know that concentrates can take a seemingly dizzying array of forms, ranging from wax […]
What Is TAC In Weed? The Difference Between TAC vs THC
Okay, good news / bad news. First, the bad: If you’re already up to your eyeballs in weed acronyms—THC, CBD, CBG, CBN and all the others—we’ve got one more for you. But the good news is that TAC is one of the most exciting concepts to hit the cannabis world in years, and we’re excited […]
Mission’s Guide to Massachusetts Cannabis Laws: Everything You Need To Know
Whether you’re new to Massachusetts marijuana or you’re just here for a visit, we understand that cannabis laws in Massachusetts can be a bit confusing. Our mission is to help you navigate cannabis laws in Massachusetts, covering everything from its evolving legal landscape to current recreational and medical use laws, home growing distinctions, and vital […]
Hemp vs Marijuana: Everything You Need to Know
According to the National Institute of Health, about a third of Americans don’t know the difference between hemp and cannabis, or as it’s also sometimes called “marijuana.” Acknowledging the confusion surrounding these terms, we’re here to help you understand the intricate realm of hemp and cannabis: exploring their similarities, differences, histories, properties, and the evolving legal landscapes. […]
Cannabis Math: How Much Is a Quarter?
When you’re new to cannabis, you’re bound to ask yourself this question at some point: How much is in a quarter? Or perhaps even before that: What is a quarter? Even the most seasoned cannabis enthusiasts may occasionally find themselves asking, “Wait, how many grams is a quarter again?” Don’t worry, we’ve got you! In […]
