Alcoy: The Town Behind Rolling Paper and RAW
Why do so many rolling papers come from Alcoy in Spain? The story of the town’s paper mills, the first booklets and where RAW is made today.
Knowledge
The background to the plant and the products: how hash is sieved in the Rif mountains, what terpenes are, how an activated carbon filter works and how CBD and THC differ.
Botanical Terpenes vs Live Terpenes: What Is the Difference?
Botanical terpenes or live terpenes? We explain how they are made, why the aroma of cannabis is hard to copy and how to choose the right one.
CBD Isolate vs Distillate: What Is the Difference?
What is the difference between CBD isolate and CBD distillate? How they are made, how purity differs and what each one is used for.
Dry Herb Vaporizers: The Technology Behind the Clean Flavour
How does a dry herb vaporizer work? We explain vaporization, conduction and convection, materials and temperature, and why the flavour is cleaner than smoke.
Live Terpenes (CDT): When the Taste of Cannabis Matters
What are cannabis-derived terpenes (CDT) and why do they taste different from botanical terpenes? We explain the difference and why CDT is rare in Europe.
Activated Carbon Filters: How They Work in a Joint
How does an activated carbon filter work? Learn what the carbon traps, what studies have measured and how to choose between Regular and XTRA Slim.
Carrier Oils for CBD: MCT, Hemp Seed or Olive Oil?
Which carrier oil is best for CBD? We compare MCT oil, hemp seed oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil and avocado oil in taste, texture and shelf life.
Synthetic Cannabinoids: HHC, Spice and the Risks
Synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids like HHC and Spice are sold as legal alternatives. How they are made, the known risks and what the law says.
The Endocannabinoid System: How the Body’s Own Cannabinoid System Works
What is the endocannabinoid system? Learn what the ECS is made of, how it was discovered, how CBD and THC affect it and what research does not know yet.