Remember when all you could get your stoner friend for Christmas was a bag of weed? Times have changed since those dank old days, and the high holidays of the present are awash with ganjatastic gift ideas for almost every occasion. With season’s greetings just around the corner, we compiled our top 10 cannabis Christmas gifts to reflect the width and breadth of this varied world of weed, including some special creations available only in the Berkshires.
Pique Hot Sauce
Bring a little island spice to your holiday cheer! All the way from Puerto Rico, Pique Hot Sauce by Tropizen is a mild to medium heat hot sauce made from peppers, garlic, and oregano, all infused with 100mg of THC. This hybrid product is described as "Puerto Rico's traditional hot sauce with pure cannabis extract," making it an intriguing combination of old and new. Available at Calyx Dispensary in Great Barrington.($36)
Hemp Pet Shampoo
Did you know that hemp is rich in essential fatty acids and Omega 3, 6 and 9, all of which promote the growth of healthy hair? Hemp shampoo has taken human bath-time by storm, and now pets are able to benefit, too. Using all natural ingredients, including olive oil, hemp seed oil, coconut butter, apricot kernel oil, and jojoba oil, hemp pet shampoo is designed to be a non-irritant product that is safe to use on sensitive skin. Available at The Leaf, Beacon. ($24.99)
Hi5 Seltzer
Unlike conventional edibles, which can take up to an hour to have an impact, cannabis seltzers hit the consumer within minutes. With eight flavors to choose from, lime, peach mango, lemon, grapefruit, black cherry, cranberry, pineapple and pomegranate, Hi5 Seltzer appeals to most tastes. Why Hi5 over other cannabis seltzer brands? Hi5 comes with a pull and slide cap opener that allows the can to be closed between doses. Available at Theory Wellness in Great Barrington. ($12.50)
Huue Vaporizer Gift Box
For years, consumers have (broadly) had two choices of vaporizer: the convenience of distillates, or a more natural, but less commodious dry herb alternative. But this left a void for a convenient, dry herb vape, and now, finally, the two worlds have combined. The Huue vaporizer is the first to use a cartridge known as a “puck”, which is a compressed token made from a measured dose of freeze-dried flower. A simple piece of kit, users place the puck in the vape (up to two at a time), press the button, and inhale. Once finished, just throw the used puck in the trash. And because the puck is made of activated flower, it is also technically an edible and can be consumed as such, making the Huue vaporizer something very unique indeed. This revolutionary product comes in five different “effects” for different scenarios (although you only get three in the gift box alongside the vape pen), and is currently only available at Cannaprovisions in Lee and Holyoke. ($99)
Blazy Susan Cones
Rolling joints requires time and skill, and even then it does not always go to plan. Pre rolled cones are already built and ready to go- all they require is to be filled with ground flower. While there are many options out there, Blazy Susan Cones are slow-burning, vegan-friendly pre rolled cones that come in a unique pink hue. Available at Temescal Wellness in Pittsfield. ($4.50 for 6-pack)
PYPTEK Pocket Pipe
Even in the seemingly endless world of cannabis accessories, it is surprisingly difficult to find the optimum smoking tool, but the PYPTEK Pocket Pipe comes pretty close. Recognized by High Times as the best glass smoking pipe on the market, the PYPTEK Pocket Pipe surrounds a shock-resistant borosilicate glass pipe with aircraft-grade aluminum to make it one of the most robust products out there. An expansion chamber beneath the bowl helps to cool the smoke, while the in-built screen blocks the embers. The PYPTEK Pocket Pipe is also designed to house attachments used for consuming concentrates, in case you want to switch things up. Available online at Tabac and Company. ($85)
Smell-Proof Travel Pouch
While recreational cannabis is legal in New York and Massachusetts, there are still occasions when discretion is required. Smell proof travel pouches are designed to contain the strong odors given off by dried flower and its derivatives, without compromising the contents. The technology behind the pouches is impressive, with interwoven layers of carbon fabric and dense nylon working together to absorb and contain the odors. Available online.($17.99)
Concealed Soda Cans
An alternative way to store your weed and accessoires is in a concealed soda can. Essentially PVC storage tubes with a screw top lid, concealed soda cans use soda cans from established brands as a shell, making them look like the real deal. Concealed soda cans do not contain the odors as effectively as a smell proof pouch, but they are more visually inconspicuous than their carbon lined cousins. Available online. ($11.89)