Yesterday we asked you over on Instagram what you wanted to see on the blog and loads of you suggested we do a piece on building the perfect joint. Your wish is our command.
We put the Oompa Loompas to work and here is the new post, where we are going to tell you how to roll the perfect joint in 6 steps and everything you need to pull it off.
How to roll the perfect joint in 6 steps
Before we get into this guide to rolling joints better than the angels do, we want to make one thing clear: there is no universal perfect joint. It comes down to taste, to personal opinion and to the local customs of wherever you happen to be.
Let us get down to business, but first it is worth checking that we have every tool ready and tuned up so the show turns out exactly the way we want it, so here is what you are going to need.
1) Whatever strain you like best: if you are into the no high thing, take a look at our CBD flowers or our CBD hash.
2) Rolling papers.
3) Tips.
4) Grinder.
5) A lighter to pack it down.
6) A rolling tray.
That is the checklist ticked off so you can dodge last minute surprises, like having no tips and ending up rolling your joint with a badly cut scrap of card that butchers the flavour of your smoke. Now here are the 6 steps:
A) Grind the weed
You have got your strain ready for the ritual. The first step is to break it up the right way.
Say what you like, plastic grinders are the most practical ones. If you are fed up with the classic badly designed wooden grinder that robs you of half your weed on every joint, give our High As Grinder a go.
Our plastic grinder lets you grind without crushing the trichomes with your hands, keeping the full potential of whatever you drop in it. Since it is made of clear plastic, you can watch how the grind is going until it hits the point you want.
In the middle it has a magnet that lets the lid click shut perfectly and stops it popping open when you least expect it. On top of that, you can keep your stash in the storage compartment.
One note if you are grinding CBD flower: it usually comes denser and more resinous, so take it slow so you do not squash it into a lump.
B) Make a proper filter tip
Every step matters and it is hard to pick the single most important piece of advice. What is beyond doubt is that using good tips is the key to pulling the most flavour out of every fatty you smoke.
How many times have you used a badly cut piece of card that wrecked the flavour of the joint? Skip the surprises and always carry the best tips, and if they come in different sizes and organic, even better.
The High As Original Tips are 100% natural and free of chemical agents, and every tip comes pre-perforated so you can fold it and roll it easily.
Go for the Original Tips if you prefer a short joint. If you are with mates or you fancy smoking a fat one, use our Wide Tips, perfect for long joints with an even burn.
C) Load the joint with the good stuff and roll it
You have got your ground weed and your tips ready. Time to load all the good stuff into the joint and get the party started.
Rolling the joint is the trickiest part, the one where absolutely nothing can go wrong on you. Here success comes down to 3 things: using good paper, using a good tray and your own skill at rolling.
Paper is fundamental to the final experience. High As King Size Slim paper is 100% natural and chlorine free, which is why it has that brown tone. It has an even, slow burn, so it does not canoe while you smoke.
On top of that, because it is a thin paper it is perfect for smoking without the flavour taking a hit.
If this is your smoking debut, better be responsible and roll a joint of a sensible size: High As 1 ¼ rolling paper is perfect for that.
Another important thing is trays: do not make a mess while you roll. With our metal trays, available in Mini, Medium and Wide, you will stop losing material every time you roll.
You will also keep your place cleaner and your gear better organised for when you need it.
D) Pack the joint down
The fatty is ready to be lit and now it is time to pack all that good stuff down so you can enjoy a burn like no other, avoiding canoeing and pulling every bit of flavour out of the joint.
For packing, pretty much anything will do, just carrying a pen around would be enough. But if you want something that takes up no space, the best option is a lighter, so you can pop the flint out and pack with it.
The High As lighter is the pocket model with a silicone sleeve. Since it is not throwaway, its life is unlimited: it is refillable and comes with a replaceable flint.
Like we said before, it is one of the most loved products we make, because the flint is ideal for packing the contents down once the joint is rolled.
E) Light it and enjoy
If you have followed every step you will be ready to kick off the ritual the way it should be done, enjoying a perfectly rolled joint.
We are firm believers that anything shared tastes better, so we recommend you be a good samaritan and pass the perfect joint around your mates while you have a laugh.
And if you want the lot in one go, the Starter Pack comes with both papers, both tips, a grinder, a lighter and a tray for 15 €.
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