Joints vs Blunts: Your Ideal Cannabis High

Exploring cannabis offers consumers a world of experiences that differ in many aspects. These experiences have several methods to consume cannabis, and among the great majority of methods, two of the most enjoyed ways to engage with cannabis are joints or blunts. There are very different experiences between the two methods, and knowing the differences between joints or blunts gives consumers an opportunity to find the better fit for their intended wants and desired experiences. This article focuses on the differences between joints and blunts, while also recognizing how they alter your experience with a cannabis high and a THCa high. 

What is considered a Joint?

A joint offers an old classic and commonly consumed style of cannabis. A joint is produced by grinding cannabis flower and rolling it in thin paper (Hemp, Rice, wood pulp), and is a favored method due to its ease of use and the pure flavor of the cannabis itself. Joints are portable, dissimilar materials of stem, cannabis varieties can be turned into a very small size to carry and provide a clean and pure cannabis high. 

Key Characteristics of Joints:

• Wrapping: thin rolling papers (hemp, rice, flax)
• Contents: primarily ground cannabis flower
• Flavor: crisp giving way to the naturally occurring terpenes in the cannabis 
• Burn Rate: typically burn faster than blunts
• Nicotine: none so you get the cannabis experience

For those looking to avoid having any tobacco in their smoke and want to feel the effects of the strain they are smoking, joints are likely a great option. If the user is looking for a specific THCa high, then smoking a joint will allow the user to enjoy the unique profile of their THCa flower without tobacco inducing any alteration.

Exploring the Blunt Experience

Rolling ground cannabis in a tobacco leaf wrap (which can often be a cigar that you empty) constitutes a blunt. A blunt is typically longer than a joint and slower burning. Because of the added tobacco in the blunt, which contributes to the buzz, a high that is very different from that received from smoking a joint can be achieved. 

Distinguishing Features of Blunts:

• Wrapper: Tobacco-leaf wrappers, or cigars especially made for Tobacco use.
• Contents: Cannabis, usually tobacco as well. 
• Flavor: Combination of Tobacco and Cannabis, usually fuller overall. 
• Burn Rate: Slow burning; ideal for extended trips or sharing with more faces.
• Nicotine: Of note, there is nicotine in blunts (which gives a head rush altogether apart from that of cannabis).

Blunts are for the individual that likes the effects of both Cannabis and Tobacco, and experience somewhat of a different cannabis high. It is slowly burning blunts that are sought after by social groups as well. Keep in mind the health implications of smoking Tobacco products.

Joints vs Blunts: Which High is For You?

Ultimately, choosing a joint versus a blunt comes down to personal preferences and what kind of cannabis high you’re looking for. If you want a pure, clean, unadulterated experience where the details of your THCa high gets center stage, then you probably want to choose a joint. Joints allow you to taste the flower as it was grown and cured and the absence of tobacco will keep the experience focused on the effects created by the strain(s) of cannabis.

However, if you are looking for a longer-lasting experience, with a fuller flavor profile, and the slight buzz from nicotine at the beginning of your experience, then a blunt might be right for you. The nicotine in blunt wraps can significantly change the high you experience from cannabis, providing some users with more of an intense experience.

When deciding between a joint or a blunt, consider your situation – where you are, who you’re with, and what effects you’re looking for. Both methods are perfectly valid ways to enjoy cannabis and understanding the difference between them will help you navigate your high as you make informed decisions for your next session. Passion Farms has many varieties of premium cannabis products that fit any style of smoking! Check out what we offer in our product category where you can find the perfect flower to roll in your joints or blunts. For specific information, check out our cannabis product detail page, or see our main product page for a peek at everything we carry! The best high you’ll ever have is at Passion Farms!