Grinder weed is cannabis that has been ground into a finer or chunkier consistency in conjunction with a quality herb grinder. Using an herb grinder is a preparation technique that’s a simple way to dramatically enhance your sessions and experiences in a number of different ways.
From a better burning blunt cone all the way to a better overall high–grinder weed courtesy of one of the best herb grinders available is the way to go in this current golden age of cannabis!
For anyone looking to gain more insight into why grinder weed is most optimal, we’ll break down the ins-and-outs of how and why these devices make such an impact with cannabis consumers worldwide and why you should get your hands on one.
Grinder weed is more flavorful, aromatic, and medicinal
Any cannabis aficionado knows that there’s a difference in the aroma between whole, unground cannabis and grinder weed. While high-quality cannabis always smells dank and aromatic, once it gets broken-up and ground-up with an herb grinder it unlocks even more natural aroma profiles and oils. Smells that may not have been present in the aroma profile previously, also come to the forefront. By the way, if you like the glass rolling tray in the video, you can buy it today for only $15.00 USD.
Grinder weed can provide a more fulfilling experience
And it’s not just the aroma that changes once your dank buds go through a reliable herb grinder. The terpenes– inherent, natural essential oils of the cannabis–really get the spotlight shined on them once ground-up. Complex terpene profiles get released into more abundance and bioavailability once ground-up, setting off a flavor explosion on the palette of the consumer.
Those that break-up their cannabis by hand and without the assistance of an herb grinder, are simply not getting the same effect versus consumers who use grinder weed for these reasons. The sharp metal teeth of a quality herb grinder, or the shreddability of an electric weed grinder are on another level altogether!
Increased terpene availability has shown to create a more overall “entourage” type of effect. That is it produces a more full-spectrum and medicinal experience–just another reason why using ground-up cannabis is a vital step to get the absolute most out of your cannabis!
Pre-ground cannabis vs. fresh grinder weed
Some retailers sell pre-ground cannabis, as well as many consumers like to pre-grind theirs way ahead of time too. Though convenient and time-efficient, these types of cannabis consistencies can often lose their overall potency in both cannabinoid levels and terp levels in a very short amount of time.
As another downside, pre-ground cannabis can also get very dry very quickly, and will result in harsher and less smooth smoke once combusted or vaped.
That’s why it’s important to use fresh grinder weed as much as possible in order to not degrade flavor, aroma, freshness, and effect. Try to get in the practice of using an herb grinder with only as much as cannabis that you need for each session or blunt cone without going too overboard.
Overall Cost-Efficiency of Using an Herb Grinder
The purchase of a high-quality herb grinder certainly saves cannabis consumers more loot overall. A high-quality version can last a very long time if taken care of properly. It can also take care of your cannabis stash properly for you as well.
A high-quality herb grinder is unbeatable
An herb grinder manufactured by a reputable company known for premium weed accessories such as King Palm will go the distance. At a minimum, one that has dozens of sharp teeth that won’t dull and is made from durable aluminum or metal is often a great choice along with any type of specialty device such as an electric weed grinder.
These weed accessories always get the job done session-after-session and can take a beating–making it possible to keep the same one in your toolkit for several years, even decades!
Save money & stretch out your stash
Another big positive of using ground-up cannabis is that it makes your stash more plentiful. Consumers use much less cannabis once they grind up a big bud or two, compared to just not grinding it before combustion or vaping.
This practice saves a lot of cannabis and money in the end, and is also perfect for any cannabis consumer looking to reign things in terms of efficiency with both.
Customization & Control
Consumers can go big with a whole lot in a real leaf tobacco free blunt wrap, or just use a pinch in a dry herb vape. Ultimately, it’s then up to the consumer to then decide how much or how little they need to enjoy each session.
Should my cannabis be more chunky or fine?
The question of whether or not the consistency of your ground-up cannabis should be more on the coarse/chunky side versus more fine and powdery is a matter of how you intend to smoke it.
Use a chunkier grind for blunt cones & joints
Tobacco free blunt cones, tubes, wraps and rolls should use a chunkier grind to achieve a better burn performance as well as to keep things tight enough to pack down.
Use a more fine consistency for bowls, bongs, and vapes
Your grinder weed should be not too fine, but also not too chunky when packing it up into dry herb vapes, a bowl, or beaker bong. This keeps it from falling through the piece entirely if it’s too fine, and also prevents clogging if too chunky. A consistency that’s right in-between provides optimal burning for better and more enhanced sessions.
Grinder weed leads to increased potency
When you use a high-quality herb grinder you not only get the utmost performance of your herb however you wish to combust or vape it, but you also get the utmost potency as well.
Because of how well these devices can change the consistency of your cannabis dramatically it also leads to being able to maximize the potency of whatever you wish to smoke or vape.
Use a kief catcher
Many herb grinders are dynamic enough to really separate the buds into very fine pieces. A lot of those fine pieces include the cannabinoid and terpene-rich trichome heads located all over the buds. These trichomes are also known collectively as kief and have been used to make hash and concentrates for centuries.
Kief is often at the bottom of the main chamber after a successful grind of your whole flower into ground up cannabis. Many 4-piece models include a specific bottom chamber equipped with a mesh screen that sifts the kief directly for the consumer. This leaves behind a hefty pile of super-potent biomass to add as a topper to any blunt cone, joint, or bowl.
Use grinder weed for making your own edibles
Grinder weed is also the best kind of herb to use when making your own edibles. This is because the smaller pieces of herb that are separated are able to be decarboxylated–or activated–easier when broken up into smaller bits. This then creates much more potent edibles or cannabutter/cannaoil for you to enjoy and share.
How to Best Maintain Your Herb Grinder
Just because an herb grinder is high-quality doesn’t mean it won’t require care. Cannabis is a sticky, resinous substance, so it’s pretty easy for these types of weed accessories to accumulate plant matter.
Maintenance Tips
Maintaining an herb grinder is relatively simple and should be done every few months to continue getting the best performance out of it and your sessions as well.
- Take the device apart and begin to gently pick at the resinous bits on the sides, teeth, and threading with a very small screwdriver, toothpick, or dab tool that has been cleaned.
- Remove the kief collected in the kief catcher chamber every so often so as to collect it more efficiently. Use an old jar to place the old kief into for later.
- For a complete clean, do the steps above and then submerge all parts into a large, leak-proof freezer bag full of isopropyl alcohol.
- Allow up to an hour for the parts to soak while shaking the bag up every 10-15 minutes for a minute or two.
- After soaking, empty the contents and begin to scrub the parts with a scouring brush or toothbrush to remove any remaining debris.
- Rinse the parts off thoroughly with warm water after scouring.
- Hand dry all parts with a towel, and let dry overnight before using again.
The Benefits of Grinder Weed
Along with the time-saving convenience of not having to break up dense nugs by hand or with a pair of scissors like an amateur, grinder weed makes for more optimal and potent sessions.
Consumers can also customize sessions according to how high they wish to get, or what product they’re going to smoke or vape from when utilizing cannabis that’s ground-up.
Cannabinoids and terpenes are at the forefront of the experience with grinder weed, and the difference is extremely palpable! Cost-efficiency and the ability to stretch out your stash are also a win/win due to these weed accessories paying off their low price tags in a short time.
Check out King Palm’s selection of high-quality herb grinders
Different needs require different devices too–that’s why several different types of manual herb grinders and electric weed grinders are available on our site.
Choose whichever one best fits your lifestyle, and witness the difference when you grind your own cannabis with any of our high-quality King Palm herb grinders!
