Looking for some summer treats? We’ve got the latest in drinks, edibles and other must-have items. But first, a couple fun facts relating to our recreational substance of choice:
Higher Education
Colleges in over 25 states in the country offer cannabis studies programs, including Oaksterdam University in Oakland — the world’s first cannabis college — located on (wait for it) High Street.
Brain Food
In 2022, scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder found that older adults who regularly used cannabis had stronger communication patterns between three brain regions — the hippocampus, the parahippocampal gyrus, and the cerebellum — compared to non-cannabis using older adults.
Cosmic View Deep Tissue Formula, $48
A 2019 Emerald Cup winner, this 100% organic, doctor-formulated topical salve is packed with pain-relieving medicinal oils and herbs that relieve achy, sore muscles. Available for delivery via Nice Guys Delivery.
Good Tide Pineapple Gummies, $20
Wyld, the best-selling cannabis edibles brand in the U.S., launched Good Tide at the end of 2022. These vegan gummies are made with premium solventless hash rosin that delivers a full spectrum experience. Available for delivery via Moonflower.
Higher Etiquette Book, $20
Lizzie Post — the great-great granddaughter of Emily Post and co-president of the most respected etiquette brand in the country — covers the social issues surrounding pot today, such as how to respectfully use it as a guest and how to behave at a dispensary. Order online.
House of Saka Pink Vinfusion, $50
These Napa Valley-based cannabis-infused beverages are made from alcohol-removed wines, the first and only of their kind. Pink offers subtle aromas of red fruit, honeysuckle and spring flora. Available for delivery via ONA.life.
Puffco Cupsy, $60
It’s a cup! It’s a pipe! It’s a water pipe disguised as a to-go coffee cup. The ceramic bowl keeps the taste pure and can be easily stowed away inside a hidden storage compartment. Available for pickup or delivery via the Apothecarium in San Francisco.
Tyson 2.0 Mike’s Bites, $25
Nearly 25 years after Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear in front of a world audience, the boxer’s cannabis company has launched ear-shaped weed gummies. Lean into the giggles. Available for pickup or delivery via Sunset Pipeline in San Francisco.
Kasia Pawlowska loves words. A native of Poland, Kasia moved to the States when she was seven. The San Francisco State University creative writing graduate went on to write for publications like the San Francisco Bay Guardian and KQED Arts among others prior to joining the Marin Magazine staff. Topics Kasia has covered include travel, trends, mushroom hunting, an award-winning series on social media addiction and loads of other random things. When she’s not busy blogging or researching and writing articles, she’s either at home writing postcards and reading or going to shows. Recently, Kasia has been trying to branch out and diversify, ie: use different emojis. Her quest for the perfect chip is never-ending.
