The dried flowering tops of Cannabis sativa L.
Cannabis flower (sometimes called "bud" or "weed") is the dried, cured female flowering tops of the cannabis plant. The active compounds, cannabinoids and terpenes, concentrate in the resin glands (trichomes) on the bud surface. Heat triggers decarboxylation: THCA becomes THC, and the session begins.
What happens when you light it.
Raw cannabis flower contains cannabinoids in their acidic precursor forms: THCA, CBDA, CBGA. These don’t produce intoxication on their own. When you apply heat, combustion, vaporization, baking, the carboxyl group breaks off (decarboxylation) and THCA becomes delta-9 THC, the active intoxicating cannabinoid.
Terpenes are the other half of the equation. They’re the aromatic compounds (myrcene, limonene, linalool, pinene, beta-caryophyllene) that give each strain its smell, and shape how the session actually feels.
Two strains with identical THC % can feel completely different. Terpenes are why.
How we narrow 50 strains to 3.
Tell a budtender these five things and the menu collapses fast.
| Axis | Question | What it filters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Effect | What do you want to feel? | Sleep, social, focus, calm, body relaxation |
| 2. Potency | What's your tolerance? | Beginner 15-20%, regular 20-24%, experienced 24%+ |
| 3. Strain type | Indica, sativa, hybrid? | Genetics + dominant terpene |
| 4. Format | Whole-bud or pre-ground? | Rolling-your-own vs ready-to-use |
| 5. Quantity | How much? | Eighth (sample) vs ounce (long-term value) |
NY craft flower lineage.
Strains rotate weekly. We typically stock balanced hybrids (good for first-time + casual consumers), high-potency hybrids (experienced consumers), and a smaller selection of CBD-rich balanced strains (1:1 or 2:1 ratios for low-intoxication sessions). THC percentages are posted on the live menu.
Cultivator partners include the Ayrloom catalog plus small-batch growers across the Finger Lakes and Catskills regions. All brands →
Keep flower fresh 6 to 12 months.
Cannabis flower is shelf-stable for 6-12 months when stored properly. The four enemies are heat, light, oxygen, and humidity extremes. Store in an airtight, opaque container in a cool dark cabinet. Add a 62% RH Boveda or Integra humidity pack to extend freshness to 12+ months.
- Shelf life
- 6 to 12 months airtight
- With humidity pack
- 12+ months
- Target humidity
- 62% RH
- Avoid
- heat · sunlight · open jars