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A Grade: This stuff is not meant for trophy cases or displays. A grade cannabis is more like shake filler than it is meant to be smoked/consumed on its own. Many dispensaries sell A grade cannabis for the purposes of bulk/wholesale filler because this trim is simply lacking flavor, aroma and is often lower in potency. You get what you pay for when you buy A-grade buds – the price is very favorable, but that’s about all that’s positive about the lowest tier of cannabis.
AA Grade: “Dubs”, the AA grade of cannabis might be on the lower end of the weed spectrum but it’s still a popular category for value + basic standards for quality. AA buds are typically equal in value/quality to most homegrown cannabis, so it’s not going to wow you with new flavors, aromas, or high effects. That being said, “dubs” are very popular as an introductory option. AA grade cannabis is very consistent in potency, and while they won’t rock your world with their overall smoke experience, “dubs” weed is reliable, affordable and is miles above the filler-shake of A-grade.
AAA Grade: The official “mid grade” of weed, “Trips” or AAA grade cannabis has a lot to offer both greenhorn smokers and seasoned stoners. AAA was the top quality buds you could get in decades past, but with modern technology and growing techniques this has now become the benchmark for mid-grade quality, consistency, potency, and cost. Next to “dubs”, “trips” is one of the most popular grades of cannabis that people are smoking/consuming. Higher CBD + THC potencies are common, but the finer points of aromatic quality, complex flavors and visual appeal are not quite there. “Trips” is probably the best “bang for your bud”, which is why it’s become the most commonly purchased grade of weed today.
AAAA+ Grade: “5A” or AAAA+ weed is almost too beautiful, too robust and too mind-melting to put into words. Imagine the finest whiskey, the most legendary wine, or the highest-shelf vodka you can… none of these are even on the same planet as AAAA+ cannabis, let alone the same shelf. When you pay the premium price for this premium weed, you’re getting the utmost in flavors, aromas, terpenes, cannabinoids, and visual qualities that can be achieved in cannabis cultivation. 5A buds are often highly coveted and almost a mystery in their genetics or cultivation process because of how highly valued these flowers are. The most insane potencies, flavor & aromatic complexities, and the best dank experience you’ll ever have can be found in this category of truly top-tier weed.
Now that we’ve explained the grading system for weed, it’s time to introduce some of the characteristics of what makes cannabis low, mid or high quality. The differences between premium and cheap weed aren’t exactly the same in every country/region, but generally speaking these categories are accepted among the global cannabis community.
Characteristics like coloration, texture, aroma, flavor, density, potency, trichomes, terpenes and cannabinoids all factor into the valuation of any particular cannabis strain. This is a lot to take in at first glance, so let’s summarize the main takeaways for each of these defining qualities for premium grade cannabis:
This ever-evolving industry has a lot of different types of weed for a lot of variable prices, so there’s no shortage of selection for its ever-expanding customer base. The next time you go shopping for weed, keep these factors in mind and always try new strains, new products and different potencies. Our cannabis journeys are about finding happiness, improving your quality of life and supporting good health, so make sure your buying behaviors & budgets shift along the way.
Good luck, happy bud hunting, and keep trying new kinds of cannabis!
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