Fact Checked by Doctor NameLighting up a bowl of fresh, sticky cannabis bud is a feeling like no other for enthusiasts.
Getting that perfect, smooth cherry glowing in a packed bowl is an art.
Let’s take a look at what it means when cannabis smokers say a bowl is “cherried.”
What does Cherried Mean?
When a pipe or bong bowl is said to be “cherried,” it means that the cannabis continues to burn evenly after it’s lit without needing to re-light.
This is achieved by ensuring the bowl is properly packed and sucked through to create an uninterrupted ember that steadily burns through the weed.
The lit ember resembles a cherry, hence the name.
Properly cherrying a bowl requires breaking up the nuggets, finely grinding, and evenly packing the cannabis without air pockets.
When lighting, hold the flame steadily near the edge of the bowl while inhaling to allow it to ignite gradually and spread through the contents.
Once cherried, gentle pulls keep the bowl burning smoothly and prevent it from going out. Covering holes briefly adjusts airflow. The result is flavorful, smooth hits of terpene-rich smoke.
Cherrying a bowl is a skill mastered over time with patience. But once learned, it makes for a pleasant, unrushed smoking session with delicious tasting cannabis flavor from start to finish.
