Fact Checked by Doctor NameThe joint remains one of the most iconic, enduring, and beloved ways to consume cannabis.
For decades, cannabis enthusiasts have cherished the communal experience of passing a joint.
The accessibility and simple pleasure of smoking a hand-rolled joint continue to make it the preferred method for many cannabis users today.
What is a joint?
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A joint refers to a cannabis flower rolled inside lightweight rolling papers, meant to be smoked like a cigarette.
Joints can range from smaller “pinners” with just a sprinkle of ground cannabis to extra-large “cones” packed with over a gram of flower. But the essence of a joint lies in the quick, shareable, and customizable experience it provides.
At their simplest, joints require only two components – quality cannabis flower and rolling papers.
Yet devotees have crafted joints into an art form by using different rolling techniques, paper styles, and added accessories.
Rolling papers allow the cannabis experience to shine through, adding little flavor while burning smoothly.
Joints foster a celebratory and communal smoking method, easily allowing a group to pass a single joint from person to person.
Portable and compact, joints are convenient and discreet to carry or share spontaneously in social settings.
For many, carefully grinding the flower, methodically rolling the joint, and then lighting up and exhaling that first smooth puff remains an indispensable cannabis ritual.
How to roll a joint?
While pre-rolled joints are increasingly accessible, learning to roll a quality joint is a badge of honor for cannabis enthusiasts.
The basic steps include:
- Grinding quality cannabis buds into an even consistency using a grinder or blender.
- Take a rolling paper and evenly distribute the ground marijuana along the length.
- Rolling the paper between fingers to shape the cannabis into a cylindrical joint, tucking the unglued end inside.
- Optionally, twisting one end closed and packing the other end with a pencil or pen to create an airtight cone shape.
- Enjoy lighting up and passing your freshly rolled creation!
