Best cannabis brands for 2022 make great holiday gift ideas for the cannabis lover! Saying goodbye to 2022 is not hard to do! 2022 came with so many challenges. But there is the good too, and it’s good to reflect on those. So when we think of the best things in 2022, they’re all from our favorite plant. And also be sure to stock up on these items before New Year’s, so you can say adios 22 with vigor!
Best Flower – 22Red
2022 was most certainly 22Red’s year. Founded by System of a Down member Shavo Odadjian, who named the brand from his interest in numerology, 22Red has always stood for quality and uniqueness. It’s the kind of stuff that’s normally hard to find, but thanks to the brand appearing in industry juggernaut STIIIZY dispensaries this year, is now readily available for flower aficionados in California. Hand picked by Odadjian, every single jar of their premium indoor grown flower is worth writing home about. You can find your own 22Red moment at STIIIZY stores in California.
Best Edible – Gelato
One of the newest companies to hit the CA and MI cannabis markets this year, Gelato, is quickly gaining popularity one sweet treat at a time. Their Very Berry Indica gummy is packed with 10mg of THC. Every Gelato gummy is vegan and gluten free as well as soy and corn free. Artisanal and handmade, Gelato’s gummies are effective and consistent for a high that’s pleasantly predictable.
Best Topical – Lavinia’s oh.hi
When you think topical, you might be thinking pain aide. But what if I told you, topicals can be all about pleasure. Treat yourself to Lavinia’s oh.hi, a THC/CBD-infused silicone lubricant that literally doubles the power of orgasms! It’s latex condom safe, glycerin-free, glycol-free, paraben-free, hypoallergenic, unscented, unflavored, and 100% vegan. You can kiss 2022 goodbye with a smile with Lavinia. oh.hi retails for $48 and is available in these California dispensaries and through Good Tree Delivery.
Best Vape – A Golden State
As vapes have evolved over the years, consumers have become increasingly savvy as to what is, and isn’t, in their vape. California-based A Golden State may be known for their top selling flower, but having launched their first-ever live rosin vape this past summer, they’ve quickly entered the ranks of the top vape brands in the state. The vape uses whole, fresh-frozen, indoor flower and the purest form of solvent-less extraction—using only water, ice, pressure and heat. These exotic, proprietary genetics are harvested and frozen at peak potency elevating the robust flavors, aromas and high in an all-in-one vaporizer. It’s stylish, discreet, and easy-to-use with a custom tailored battery engineered to provide optimal flavors and a consistent, gentle, smoke. Cost, $65.
Best Beverage – CQ
2022 was the year of the cannabis beverage with sips aplenty to choose from, but one brand stands above the rest: CQ. The heritage brand was the first cannabis beverage in California, and in 22 they expanded into Massachusetts with delightful spritzers. These delightful cans served up 5mg of top notch, strain specific THC and Golden State flavors like Blackberry Lemon Lime, Tangerine Sunrise, Pear Vanilla Cardamom and Watermelon Cucumber. CQ will have you shouting from coast to coast, “Sip, sip, hooray!” You can find your own bevvie in MA; retails for $6 a can.
Best Accessory – Cannabolish
Even in 2022, not everyone is cool with cannabis. Cannabolish comes in to save the day with an array of all-natural odor eliminators that absorb the smoke smell, rather than mask it like others do. These non-toxic products are made with plant oils and water, meaning they are safe for use as often as you want around anyone, including pets! Choose between lavender and wintergreen, both available in candles, gel, and sprays. With Cannabolish, non-smokers will be none the wiser to your smoke sessions. Products start at $4.99 and range up to $29.99. Find them on Amazon.
Feature photo by Tim Douglas.
