Walk into almost any dispensary and you will find yourself staring at a menu full of options: flower, pre-rolls, vapes, live resin, tinctures, capsules, gummies, topicals. It can be a lot to take in, especially if you are newer to cannabis or have mostly stuck to one format.
At Lone Peak Cannabis Co., we want every customer to feel confident in what they are choosing. Here is a clear breakdown of every major cannabis product type, how each one works, and who it is best suited for.
Flower
Flower is the dried, cured bud of the cannabis plant. It is the most traditional form of cannabis and remains one of the most popular options for a reason: it is versatile, fast-acting, and available in a huge range of strains.
How to use it: Smoke it in a pipe, bong, or rolling paper, or use a dry herb vaporizer.
Onset time: 5 to 15 minutes.
Best for: Experienced users who want quick effects and enjoy the ritual of smoking or vaping flower. Also great for those who want full control over how much they consume. Shop our cannabis flower options here.
Pre-Rolls
Pre-rolls are exactly what they sound like: cannabis cigarettes that have already been rolled for you. Many dispensaries offer single pre-rolls as well as multi-packs in a variety of strains.
Onset time: 5 to 15 minutes.
Best for: Anyone who wants the experience of smoking flower without the hassle of grinding and rolling. A great grab-and-go option. Shop our cannabis pre-rolls here.
Vape Cartridges and Disposables
Vape products use a battery-powered device to heat cannabis oil or concentrate to a temperature that produces vapor rather than smoke. Cartridges attach to a reusable battery pen, while disposables come as a complete unit.
Onset time: 5 to 15 minutes.
Best for: Those who want a discreet, portable, and smoke-free option. Vapes tend to produce less odor than smoking flower and are easy to use on the go.
Things to consider: Not all vape oils are created equal. Look for products with clear lab testing (a Certificate of Analysis, or COA) to verify what is in the cartridge. Shop our vape cartridges here.
Edibles
Edibles are food and drink products infused with cannabis, including gummies, chocolates, mints, beverages, and more. They are processed through the digestive system, which means the onset is slower but the effects can be stronger and longer-lasting.
Onset time: 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Best for: Those who prefer not to smoke or vape, or who want longer-lasting effects. Edibles are also great for sleep support and sustained pain relief.
Things to consider: Start with 5mg of THC or less if you are new to edibles. It is easy to take too much when you do not feel the effects immediately. Always wait the full two hours before considering a second dose. Shop our edibles here.
Tinctures
Tinctures are liquid cannabis extracts, typically suspended in alcohol or oil, and taken by placing drops under the tongue (sublingual) or adding them to food or drinks.
Onset time: 15 to 45 minutes sublingual, up to 2 hours if ingested with food.
Best for: Those who want precise dosing, a smoke-free experience, and faster onset than edibles. Tinctures are popular for medical use and among people managing specific symptoms like anxiety, pain, or insomnia. Shop our tinctures here.
Concentrates
Concentrates are highly potent cannabis extracts that come in several forms, including:
- Wax: A soft, opaque concentrate with a waxy texture.
- Shatter: A brittle, glass-like concentrate.
- Live resin: Made from freshly frozen cannabis plants, preserving more terpenes for a richer flavor and more complex effects.
- Rosin: A solventless concentrate made using heat and pressure.
Onset time: Near immediate.
Best for: Experienced cannabis consumers looking for the highest potency and strongest effects. Concentrates are also favored by those who want the most flavor from their cannabis.
Things to consider: Concentrates are not the right starting point for new users. The potency can be significantly higher than flower, so proceed with care. Shop our concentrates here.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Our budtenders at Lone Peak Cannabis Co. in Bozeman are here to help you figure out which product format makes the most sense for your lifestyle and goals. No question is too basic. Come see us whenever you are ready.
