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GUMMIES & CANDIES
from Dec. 2022 - California Leaf
by Northwest Leaf / Oregon Leaf / Alaska Leaf / Maryland Leaf / California Leaf / Northeast Leaf
BINSKE FRUIT GUMMIES Proficiently packaged in a sturdy, artfully-designed reusable slide-top tin, these gooey gumdrops are made with all-natural ingredients, including real fruit pectin (rather than animal gelatin) and premium THC distillate. They come in six flavors: Mixed Berry, Mango, Blackberry Lemon, Lemon Lime, Tangerine and Watermelon. All varieties contain the same standard dosage of THC (10mg per piece), but the Tangerine and Watermelon also contain CBD (1:1). We tried the Watermelon variety, which was light pink in color with almost no aroma, and a sour flavor
with a rosin-dab aftertaste. 100MG THC & 100MG CBD/PACKAGE | 10MG THC & CBD/PIECE BINSKE.COM @BINSKE | REVIEW BY BOBBY BLACK @BOBBYBLACK420 HYPHAE WELLNESS MUSHROOM & CANNABIS INFUSED GUMMIES
These fantastic gems taste like summer, with the sweet strawberry guava juice zapped by a slight citric acid kick. It’s made with solventless ice hash and – as this comes from Oregonbased Hyphae Wellness, which specializes in adaptogenic mushroom products – also includes fruited Lion’s Mane mushroom extract, added for its brain-boosting effects.
10MG THC/SERVING; 10 SERVINGS/PACKAGE | GETHYPHAE.COM @HYPHAEWELLNESS REVIEW BY TOM BOWERS @CANNABOMBTOM
COOKIES LONDON POUND CAKE 75 BLUEBERRY FLAVOR INFUSED GUMMIES
These bright, Cookies-blue morsels dissolve with a sweet, soft blueberry squish leading to a slight terpeneladen finish and a lingering cotton candy aftertaste. The Fish Scale Vanilla Gelato variety is also fantastic, with subtly-sour vanilla bean flavor. At 5mg THC per gummy, you can eat twice as many to get to where you’re going – which is perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
5MG THC/SERVING | 100MG THC/PACKAGE COOKIES.CO @SFCOOKIES REVIEW BY TOM BOWERS @CANNABOMBTOM REAL DEAL RESIN HIGH FLYERS Dropping in with
a flying elbow of flavor, High Flyers are solventless gummies infused with strain-specific Cannabis rosin that hits you with a little TLC (tables, ladders, chairs). Delicious and addictive, they have a texture like Sunkist fruit gems and feature mouthwatering flavors like Marionberry, Grape Guava Lemonade and Cucumber Serrano Mango. Plus, it feels great when you can look at the back of the bag and see what strains went into each batch. Safe for vegans and made in a gluten-free facility. 10MG THC/PIECE
100MG THC/PACKAGE | REALDEALRESIN.COM @REALDEALRESIN__ REVIEW BY MATT JACKSON @ACTIONMATTJACKSON
ALCHEMY NATURALS CBD INFUSED GUMMIES
Alchemy Naturals is the newly minted, completely made-over Lunchbox Alchemy brand originating in Bend, Oregon in the mid2010s while it was still a medical-use-only state. What was once known as Oregon’s most potent gummy brand has been revamped and given new life as the wellness-focused Alchemy Naturals. The lineup features a range of effects-based THC-dominant and CBDdominant formulations with various natural additives like Reishi mushroom and Maca root. While most effects-based products seem to lack follow-through for their claims, I was pleasantly surprised that each formulation seemed to ring true. I found the CBD + CBN Sleep formulation to be particularly effective, and really enjoyed the nontraditional flavor profiles of the gummies, with my favorite being
Peach Hibiscus and Ginger Mango. ALCHEMYNATURALS.COM @ALCHEMY.NATURALS REVIEW BY NATE WILLIAMS @NATEW415
DEE TAMARIND THAI GUMMY W/DOJA PAK RS-11 ROSIN
Born out of an inherent love of Thai food culture, Dee Thai gummies offer exotic fruit flavors laced with rosin from Sacramento-based producer Natura’s lab. The latest collab flavor in the Dee line, Tamarind, juxtaposes sweet, rich tamarind flavor with slightly bitter, heavy rosin character from Doja Exclusive’s now-legendary strain, RS-11. Like all Dee gummies, these don’t shy away from Cannabis flavor and instead complement the notes of the strain with the fruit. The effect is weighty and long-lasting, making for a heady experience.
10MG THC/SERVING | 10 SERVINGS/PACKAGE | @DEETHAIOFFICIAL @DOJA.PAK REVIEW BY TOM BOWERS @CANNABOMBTOM HERVE LE MIRAGE HARD CANDY
These little hard candies come in a strip which inserts into their patented dispenser that’s a cross between a lipstick case and a Pez dispenser. Made from live resin and Cannabis-derived terpenes, they’re available in several flavors, including the two we sampled: Sour Watermelon and Peppermint. The Watermelon, made from Strawberry Melon Gelato live resin, is sativa-dominant with a bold sour flavor and a bubblegum aftertaste. The Peppermint is indica dominant – made from Lemon Kush Mintz live resin. Its minty flavor is soft and subtle – it won’t freshen your breath, but it’ll definitely leave a hint of Cannabis on your palate. While we love the “adult Pez” concept, and the candies are delightful, we’d love to see them secure better into the dispenser so they don’t slip out so
easily. 20 PORTIONS (5MG THC EACH) | 100MG THC/PACKAGE HERVEDIBLES.COM @HERVEDIBLES REVIEW BY BOBBY BLACK @BOBBYBLACK420 JELLY WIZARD ZERDS GUMMY CANDY
These could easily be classified as gummies or jellies, but Jelly Wizard’s slight twist on the classic infused treat earns them a slot in the candy category. These slightly tart confections come crusted with crunchy little candy bits clinging to one side. The texture and flavor combination works beautifully, as these tasty rosininfused gummies make for a fun, standout addition to the treats under the playful, delicious Jelly Wizard brand.
10MG THC/SERVING | 10 SERVINGS/PACKAGE JELLYWIZARDCANNABIS.CO @JELLYWIZARDHUMBOLDT REVIEW BY TOM BOWERS @CANNABOMBTOM
LEUNE GEM DROPS Sweetened with agave, cane sugar and real fruit extract, Gem Drops are tiny hexagonal gummies with big flavor and a smooth, soft texture. Infused with full-spectrum single-strain solventless rosin, they provide a mellow, slow-building high. They’re available in four varieties, each of which has its own unique blend of cannabinoids and other natural supplements. We tried the Cloud Berry (blackberry/lemon flavor with spirulina and 5g of THC each), and the Desert Gold (mango/peach flavor with Vitamin C and just 2.5g of THC each), both of which were bursting with juicy flavor. Being vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and all natural, they’re an ideal
choice for health-conscious consumers. CLOUDBERRY: 5MG THC, DESERT GOLD: 2.5MG THC LEUNE.CO @LEUNEBRAND | REVIEW BY BOBBY BLACK | @BOBBYBLACK420 ROSE DELIGHTS STRAIN SPECIFIC TURKISH DELIGHT
Constantly pushing the boundaries of flavor and experience, Rose Delights creates exciting new tastes by closely partnering with chefs and farmers to make their solventless Turkish Delights. This release is the first batch to use fruit and cannabis harvested from their farm in Penn Valley. Ground cherries, are paired with a syrup made from cinnamon, coriander, lime, piloncillo, vanilla, orange, and cinnamon, to create a flavor like a fizzy cola gummy. Infused with Gush Mints flower rosin, these 5mg pieces come in an artful box and are the perfect gift edible as these recipes are seasonal.