K SAVAGE X GHOST NOTE COFFEE X LINTZ GLASS

COFFEE AND CANNABIS are truly two of my favorite things (I basically sustain myself off hash rosin and lattes alone) and The Glass Issue is always one in our editorial calendar that excites me – so it only felt right to do something special for our Coffee & Cannabis pairing this month.

My first stop was Ghost Note, a shop I’ve been absolutely dying (no pun intended) to try. With a curated menu of seasonal specials featuring bitters and aromatics, I felt like I was getting my drink from a mixologist at a boujee cocktail bar rather than a barista. But hey, I’m all about making coffee terpy!

I ordered the Lush Life – a mix of espresso, almond milk, orange blossom honey and grapefruit aromatics, shaken over ice – a perfect match for a spring day in Seatown. Taking my caffeine fix on the move, it was time to head to the sesh spot: the ORB. Considered a staple of the Seattle glass scene and home to some of the most talented artists in the PNW, this collective of studios are tucked away in the Old Rainier Brewery. One of them is Pipe Place Market, and if you’re hanging here you’ve gotta be repping a heady – so I ditched the to-go cup for this insulated mug blown by Lintz Glass. I absolutely love the Lattacino Heliopot pattern on the bottom half, and the top half is made using a technique called silver fume. Back in 2020, Lintz actually bought out what used to be Bowman’s studio in the ORB, taking over the space to keep the communal shop alive. You can learn more about his background and see what he’s up to now in our Northwest Glass Spotlight on pages 40-41.

Now that I’m situated with my mug in hand and Lintz is set up on the torch, he gives me a demo of how he makes one of his infamous Acorn Caps as I roll up.

For this pairing, I had to go with the signature strain in the K. Savage lineup: Lilac Wine. A 21.53% THC cross of Oreoz x Gelato 25 bred by Obsoul33t Genetics, the frosty, deep violet nugs smell sweet, kushy and herbaceous. Notes of lavender, guava and earthy pine create a funky, floral flavor profile that complements the orange blossom honey and grapefruit aromatics in the coffee. Sipping my latte, smoking my joint, and getting a behind-the-scenes look into Lintz spinning at the ORB … my Glass Issue goals are definitely achieved. Cultivator @k_savage_supply_co

Dipt Labs Blueberry Muffin

Dipt Labs uses superior precision extraction equipment from Detroit with powerful German chillers to make quality extracts in Tacoma. This Blueberry Muffin was grown by Painted Rooster Cannabis, a pesticide-free, naturally sungrown Cannabis cultivator out of Moxee. A rip off this all-in-one cartridge (don’t forget to recycle the packaging!) is discreet, convenient, and truly tastes like the crunchy top of fresh baked blueberry muffin. First notes are all about those ripe, juicy berries followed by an exhale that is smooth and creamy like vanilla streusel. As an indica-dominant strain, this cartridge would be our pick for chilling during a movie marathon or winding down before bed.

DIPTLABS.COM @DIPTLABS | 0.5 GRAMS, 76% TOTAL CANNABINOIDS

Legendary Laboratories

MT. GELATO

Legendary Laboratories out of Spokane is all about clean Cannabis with a lineup of pesticide-free flower and high-quality, single-source extracts. The brand works with leading breeders nationwide to bring an exclusive lineup of exotic genetics to Washington, and this Mt. Gelato is an absolute banger! Crossing Thin Mint GSC x Sunset Sherbert, she has a sweet cookie scent stemming from the Girl Scout Cookies genetic and an aftertaste of candied fruit from the Sunset Sherbert. As a pretty evenkeeled hybrid, this strain creates an elated, energized high that can provide a pick-me-up any time of day. Whether you’re getting up on a groggy morning or getting creative on a late work night, we definitely recommend grabbing your Mt. Gelato cartridge for the journey.

LEGENDARYLABORATORIES.COM

@LEGENDARY.LABRATORIES

0.5 GRAMS | 81% TOTAL CANNABINOIDS

PACIFIC & PINE ORANGE FRUIT SNAX

Pacific & Pine’s family owned and operated farm is out in the high plains of Washington’s Upper Columbia Basin – and this newer brand on the block has finally made its way west over to us at Leaf HQ. Their array of single-source solventless products are made from flower that is pesticide-free and organically cultivated – “like nature intended” – with clean water, healthy soil and sustainable inputs. A cross of Orange Tree x (Orange Tree x Fruity Pebbles OG F2), this Orange Fruit Snax cartridge has unique and complex notes of burnt citrus peel and sweet cream – a welcome surprise from the typical Tangie terps we see so often. With a zesty aroma and uplifting effects, this strain is made for on-the-go puffs between tasks on your to-do list. The bright scent and flavor profile are just in time for springtime here in good ol’ Seatown!

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0.5 GRAMS, 85.72% TOTAL CANNABINOIDS

Carts can be an easy place to hide fillers, fake terps and bottom shelf bud material – but not around the Connoisseur’s Corner! This month, we’ve rounded up three picks for solventless rosin cartridges offering all of the convenience without sacrificing any of the quality.