HAPY KITCHEN

from Dec. 2021 - Oregon Leaf

by Northwest Leaf / Oregon Leaf / Alaska Leaf / Maryland Leaf / California Leaf / Northeast Leaf

CANNTHROPOLOGY

Dating back to 2017, Hapy Kitchen has played a crucial role in Oregon’s edible Cannabis market. Owner Cory Cooper originally started on his journey in this field by white labeling products for larger distribution centers. After a couple years of getting the swing of things and a taste of what it’s like in the fast lane, he knew what his next step was. As COO Steve Rodgers came on board in 2019 while Cooper was looking to launch a brand to complete their sales and distribution, from there, Hapy Kitchen was relaunched – and the rest is history.

“Better ingredients equals a better high, and that is really what Hapy Kitchen is focused on, just trying to make the best quality product possible,” said Rodgers. “We also understand that budget is a concern for many consumers, so we are always trying to balance those two things: quality and affordability.”

There’s no wonder why this pinnacle of a brand has received so much positive feedback in the Oregon community and was awarded back-to-back Cannabis Cup wins, carving out its name as a premier baked good edibles company.

The magic starts with their artisan recipes crafted by Head Chef Carla Burns, who once worked for Salt & Straw. She was one of the original employees and helped Cooper and Rodgers develop their cornerstone recipes used today.

Beyond their incredible products, including their Chocolate Supreme Blue Dream Live Rosin Cookie, tasty gummies, and nano-emulsified health-promoting tinctures, the goal of this company is far beyond getting people stoned. “For me personally, I want to help people,” said Rodgers. “Making money along the way won’t be a bad thing, but I’m focused on helping as many people as I can. The high point of my day is listening to the new voicemails of the people’s lives that’ve changed for the better.”

As Rodgers took me on a stroll through their operations, my senses were overloaded with sugary sweet smells, specifically their mouth-watering brownies. I had the privilege of seeing their new batches churning and getting ready to hit the market.

An important takeaway from this company is that quite a few of their edibles still have artisanal touches. Each caramel is still hand topped with espresso, and every Chocolate Supreme cookie has a white chocolate chip placed in each dough ball before being baked.

They have proven they can keep up with high demand, yet still supply a sophisticated touch.

What’s to come in the future from Hapy Kitchen? They want to continue being the most prolific kitchen possible, working and partnering with quality Oregon farms, such as Verdant Leaf and Alibi Cannabis, and many more to launch collaboration products to emulate the success of their Hash Hamilton chocolate bar. Our team can personally say that we can’t wait to see what’s around the next corner for Hapy Kitchen in 2022 and beyond.