FLAV DUO | Creamsicle xGrape Ape | 14G Pre-Ground

FLAV DUO Creamsicle x Grape Ape 14G Pre-Ground: Two-Strain Ground Flower at a Hell's Kitchen Dispensary Grinding is the step nobody wants to do when they are tired or rolling on a coffee table in a studio. The FLAV DUO Creamsicle x Grape Ape 14G Pre-Ground takes that step away: 14 grams of flower that is already ground, split into 7 grams of Creamsicle and 7 grams of Grape Ape. Cannadreams carries it at our licensed Hell's Kitchen dispensary, 862 9th Ave on the corner of West 56th Street. Ground flower, split down the middle This is pre-ground flower in a two-sided pack. It is ground before packing, so it goes from the bag into a paper or cone with no grinder. The two joined sides hold 7 grams each and carry their own strain names, so they stay apart until you mix them. FLAV prints a type mark on each half of the package, so check the label there. Two names with very different paper trails Grape Ape has a fairly clear family tree. Leafly and AllBud both commonly report it as a cross of Mendocino Purps, Skunk and Afghani, and Leafly credits Apothecary Genetics and Barney's Farm. Leafly ties the name to its grape-like smell and lists grape, berry and sweet as top flavors. Creamsicle is messier. Leafly reports it as Orange Crush crossed with Juicy Fruit, with a citrus smell close to the ice pop it is named for, a hint of vanilla, and notes of orange peel and cherry. Strain databases list several different strains under the name, and FLAV does not publish which one it uses. Read Orange Crush x Juicy Fruit as the most commonly reported version, not a confirmed fact for this pouch. One side at a time, or both together The two strains are commonly reported to smell very different, grape and berry on one side, orange and vanilla on the other, so this pack is a good way to learn each strain before combining them. Roll a small joint from one side, try the other another day, and only then roll a half-and-half mix. Mix one joint at a time on the tray, never inside the pouch, so the rest of each side stays separate. Who makes FLAV FLAV started in 2015, according to its website, which has ordering pages for New York, Arizona and Missouri. Its New York page calls the flower duos exclusively available there. Rolling pre-ground without a fight Ground flower pours straight out of the bag, but it handles differently from buds you broke up by hand. A few habits help: - Spread the flower evenly along the crease of the paper so the joint does not come out fat at one end. - Pack gently. An overpacked joint pulls hard, and a loose one runs down one side. - With cones, add small pinches and tap the cone on the table between each one. - Light the tip evenly and keep turning it. With a strain you have not tried, roll a smaller joint, read the label, and wait before rolling another. Why pre-ground goes stale faster Ground flower has far more surface area than whole buds, so it loses aroma and dries out faster once air gets in, and a prewar walk-up with the radiator at full blast speeds that up. When you open a side, move it into its own small airtight glass jar, lids labeled. Keep both in a dark cabinet, away from the radiator and the window, and out of the fridge, where temperature swings bring moisture. Keep the jars where kids and pets cannot reach them. Is 14 grams of pre-ground the right buy? If you roll most of what you smoke and hate grinding, it is a good fit. For a pipe or a dry herb vaporizer, whole flower lets you pick your own grind. Fourteen grams is a half ounce, well under New York's possession limit of 3 ounces for adults 21 and over. Stop by or order ahead Walk-ins are welcome at 862 9th Ave, a short walk from Columbus Circle, Central Park South and the Theater District. You can also order online for in-store pickup. Licensed and labeled Bodegas and smoke shops are not part of New York's legal market. This duo comes through the regulated system, with state-required lab testing and labeling. Since you cannot inspect ground flower the way you can whole buds, the label matters more. Creamsicle x Grape Ape, quick facts Brand: FLAV Format: Flower duo, pre-ground and ready to roll Contents: 14 grams total, 7g Creamsicle and 7g Grape Ape Type: marked by FLAV on each half of the package Grape Ape lineage: Commonly reported as Mendocino Purps x Skunk x Afghani Creamsicle lineage: Commonly reported as Orange Crush x Juicy Fruit; several strains share the name Commonly reported aroma: grape and berry on one side, orange and vanilla on the other Where: Cannadreams, 862 9th Ave, corner of West 56th Street, Hell's Kitchen Only for adults 21 and older. Cannadreams is a licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary in New York. Do not consume in a car, a park or anywhere tobacco smoking is banned, keep cannabis locked away from children and pets, and never drive after using it.