Now that most of the country allows the recreational use of cannabis, the CBD industry is booming. Not only can you buy your cannabis from that local shop down your street in some states, you can even find it online with the click of a “buy” button—making the industry more accessible to seasoned enthusiasts or curious novices alike. But it’s not just about the product. It’s also about the people behind the brands. Whether you’re looking for groundbreaking innovation or a strong commitment to sustainability and social justice, you should definitely keep these nine cannabis brands on your radar
1. Weedmaps
If you’re new to the world of weed, allow us to introduce you to your guide. WeedMaps is basically like the Yelp-meets-Doordash of the cannabis industry—while you can’t buy products directly from the site, it can help you find where to buy CBD products near you. The site started in 2008 as one of the first online platforms solely for the cannabis industry. Now, you can put in your zip code, select a specific product, and find a plethora of businesses to order your pick-up (or even delivery) from.
2. Miss Grass
When Kate Miller launched her brand Miss Grass in 2018, she did it with one goal in mind: promoting conscious cannabis consumption. Miller worked as a budtender in 2008 while attending university, and came to see the benefits of cannabis—but she noticed there was still a gap in the market for products marketed towards women. The brand built a nationwide community before launching their first product: the Miss Grass Minis. Available in six states, the minis come in four different strains. Shop here.
3. Incredibles
We’d be remiss to not mention a few edibles-specific CBD brands. Incredibles prioritizes high-quality ingredients and consistency. The brand uses a distinct chocolate mold that helps provide dose transparency so everyone knows exactly what kind of experience they’re about to embark on. If that’s not enough, buyers can also scroll their website and read up on Budtender Cheat Sheet, the Incredible Kitchen, and more to find out exactly what they’re putting in their body. Shop here.
4. Brez
A still relatively new innovation in the cannabis industry, cannabis- and THC-infused beverages offer a new cocktail experience for those who maybe want to avoid a nasty hangover. Brez specifically is great for anyone who’s got a fridge full of La Croix, Bubly, or Olipop. The brand uses a micro-dosed formula balanced with a sweet, zingy taste for all their beverages that gently coaxes your body and mind into a light and relaxing buzz. Shop here to discover all the beverage experiences Brez has to offer.
5. Cloud11
Cloud11 presents a truly culinary experience for cannabis users—and it’s backed by plenty of expertise. The brand was started by trained and seasoned chefs, Nick Pritzker and Manuela Sanin. While Pritzker favored and loved his experiences with edibles, he’d also consumed his fair share of bad ones. You know the ones—bitter and acrid to the point they leave you bracing yourself as you open your mouth. With Cloud11, Pritzker and Sanin leverage the technological advancements in infusion to balance potency with taste, control, and consistency. The result? An edible that tastes like a fancy piece of candy, but won’t make you think you can’t feel your face after an hour—or maybe it will, but the best part is, you get to control that. Though the edibles might have a low dosage, this allows people to tailor their experiences while also enjoying their high. Shop here.
6. Wims
A Wims pocket-tonic allows you to transform just about any beverage into your very own THC-infused elixir. Wims uses nano-emulsification technology to convert hemp extract into a THC and CBD drink mixer that you simply snap open and pour right into your drink—offering drinkers control to create a predictable experience. Available in ginger lime and lemon basil flavors—as well as one “unflavored” option for those just seeking a pleasant buzz—you can purchase the pocket tonic legally in all 50 states. Buy a box here, and keep a few in your pocket or bag at all times.
7. Flower by Edie Parker
If you visited Brett Heyman’s Edie Parker when it first launched in 2010, you probably remember the site’s pages of retro-inspired bags for the chic maximalist. These days though, you can find a little bit more, and what started as a luxury handbag brand has grown into one of the leading female-founded and female-operated voices in fashion and cannabis culture—or “fashion and flower,” as the brand glibly calls it. Edie Parker leans into a design-forward approach to its cannabis products, offering functional CBD-focused accouterments that also lend themselves to the decor of your space. You can also purchase from the brand’s cannabis line the Garden of Edie—which includes pre-rolls, vape pens, edible, and premium strains—in eleven different states.
8. 1906
Another CBD product you can carry in your bag or pocket, 1906 offers microdoses of cannabis you can bring with you anywhere. Named after the year before the Wiley Act was enacted, and the last time cannabis was seen as a beneficial medicine, the brand sells seven different low-dose CBD and THC products to help with sleep, enhancing focus and energy, relaxing, and more. Shop here.
9. Red Belly Honey
We’ve told you a lot about edibles, micro-doses, and THC-infused drinks, you might be thinking: what else is there? The answer: hemp honey. And what’s better, it’s naturally infused by the bees themselves. The process is simple—the bees consume hemp nectar and then express the hemp compounds into their honey. Red Belly offers regular hemp honey and passion fruit flavored honey—both available in regular and half-gallon sizes, in case you want a longer supply—directly on their website.
