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Spooky Edibles Stories

Halloween brings out the best spooky stories and urban legends. In our world, most of the scary stories we hear are related to your past experiences with edibles, the ones you tried before adult-use legalization. In the time since 3Leaf launched two years ago in California’s legal market, many of you have shared your spooky stories with us about the edibles you tried when you were younger. In honor of Halloween, we want to share a few of these scary edibles stories – without naming names, of course. The goal is to learn from their mistakes so that we can all have enjoyable, positive experiences with edibles from here on out.

Spooky Edibles Story #1

Girl sees a tray of brownies at a house-party. She immediately eats five. Remember when our metabolisms could tolerate five brownies in one sitting? Unfortunately, they turn out to be homemade pot-brownies. The girl proceeds to sit on the couch for the next twelve hours without saying a word to anyone. 


The first problem here is that the host didn’t give any sign that the brownies had cannabis in them. Because edibles don’t just resemble food, they are food, it’s easy for people to assume that a brownie is just a brownie. A simple rule of etiquette is to never dose your friends without their knowledge. 

If you are going to set out a tray of edibles at a party – wonderful idea for the holidays – make sure to let people know that they are, in fact, cannabis-infused edibles. Here’s a 3Leaf hosting tip: Announce it as you offer the edibles around, or leave the packaging near the tray so that guests can read the ingredients and find out the dose of cannabis in each edible


To know the dose is to have a good edibles experience. Homemade edibles of the past were often inconsistently dosed. One brownie could have 20 milligrams of cannabis while the other could have 5 milligrams. It was a terrible guessing game, and guessing games are for playing with your kids, not for edibles. Today, products from the legal cannabis market must list the dose per serving and per package on the label. This takes away the guessing game, and it allows you to choose products with a dose that’s right for your needs.

3Leaf's Blood Orange Fruit Jellies. With four jellies per package, each with a low-dose of 5mg THC per piece, 20mg THC total per package. These natural jellies offer an effective way to control your dose.

You can see here on the package of 3Leaf’s Blood Orange Fruit Jellies that each jelly has 5mg of THC. And the total is listed as 20mg of THC because there are four jellies per package.


Edibles can contain up to 10mg of cannabis per serving, and a package can contain up to 100mg of cannabis in total. These rules are in place to ensure that you have a positive and safe cannabis experience. It’s been determined that 10mg offers an effective dose but mitigates the risk of consuming too much in one serving. Too high a dose can lead to “couch lock” as our friend in this story experienced. But a low-dose of cannabis, such as 10mg of THC, offers elevating and relaxing effects. You’ll be relaxed but still social at your Halloween party.

Spooky Edibles Story #2

Boy is curious about cannabis, but he doesn’t want to smoke. He’s afraid that his parents will smell it. So, he grinds up a handful of cannabis flower and throws it into a batch of pancake batter. When the pancakes are ready, he finds that they taste terrible – they’re grainy from the flower and the full cup of syrup still can’t mask that earthy taste. And, even though he added in a hefty amount of cannabis flower, the effects never kick in. 


This person was right in recognizing that edibles are a discreet alternative to smoking cannabis. However, to experience the effects of edibles the cannabis must first be decarboxylated. Decarboxylation involves heating cannabis for a long period in order to activate the THC, which offers euphoric and elevating effects primarily. The process of decarboxylation converts THCA into THC. THCA and THC are cannabinoids found in cannabis, but THCA is non-intoxicating and must be heated in order to produce the elevating effects that make THC desirable. The character in this spooky story added the cannabis flower to the batter without first “decarbing” it, as it’s often called. The THCA in the flower wasn’t heated enough and therefore was not converted to THC. No decarbing means no elevating effects. 

The part of this story that makes our skin shiver the most is the fact that this person had to eat his grainy, earthy tasting edibles. Edibles in today’s legal market uphold a much higher standard. You can find delicious tasting edibles infused with various forms of cannabis other than flower

3Leaf’s ratio-infused Peanut Butter Cookie


3Leaf edibles, for example, are infused with cannabis distillate. Cannabis distillate is a viscous oil that can resemble honey. We use distillate in the recipes for all six 3Leaf edibles because: 

  • Distillate is one of the purest, most effective cannabis extracts – it can reach up to 99% potency. 
  • As an oil, it blends perfectly into our recipes so that each edible is consistently dosed. 
  • It doesn’t leave a grainy texture, again, because it’s an oil.
  • It creates delicious tasting edibles, because we use a distillate that has no cannabis taste or smell. 


The key to enjoying an effective and tasty edible is to choose products from licensed cannabis retailers. Products from the legal cannabis market are made in certified production-grade kitchens, and they have to be lab-tested to ensure that they’re safe, effective, and dosed properly


Spooky Edibles Story #3

This tale is more current. A person who’s new to edibles buys a cannabis-infused chocolate bar from a licensed dispensary. At the end of the day, they eat a piece of chocolate, which contains 10mg of THC. Twenty minutes pass and they don’t feel anything, so they eat two more. Another 15 minutes, and still nothing. They eat two more. It’s been an hour since they ate the first piece, and now all 50mg of THC take effect. They feel too high; they’re paranoid and anxious. They call a friend to come over and luckily the effects mellow after a few hours. 


The lesson here is to start low and go slow. This character did in fact start low with 10mg of THC, but they failed to go slow. The onset time when you ingest cannabis can take up to two hours, which is why you should wait at least two hours before ingesting more. 

When you eat a THC-infused edible, the THC is metabolized through the liver. This process converts the THC (chemical name: Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) to 11-hydroxy-THC, which is significantly more potent. Just as decarbing cannabis to convert THCA to the more potent THC, our own liver facilitates a conversion process that creates an even more potent version of THC. Fascinating, isn’t it?


Edibles offer not only a more effective, but also longer lasting experience. The effects of edibles can last for up to eight hours. With edibles, you don’t have to consume as much or as often to enjoy an effective cannabis experience. 

The moral that you can take from all these spooky stories is to purchase licensed cannabis products from licensed retailers. This will ensure that your edible is dosed properly, tastes delicious, and ultimately, that it’s a safe and effective product. And remember, start low and go slow! 


Halloween is for spooky and scary stories and tricks and treats. Since we took the scary out of these edibles stories, let us make up for it. Head to Flower to the People in San Francisco where you can buy 2 3Leaf Edibles and get $1 off, or buy 3 3Leaf Edibles and get $2 off! Enjoy and have a safe and happy Halloween!


Offer available in-store at Flower to the People until November 3.

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Five Rules For The Best Experience With Edibles

Curious about cannabis? Interested in edibles? Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place. Our team at 3Leaf has been producing food-first edibles for the last two years in California’s legal cannabis market. In addition, our team is made up of both experienced and new cannabis consumers. Here’s our recommendations on simple rules to follow for having a positive experience with edibles.

Have a Basic Knowledge of Cannabinoids


When it comes to consuming cannabis, whether for medical or recreational use, a good place to start is with a basic understanding of cannabinoids. There are approximately 120 cannabinoids from cannabis that we know of today. Of those, the two most popular are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). 

THC is known for its ability to produce feelings of euphoria, also known as a high. It’s been popular for so long because it elevates a variety of experiences and makes a great alternative to alcohol. But CBD has recently taken the spotlight, because so many people enjoy the fact that you can experience the medicinal effects of cannabis without the high. CBD is known for relieving pain and inflammation, and for providing overall relaxing effects. All cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, produce a range of euphoric, elevating, and medicinal effects because of how they work with our endocannabinoid system. If you want to find out more about THC and CBD, and how they work with our body, take a look at 3Leaf’s introduction to THC and CBD.

Note the Difference in Consumption Methods


How you choose to consume cannabis plays a key role in the type of experience you have, and there are a variety of consumption methods for you to choose from. You can smoke or vape, use a tincture or topical, or you can even enjoy cannabis through infused bath bombs. Our favorite cannabis consumption method, if you haven’t guessed already, is edibles. Edibles offer a delicious way to control your dose. They can be infused with raw cannabis flower, hash, or concentrates, such as distillate. At 3Leaf, we infuse our edibles with distillate because it offers a clean, solventless cannabis product, and it blends perfectly with our recipes for accurate dosing. 

A few things to look for when choosing your consumption method are: 

  • Onset time
  • Duration time
  • Level of discretion


If you need fast acting relief, look to smoking or vaping. The onset time of smoking cannabis flower or vaping a cannabis concentrate is nearly immediate. You’ll typically feel the effects within three to five minutes, with peak effects taking effect around 20-30 minutes. The effects of edibles take longer to kick in because the cannabis has to be digested first through the stomach and then processed through the liver. You can expect edibles to take effect anywhere between 30 minutes and two hours. So remember to wait at least two hours before increasing your dose. 

As we mentioned above, it’s important to think about how discreet you need your consumption method to be. Obviously smoking will produce a cannabis smell, which doesn’t work for everyone, especially those who need to discreetly medicate with cannabis throughout the day. Edibles allow you to consume the medicine you need while providing a discreet consumption method. There’s no smell and they’re easy to stow in your bag and take on the go.

Micro-dosed edibles in discreet packaging allow you to medicate throughout the day.


Know Your Dose


We’ve said it 500 times and we’ll say it again. When it comes to edibles, start low and go slow. You’ll be surprised to find out that a low dose can go along way. When you start with a low dose edible, especially if you’re new to cannabis, you have the opportunity to see where your tolerance level is at. It also mitigates the likelihood of experiencing adverse effects. Starting with a low-dose allows you to safely experiment and slowly build up to a dose that meets your needs. 

It’s also fair to say that you’ll have different needs at different times. We’re human after all. A lower dose of cannabis can relieve anxiety and inflammation, whereas a higher dose can relieve your pain and help you relax and get a good night’s sleep. The beauty of cannabis is that it truly allows you to take control of your health by offering different doses and consumption methods to meet your particular needs.


Choose Low-Sugar Edibles


Cannabis, both THC and CBD, are anti-inflammatory. Sugar, on the other hand, is highly inflammatory. It doesn’t make sense to consume an edible with 60 grams of sugar when you’re goal is to use cannabis as a medicine to treat inflammation. It’s counter-intuitive. 

To get the most out of THC and CBD when treating inflammation, look for edibles with low-sugar content and avoid processed ingredients like corn syrup. 3Leaf’s Coconut Oatmeal Cookie and Quinoa Granola Bite both make great options. They’re sweetened with agave nectar rather than sugar. And with 10mg of THC per serving, you’ll get the inflammation and pain relief that you need.

Choose low-sugar edibles for a balanced and consistent cannabis experience.


Consider Your Surroundings


Context is highly underrated as a factor in your cannabis experience. Consider where you are and who you’re with before you partake in an edible. The effects of edibles can last for up to eight hours, so in order to set yourself up for a positive experience, consume in a peaceful, relaxing place with familiar faces. And remember, start low and go slow. 


As you become more familiar with how you experience edibles, go ahead and experiment with it. Try one before a concert. Consider a ratio-infused treat during Thanksgiving dinner. Perhaps you’ll enjoy adding a Vegan Quinoa Granola Bite to your yoga practice. The point is, with cannabis, and edibles in particular, you have lots of options. So have fun with it! Just make sure to always purchase any cannabis products from licensed cannabis retailers.

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Hall of Flowers Season 3 Recap

Three. Our lucky number. It’s in our name – 3Leaf. If you multiply 3×2 you get six, which is how many different edibles we offer. And, 3Leaf was just at Hall of Flowers Season 3!


This was the biggest Hall of Flowers yet. It was our first time attending, but from what we’ve heard, they keep getting better and better. With three massive halls showcasing cannabis brands and businesses, multiple luxurious consumption areas, an entire section dedicated to local food trucks, and another hall for the speaker series, we could not believe the scale and enormity of it all. It was a perfect testament to the legal cannabis industry and its evolution.



This canna-business expo took place over two days at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA. Hall of Flowers brings together brands and businesses across the legal cannabis industry. You’ll find cannabis companies leading the way in cannabis technology and software, as well as delivery services, dispensary buyers, distributors, farmers, and growers. And then there’s the brands showcasing flower, tinctures, topicals, edibles, vapes, beverages, and accessories. This is what makes the legal cannabis industry’s wheels turn. And Hall of Flowers is at the forefront of moving the modern cannabis industry forward.


Chelsea from 3Leaf’s marketing team in front of one of the grass covered Hall of Flowers display.
Here’s Chelsea from 3Leaf’s marketing team in front of one of the grass covered Hall of Flowers display.

Hall of Flowers is a licensed, industry-only tradeshow. Just as 3Leaf has a license in order to manufacture and sell edibles, Hall of Flowers has a cannabis license that allows for the buying and selling of cannabis goods, as well as on-site consumption. Without approval from the State of California, none of this would happen.

Attendees partaking in cannabis at Hall of Flowers under the California sun.
Attendees partaking under the California sun.
The Morcocan style consumption lounge at Hall of Flowers.
The Moroccan style consumption lounge.

There’s no way to move forward in the legal cannabis market without proper education. Creating a new understanding of cannabis, and dispelling the myths and mis-information from the War on Drugs era, is a must. We appreciate that Hall of Flowers makes education a cornerstone of their trade shows. The speaker series at Season 3 provided a wide variety of perspectives from people in all parts of the cannabis industry and community. We caught the talk at the end of the day on Cannabis Curiosity & Creative Connections with April Pride of Van der Pop, Kate Miller of Miss Grass, and Vanessa Lavorato of Marigold Sweets and VICELAND’s Bong Appétit. The biggest takeaways: share what you know, learn by asking questions, and don’t let your anxiety push you off your path!

Speaker series at Hall of Flowers Season 3: Cannabis Curiosity and Creative Connections featuring April Pride, Vanessa Lavorato and Kate Miller.
Sharing canna-facts for the curious and creative.
April Pride, Vanessa Lavorato, and Kate Miller in the speaker series at Hall of Flowers.
April Pride, Vanessa Lavorato, and Kate Miller. #womenincannabis

It was amazing to see so many professionals, go-getters, and creatives from the legal cannabis industry gathered together in one incredible space. We’re proud to belong to this community, to be part of a movement that works to ensure consumers can access and enjoy quality, safe, and effective cannabis products. Based on what we saw at HoF Season 3 premium quality, all natural edibles such as 3Leaf are an important part of the cannabis experience for users, new and experienced.


Thank you to Hall of Flowers for having us! Keep an eye out for 3Leaf at Season 4! 


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