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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.


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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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Are Recreational Edibles For You?

When the work day is done and your responsibilities are taken care of, how do you spend your downtime? Do you fill your time with social activities, or are you more low-key? If you had to choose between a night of dancing or an early morning hike, which one would you pick? Our moods and needs change daily – sometimes we feel like relaxing and other times we’re ready to get up and go!

 

Our ever-changing daily lives inspired the recipes for 3Leaf’s healthy, natural edibles. We created 3Leaf to meet a variety of needs; we wanted an edible for every occasion. In a previous blog post, we discuss how cannabis-infused edibles can meet your medical, therapeutic, and recreational needs. We looked at the ways in which cannabis can treat inflammatory symptoms of arthritis and irritable bowel syndrome; how it has helped many a patient suffering from nausea during chemotherapy treatments; and, it’s ability to effectively treat seizures associated with epilepsy.

 

In this post, we want to take a deeper dive into recreational edibles and the ways in which different doses can provide a range of uplifting, elevating, or relaxing effects.

 

The effects of edibles can last up to eight hours, which make them perfect for a night out on the town. An edible dosed with 5mg of THC, like these Blood Orange Fruit Jellies, provides elevating effects while leaving you clear-headed and energized.

 

Woman reaches for a low-dose recreational edible. The edible is a fruit jelly that tastes like blood orange.
Low-dose edibles from 3Leaf, the Blood Orange Fruit Jellies.

 

The reason you’ll enjoy such a clear and energizing experience lies in the pure distillate that each and every 3Leaf edible is infused with. Distillate is a highly concentrated form of cannabis. The cannabis compounds are extracted from the buds and are then further refined. The distillate we source is refined using CO2 supercritical extraction, which creates a solvent-less oil concentrate void of any harmful residues or microbes. And, it produces a concentrate with a high level of purity. This means that you can consume a low-dosed edible and still experience a high-quality and effective experience. An added bonus from our Blood Orange Fruit Jellies: there are four jellies per package, making them perfect for sharing with your friends!

 

Woman enjoys a recreational edible after a long day. She dips a 3Leaf Coconut Oatmeal Cookie into a latte.
3Leaf’s Coconut Oatmeal Cookie, dosed with 10mg of THC per piece.

 

Under California cannabis laws, edibles cannot contain more than 10mg of THC per serving. An edible that contains 10mg of THC will provide relaxed, calming sensations. Our Coconut Oatmeal Cookie, pictured above, is the perfect recreational edible to enjoy at the end of a long day. Now, instead of drinking a glass of wine to help us unwind after work, we can eat a delicious cookie that contains heart-healthy oats, sweet shredded coconut and agave nectar, all topped off with a light drizzle of white chocolate. Remember, it can take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes for an edible to take effect. We recommend waiting at least two hours before consuming more.

 

Man eating a recreational edible after a hike. This edible is a peanut butter ratio-infused cookie from 3Leaf Edibles.
3Leaf’s ratio-infused Peanut Butter Cookie is perfect after a hike.

 

If you’re looking for something to add to your Saturday-afternoon hike, we recommend ratio-infused edibles, which contain a mix of THC and CBD. 3Leaf’s Peanut Butter Cookie, being enjoyed above, and our Double Chocolate Cookie each contain 5mg of THC and 5mg of CBD per piece. The elevating and energizing effects of a low-dose of THC are combined with the calming, therapeutic effects of CBD. What you get is a perfectly balanced experience that will leave you in-tune with your senses and surroundings – perfect for elevating your overall wellness. And, the healing effects of CBD are proven to aid in muscle recovery after strenuous activities – another added bonus!

 

Whatever your reasons may be for consuming cannabis, knowing the doses and effects will ensure that you have a positive recreational experience. Dosing with THC versus CBD will provide different recreational experiences, and combining the two provides an entirely unique set of benefits. And different doses of THC and CBD will result in a variety of experiences. It’s up to you to discover how edibles best fit into your life. Just be cognizant of the fact that ingesting too high a dose of THC can potentially lead to negative symptoms such as anxiety, paranoia, and nausea. So, it’s always best to start with a low dose, whether consuming THC or CBD, even when it comes to recreational consumption.

 

For those of you searching for recreational edibles near you, visit any of these fantastic licensed California dispensaries and ask for 3Leaf!

 

 

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Vegan Edibles: Find Out How We Do It.

What makes someone a vegan?

 

Veganism is a diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy, fish, and any other animal byproducts. Many vegans tend to avoid purchasing products that are tested on animals or that are derived from animals such as leather, wool, and fur. A hot topic amongst the vegan community is honey, and whether or not it qualifies as vegan food. According to The Vegan Society, honey, when harvested by humans, can be harmful to bees, which goes directly against the vegan belief of living in a way that is not cruel or exploitative of animals.

 

This sticky debate made its way from the Reddit feeds, blog forums, and Whole Foods check-out lines all the way into the 3Leaf test-kitchen. When we set out to offer healthy, delicious, and consistently effective cannabis-infused edibles, we also vowed that we would offer a variety of products to meet a multitude of needs. When we first launched in California with the Coconut Oatmeal Cookie and Quinoa Granola Bite we were lucky to have such a warm reception from so many of you! As our products hit more shelves, we began to connect with more and more people. And time and again we kept hearing that Californians were searching for something that they could not find: Vegan edibles.

 

Vegan edibles covered in a dark chocolate drizzle.
3Leaf’s Vegan Quinoa Granola Bite

 

A Coconut Oatmeal Cookie from 3Leaf Edibles. Contains oats, coconut, agave nectar, and a white chocolate drizzle. Infused with 10 milligrams of THC distillate.
3Leaf’s Coconut Oatmeal Cookie

 

So, we set out to find a way to address this need. We created a vegan cannabis edible by modifying the formulation of our Quinoa Granola Bite.

 

3Leaf’s food scientist, Jim, was paramount in helping take the Quinoa Granola Bite from a healthy, all-natural edible to a healthy, all-natural, vegan edible. Jim has over 30 years of experience in crafting and formulating high quality, delicious food products with precision and accuracy. He determined that we could sweeten these bites with agave nectar instead of honey. And we sourced high-quality chocolate without any milk or milk products, such as whey. The combination of agave nectar, quinoa, flax seed, oats, and cranberries topped off with a chocolate drizzle makes for a delicious edible that can be enjoyed whether you’re vegan or not!

 

3Leaf's vegan Quinoa Granola Bites surrounded by dark chocolate, cranberries, rolled oats, and quinoa.
Only the highest quality, all-natural ingredients in these bites.

 

When looking for vegan edibles, the first indicator to be cognizant of is the V symbol on the label. Second, make sure you check the ingredients list. Manufacturers can add a symbol to denote if a product is vegan or vegetarian, similar to foods that have the Kosher symbol. But this is not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, make sure you read the ingredients list to make sure that your edible is actually vegan.

 

A package of 3Leaf's vegan edibles.

 

If you’d like to adopt a vegan lifestyle, look for edibles that do not include eggs, gelatin (usually in gummies and candy), milk and other dairy products such as whey, casein, and lactose. And cannabis-infused beef-jerky is definitely off the table. Note that dark chocolate typically does not contain animal byproducts.

 

If you have any questions about 3Leaf or want to know more about how we formulate our recipes, we would love to hear from you! You can reach us at [email protected].

 

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The Ultimate Guide to Dosing Edibles

3Leaf_Ultimate Edibles Dosage Guide

 

Cannabis-infused edibles are an ideal consumption method if you are looking for a safe, consistent, and long-lasting experience. Understanding dosing is crucial for ensuring that your experience meets your expectations. We put together a simple guide so that you can better understand what to expect from different doses.

 

The first step with edibles is purchasing products that are compliant with state regulations, from state-licensed California retailers. Compliant California edibles must undergo rigorous lab-testing to ensure that they are healthy and safe as indicated in the State’s standards. Start by finding a licensed retailer near you, and then follow these steps when choosing your edible.

 

UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THC AND CBD

 

California edibles can contain up to 10 milligrams of cannabis in an individual serving. They can contain a variety of cannabinoids, but the most common cannabinoids found in edibles today are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Look for the cannabinoid content listed on the front of the package.

 

 

THC provides what is known as a psychoactive high. Its effects range from mildly uplifting to full-blown euphoria. A micro-dose of THC can alleviate anxiety and make you feel creative and motivated. Too much THC can induce feelings of paranoia or nausea, so it’s best to stick to a micro- or low-dose if you’re just starting to experiment with edibles.

 

CBD is non-intoxicating – it does not create the feeling of being high. Instead, it promotes relaxation in the body. CBD infused edibles are often used for post-workout recovery because it alleviates muscle tension and promotes rest. In addition, CBD mellows the elevating effects of THC. To experience the best of both cannabinoids, ask your budtender about ratio-infused edibles.

 

FIND THE EDIBLE DOSE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

 

Before talking to your budtender, it’s helpful to have some cannabis terms down. In our guide, we outline what constitutes a micro-dose, a low-dose, a 1:1 ratio-dose, and a medium-dose. We provide insight into how you can expect to feel from each dose, as well as recommendations on the best time to experiment with the different doses that can be infused in edibles.

 

It’s also helpful to know what type of cannabis is infused in your edible. For example, 3LEAF infuses a clean distillate with high purity into our edibles. This provides a different experience when compared to edibles infused with flower or other types of concentrates. To better understand the type of experience that distillate infused edibles provide, read our post on cannabis distillate.

 

REMEMBER, LOW AND SLOW WHEN DOSING WITH EDIBLES

 

When consuming edibles, be patient. It can take between 30 and 90 minutes for edibles to take effect compared to smoking or vaping, which takes between 10 and 20 minutes to take effect. When consuming edibles, the cannabinoids are passed through the liver and then processed through the blood-brain barrier. This process takes longer, but it creates more intense and longer-lasting effects, which means you can consume a lower dose to experience the effects you’re looking for.

 

Ultimately, it’s important to know that your cannabis experience will be entirely unique to you. It requires experimentation to find what dose works best for you. But, following this guide will give you some insight into what to expect so that you can enjoy a consistent and effective experience.  

 

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Thank you for taking the time to read our post. To find out more about 3Leaf’s low-dose, high-quality edibles click here. To find 3Leaf near you click our interactive map for a full list of retailers carrying our products. To keep up with exciting news, including new product launches, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

3Leaf on How To Optimize Your Workout with Cannabis

What do you get when you mix high amounts of positive energy, solid muscle, and a wealth of knowledge about the benefits of cannabis? You have Gina, who is part of the 3Leaf team and works closely with our customers. If you’re curious about how cannabis can help you surpass your fitness goals by maximizing your potential pre-, during, and post-workout, Gina is the person you want to talk to. She works out six days a week through a mix of high-intensity interval training and cardio, weight lifting, modified Crossfit, and hot yoga, and she incorporates cannabis into every workout.

 

Previously Gina didn’t think cannabis could help her before or during her workouts, because they are intense in nature. She reserved it for low-impact workouts, like hiking or yoga and used it for recovery after an intense workout; she assumed that cannabis would impair her mobility. In 2018 Gina discovered that micro-dosing with properly dosed products significantly improved her workouts and benefitted her active lifestyle beyond her expectations.

 

Gina is often at a dispensary near you that carries 3Leaf products. If you haven’t met her yet read her tips below to learn how cannabis optimizes her fit lifestyle.

 

 

Pre-workout

 

After consuming a micro-dose of THC, when Gina enters the gym she’s able to quiet all of the other things on her mind. She is entirely focused on her goals for that particular workout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“It changes your perspective and your focus. It makes you much more connected with your body,” says Gina. “When I start to feel the effects of cannabis I make a point to set an intention that I carry through my workout. It may be strength, endurance, form, or just getting through it, but cannabis helps me to keep that intention present throughout my workout.”

 

 

Focus is key to properly execute a physically and mentally demanding workout, but proper preparation in the lead-up is just as important. Warming up before a workout is crucial for preventing injury, and it will allow you to get deeper into the motions. Pushing yourself even slightly beyond your threshold increases muscle tearing and therefore improves the rate at which your muscles grow. Prior to consuming cannabis before a workout, Gina would immediately get into her cardio circuit or heavy lifting without stretching. With cannabis helping her dial into what her body needs, stretching before every workout has become a key priority.

 

 

During

 

 

“Cannabis allows me to get deeper into those poses that I have to hold,” says Gina. “It allows me to connect with my body. And it helps me to suspend other thoughts – the thoughts that are not relevant to me in that moment.”

 

 

 

 

Each time you head to the gym, roll out your yoga mat, get on your bike, or press play on a workout video, you make a conscious choice to do something entirely for yourself – something to make yourself a little bit better. When your mind wanders during a workout – we’re all guilty of this – you aren’t getting the most out of the activity you’ve chosen to engage in. When you’re thinking of what to pick up at the grocery store or the emails you have to send, you aren’t focusing on form and posture, two of the most important factors in any workout. Without proper form, you run the risk of injuring yourself; moreover, improper form can seriously slow your progress. If you’re going to take time out of your day to workout, you should do what you can to get the most out of it.

 

 

“After I’ve consumed cannabis and worked out, I feel like the hour that I dedicated was a true oasis in my day,” says Gina.

 

 

For Gina, the time she spends working out early in the morning, or having the gym to look forward to at the end of the day benefits her overall day beyond the one hour she carves out for herself. It helps her remain calm and patient in stressful or demanding situations.

 

 

After

 

Two of the most important factors in proper post-workout recovery are nutritious foods and lots of rest. When choosing foods, pick ones that are high in protein and low in sugar.

 

 

 

 

Gina makes a point to differentiate how she doses after a morning workout versus an evening workout. In the morning, she’ll eat one of 3Leaf’s ratio infused treats. The equal combination of a low-dose of THC and CBD provides a balanced experience. It allows her to relax after a strenuous workout without experiencing an overly elevating effect – perfect before a full day of work. And the effects of CBD are particularly beneficial for healing in post-workout recovery as it helps stave off soreness. If she exercises in the evening, she’ll have a 3Leaf Quinoa Granola Bite or Coconut Oatmeal Cookie after. The 10 mg of THC distillate infused in each piece provides a calming effect so that she can get a full night’s sleep.

 

 

“Many people avoid working out late at night because it boosts their energy levels up which can take away from their sleep,” says Gina. “Because I’m such a high-energy person this is an issue for me. But eating an edible after a workout ensures that I’ll get a restful sleep. And it means that I have more options for times to workout.”

 

 

How did Gina figure out what dose worked best for her? Trial and error. She says that because cannabis use is entirely personal, it’s up to each individual to take responsibility for their experience – and that’s the fun part! Some factors that you need to consider are timing and what you’ve eaten that day. Edibles can take between 30 and 90 minutes to take effect, and it will most likely take longer if you’ve had a lot to eat. For those who are new to cannabis, she says it’s best If you start with a micro-dose and consume slowly, and initially try it before a low-impact workout before incorporating it into high-intensity training.

 

If you have any questions about cannabis and how it can benefit your fitness routine, send us an email at [email protected]!

 

Thank you for taking the time to read our post. To find out more about 3Leaf’s low-dose, high-quality edibles click here. To find 3Leaf near you click our interactive map for a full list of retailers carrying our products. To keep up with exciting news, including new product launches, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

How to Tell If Your Edible Is Safe

You care about what you put into your body; you do your research, consult with the people you trust, and you take time to check the ingredients and nutrition facts. When it comes to choosing edibles, why lower your standards? If you ask us you shouldn’t, especially now that you don’t have to. With the legalization of adult-use in California, a variety of regulations were introduced and industry standards were set to ensure that consumers can safely enjoy  cannabis products. Edibles have a particular set of regulations that manufacturers must meet. And these regulations cover everything from dosage per serving to the packaging the product is sold in. Compliant edibles allow you to enjoy a pleasant and stress-free cannabis experience.

 

However, we are still in the early stages of the State legalized cannabis industry and a black market still exists. So, there are edibles available that may not be compliant with the State’s regulations, and therefore may not be entirely safe for consumption. Non-compliant edibles do not undergo lab-testing, and so we can’t be entirely sure if they are free from  pesticides or solvents. Black market products may not be tested to ensure that they are accurately dosed, making it hard to feel confident of a consistent and safe experience. Edibles manufacturers that are compliant have to maintain transparency in listing every ingredient included in each baked good, fruit jelly, or beverage; non-compliant manufacturers may not adhere to the same standards, leaving you to play a guessing game. And when you care about the food you’re consuming, guessing games simply do not cut it.

 

3Leaf is proud to be fully compliant with California cannabis regulations, and our simple diagram below points out the key indicators of how to tell if your edible is compliant.

 

1.  Tamper evidence.

 

Edibles must have some sort of seal to indicate that the package has not been opened before you make your purchase. In our case, 3Leaf packages are heat sealed. You’ll find that you can’t open one without tearing into the small grooves that you see here.

 

 

 

 

2. Opaque Packaging

 

The product within the package cannot be visible whatsoever.

 

 

3. Child-Resistant Packaging.

 

Starting in January 2019, according to the new draft of California cannabis regulations, edibles will no longer have to be sold in child resistant packaging. This will come under review in January 2020.

That being said, we have always and will always sell 3Leaf edibles in child-resistant packaging.

 

4. California’s Cannabis Symbol.

 

Edibles must show the California Cannabis Symbol on the front of the package so that anyone can easily tell that it is a cannabis infused product and not a traditional food item.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Cannabis Infused.

 

In addition to the California Cannabis Symbol, the words Cannabis Infused must appear directly near the product name. It has to be crystal clear that the package contains cannabis. And again, this must appear on the front of the package.

 

6. Cannabinoid Content.

Cannabinoids must be listed in milligrams per serving for edibles. Both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) must be listed on the front of the package.

 

 

7. Serving Size.

 

Product labels must specify if the package contains multiple servings. And if there is more than one serving the packaging must be resealable. Compliant edibles will specify the total amount of cannabis in the package, as well as the total amount of individual pieces.

 

 

 

8. Government warning.

 

The government warning must appear with the exact wording you see here. It must be plainly visible and easy to read, and it can appear on either the back or the front of the packaging.

 

9. Manufacturer Contact Information.

 

This makes it easy to verify the producer of the edibles and provides a convenient way to contact them should you need to.  

 

 

10. Proposition 65 Warning.

 

Under California’s Proposition 65, a product that contains any of the harmful chemicals listed here must have a Prop-65 warning. The warning must appear in plain site on either side of the packaging with no obstructions from other words or designs.

 

 

11. Ingredients list.

 

 

All of the food ingredients must be listed from most to least. This allows you to make better informed purchasing decisions.

 

 

12. Nutritional facts.

 

The mandatory nutrients that must be listed are: calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugar, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.

 

 

When purchasing any cannabis products it’s best to buy compliant products from licensed California retailers. This will help ensure a safe and effective cannabis experience. If you have any questions about compliant edibles, or if you would like to learn more about 3Leaf, please reach out to us at [email protected].

 

 

 

Thank you for taking the time to read our post. To find out more about 3Leaf’s low-dose, high-quality edibles click here. To find 3Leaf near you click our interactive map for a full list of retailers carrying our products. To keep up with exciting news, including new product launches, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

 

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