The global cannabis market was valued at $22.10 billion in 2020. This growth has given rise to the demand for weed grinders.
If you are new to herb smoking, you may not know how to use a grinder to grind your weed. Many people who are new to smoking often find themselves confused about the purpose of grinders.
Grinders aren’t just for helping you roll perfect joints or blunt, they can do so much more than that.
Here are six tips to help you get the most out of your grinder.
Make Sure You Know About the Type of Grinder
There are many different types of grinders on the market, so it’s important to know what type you have before using them. Some grinders are explicitly made for spices or weed. Other grinders are made for actual herbs, so it’s essential to know the difference before using them.
Most grinders used for weed have a small compartment in the grinder’s bottom where you can store your ground-up herb. If you use a spice or herb grinder for weed, the smell may seep into the grinder and onto your weed over time.
That’s why it’s important to know what type of grinder you have before using it.
Get the Right Grind Texture for Your Smoking Style and Taste
One of the crucial advantages of using a grinder is choosing what texture you want your ground-up weed to be in before smoking it. For example, if you use a very fine grind for herbs, you will get more surface area and a much stronger high.
If the weed is finely ground, it will burn more slowly and evenly.
If you don’t have a grinder or your grinder doesn’t have any teeth, there are other ways to grind up your herb too. For example, if you’re using a one-piece grinder without teeth, you can use a coin or any hard object to grind up your weed for smoking.
If you’re using the three-piece grinder without teeth, try putting it in a bag and pounding on it with something heavy like a hammer or rock.
Know How to Grind Weed Properly
One of the novice mistakes people make when using a grinder is grinding up their weed too coarsely, which results in more stem and less bud matter being ground up for smoking.
If you’re grinding up your herb for joint rolling, then it’s best to grind it even more finely than if you were smoking it alone. By keeping the ground-up herb slightly coarse, you won’t lose as much cannabis when rolling your joint, blunt, or bowl.
Know How to Care for Your Grinder
It’s essential to keep in mind that if you’re grinding up multiple types of herb in your grinder, it’s necessary to clean out the leftover plant matter every once in a while. Otherwise, residue from one type of herb will start building up on the teeth and in the compartments.
If you don’t clean your grinder regularly, it can quickly become clogged and start to smell.
Know How to Open Your Grinder
It can be frustrating when you’re trying to open your grinder, and it just won’t budge. One easy trick for opening a stuck grinder is to wet the teeth with water or rub them with some spit. By wetting the teeth of your grinder, it should become much easier to open up.
Know How to Store Your Grinder Properly
Now that you know how to use a grinder, it’s essential to keep it in an airtight container so that the smell doesn’t escape into the air.
It is essential to store your grinder somewhere where it won’t become damaged or broken easily if someone accidentally knocks it off a table or shelf.
