When enjoying hemp flower, many consumers automatically reach for a lighter to light their bowl or joint. However, there is an even better option they can use, hemp wicks. Hemp wicks are a great alternative to lighters. There are many advantages of using a hemp wick and they can even make the hemp flower taste better! Let’s dive into why you should be using a hemp wick next time to you light up your favorite hemp strain.
What is a Hemp Wick?
A hemp wick is a roll of hemp twine that is natural and safe to use. It has become popular amongst smokers as it allows one to fully taste their hemp flower and all the aromatic terpenes present. For those who are environmentally conscious, they are a great option as there is little waste going into landfills, compared to a lighter. Hemp wicks are often coated with beeswax, which allows them to burn at a slow and steady pace.
What are the Benefits?
There are many advantages of using hemp wick instead of a lighter or matches. Here are some of the most prominent benefits of using a hemp wick:
Healthier
Overall, hemp wicks are a healthier option than butane lighters or matches. When using a lighter, trace amounts of butane can be inhaled. Overtime this can lead to an array of health problems, including drowsiness, and narcosis. Though matches are free of butane, they can create flint debris when struck, which can transfer to the cannabis or hemp flower. Hemp wicks are free from contaminants that can cause damage to consumers health, making it a great alternative to lighters and matches alike.
A better smoking experience
Using a hemp wick instead of a lighter or matches can provide a better hemp smoking experience. Hemp wicks burn at a much lower temperature than butane, allowing one to truly taste the flavor profile of the flower. When using items that burn as hot as a lighter or match, not only can it cause the hemp or cannabis flower to taste harsh, but it can also destroy some of the cannabinoids and terpenes present. This in turn diminishes not only the taste, but the therapeutic effects the flower holds.
How to Use a Hemp Wick
Using a hemp wick instead of a lighter or matches is very simple, though it does require a few extra steps.
First, you’ll want to unroll the hemp wick and peel away any tape that has been keeping it together. Don’t unravel the entire roll; hemp wick rolls can be as long as 800 feet, so unrolling the entire thing can be extremely inconvenient. Once you have unrolled the strand you want to use, light the tip of it with a match or a lighter. Though we have mentioned that matches and lighters are not good options to use, the flame from these items is only used to ignite the wick.
Once the hemp wick has been lit, allow it to burn for a few seconds so that any trace of chemicals from the matches or lighter can be burned away. Once the flame is even, use it as you would use a match or a lighter to spark up your hemp flower. When done, you simply extinguish the flame and store for later use.
Hemp wicks are a great option to use when lighting up your favorite hemp or cannabis flower. They are environmentally friendly, safer, and allow you to truly enjoy every flavor the flower buds have to offer. Next time you light up, try a hemp wick to experience the benefits for yourself.
