Joe Smith-Engelhardt

Budtenders are an integral part of curating experiences for cannabis consumers, new or old. We test out the never-ending sea of products to build expertise, making navigation of the vast legal market easier for everyone. It’s a difficult task to take on, so don’t forget to tip your favourite budtender to show your appreciation. The role of a budtender can be tricky when you have to find something that works for so many different types of consumers.

Ever since October 18, 2018, Canada has basked in the sunlight of a federally legal recreational cannabis market. This good fortune has bestowed Canadians with a vast and diverse buffet of products, and seemingly endless ways to consume as well. Equally as important, the end of prohibition has brought forth a bold new industry, creating companies and careers across the nation, and showering the Great White North in revenue to the tune of $43.5 billion thus far.

We don’t have flying cars (yet), but living in 2022 has its perks: Grocery shopping can be done with a few taps on the phone and delivered right to your doorstep, plus you can buy a variety of weed already pre-busted to perfection—and legally! Delivery is great, but milled cannabis flower might be better. The pre-ground product is having a moment for a number of reasons, particularly its convenience and low price. There’s no buster needed or grinding to be done.