Want to learn how to smoke weed the right way? Don’t rely on hearsay and word-of-mouth. Ask the experts how they do it.
Who are these experts of which we speak? Us, silly!
We’ve been living the pot dream for a looong time (don’t ask and we won’t tell) and we’ve learned a thing or two about how to achieve an out-of-this-world experience.
So come sit at our feet, pay attention, and learn how to smoke weed from the best.
How To Smoke Weed: Choose Your Method
One of the first things every new toker is faced with when learning how to smoke weed is choosing the right delivery method.
There are so many out there, it can seem overwhelming at first. Don’t fret.
We suggest starting with the simplest method you can get your hands on — any of our recommendations below are perfect — so you don’t have to think overly much about the mechanics of the delivery. Instead, you can focus on having the smoothest experience possible.
1) Joint
Joints are the king of all the cannabis delivery systems. Smoking one is relatively simple: just set it aflame and inhale.
That said, rolling a joint on your own when you’re first learning how to smoke weed is like tackling the big boss at the end of the video game that everyone should aim to conquer.
Sure, you want to get there eventually, but don’t feel like you have to skip to the boss level right away. That’s just a recipe for disaster.
Rolling your own joints is an acquired skill that even some of the most experienced stoners haven’t gotten the hang of yet.
But, if you’re keen to learn how to smoke weed with a joint, try a pre-rolled cone from your local dispensary.
Once you’re satisfied with the experience, you can move on to manufacturing your own at home — first with a joint-rolling machine, and then by hand with nothing but your favorite strain and a pack of rolling papers.
2) Bong
If joints are the king of cannabis delivery systems, bongs are the queen.
They’re also a great way to learn how to smoke weed for the first time because they produce smoke that is easier on your lungs than a straight hit from a joint.
In a bong, the smoke from your burning bud percolates through water. This extra layer between your pot and your lungs does three things:
- Filters out undesirable particles such as ash and tar
- Allows cannabinoids and terpenes to pass through
- Cools the smoke so it’s not so harsh and is easier to inhale
If you’re intrigued by the bong, check out these helpful articles from the HMJ blog:
- How Does A Bong Work And Should You Use One?
- Different Types of Bongs and Their Benefits Explained
- The Best Safe & Simple Water Bottle Bong
- Gravity Bong: How To Make Your Own
- How To Clean A Bong: The Ultimate Guide
- The 14 Best Homemade Bongs
3) Blunt
Another great way to learn how to smoke weed is with a blunt — a cigar wrapper filled with your choice of Mary Jane.
As we did with the joint, we suggest you start your marijuana journey with the pre-rolled variety and then graduate to building your own blunt thereafter
(Oooh! Million-dollar business idea, boys and girls: Build-A-Blunt! The adult version of Build-A-Bear.)
If you’re worried about what tobacco smoke might do to you, look for a blunt that uses organic-processed hemp leaf instead of a cigar wrapper (hint, hint: Honest Blunts).
Eventually, you’ll probably want to build your own blunt for fun and sport. For tips on creating customized blunts, and for advice on smoking that cannabis Cohiba, check out these articles from the HMJ blog:
- How To Roll The Perfect Blunt: A Foolproof Guide
- How To Roll A Backwoods Blunt: An Easy Guide For Tokers
- How To Smoke A Blunt: Tips And Tricks From The Pros
4) One-Hitter
A one-hitter is a small pipe with a narrow bowl that is designed and used for a single inhalation, or one hit (hence the name).
A one-hitter typically holds about 25 milligrams of marijuana, which is enough to supply you with enough smoke to feel trippy almost immediately.
We love these for first-timers because they force you to take it slow and completely remove the temptation to take toke after toke after toke in a misguided attempt to have high thoughts right away.
One of the best pieces of advice we can give you when you’re learning how to smoke weed is Don’t Overdo It (see point five in the next section).
One-hitters are the manifestation of that recommendation.
How To Smoke Weed: Tips For First-Timers
1) Only Smoke Weed From A Trusted Source
You wouldn’t take candy from a stranger, would you? Of course not!
So don’t take weed from one either. We know you want to learn how to smoke weed right away, but hold your horses there, friend.
Buying marijuana from some guy in the park may seem like a cheap and easy option, but we highly advise against it. There’s just no way to guarantee that what you’re getting is 100% cannabis.
We’ve all heard horror stories about sinister substances showing up where they shouldn’t be.
Don’t be the guy or girl who thinks they’re getting a huge bargain on a quarter of high-quality Cherry OG only to end up with moldy Yoda OG that’s only really good for composting.
Be smart about where and from whom you get your cannabis and always buy from a trustworthy source.
2) Pick A First-Timer-Friendly Strain
Learning how to smoke weed is like learning how to ride a bike: it’s best to start with the training wheels on and work your way up from there.
The training wheels, in this case, are low-THC, first-timer-friendly strains, such as:
- Maui Wowie
- White Widow
- Blue Dream
- Harlequin
- Jack Herer
- Hawaiian Haze
- Sour G
Once you’ve got some experience under your belt, and you know what to expect and how to handle yourself under the influence, you can jump to something with a little more kick.
3) Be Safe When Learning How To Smoke Weed
If you’re just learning how to smoke weed — or even if it’s your two-hundredth time — make sure you’re in a safe setting before you partake.
Here are some general rules to get you started:
- Don’t smoke weed and operate heavy machinery (cars, ATVs, motorcycles, and, in some cases, even bicycles).
- Don’t smoke in an unfamiliar location.
- Don’t consume cannabis with people you don’t know or trust.
You’re more than likely to experience some anxiety and paranoia the first few times you get high, and you don’t want to be in a place or around people that might put you in a compromising position.
4) Clear Your Day
When learning how to smoke weed for the first time, one of the best ways to make it fun and easy is to clear your day and try a wake and bake.
When you take a few tokes first thing in the morning, the highs feel higher, breakfast tastes better, and the good vibes you feel put a positive spin on the rest of the day.
Not sure how to fill the fifteen or sixteen hours after your first inhale? Check out these articles from the HMJ blog for the perfect answer:
- The Top 15 Fun Things To Do While High | Honest Marijuana
- The 50 Best Movies To Watch High
- Spice Up The Bedroom With Cannabis Lube
5) Don’t Overdo It
The tendency when learning how to smoke weed the first couple times is to dive right into the deep end and try to finish a joint yourself. Don’t do that!
The wonderful thing about being a cannabis newb is that you don’t need to smoke a ton of ganja to get high and enjoy the benefits.
While everybody (and every body) is different and needs differing amounts of marijuana to get high, you should always start slow.
Take one puff at a time, see how that affects you, and give yourself time to feel it out. If after twenty minutes, you still don’t feel high, take another puff or two.
Increase as needed; just don’t smoke your whole supply at once. Ease into your first high, rather than letting it hit you like a ton of bricks.
How To Smoke Weed: Quality Matters
The best advice we can give you? When you’re learning how to smoke weed for the first time (or even for the first few times), always use the best bud whenever possible.
Anything less than the best and you run the risk of having a bad trip. No one wants that.
And what exactly is the best?
It’s fresh, high-quality, organically-grown cannabis, like the ganja gold we grow at Honest Marijuana.
Sure, you could save some dough by buying regs or mids, but they’re going to deliver an unsatisfying experience that will ruin the moment.
Instead, whenever possible, always buy the best beasters — or better yet, headies if you can swing it — to start your pot-smoking experience off right.
Plus, with a high-quality, organic strain like those grown at Honest Marijuana, you’ll need less weed to experience the effects you’re after. A toke or two from high-quality bud goes a long way.
With Honest Marijuana, you’re guaranteed to get the freshest, tastiest, highest-quality strain possible with which to learn how to smoke weed.
For more information on all things cannabis and to check out our 100% all-natural marijuana products, visit HonestMarijuana.com today.