Cigars are often given the luxury status reserved for things like fine wine and art. That’s because they personify nuance, affluence, and social status. You can now add the wellness aspect into the equation by smoking CBD-infused cigars.
CBD cigars are basically larger than your average pre-rolled CBD cigarettes. They’re wrapped in natural hemp leaf papers, giving each cigar the look and feel of a top-brand cigar. Unlike traditional cigars, CBD cigars don’t contain any nicotine, which means they’re not addictive.
You just get a CBD high, which is much different from the high you get from consuming THC. And if you’re worried about getting on the wrong side of the law, you’ll be delighted to find out that CBD cigars are totally legal.
The Anatomy of a CBD Cigar
If you’re looking to roll your own cigars at home, you need to know how to construct them properly. A poorly constructed cigar doesn’t burn evenly and will considerably impact your smoking experience, regardless of the quality of the hemp flower used.
CBD-infused cigars are made up of three major sections:
Wrapper
The wrapper is the outer cover of your cigar. It’s made of natural hemp leaf paper that is smooth in appearance.
The fan leaf of a hemp plant only reaches up to a certain point. So it requires expert skill to correctly roll a CBD cigar so that it smokes the same way as a traditional cigar.
Binder
You can think of the binder as the cover leaf that didn’t make the grade. In CBD cigars, the binder is the same natural hemp leaf paper used in the outer covering, only that it’s not as pristine in appearance.
It’s directly beneath the outer cover leaf. It holds the bunched raw hemp flower in place and therefore should have good combustion to help the hemp flower burn more uniformly.
Filler
The filler is what’s contained inside the cigar. In this case, it’s an organic, non-GMO hemp flower. The flower buds are bunched together to burn slowly and give a fine aromatic hemp experience. Depending on the hemp flower strain inside the cigar, you get different effects, such as an enhanced mood, increased energy levels, an overall sense of well-being, and more.
What to Keep in Mind When Selecting a CBD Cigar
Of course, you can also purchase CBD cigars if you’d rather not make them. There are thousands of CBD cigar brands on the market, and it gets overwhelming, especially for newbie smokers, to settle for one. If you’re not sure where to buy your cigars from, here’s a breakdown of the important factors to keep in mind when shopping around.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t approved any CBD product apart from a prescription drug called Epidiolex. The lack of a clear regulatory framework in the CBD industry has led to the proliferation of CBD products with harmful ingredients and of low quality.
That’s why you need to scrutinize the COA of the cigar brand you intend to buy. A COA is a third-party lab report which details what’s in the CBD product. These include:
CBD percentage
THC percentage
Microbes & mycotoxins
Heavy metals
Pesticides
All CBD cigar brands should allow access to COA for all their products. If you can’t access it, then you should think twice about buying from them.
Customer Reviews
Customer reviews represent the real-world experiences of customers who’ve used the CBD cigars you want to buy. In most cases, they’re the real opinions expressed by the customers about what they liked or hated about it. Of course, you must also be able to discern whether reviews are genuine or not.
Reading these product reviews can give you a better understanding of what to expect from the hemp cigar. They’re more accurate than the information you’ll find on the label. Reputable CBD cigar brands often have plenty of positive reviews not just on their website but also on third-party websites. They’re a safer choice than brands with no customer reviews.
Cigar Formulation
You should consider the presence of non-hemp substances like preservatives and artificial flavorings in a CBD cigar as a big red flag. A good CBD cigar is rolled with pure hemp flower and wrapped in natural hemp leaf papers. Essentially, everything smokable should be derived from organically farmed hemp.
Health Claims
Another red flag is when the hemp cigar’s label makes a health claim. Promises such as “prevents inflammation,” or “relieves muscle tension” are all health claims that need FDA approval before being made.
Select the Right Spectrum
For many CBD users, broad-spectrum and full-spectrum hemp cigars are better than their CBD isolate counterparts because they deliver the entourage effect. However, if you want to completely steer clear of THC or want to pass a drug test, you can go for a CBD isolate cigar.
The Source of Hemp
The hemp in the CBD cigar should be organically farmed, which means each cigar must have zero fertilizers or pesticides in it.
The Bottom Line
CBD cigars look like normal cigars, only that they’re rolled with organic hemp buds and wrapped in natural hemp leaf papers. Thus, they deliver a relaxing smoking experience and aren’t addictive like tobacco cigars.
If you’re ready to buy a CBD hemp cigar, search for a CBD vendor that offers a certificate of analysis before purchase. You should also go through its customer reviews to know what other people think about the cigars.
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