The Cold Truth Episode 1: Women In Cannabis  

The Cold Truth Episode 1: Women In Cannabis  

At Cryo Cure, we’re redefining what’s possible for the cannabis industry. In this video and podcast series from Cryo Cure founders Tracee McAfee and Greg Baughman, cannabis industry myths are explored, debunked, and retold to help the world understand the ever-changing cannabis landscape and explore the beauty and magic of the plant.

On the inaugural episode of Cryo Cure’s The Cold Truth podcast, Cryo Cure CEO Tracee McAfee sat down with Jennifer Whetzel and Rachelle Gordon, Founder and Partner respectively of the recently published Women in Cannabis study. Passionate about empowering women in the cannabis space, both Whetzel and Gordon have combined their efforts to produce a groundbreaking, mixed-method research project highlighting the unique yet shared experiences of women working in the emerging industry.

Catch a quick summary of that conversation below and watch the full interview on YouTube.

Why women in weed?

On the podcast, Whetzel explained that while data about women in cannabis exists, the Women in Cannabis Study is the most comprehensive dataset that speaks directly to the experiences of women who enter the cannabis industry. When asked what motivated her to create the study, Whetzel said the proof is in the pudding.

“I was thinking about all of the stories [good and bad] that I was hearing on social media about women’s experiences in cannabis,” Whetzel explained. “All of these stories are great anecdotes, but as we know, [and] we keep being told in cannabis, anecdotes aren’t data.”

With a background in marketing, data, and consumer research, Whetzel knew she wanted to gather data that would help her understand women’s experiences, not just working in the cannabis industry, but understanding them as people forming the groundwork of a brand new industry. Whetzel said that information is a must for providing a complete understanding of bringing new women into the cannabis space as consumers, employees, and business owners.

The commonality of consumption

The Women in Cannabis Study recruited participants through social media, word of mouth, and various PR tactics, with around 820 women expressing interest in participating. Following rigorous scientific processes, however, the qualitative interviews narrowed down the pool to 23 ideal subjects. The results were published in a .pdf, complete with video components that interviewed some subjects on camera.

Whether said there were several surprises, with some of the most interesting ones surrounding consumption.

“We did a follow-up study with current and curious consumers in legal states,” said Whetzel. “We talked to thousands of women so we actually could compare ‘industry insiders’ to consumers, those who were curious and have tried before, and those who were curious and never tried before.”

The study found that 69% of industry insiders used cannabis daily compared to 59% of general consumers. And further, tha the majority of women who work in cannabis are using it for general emotional health and wellness, patience, and stress relief.

Representation by the numbers

While both Whetzel and Gordon noted that they don’t see a lot of barricades based on gender, they have noticed a heavy male presence on the cultivation and processing end of the industry. According to Whetzel, the sample indicated that women tend to gravitate towards creative and support roles — with about 23% in retail, 22% in coaching, and just 17% in growing or cultivation roles.

McAfee noted that in about the four years Cryo Cure has conducted demonstrations at their Michigan headquarters, only two women in cultivation and processing walked through the door.

“It’s very few women I see in these positions, which I find surprising in a way. I do, however, see a great deal of women in the purchasing, marketing, and sales areas when I go to the corporate headquarters,” McAfee said.

Despite these smaller numbers, Gordon shared that she found it most interesting that the vast majority of women feel successful in the cannabis industry, even if they feel there’s room for improvement in terms of equity and gender parity.

“I think that is truly inspiring and speaks to the resilience and dynamic nature of the women in this space who have a passion for the plant and who want to keep going, no matter the obstacles they face,” she noted.

Creating space for women’s leadership

While there may not be a clear path just yet as to the best way to create more space for women in C-level positions in cannabis, Gordon pointed to the data in the Women in Cannabis Study as a crucial starting point for this important work.

“I don’t have all of the answers – no one does – but this Women in Cannabis study could be a great catalyst to enact some of that change and develop those answers,” Gordon said.

Whetzel developed a 3-pronged approach to enact change for those looking for direction: finding opportunity within, active allyship, and observing what the cannabis industry can change to help more women advance.

“Consider how your connections and introductions can help others,” Whetzel said.

Listen to the whole interview with Women in Cannabis Study leadership

Each episode of The Cold Truth is released on YouTube. You can listen to the Women in Cannabis Study episode by clicking here. Future episodes will be released across podcast platforms.

Cryo Cure in Action: Hillside Cultivations Takes Lead in the Hemp Industry

The smokable hemp flower market is expected to grow fivefold by 2025, to around $400 million from about $80 million in 2020. Although it faces obstacles from regulatory, law enforcement, and consumer education standpoints, farmers across the U.S. are increasingly intrigued by smokable hemp’s speed to market.

So when leadership at Newark, Ohio-based Hillside Cultivations converted half of their family-owned racecar machine shop into a hemp cultivation and processing facility, Vice President Austin Morgan set out in search of solutions that could expedite that process even more. During his search, he discovered Cryo Cure and learned that this patented technology could bring a factor to smokable hemp unlike anything else in the market.

Getting ahead in a crowded hemp market

Before heading to market, all cultivators must do their due diligence to determine the best procedures, methodologies, and equipment for their products. Morgan was no different: Tapping into the family motto – “When we strive for perfection, we settle for excellence” – he sought out the methodologies and equipment that could create the best possible smokable hemp.

At first, Morgan said that he hoped to uncover the most efficient grow procedures possible to get the most out of their 10,000 square foot facility.

“I wanted to ask other hemp farmers, ‘If you can do this over again, what would you do better?’” Morgan said.

The refrain he heard time and again from farmers revolved around the weekslong drying and curing process. The hemp flower quality deteriorated as terpenes naturally evaporated. To Morgan, it made no sense that such a time-intensive process was so incredibly inefficient for farmers.

“Not only is it time-consuming, but it is also meticulous,” Morgan continued. “You spend weeks taking hemp from a seedling to harvest just to spend weeks waiting for it to dry and cure. If there is something that can be better processed or more efficient and cut time in the long run, I’m going to look into that.”

Morgan headed to his computer and started searching, and he stumbled upon Cryo Cure. While he found other drying technologies, Morgan said he was struck by the beauty of Cryo Cured flower, recalling the finished product’s visual appeal, impressive aromatics, and robust flavor.

“There are other options that dry and cure flower, but in doing so, they shrink the flower as well,” Morgan explained, “It’ll happen naturally, sure, but this natural process starts to change the color and the terpenes. That didn’t happen with Cryo Cure.”

Instantly, Morgan knew he found what would take his hemp cultivation facility to a new level.

Cryo Cure brings a new kind of shelf appeal to industrial hemp

High-THC or low THC, marijuana and hemp are the same plant, with similar advantages and risks in the cultivation process. However, hemp cultivators are often more concerned about shelf appeal that makes or breaks a sale at a hemp shop or CBD store.

“On the hemp side, it’s a different type of sale,” Morgan explained. “Rather than working with a budtender or dispensary associate that can help sell a particular cultivar or product, customers are more often reliant on the aesthetics of product and packaging.”

“And With Cryo Cure,” he continued, “manufacturers can have the same cultivar as others, but the quality and appearance are far different because of the Cryo Cure process.”

Morgan says the level of quality and shelf appeal is what is setting Cryo Cure apart as Hillside Cultivations develops national partnerships and distribution networks for the flower.

“If people want an elevated product,” Morgan said, “[they] will gravitate toward this machine.”

Cryo Cure leadership brings “care and professionalism” to the process

Aside from the flower, of course, Morgan said he was struck by the customer service Cryo Cure provided. From the first email, Morgan said, he felt “an immediately and inherited sense of trust, understanding, and care” with CEO Tracee McAfee and President Greg Baughman.

“Tracee was very prompt, got back to me quickly, and invited me to Michigan to see the machine in person,” Morgan said. “I appreciated all those touches.”

Morgan said Greg collaborated closely to help perfect the settings for each industrial hemp cultivar grown by Hillside Cultivations. Each setting was carefully calculated for the desired phytocannabinoid and terpene profile, moisture levels to help with the flower’s longevity, and even additional machine settings to prepare flower for cannabinoid extraction.

“Greg was here with Cryo Cure’s engineer Larry [Downey] for two full days – the first full day for installation, and the second day to train our staff,” Morgan said. “The care and professionalism they put into the process is beyond what I could imagine. Cryo Cure didn’t miss a beat – it was a pleasure to work with everyone at the company,” Morgan said.

The results are in, and they’re larger than life

With Cryo Cure installed and ready to process their hemp harvest, Hillside Cultivations is eyeing a 2022 nationwide launch as the first distributor of Cryo Cured smokable hemp in the United States. Morgan said the first test run of hemp flower is making a lasting impression on buyers who can’t get enough of Cryo Cure.

“Every time a buyer sees Cryo Cured hemp, they say it’s beautiful with a stunning aroma — they know we are offering something special,” Morgan said.

The shelf appeal is immediate, Morgan added. Innately, Morgan acknowledged, that new texture can throw people off. However, while such large buds may feel like a new novelty for a newcomer trying Cryo Cure for the first time, Morgan said it just takes one introduction to demonstrate all the flower’s advantages.

“The feeling is funny because it’s a totally distinct experience when you’re working with Cryo Cured flower. It’s the opposite of dense; you don’t even need a grinder, which makes it a great option for someone who struggles with dexterity or pain in their hands,” Morgan said. “This new texture is not a bad thing by any means. It’s just different from the norm and takes some getting used to.”

And the feedback doesn’t stop with sales. Morgan added that testing laboratories come back surprised at the high terpene and phytocannabinoid retention present in Cryo Cured hemp samples, often finding trace monoterpenes and minor phytocannabinoids lost during the traditional drying and curing process.

“The lab always asks me about this flower and compliments its appearance and results,” Morgan said.

But the final say lies with customers who, according to Morgan, have quickly and eagerly taken note of Cryo Cure’s smooth smoke.

“People who have tried samples have told us that Cryo Cure is an easier process through and through, from grinding to preparing to actually inhaling,” Morgan notes. “That makes all the difference when working with a product that’s all about its smokable nature.”



Cryo Cure Is Now Patented!

Cryo Cure Is Now Patented!

The revolutionary process behind Cryo Cured cannabis and hemp flower is now officially patented!

Cryo Cure leadership has been awarded Patent #11,243,028, which covers the unique system and methods of cryo-curing responsible for our flower. The patent takes effect on Feb. 8th, 2022.

The Cryo Cure process and machinery utilizes lyophilization, also known as freeze drying, to achieve results. However, what makes Cryo Cure unique is the proprietary “recipe” inside the machines that allow the cultivator to successfully maintain optimal moisture and terpene content for smokable cannabis.

Cryo Cure’s technologies and methodologies allow cultivators to skip the hanging phase of drying, cutting the traditional processing time from weeks to hours. The resulting product looks just like it does on the plant, with no flower shrinkage and trichomes and terpenes wholly intact. The flavor profile is preserved at the height of freshness. The process has earned Cryo Cured flower a reputation for “fresh from the farm” appeal, with unforgettable and unmatchable visuals, smell, and taste.

This vibrant flower stands head and shoulders above other freeze-dried cannabis due to this now-patented process. Unlike other freeze-dried cannabis, no rehydration is necessary, smells and flavors aren’t lost to the freezes drying process, and flower retains its integrity and does not crumble in a customer’s hands. The issuance of this patent is confirmation that the Cryo Cure team has developed a system that revolutionizes how cultivators dry and cure their plants.

To learn more about how Cryo Cure works, explore our resources:

Three Cannabis Extraction Technologies You Should Know About

Three Cannabis Extraction Technologies You Should Know About

Cannabis extraction makes it possible to create new and innovative products, but it’s a process that has remained relatively unchanged for decades. As the cannabis industry expands across the U.S. and the globe, however, emerging technologies are simplifying the process, preserving sensitive terpene content, and capturing more overall phytocannabinoid content.

How are these innovations changing how the cannabis industry makes concentrates, edibles, vape cartridges, topicals, and other products? Here are some cannabis extraction technologies you should know about – and how Cryo Cure is contributing to the conversation.

What are the most common cannabis extraction methods?

The goal of cannabis extraction is to pull out the more desirable compounds in the flower and use them in other products. With cannabis, manufacturers are most interested in phytocannabinoids (both major ones like THC and CBD, and minor cannabinoids like CBC and THC-V) and the fragile and aromatic terpenes. Oftentimes, cannabis extraction producers attempt to create a final product that’s indicative of the source material. In other cases, individual phytocannabinoids like CBD are extracted, isolated, and used to make phytocannabinoid specific products.

The following three methods are generally considered some of the most common methods of cannabinoid extraction:

  • Ethanol extraction. Considered one of the lowest cost and most efficient methods of extraction, ethanol extraction lets producers turn large amounts of plant material into a potent cannabis oil . This is done largely by soaking the cannabis in either hot, cold, or room temperature ethanol to extract the plant’s phytocannabinoid content. Once complete, the resulting solution is refined to remove residual solvent. The difference in temperature alters how much of the plant’s phytocannabinoids and terpenes will remain in the final product. It should be noted that the hot alcohol extraction method relies on the Soxhlet extraction technique, which requires a special extractor to complete.
  • Carbon dioxide extraction. This non-toxic method utilizes carbon dioxide (CO2) as the separating agent. Because CO2 can easily fluctuate between its gaseous and liquid states, there are two different ways to use it for extraction: supercritical fluid extraction and subcritical fluid extraction.In supercritical fluid extraction, CO2 is heated and pressurized to a point where it exhibits gas and liquid properties. While in this state, it passes over ground plant material, dissolving trichomes, terpenes, cannabinoids, and other desired compounds into a liquid. That solution is then collected, cooled and processed into the final product. Subcritical extraction, however, uses lower temperatures and less pressure to achieve similar results. Since no heat is used in the process, more terpenes and cannabinoids make it to the final product. Though it takes longer and yields a smaller quantity, subcritical extraction is easier on the plant material.Both CO2 extraction methods require specialized equipment to do it safely, efficiently, and reliably. Since the CO2 naturally evaporates from the final product, it makes this method among the cleanest and safest for consumption.
  • Butane extraction. Butane hash oil (BHO) or other extracts liked “shatter,” “crumble,” “wax,” or “budder” are all results of the butane extraction process. Used to create both THC-dominant and CBD-dominant concentrate products, butane extracts and separates the psychoactive properties of cannabis into an oily or waxy substance. Not unlike the CO2 extraction method, butane is passed over plant material to dissolve terpenes, cannabinoids, and other compounds. The butane is then removed from the resulting mixture with heat.

Why extracting terpenes with traditional methods is so difficult

For all their advantages, these common extraction methods have one major drawback: terpenes are often destroyed in the process. While CO2 extraction is less likely to destroy terpenes, the harsher butane and ethanol processes greatly diminish what can be extracted from the plant.

This compounds a process that’s already challenging enough to preserve the terpenes in the first place. As a short-chain hydrocarbon, terpenes begin to evaporate the moment cannabis is harvested. Though previously considered to be more trouble to salvage than they’re worth for growers to preserve, cultivators are now considering terpene preservation more carefully, as more emerges about how terpenes influence the cannabis consumption experience. Since terpenes are what contribute to each cultivar’s unique aroma and effects, their loss can be substantial and diminish the consumption experience.

Furthermore, monoterpenes are even more difficult to obtain since they boil off the plant at much lower temperatures than phytocannabinoids. The immediately noticeable cannabis scent in a grow room is the telltale sign of those very terpenes evaporating.

Since terpenes are so fragile, how you choose to extract them from your plant matters immensely. Ethanol extraction, for example, provides a greatly reduced yield of terpenes because of how harsh alcohol is on them. Other solvent-based extraction methods also run the risk of simply contaminating the terpenes, making the entire process moot if you’re interested in capturing these valuable compounds. It’s no wonder cannabis derived terpenes are worth tens of thousands of dollars, and proper preservation can quite literally add $1 million or more of revenue to your harvest.

Emerging cannabis extraction technologies

Though the following methods are not the most predominant ways of cannabis extraction, they are some of the more up-and-coming ways that some providers are producing these valuable products. You may have already heard of some of these methods from certain brands or companies, but still have a way to go before they’re considered major advancements in the cannabis industry.

1. Automation

While not exclusively an extraction technology, automation will continue to influence the cannabis industry. Artificial intelligence and advanced technologies hold the potential to bring numerous benefits to the cannabis companies at all steps of the product’s journey to the consumer. It could play a major role in cannabis extraction as the very machines that facilitate that extraction will be able to handle the process with significantly reduced need for human input. This will bring operating costs down and improve efficiency, accuracy, and output over time, though the initial costs will likely be too prohibitive for all but the largest operations.

2. Hydrodynamic extraction

If temperature and pressure conditions play important roles in traditional cannabis extraction methods, hydrodynamic extraction adds sound waves to the mix. Touted as one of the best ways to obtain full spectrum extract from cannabis flower, hydrodynamic extraction works by freezing the plant material and then using sound waves and moving water to draw out the phytocannabinoids and terpenes. The lower temperatures ensure that fewer terpenes boil off and that phytocannabinoids are preserved.

What results is a slurry that contains these compounds, as well as lipids and other materials. That mixture is then separated with a centrifuge before further distillation in a low temperature vacuum. The substance is then made into the final extract.

3. Ultrasound extraction

Where some extraction methods rely on heat and pressure to extract valuable terpenes and cannabinoids from plant material, some companies now utilize ultrasound assisted extraction. Seen as an enhancement to existing ethanol extraction methods, ultrasound extraction uses specialized equipment to emit sound waves at key points in the solvent. Those sound waves create tiny bubbles that heat and pressurize the immediate area as they burst. In those conditions, the very cells within the plant material begin to break down. During that time, the plant’s natural oils are more easily dissolved. This is seen as an improvement to regular ethanol extraction, since those oils are typically left behind in that process. What results from ultrasound extraction is a more potent product.

How Cryo Cure differs from other cannabinoid and terpene extraction technologies

Cryo Cure is seen first and foremost as a cannabis drying and curing technology – after all, our patent-pending process made its mark by cutting down drying time to as little as 13 hours. However, cannabis extractions from our product are vastly more potent and flavorful as well.

As written about in this guide, terpenes have a very short window for extraction. Through our live resinextraction process, our machines stabilize phytocannabinoids early in the drying and curing stage. This means that the compounds don’t have the opportunity to boil off or degrade before they’re extracted, resulting in a richer, higher-quality cannabis extract ready to use in concentrates, edibles, and more.

While you’re drying and curing flower with Cryo Cure, our machines recapture terpenes by capturing and cooling a vapor containing those terpenes and monoterpenes into an ice bank within the unit. Once complete, the ice is melted and the terpene-rich water that results is extracted and separated in a centrifuge. Through this method, our machines can recover 95% of the terpenes that traditional curing methods lose to evaporation. With this kind of collection easily going for $50 to $100 per milliliter, it’s an immediate revenue source that doesn’t diminish your flower.

In addition to those processes, our Cryo Cure machines come with an exclusive terpene extraction setting that allows you to collect up to 95% of the terpenes before phytocannabinoids are ever extracted. While more traditional extraction methods tend to harm one or the other, our machines make it so you can take advantage of both compounds from your plant.

Extraction tech continues to grow

It should go without saying that the cannabis industry will see major advancements in terpene extraction technology as more is learned about these compounds and consumer demand continues to grow. And while most of today’s methods require highly specialized equipment and attention to detail, Cyo Cure’s patent-pending machines make it easier than ever to get the most out of your cannabis. Whether you’re preparing a harvest just for extraction or want to recoup revenue that would otherwise quite literally disappear into thin air, Cryo Cure can help.

Cryo Cure in Action: VAHC Launches Cryo Cured Flower In LA’s Mature Cannabis Market

Venice Alternative Healing Collective (VAHC) founder Craig Taniguchi wants to stay ahead of the cannabis curve.

As a longtime cultivator in Los Angeles’ bustling, mature cannabis scene, Taniguchi is always on the lookout for unique innovations that can help VAHC stand out in a crowded marketplace. He has seen his share of trends – and flops – over more than 10 years of cultivating craft cannabis flower.

“There are a lot of very good cultivators, strains, and products in Los Angeles, so trying to stand out can be challenging, especially if a dispensary doesn’t carry one of the biggest brands in the city,” Taniguchi said. “We had to offer something truly special to differentiate ourselves from other cultivators.” 

Taniguchi came across Cryo Cure flower while searching online for up-and-coming game-changers. While intriguing, he initially regarded Cryo Cure with skepticism: Taniguchi had heard “big talk with small promises” from other cannabis innovators, and few, if any, delivered.

But one Cryo Cure sample changed all that. Now, VAHC is the first cultivator in California to offer Cryo Cured flower to discerning consumers in one of the largest cannabis markets in the United States. 

Discovering the Cryo Cure difference

Shortly after learning about Cryo Cure in 2020, VAHC reached out to learn more about how the technology worked. Taniguchi received a sample of Cryo Cured hemp flower so he could see and experience the difference for himself.

Taniguchi was captivated by the size of the bud: Large and fluffy, the Cryo Cured flower barely shrank during the drying and curing process. Cryo Cure’s remarkable terpene retention rate – as high as 95% — contributed to the sample’s unforgettable aroma. The chlorophyll taste was completely absent. Notably, its smooth smoke didn’t make Taniguchi cough like traditionally dried and cured flower sometimes did.  

“The Cryo Cured hemp was unbelievable – there was no way that the bud could appear as large as it did, but the shrinkage simply wasn’t there,” Taniguchi said. “And once I opened the jar, the smell could not be compared to anything else I experienced.”

Taniguchi, interested in “streamlining processes” at VAHC, was also intrigued by Cryo Cure’s shortened processing time: The machines cut down the drying and curing process, an endeavor that could last two weeks or more, to as little as 13 hours.

Between the unforgettable consumption experience, the shortened drying and curing time, and the unprecedented technology at play, Taniguchi knew that there was something special to Cryo Cure. Soon after trying that sample, VAHC had a Cryo Cure machine in their facility, ready to process its first harvest.

Preparing for Cryo Cure’s arrival at VAHC

Taniguchi purchased the CC350 model for VAHC’s 28,000-square-foot cultivation facility in downtown Los Angeles. At just a few feet wide and under 15 feet long, the model’s smaller footprint took up minimal space in the facility. The built-in wheels gave VAHC the option to relocate the Cryo Cure machine with ease if needed, too.

To accompany Cryo Cure, VAHC invested in a walk-in freezer that could reach -20°F, the recommended temperature to flash freeze cannabis before it undergoes the Cryo Cure process. (Select Cryo Cure models include a built-in freezer; VAHC opted for a separate unit.) VAHC staff ran tests on several cultivars, fine-tuning precisely how much time each one required in the Cryo Cure machine. All dried and cured in under 24 hours.

“Instead of harvesting the plant, cutting it down, and hanging the branches for traditional drying, we cut down the plant and place it immediately into bucking machines to separate bud from stalk, then put those buds through the Cryo Cure process,” Taniguchi said. “This is basically the fresh frozen method; it saves all the terpenes in an incredible way.”

The freezer and Cryo Cure were set up right as the COVID-19 pandemic hit its peak in Los Angeles. This caused a two-month delay in launching Cryo Cure into the market, as Cryo Cure President Greg Baughman and CEO Tracee McAfee couldn’t travel to LA for training during the peak. But once the peak of infections waned and it was safer to resume in-person activities, VAHC staff trained on how to use Cryo Cure. 

“Training was fairly easy, and our staff caught on quickly,” Taniguchi said. “Greg and Tracee are great guides — patient, friendly, and accessible.”

Taniguchi said the first run, which hit the market in early 2021, sold out “immediately.” VAHC has since made five more runs with Cryo Cure technology, with plans to bring Cryo Cure to a second, 40,000-square-foot facility operated by VAHC.

“When I talk to other cultivators trying out freeze dryers, I always point out to them how other methods completely destroy the buds,” Taniguchi said. “Cryo Cure’s results offer an experience no other flower can match.”

Cryo Cured flower is “like a fine wine” for the discerning cannabis consumer

Since the initial drop, VAHC has placed Cryo Cure in LA’s most popular dispensaries, right alongside the biggest cannabis brands in California. Taniguchi said that Cryo Cure is catching on in LA, with more inquiries from dispensaries to carry Cryo Cured flower and unbridled enthusiasm among a demographic of consumers who appreciate the finer notes of cannabis.

“Cryo Cure is like drinking a fine wine or sipping a great tequila,” Taniguchi said.

VAHC educates dispensary associates on the differences between Cryo Cure and other top shelf flower, explaining how Cryo Cure technology preserves trichomes and terpenes for a euphoric, flavorful experience. 

“Once someone learns about Cryo Cure and why it’s so different, they say, ‘wow, I need to try that,’” Taniguchi said, noting that it was important to explain to customers how Cryo Cure technology produces better bud, not just a prettier, fluffier one. “With nearly all the terpenes intact, you get the full understanding of why each strain tastes different and you get to experience the full profile of what a strain is meant to taste like. No other flower can do that.” 

Taniguchi added he encountered several people who have permanently made the switch to Cryo Cure, noting that the smooth smoke creates an “unparalleled” cannabis experience.

“I meet other people who buy other top shelf cannabis and they can’t stop coughing when they smoke it,” Taniguchi said. “That doesn’t happen with Cryo Cure. This is a smooth smoke, and many people who try it can’t go back.”

As the word about Cryo Cure spreads in LA, Taniguchi is proud that VAHC is the first to bring this innovative line to the Golden State.

“Cryo Cure has caught on to the masses here for its flavor and for the quality of the smoke,” Taniguchi said. “Once people taste it, they know immediately that Cryo Cured cannabis is just completely different.”