Quick Take
Laura OG of SMK BRK shares all the secrets to elevate your smoke sesh. From building a ritual to choosing the best flower, here are 10 ways to take your smoke to the next level.
published 8/3/23 | updated 9/10/25
Wondering How To Elevate Your Smoke Sesh?
Every smoke sesh is a new opportunity to indulge in all the ways cannabis sparks your joy. It’s not just about getting high; it’s about savoring the moment and making each session a unique experience. We’re always looking for new ways to make our smoke sesh more enjoyable. So we tapped Laura OG of SMK BRK to help us. Laura is a cannabis cultivator, educator, and consultant. She uses storytelling, design, events, and music to destigmatize and demystify cannabis. And she shared her 10 secrets with us to take your everyday smoke from satisfying to superb. From perfecting your joint-rolling skills to experimenting with different strains, accessories, and consumption methods, we’ve got all the secrets for creating unforgettable moments with cannabis.
Hit The High Notes And Put On A Playlist
Cannabis is all about putting yourself in a great mood, right? And music is perfect for doing the same! So, let’s turn up the volume on a rad playlist and enhance the vibes. The beauty of music is its versatility. Whether you’re looking for relaxation and tranquility or an energetic and uplifting experience, there’s a perfect playlist to match every mood. And, luckily, you don’t have to be a DJ to create the perfect playlist. Laura’s got you covered. She puts out a playlist with a new flavor every week. Just choose your mood, hit play, and let the vibes take you higher.
Intentional Inhalation: Make A Smoke Sesh Ritual
These days, we all know the importance of prioritizing self-care and wellness. It’s vital to find moments of calm in our fast-paced lives. So, it’s no surprise that more and more of us are consuming cannabis daily. In fact, some reports show that between 10-15% of Millennials and Gen Z are daily consumers. If you’re like us, you like unwinding with a little sesh before bed. Many of us treat a good smoke like our parents did a nightly cocktail to slip out of work mode and into relaxation mode. So, why not turn it into a special ritual? Step out onto your terrace to enjoy the sunset. Or combine a smoke with your nightly bath. Whether it’s a low-key night in with your besties or enjoying some alone time on the couch with Netflix, you can turn your sesh into a wellness routine and truly heighten your entire experience.
Set Your Smoke Sesh Scene With Some Chic Cannabis Accessories
Bar carts get all the love. There are plenty of beautiful bar accessories and guides on creating an aesthetically pleasing bar cart. With legalization sweeping the country, it’s time for cannabis culture to step it up! At House of Puff, we believe that your smoke accessories should be beautiful enough to sit alongside the rest of your home decor. Treat yourself to a sophisticated rolling tray, and a gorgeous pipe, or a hand-blown glass joint holder. They’re exactly what you need to take your smoke sesh up a notch. Laura also reminds us, “Don’t forget that cannabis is an herb. So, I’ve typically found that what works for either coffee beans or herbs will work for cannabis.” That means you can ditch that plastic baggie and replace it with a beautiful canister. And no need to break the bank. You can find one on your next bargain hunt at Home Goods.
Haute Herb: Treat Yourself To Craft Cannabis
Gone are the days of settling for whatever “your guy” has to offer. Your local dispensary has a world of possibilities. That includes truly fabulous craft cannabis. We’ve all been in financial straits when box wine or 2-Buck-Chuck was our only option. But even if you can’t always splurge on your cannabis, at least treat yourself now and then. Flower is still the most economical way to enjoy it. Not sure what to buy? You can always ask your budtender for advice. That’s what they’re there for! Or, if you’re shopping in the Northeast, check out some of our product reviews on YouTube. Indulge yourself with a connoisseur-worthy variety whenever you can. Truth be told, quality bud isn’t just more satisfying. It also stretches further, so you’ll need less of it to enjoy a fantastic experience.
Highly Accurate Smoke Sesh Measurements
Getting serious about measuring can really level up your sesh. Laura explains, “The more into coffee I got, the more I started to understand that precise measurements, ratios, and techniques could really elevate your coffee-drinking experience. The products made for coffee also work amazingly well for cannabis. There are coffee scales that weigh right down to 0.01 of a gram.” Of course, measuring isn’t necessary for smoking. But if you’re looking to fine-tune your dosing, measuring can be game-changing. Half-gram joints are standard. But the new rage is mini joints. To roll a mini, measure out just .35 grams. The real beauty of a mini is that you can finish it in just one smoke sesh. That means no more messy, half-smoked joints. It also means your cannabis will always be freshly ground and rolled.
Roll, Roll, Roll Your Joint
Rolling your own can be a challenge. But there’s nothing like an expertly rolled joint to give you a huge burst of satisfaction. Of course, practice makes perfect. So, if you’re not satisfied with your rolling skills, give it some time. First, invest in good papers. For us, king-sized papers are the easiest to work with. Especially if you’re still leveling up your skills, don’t go for super thin rice papers. They tear too easily. We find that hemp papers are thin enough to make smoking enjoyable, but thick enough not to tear. If you’re getting an uneven burn (aka “joint canoeing”), don’t worry一that’s a common problem. Check out our video to learn how to fix it. And you don’t have to waste good cannabis practicing. Instead, dig out some herbs from your pantry. Oregano, thyme, or basil will do perfectly. Then, roll that herb up until you’ve mastered it.
Get Fancy With Filters
Increasing the airflow in your joint is another great secret to elevating your smoke sesh. One of the easiest ways to do that is to make an M filter. If you can make a regular filter, you can do this. It’s just a couple extra steps. Or really take your puff to a whole new universe with—believe it or not—a pasta tip! We can thank Laura for this trick. “The pull you get from a pasta tip is a smoother, yet stronger pull. It’s like having a percolator on your joint. Rotini for bigger joints. Fusilli for smaller ones.” For a pasta tip, instead of putting a paper filter in your joint, use a piece of uncooked pasta. No special technique necessary. Just place it exactly as you would a regular filter and roll it up.
Puff N’ Perfume: Ditch The Telltale Smoke Sesh Smell
Laura’s ingenious advice to beat the cannabis smell is to use your stove. “Spark up while cooking and allow the aromatics to mask the weed—especially if you’re an apartment dweller.” But if you’re less about cooking and more about ordering delivery (guilty!), just light a candle with a gorgeous scent during your smoke sesh. For the ultimate discretion, treat yourself to one of 024’s amazing aromatics. Their deliciously scented candles don’t just mask the scent of cannabis. Thanks to their patented technology, these candles actually remove the very molecules that cause the telltale aroma from the air. So you can smoke in peace, without any neighbor stress.
Go Green And Stay Lit With A Hemp Wick
If the $16 green juice we had for breakfast wasn’t an indicator, we like to stay pretty health conscious around here. So, have you ever thought about what you’re inhaling during your smoke sesh, besides just your herb? Lighters contain butane, and matches spark because of phosphorus. Trust us, you don’t want to be breathing either one of those. Enter the hemp wick. Instead of lighting up directly from the source of your flame, use that to light a hemp wick. Preferably one made from organic hemp and coated with organic beeswax. Then, light up your smoke with the hemp wick. Its lower temp will preserve more cannabinoids. The extra hot flame from an accelerant actually burns them up before you can inhale them. And, bonus, its steadier flame will help keep your joint from canoeing.
High and Tidy: The Post Smoke Sesh Clean Up
Let’s face it, cannabis can get sticky. It’s all that resin that the plant produces. But, of course, the resin is where the good stuff is. That includes all the cannabinoids (like THC and CBD) plus the terpenes. So, here’s a pro tip to elevate even the end of your smoke sesh. If you can, make a habit of cleaning your accoutrements right after you use them. Especially for whichever tools you use to grind your flower and smoke it. But, we get it, immediate clean-up might not always be possible, and that’s okay too. 90% isopropyl alcohol will remove even the toughest resin. Just make sure to rinse it off with clean water afterward.
Responsible Use
For legal adults 21+ use only. Start low and go slow. May cause drowsiness—don’t drive or operate machinery after using cannabis or hemp-derived THC products. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
