We’ve made it simple to choose the right cannabis products with our easy-to-filter online menu. Our full menu has hundreds of products from flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, CBD oils, and more.
With all these options, customers always ask us, “what should i look for in a cannabis product?” or “how do I choose the right cannabis-infused product for me?”.
Choose Your Category, Strength Level, and Desired Effects
Different Forms of Cannabis: Flower, Pre-Rolls, Edibles, Concentrates, Oils, and Tinctures.
Start by choosing your category. If you want effects quickly and control over dosing, inhaled products like flower or vape carts are the most predictable.
If you want longer-lasting effects and convenience, edibles or beverages are a better choice because they provide steady effects over several hours.
If you want something discreet and easy to dose in small amounts, tinctures are often the best option.
You can narrow down your options by selecting your category as you browse our menu.
Potency
Next, choose your strength level based on your experience.
We recommend beginners ease into the experience by starting with a 5 mg edible or a half dose (2.5 mg). Edibles usually have 5 – 10 mg of THC in each serving.
Use our THC potency slider to see products at different strength levels.
Effects
Consider the type of experience you want.
Products rich in cannabinoids that help you relax and terpene profiles with calming effects tend to feel more mellow and body-focused. There are also terpene profiles that make you feel more energetic.
If you want something for relaxation, sleep, or winding down, choose products that help stimulate those effects.
If you want something for creativity, socializing, or daytime use, choose products that promote for energy or focus.
Choose between happy, relaxed, energetic, sleepy, calm, clear-headed, and more popular effects to find products that match these effects.
Choosing Products Based On Your Experience Level
You can determine your experience level by how comfortable you feel reading labels, managing dosage, and understanding your response to THC and other cannabinoids.
A newer consumer might start with low potency products even if they use cannabis occasionally.
Beginner Friendly Cannabis Products
Many beginners start with flower. You feel the experience as it happens, and you can pace yourself with slow inhalation.
When choosing flower with moderate THC percentages is a good starting point. Very high percentages can feel intense if you are not ready for them.
Edibles are another popular starting point. A small serving provides a gentle introduction to edibles.
Tinctures can also work well for beginners because they offer measured droppers and slow, controlled onset.
Intermediate Level Cannabis Products
Intermediate consumers tend to recognize their preferences more clearly. They might know which aromas they enjoy, which THC percentages feel comfortable, or which formats match their preferences.
At this level, consumers often branch out and explore variety.
Intermediate users often enjoy flower with richer terpene profiles or slightly higher THC percentages.
They may experiment with different grinds, rolling techniques, or accessories.
They also are selective about strains. Some people choose energizing options for daytime and indica-forward options for evening. Others focus more on flavor or aroma.
Vapes offer portability and flavor variety. You can experiment with different base oils, strain profiles, or cannabinoid blends.
How to choose the right strain
Advanced Level Cannabis Products
Experienced cannabis consumers often look for products with complexity, high potency, or unique textures.
Concentrates are popular among experienced consumers. These include live resin, rosin, shatter, crumble, sugar, and badder. They’re more potent than flower.
Experienced consumers choose concentrates because they enjoy the intensity and flavor richness,.
High potency vapes also appeal to advanced consumers. These vapes often contain refined oils that deliver stronger effects per inhalation.
Infused pre-rolls are another option. These pre-rolls combine flower with concentrates to create a more powerful experience. Because of their potency, they are designed for consumers who have built a tolerance and want something beyond traditional flower.
Matching Your Preference to the Right Format
Smoking
Some people prefer inhalation because the effects activate quickly and taper naturally.
Eating or Drinking
Edibles give you a longer lasting, more intensified high.
Discreet Consumption
Vapes are discreet. Flower and concentrates create strong aromas.
Onset Time
Edibles kick in slowly. Concentrates hit you quickly.
What to Pick?
If you enjoy aroma and flavor, go with flower.
Edibles and tinctures work well if you prefer measured dosing.
Concentrates offer the most intensity.
How Onset Time Influences Your Decision
Inhaled products activate quickly.
Edibles activate slowly.
Tinctures offer moderate onset that sits between inhalation and edibles.
Beginners often choose inhaled products because the quick onset helps them adjust.
Experienced users may prefer edibles for extended experiences or concentrates for rapid intensity.
Onset time can determine how you plan for events or activities.
Some people choose vapes when they want a predictable timeline. Others choose tinctures for subtle sessions.
Edibles work well for long evenings.
Potency and How to Interpret It
Potency is one of the most misunderstood parts of cannabis.
Higher THC numbers don’t always mean stronger experiences. The presence of terpenes and minor cannabinoids changes how a product can make you feel.
A moderate THC flower with strong terpenes can feel richer than a high THC flower with low terpene content.
Beginners should choose lower THC products.
Reading Labels for Better Choices
Reading labels can help you narrow down your options.
A label tells you the THC amount, CBD content, terpene profile, ingredients, serving size, and testing information.
How to Choose the Right Cannabis Products
You don’t have to know everything about cannabis to choose the right products.
You just have to have an idea of what you’re going for. Use our online menu to filter based on category, potency, effects, and more to narrow down your options.
If you’re still not sure, stop by Stoops NYC (182 5th Ave, New York, NY) to talk to our budtenders. They’ll guide you to the best products based on what you’re looking for.