The EVOLUTION Magazine January 2026 | Page 16

Budtender Picks...

New Year Budtender Picks to Keep You Comfy and Cozy

by Tim Lawrence, AKA Inspector Dank, contributing writer

The quintessential New Year’ s Eve celebration checklist includes several key elements. First, decked out to the nines in holiday attire. Next, a carefully curated playlist spanning decades of dance till you drop hits. Last but not least, the ultimate diverse and indulgent spread of food and snacks that caters to all tastes for cannabis enthusiasts. Although perfect for your celebration, these choices could help you forget the cold and stay comfy all month long.

Choco Mints – Melted Diamond Live Resin Vaporizer- 1g- 90 +% THC by ROVE While it’ s customary for there to be a community offering of cannabis at New Year’ s Eve celebrations, it’ s good to have a personal self-indulgent favorite on hand. This year, Rove has introduced a timely new product that fulfills that need: the Choco Mints Diamond pod. The rich chocolate and cool peppermint blend provides a festive holiday experience. This limited-time live resin melted diamonds hybrid delivers cozy, uplifting effects that turn any moment into a winter celebration. With a potency of up to 95 %, this pod is as potent as it is flavorful. This product requires the Rove Diamond Series Battery, which can be purchased standalone or in combination with a pod. Average retail, $ 90. Learn more at www. rovebrand. com.
Tsunami- Black Cherry Banzai( Sour) –
Hybrid 200mg THC per piece- 10 pieces per bag
One of my lifelong aspirations, growing up as a Kansas farm boy, was to surf the waves of California. During family trips to the grocery store, I would sneak off to the periodicals aisle in search of surf magazines. I was captivated by the ocean and would daydream about living the esoteric lifestyle of a West Coast surfer. Even today, I seize every opportunity to surf, and as winter sets in, I yearn to be
on a surfboard, paddling into the first ride of the season. This surfing background sets the stage for a different kind of exhilarating experience, one that doesn’ t require a surfboard.
Allow me to introduce you to Tsunami, a cannabis manufacturer known for its“ Ride the Wave” gummies. If you consider yourself a connoisseur of cannabis edibles, Tsunami’ s high-dose, pectin-based, vegan, and gluten-free gummies are a must-try. TsunamiCanna uses a proprietary blend of sugars and naturally derived flavors, and employs a slow-curing process to ensure consistent taste and texture. Each pack contains 10 gummies, and I strongly advise cutting each piece into smaller doses. Personally, I cut my dose into four 50mg pieces. At that dosage, I find myself at one with my decision but always prepared for a gnarly wipeout. If you’ re seeking a big wave cannabis experience, embrace the Tsunami. Enjoy responsibly. Average retail, $ 149. Visit www. tsunamicanna. com for more information.
Batch- Shwazzberry- Cartridge- 1g by Bud & Mary’ s Cannabis
What do you bring to the host of a New Year’ s Eve party that you have been invited to? A Shwazzberry, of course. In today’ s cannabis marketplace, there seems to be an overwhelming number of products. With so many choices, what is it that truly separates the good from the bad? Pure and simple— it’ s“ quality.”
The cannabis brand Batch is produced under parent company Bud & Mary’ s, a team of dedicated cannabis experts who all share one thing in common— people who believe in the transformative power of plants. Flavored cannabis products often risk being perceived as gimmicky if not executed
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