Hey there, Garden State! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) -founded and -owned cannabis brands. Seriously, these brands are bringing some next-level stuff to the table – we’re talking super-smooth vapes and smokeware from the future. While these gems aren’t available in NJ yet, definitely keep them in mind the next time you travel!
The One that Rules California
Stiiizy, known for its “steez” (style with ease), is an AAPI and veteran-owned cannabis brand founded by army veteran James Kim. As a leading California cannabis brand, Stiiizy handles everything in-house—from cultivating premium flower to developing innovative pod systems and managing retail stores. You can find Stiiizy products in CA, WA, NV, MI, IL and AZ.
The One with the Dopest Merch
Sundae School is a Seoul-born, New York-based smokewear and California-raised cannabis brand. Founded by siblings Dae and Cindy Lim, they’ve been redefining cool and higher education since April 20, 2017 (yep, totally intentional). Check out their cutest tins filled fruity Mochi-infused gummies and their sickest stoner streetwear collection, complete with a hidden spot to stash your joints.
The One that Defies the Aging Process
KANA Skincare, founded by Janice Buu, is a Los Angeles-based beauty brand that combines the best of both worlds K-Beauty and CBD into in one awesome lineup of products. Their lineup? It’s a dream–sleep masks, facial oils, serums, toners and eye creams, all infused with CBD goodness. These skincare must-haves tackling everything from acne to puffiness, wrinkles and irritation.
The One with the Smoothest Hits
Bloom has been making waves since 2014, thanks to co-founder Casey Ly’s vision for the perfect vape experience. With their unique surfboard-shaped disposables and cutting-edge cooling and triple-intake systems, they’re all about delivering bigger hits and better flavor. Look for Bloom in CA, IL, NM, MI and NY.
The One that Infused Honey
Potli is a premium California edible brand, crafted by Felicity Chen and Christine Yi. Renowned for their CBD-infused culinary delights and pantry staples like infused-honey, infused-olive oil and infused-sriracha, Potli takes indulgence to a whole new level. While their infused food lineup may be on pause, they’ve condensed their delectable infused honey into convenient bite-sized Ginger Chews that effortlessly restores. And if that’s not enticing enough, their Good Night Chews promises deep, restful sleeps.
Visit Pure Blossom for Cannabis and Other Essentials
Explore Pure Blossom’s curated selection of New Jersey cannabis brands. Whether you’re doing the old Google thing, searching for a dispensary near me or nearby dispensaries in New Jersey, Pure Blossom is a short, scenic, calming drive away, and our friendly guide-connoisseurs are excited to take you through our curated selection of New Jersey cannabis brands (and other essentials). We’ll see you there!