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You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p>2021 is coming to a close, and we\u2019re pulling back the curtain on the strains and products wowed the Leafly staff this year. <\/p>\n<p>Team members from across ten different states chimed in to give our readers the real scoop, including input from Washington, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Nevada, Missouri, Maryland, and Ohio. <\/p>\n<p>Dig into this recap of 2021 from some of the stoniest in the biz, beginning with our favorite strains. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-favorite-strains-of-2021\">Favorite strains of 2021<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" alt=\"Black text reading &quot;strains we loved&quot; over light purple background\" class=\"wp-image-189169 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>(Sasha Beck\/Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\"><strong>25 strains smoked by our team of stoney pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>2021 cannabis brand and product highlights<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" alt=\"Black text over light purple background that reads &quot;brands that hit&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-189168 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>(Sasha Beck\/Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Not only were we digging these strains, but many Leafly staff members also turned to the following cannabis products to help them ease on down road in 2021.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\"><strong>10 weed brands and products our team loved <\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2>4 weed consumption trends in 2021<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" alt=\"Black text over light purple background reaading &quot;trends we spotted&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-189170 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>(Sasha Beck\/Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\"><strong>The weed trends we noticed this year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was a year of defining individual consumption styles and figuring out what weed products helped us chill out and optimize our experiences to the fullest. <\/p>\n<p>From our account executives, our software engineers, customer success managers, product designers, and more, here are some cannabis trends we noticed amongst our own inner circles that had an impact on our year. <\/p>\n<h3>Trend 1: We busted out of our old habits<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>2021 was a big flower discovery year for me.&nbsp; I stuck traditionally with vapes and edibles as they were easy, discreet, and predictable. <\/p>\n<p>Flower opened up so many new options for me, and there are tons ways to consume it \u2013 not just in a bong.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>I started dabbling again with edibles, and I have to say they have come a long way in the last couple of years. The dosing seems to be more accurate and the \u2018weed taste\u2019 has been non-existent in the few brands that I have tried.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>I\u2019ve noticed my friends have really gotten into flower and edibles, especially for winding down after workdays.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>I shifted my primary consumption from cartridge vapes to dry herb as flower prices in my state have started to tick down, available strains are much wider for flower, and the flavor is so much better.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<h3>Trend 2: Weed bevs won us over<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>I have noticed that many folks are leaning more toward edibles and drinks for both tolerance reasons and to protect the lungs a little bit more during this \u201cunprecedented time\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been recently enjoying drinking our cannabis like cocktails using brands like CANN and Purejuana.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>In Vegas, I got an 100mg elixir shot in a bottle the size of a small energy drink. I shared with two friends and it took our high to a whole new level.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/strains-products\/dosidos-2021-leafly-strain-of-the-year\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>The Leafly Strain of the Year 2021 is Dosidos!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h3>Trend 3: Rolling joints was a beloved activity <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>2021 was the year of packing cones for consumption for me \u2014 I got addicted to these pink cones that are adorable and make me feel like I\u2019m a Hollywood actress from the 20s.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>During the last year and especially during pandemic-time in general, I\u2019ve moved somewhat away from glass as my go-to consumption method and spent more time hand-rolling joints. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve found it adds some nice ritual and time to the preparing to smoke and smoking process that I enjoy and paces well with a bit of a general slowing down of life\u2019s hustle &amp; bustle.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>I fell back in love with buying sugar wax and rolling it with my jays that I smoke. Not much of a trend, more of the \u2018I have been home for 2 years because of Covid, how can I save money on infused joints?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"my-xxl wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-related-articles\">\n<p><h2>Learn how to roll before 2021 is over<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"h-trend-4-strain-selection-and-terp-exploration-reigned-supreme\">Trend 4: Strain selection and terp exploration reigned supreme<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>I just started buying my own weed this year. Working at Leafly has convinced me that everyone can have at least one strain that works for them, so I\u2019ve been trying out different terpenes. <\/p>\n<p>So far, pinene is one that has the best effects for me.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>Definitely began rotating more strains this year and playing matchmaker between activities and strains that play well together. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve also branched out into other consumption methods to understand what works best for me medicinally and recreationally<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>I noticed that my friends and I started caring more about the strains we\u2019re consuming and actively shopping different strains\/brands to try new products.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>I started to really identify which strains I enjoy most and came to realize they all have the same dominant terpene \u2013 myrcene!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong>Happy New Year, from Leafly. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-green-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/strains-products\/leafly-staff-strain-picks-2020\"><em>Click to see how last year\u2019s list compares.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/leafly-staff-picks-strains-products-and-trends-that-defined-2021.jpg\" alt=\"Leafly Staff's Bio Image\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/p>\n<p>Leafly Staff<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-sm\">Leafly is the world\u2019s largest cannabis information resource, empowering people in legal cannabis markets to learn about the right products for their lifestyle and wellness needs. Our team of cannabis professionals collectively share years of experience in all corners of the market, from growing and retail, to science and medicine, to data and technology.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"text-sm font-bold underline text-green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/author\/leafly-staff\">View Leafly Staff&#8217;s articles<\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"leafly-horizontal-other-articles\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg flex justify-between items-end\">\n<h2>The latest in Strains &amp; products<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/category\/strains-products\" class=\"block text-green text-sm whitespace-no-wrap font-bold\">Show all<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"leafly-sailthru-signup p-lg my-xl bg-white rounded elevation-low border border-light-grey\">\n<p class=\"text-xs pt-lg\">By submitting this form, you will be subscribed to news and promotional emails from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\">Leafly<\/a> and you agree to Leafly&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/tos\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. 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