On a hot summer afternoon, I took the train from Jersey City into Manhattan, feeling increasingly confident navigating the city’s pulse. Each visit builds on the last, and this one had a special promise: a cannabis tasting hosted by PAX and Budist at Tucci, a cozy Italian restaurant known for its authentic comfort food.
The gathering brought together about 30 people: cannabis journalists, industry leaders, cultural influencers, and passionate consumers. Budist co-founders Jocelyn Sheltraw and Claudio Miranda greeted us with warmth, introducing their intuitive cannabis discovery app. Their excitement mirrored the energy building around the East Coast cannabis scene.
At the heart of the event was the launch of the new PAX FLOW vaporizer, a sleek, portable device that merges advanced tech with connoisseur-level design. With its hybrid heating system and precision temperature control, the FLOW delivered a standout tasting experience. Jocelyn and Claudio guided us through flower samples from Angel Therapy, grown by Mokotoke in New York’s Hudson Valley, encouraging us to tune into the subtleties of flavor and aroma.
We explored the Cannabis Flavor Wheel, breaking down notes into categories like floral, fruity, earthy, and spicy. Like a wine tasting, it was about slowing down and savoring. The FLOW helped bring those terpene profiles forward in a way combustion rarely can.
Throughout the night, conversations flowed as easily as the vapor. There was a sense that something is shifting; that cannabis culture on the East Coast is growing up. PAX provided plenty of premium flower for deep exploration, and the FLOW made each session smooth, flavorful, and easy.
On the train ride home, I had a moment of clarity. This wasn’t just another product launch. It felt like a glimpse of where things are headed. The PAX FLOW earned its place in my rotation, not just …
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Author: Kyle Rosner / High Times
