Category Archives: Informative

Jedi Glass- Smoke with Class

When making the move to become the proud owner of a solid glass piece, you always want to consider the fact that every time you smoke, it’s going to enhance your experience tenfold if it’s one you truly love having around. Straight from Willamette Valley, Oregon, Jedi Glassworks has been producing gorgeous, unique hand blown heady glass pieces since 1999. These […]

New Store – Progress Updates!

We’re incredibly excited to announce our second location coming this summer to 518 Grand St. in Williamsburg! Many more details to come, but for now check out these progress photos — we’re redoing the entire shop with some pretty awesome results!

Origins of Nag Champa Incense

Nag Champa is the world’s most popular incense, containing sandalwood, a semi liquid resin “halmaddi” taken from the Ailanthus Triphysa tree which gives it the characteristic brownish gray color and damp texture. The incense is also made from the combination of flowers, resins, essential oils and herbs which are all natural and free of toxins. The name of this […]

Origin of the Bat Pipe

The Sādhus and the Bat Pipe A bat is a straight, conical pipe. It’s origins date back to an eighteenth century Hindu group called the sādhus. The sādhus are greatly respected and sometimes feared in India. They  follow a school of thought known as advaita which rejects duality and utilizes altered states of consciousness. Through these practices they strive to elevate themselves above […]

NYC smoke shops – the backstory

NYC smoke shops bare an interesting backstory of counter culture and an effort to liberate cannabis.   Despite being so relatively young, New York City has already left its’ mark on the world… one that will never be forgotten. NYC has given the world only the greatest contributions to cannabis culture, and it leaves behind […]

Sunflower Animal Pipe Zoo

Is Animal Pipe Adoption Right For You? Our animal pipe selection comes with pieces tall and short and big and small. You won’t believe the range of styles and characters that make up this colorful collection. All of the pieces are functional pipes. We only pick the best quality products. Let’s take a look at some of […]

American Blown Glass – The Best Glass in the Market

American Blown Glass is clearly some of the best glass produced today. American Blown Glass – The first thing our customers notice in our New York City smoke shop is our U.S.A. section. Everyday we watch people browse our selections looking for the glass pieces that speak to them. There is a unique choice for […]

American Cannabis: The Struggle Is Real

    American cannabis is a hot topic in the news today. But cannabis has been used as medicine since ancient times, as described in Chinese, Indian and Roman texts. Today, American cannabis is widely grown, and used since just after the British arrived. With its roots in hemp growing and manufacturing, American cannabis history […]

Head Shop History

Here’s a little history about Head Shops! American head shops originated in the 1960s in cities with high concentrations of college-age youth, often growing out of independently owned poster or candle stores. Historically, US head shops proliferated in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, in West Los Angeles, on New York’s St Marks street, and in Chicago’s […]

To Screen or Not to Glass Screen?

Glass screens are NOT a thing to fear! On a nearly daily basis, we find ourselves explaining these tiny, flower shaped smoking utensils, and we’re here to let you know they serve to improve your experience! Although we carry both brass and metal screens to place directly on your bowl, these can often come with […]

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