"Should I take a pre-roll or loose flower?" It's a last-minute question many customers ask at the counter. The answer mostly depends on two simple things: how much time you have, and how much you want to spend.
The pre-roll: simplicity itself
No grinder, no papers, no particular rolling skill needed. You take the pre-roll out of its tube and it's ready. Each pre-roll contains a precise, consistent amount of flower, so the experience stays the same from one time to the next. It's also very handy to carry, slipping into a pocket without getting damaged.
Loose flower: control and savings
Bought loose, flower is generally cheaper per gram: around CHF 5 to 10 a gram for premium loose flower, compared with CHF 8 to 12 for an equivalent pre-roll. You choose exactly the quantity you want, you can smell and look at the flower before buying, and you're not limited to rolling: the same flower can end up in a vaporizer or a herbal tea.
The real price calculation, gear included
A pre-roll costs more per gram, but not because the flower inside is better: you're paying for the rolling work and the packaging. Conversely, if you roll your own regularly, the cost of papers and tips adds up over time. For very occasional use, the gap hardly matters. For regular use, loose flower becomes clearly cheaper.
The point we often forget: freshness
A pre-roll exposes the flower to more air once made, so it dries faster than in a closed jar. Better not to leave a pre-roll lying in a drawer for weeks. Loose flower keeps much longer if you store it properly in an airtight jar away from light, making it better suited if you don't plan to use it all quickly.
One customer in a rush before a trip always takes pre-rolls – "zero hassle", as he puts it. His partner always buys loose because she likes choosing her flower by its smell and prefers keeping a jar at home for several weeks.
Who each format suits
Pre-rolls are perfect for occasional use, on the move, or if rolling simply doesn't interest you. Loose flower is more for regular use, for those who want to inspect their flower before buying, or who use CBD in several different forms.
My straight advice
Don't choose a pre-roll by reflex just because it's offered first at the counter. If you use CBD regularly, loose flower will save you money over time. If you just want simplicity for a one-off occasion, a pre-roll is unbeatable. Browse our CBD pre-rolls and Premium CBD flowers.
