The most popular cannabis products fall into seven categories. Flower and pre-rolls are the classics, vapes and edibles cover convenience and smoke-free options, and concentrates, tinctures and topicals round out the menu. Instead of a best-seller list that changes with every menu update, this guide tours each category: what it is, what's trending in it and who it tends to suit.
How to read “most popular cannabis products”
“Popular” usually means the products shoppers come back to: a go-to gummy or a favorite pre-roll pack that's reliable, easy to use and enjoyable every time.
That's why cannabis product categories matter more than any single product. Menus rotate, strains come and go, and “most loved” or “best cannabis products of the year” lists age quickly. A category tells you what stays true: how fast it works, how the dose is measured and the sort of experience you'll get. Here's how the types of cannabis products compare at a glance.
| Category | How it's used | Speed | Dose shown as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower | Smoked or vaporized | Within minutes | Percent THC |
| Pre-rolls | Smoked | Within minutes | Percent THC and weight |
| Vapes | Inhaled from a cartridge or disposable | Within minutes | Percent THC |
| Edibles and drinks | Eaten or sipped | Slow; often 1 to 2 hours to peak | Milligrams per serving |
| Concentrates | Dabbed or vaporized | Within minutes | Percent THC |
| Tinctures | Added to food or drinks, or held under the tongue | Varies with how you take it | Milligrams per milliliter |
| Topicals | Applied to the skin | Varies | Milligrams per package |
Flower: why it stays the anchor, and how to judge a jar
Flower is the classic. It's versatile, since you can roll it, pack a bowl or use a dry-herb vaporizer, and it comes in a huge range of strains, aromas and potencies. Shopping by nose is half the fun.
If you're hunting for the best flower strains for you, judge the jar by more than its THC number:
- Look. Well-formed buds with a frosty coat of trichomes and a neat trim.
- Smell. A strong, distinct aroma. A grassy or hay-like smell can be a warning sign.
- Feel. Slightly springy and sticky, not crumbly or damp.
- Freshness. Check the harvest date on the label.
- Label. Note the THC level and any terpene information.
Pre-rolls: convenience, multipacks and infused pre-rolls
A pre-roll comes ready to light: flower that's been ground, rolled and packed for you. Pre-rolls save time and gear, which makes them handy for social plans.
Sizes vary. Minis, often half a gram or less, suit short sessions or sampling. Full-gram pre-rolls last longer and work well for sharing, and multipacks let you try several strains or keep a few on hand.
Infused pre-rolls add concentrate, such as distillate, kief or live resin, to the flower, so they're much stronger than standard ones. They suit experienced consumers, and even then a puff or two and a pause is wise. Our guide to infused pre-rolls explains the types.
What sets the best pre-rolls apart? An even pack that draws smoothly, fresh flower and clear THC information.
Vapes: cartridges vs. disposables, distillate vs. live resin
Vapes heat cannabis oil into vapor instead of burning it, so they act quickly, give off little smell and fit in a pocket.
The hardware comes in two main styles. A cartridge screws onto a separate rechargeable battery, so you can swap strains. A disposable is a single all-in-one unit, ready out of the box. If you're weighing the best disposable vapes for you, larger-capacity models hold more oil for frequent users, while value lines suit budget shoppers.
When comparing the best vapes for your needs, look at the oil as closely as the hardware:
- Distillate is refined, highly potent THC oil, usually with terpenes added back for flavor.
- Live resin is extracted from plants frozen right after harvest, which helps keep more of their original aroma.
- Live rosin is pressed from fresh-frozen plants with heat and pressure, without chemical solvents, and usually sits at the premium end.
Our article on live resin vs. live rosin compares the two in depth. Whatever you choose, buy vapes from a licensed dispensary, where products are tested before they're sold.
Edibles: gummies, chocolates, drinks and ratio products
Edibles are a popular smoke-free option, and gummies are a common pick: portable, portioned and easy to split. Chocolates offer something richer, and THC drinks have become a category of their own.
Several styles stand out:
- Classic THC gummies and chocolates, often in fruit flavors and single servings.
- Ratio products that pair THC with CBD, such as 1:1, for people who want a mix rather than THC alone.
- Multi-cannabinoid gummies that add CBG or CBN. Research on how these blends change the experience is still early.
- Fast-acting edibles and drinks made with emulsions, which may start working sooner than standard edibles.
The best edibles for you come down to dose, flavor and timing. Michigan caps adult-use edibles at 10 mg of THC per serving and 200 mg per package. For registered medical patients, the cap is 50 mg per serving.
Effects can take one to two hours to peak, so start with one serving or less and wait before having more. New to the category? Start with our beginner's guide to cannabis edibles.
Concentrates: live resin, badder, crumble and rosin
Concentrates are extracts that gather the most potent parts of the plant. They're powerful and quick to act, which makes them a fit for experienced consumers. The best concentrates for you depend on texture, aroma and your plans for them.
| Type | Texture | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Shatter | Glassy and brittle | Snaps into pieces that are easy to portion |
| Badder | Creamy, like frosting | Whipped during processing |
| Crumble | Dry and crumbly | Easy to sprinkle over a bowl |
| Live resin | Saucy or sugary | Made from fresh-frozen plants for fuller aroma |
| Rosin | Sappy | Pressed with heat, no solvents, often priced higher |
People use concentrates in a dab rig, an electronic rig or a dab pen, or sprinkle them over flower. Value options include larger jars and simpler textures, and some concentrates now blend in minor cannabinoids. In Michigan, adults 21 and older can carry as much as 2.5 ounces of cannabis, with no more than 15 grams of it as concentrate. Learn more in our concentrates guide.
Tinctures and topicals: measured dosing and non-inhaled options
Tinctures are liquid extracts in dropper bottles. The label lists THC, and any CBD, per milliliter. That lets you measure a dose to add to food or a drink, or to hold under your tongue before swallowing. The best tinctures make that easy with a clearly marked dropper, and balanced THC-and-CBD blends sit alongside THC-forward ones.
Michigan caps adult-use tinctures at 10 mg of THC per dose and 200 mg per container. For registered medical patients, the cap is 100 mg per dose.
Topicals are lotions, balms and patches applied to the skin. Most lotions and balms aren't made to produce a high, while transdermal patches are designed to reach the bloodstream, so use those as carefully as any other THC product. Our guide to cannabis topicals explains the differences. Selection varies by store, so check your store's menu for tinctures and topicals.
Category trends to watch
Rather than naming top edibles or top vapes, which change with every menu update, here are the shifts worth watching on licensed menus:
- Infused and multipack pre-rolls for convenience and variety.
- Live resin and solventless rosin in vapes and concentrates.
- Fast-acting edibles and drinks that may shorten the wait.
- Ratio and multi-cannabinoid products that blend THC with CBD, CBG or CBN.
- Bigger rechargeable disposables that hold more oil.
- Lower-dose options for people who want a lighter experience.
Finding each category on the High Society menu
Our store menus are organized by category, so you can jump straight to vapes, flower, edibles, pre-rolls or concentrates. Selection varies by store and changes often, so browse your store's menu, order ahead and pick up in store or at the curb. Choose curbside and we'll text you when your order is ready.
Unsure where to begin? Our budtenders are happy to help, whether you're new or a returning customer. Recreational shopping is available to individuals 21 years or older, and individuals 18 and older with a medical marijuana card can also make purchases. Members of The Society, our free loyalty program, earn points on purchases.
