How to Smoke Blue Lotus: Joints, Pipes and Blends

How to smoke blue lotus is easier than most people think. The flower is dry, light and burns smoothly, and you don't need any special gear. This guide covers the main ways people do it, how much to use, and a few mistakes to skip.

Pick the right part of the plant

Blue lotus comes in a few grades, and they smoke a little differently:

• Whole flower: the classic choice. Full aroma, smooth burn.
• Petals and stamens: already broken down, so they roll easily. Many people prefer the stamens for smoking.
• Stems: better for tea than for smoking. They're woody and burn harsh.

Our guide to blue lotus grades breaks down the differences. For smoking, the petals and stamens are the easy pick.

Prep the flower

Whole flowers need a little work before they go in a paper or bowl. Pull the petals apart by hand, then crumble them between your fingers. A grinder works too, but go easy. Lotus is delicate, and if you grind it too fine it turns to dust that falls out of the joint.

Pull out any hard green base or stem bits. They taste harsh and don't add anything.

If the flower feels brittle, that's normal. Dried lotus is supposed to be dry.

Option 1: roll a joint

This is the most common way. Fill a rolling paper or cone with about 0.5 to 1 gram of crumbled flower and roll it up like you would anything else. Lotus packs looser than other herbs, so pack it a little tighter than feels natural to keep it from running.

The smoke is light and floral. Take slow, gentle pulls, hold briefly, and wait a few minutes before deciding if you want more.

If you don't want to roll, our blue lotus organic pre-rolls are just whole flower in a cone. Nothing sprayed on, no fillers.

Option 2: use a pipe or bowl

A small pipe or a bowl works great for a quick session. Pack a pinch of crumbled petals or stamens, light the edge, and sip slowly. Because lotus burns fast, a screen helps keep it from pulling through.

Bowls are nice for trying lotus the first time, since you can take one or two hits and stop.

Option 3: mix it into a blend

Lots of people blend lotus with other smokable herbs. Damiana, mullein and mugwort are the classics. Mullein gives a smooth base, damiana adds a sweet herbal flavor, and lotus brings the floral notes. We get into the most searched blends in a separate post on lotus with mugwort and damiana.

A simple starter ratio is one part lotus to one part base herb. Our organic damiana leaf pairs well if you want to try it.

Option 4: add it to a joint

Some folks add a pinch of lotus to a cannabis joint to round out the smoke. If you do this, keep the lotus amount small at first so you can tell what you're feeling.

How much to smoke

Start small. Half a gram is plenty for a first try. Most people say the calm comes on within a few minutes and fades over an hour or two. You can always smoke more later, but you can't smoke less.

For more on what to expect, see the effects of blue lotus.

Smoking vs other ways to use it

Smoking is fast, but it's not for everybody. If you'd rather skip smoke, there are other options:

• Tea made from blue lotus loose leaf, which is gentle and slower to come on
• A tincture under the tongue for quick, measured doses
• Vaping an extract, which many people find smoother than smoke

Our post on how blue lotus is consumed compares all the methods.

Mistakes to avoid

• Buying sprayed flower. Gas station lotus products sometimes have additives on them. Stick with whole, natural flower. Our breakdown of gas station pre-rolls vs whole flower explains what to watch for.
• Grinding too fine. Powder burns hot and falls out.
• Smoking stems. Save them for tea.
• Going too big too fast. Lotus is mild, but stacking hits adds up.

Whatever form you pick, you'll find it in our blue lotus collection.

Storing your flower

Dried lotus keeps well if you treat it right. Store it in an airtight jar or a resealable bag, away from sunlight and heat. Light fades the color and dulls the aroma over time. A cool cupboard is perfect.

Skip the fridge. Moisture from opening and closing it can make the flower soggy, and soggy lotus doesn't burn well. If your flower ever picks up a little humidity, let it sit out on a plate for an hour or two before rolling.

Stored this way, most flower stays smokable for a long time. When the floral smell starts to fade, use the rest for tea.

Common questions

Does smoking blue lotus smell like weed?
No. It smells floral and a little sweet, closer to burning dried flowers or incense than cannabis.

Can you smoke blue lotus tea?
If it's pure dried lotus flower or petals, yes. Just pull out the stems and crumble it. Tea blends with other ingredients may not smoke well.

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