On today's visit to the Re-Leaf Herbal Center, 1284 Mission Street @ 9th, in San Francisco we were introduced to Hawaiian Diesel, a fragrant Sativa. A discreet sampling yielded delightful results.
Lift off is smooth and light and as soon as the first-stage rockets fall away one ascends to clear weightlessness which carries for at least three hours. Fortified by this strain your humble critic hit three of four baskets in a game this very day. (Two 3-pointers)Hawaiian Diesel is an extraordinary value at $50 the eighth and discounts are available for seniors and Vets.
Re-Leaf is a righteous vendor with a down-home atmosphere akin to a Brooklyn Social Club. The vibes are good and their herb is some of the best in town.
On the other hand Mr Nice Guy, 174 Valencia Street, SF, has a completely different vibe. The gatekeeper sits behind bullet-proof glass and you slip your card through the slot. ( He had to leave his post because my prescription didn't fit.) Inside is a cavernous room that might have been a disco a decade ago. Two lovely clerks work behind bullet-proof glass, something like a late-night gas station. There are colorful murals on either side and a sound engineer's stage in back.
Customers stand behind a line while waiting, where they can view the menu on an overhead airport-style flat-screen TV that flashes names and prices, rotating between Indica and Sativa. Part of the screen is devoted to edibles including Cannibis Tea.
To keep from going broke on this venture i selected a gram of White Rhino at $18 and a $7 bag of Blueberry Tea. I was given a friendly discount and was struck by the excellent packaging. My herb came pre-packed in a slickly decorated bag, with the name imprinted. The tea has a distinctive Art Nouveau Logo and should my skills improve perhaps we'll post a picture.
Upon tasting White Rhino showed remarkable character with more body than many high-bred Sativas and a distinct clarity of purpose.
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