THCA, Delta-8 and Delta-9 are all hemp-derived cannabinoids that are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, but they hit very differently.
Delta-8 is the gentlest of the three. It's roughly half as potent as Delta-9, with a smoother, more relaxed feel. Great for first-timers or anyone who wants to take the edge off without being knocked sideways.
Delta-9 (the hemp-derived version) is what most people think of when they think of THC. Same compound, just sourced from compliant hemp. It's the strongest of the legal options and feels closest to traditional cannabis.
THCA is a precursor cannabinoid that converts to Delta-9 when heated. It's typically sold as flower or pre-rolls and behaves like traditional cannabis once you light it — which is why our THCA shelf is one of the most-shopped categories at the smoke shop in Sterling Heights.
Every THCA, Delta-8 and Delta-9 product on our shelf is third-party tested. Ask us for COAs in-store or over the phone — and if you don't want to drive over, we're one of the few smoke shops that deliver same-day across metro Detroit.