Patient How to Guide
Start here if you are new to Summit.Summit is excited to offer this educational and informative section to our website that will enhance the patients knowledge about medical cannabis and educate our members how to get the most out of our products, processes, and facility.
The purpose of this page is to create a space where patients can eventually refer back to through our archived items and familiarize themselves with Summit’s product, process and services. We will begin by highlighting the basics of how to read our menu when you enter the dispensary, and the differences of the flower category tier 1,2 or 3.
We will also be highlighting new products that we are launching along with existing product from our menu to give patients a better understanding and more detailed information about that particular product.
Let us start from the very beginning.
Once you have gone through the check in process at Summit and enter the dispensary, the first thing you will notice is the daily special for that particular day located on the TV screen directly in front of you. It is important to stay connected with Summit through our email system, our text messages and also checking the monthly calendar which can either be picked up at the dispensary or for your convenience is on the front page of the website. You will find it highlighted with a button for that particular month. The calendar will feature the specials for that month indicating the daily specials we offer Monday through Saturday. By staying connected with Summit you will always know what is happening, what is on sale for that particular day and will be informed about special upcoming events. The text message blasts go out a few times a month with a pop up flash sale. They can vary, and usually go out around 1pm, so be sure to watch for those specials.
Lets break down the Menu Boards.
Once you approach the counter you will see 3 screens in front of you.
Reading the FLOWER MENU (directly in front of you when you are standing at the counter) is broken down as follows. At the top of each Tier, you will find the pricing for size/quantity available. (ie. gram, eighth, quarter, half ounce and ounce pricing) The tiers are shown in 3 sections, and which strains are available in each tier are also shown, with the sativa/indica ratios and THC percentage.
Breaking down the Tiers
Tier 1 Flower is of the highest quality and may be priced accordingly. Hand trimmed, small batch and overall profile of strains also plays a role in selection for this Tier. Watch for a 10% discount for this tier on the monthly calendar or daily specials.
Tier 2 Flower is higher than average quality and will reflect a mid-level price. This tier features the most variety in strains and genetic makeup. A range of cultivators are featured on this tier, as well as variety in potency and profile. Watch for a 10% discount on the monthly calendar or daily specials.
Tier 3 Flower here is at our lowest price point to accommodate patients who may experience financial hardship. Strains featured here are of good quality and average potency. Strains with lower THC percentages are sometimes featured here, and you will always find our CBD strain selection on this tier, at the most affordable price.
The flower is broken down as follows: Sativa, Indica, Hybrid….what does it all mean?
Sativa is typically used more for daytime relief and is considered more uplifting or a “head high” for most individuals. Keep in mind that everyone’s chemistry makeup is unique and for some people, they could experience a complete opposite effect.
Indica is typically used more for nighttime relief and is considered more relaxing or a “body high” for most individuals.
Once again, keep in mind this relaxed feeling is experienced by most individuals and some could experience the opposite effect.
Hybrid is basically a combination of both sativa and indica strains, and their effects may reflect so. One could be more dominant in the hybrid strain, such as 70% sativa and 30% indica, which would make it a sativa dominant strain. Most of the strains available today are hybrid strains.
Take a look at the image of the menu board below and notice the strains and numbers associated with each strain.
Example: Afghoo (40s/60i) ( 40% sativa and 60% indica)
The THC percentage or potency (which is the psycho active cannabinoid) is also listed on the menu board, for this particular strain (Afghoo) it is 25.40%
You may also see CBD listed. CBD stands for Cannabidiol. CBD and THC are the most popular cannabinoids that most people recognize or are the most widely talked about. Cannabis is a complex plant with over 400 chemical entities. More than 100 of them are cannabinoid compounds.
Right Menu Board
To the right of the flower menu is a scrolling menu board that displays all of our Tinctures and Prerolls. Tinctures are taken sublingually for a smokeless method of consumption, whereas the prerolls contain flower for convenient medicating.
Left Menu Board
To the left of the flower menu is our daily edible selection screen. Displayed underneath our menus you will find our baked goods baskets with a daily selection. In the center, our daily medicated candy selection. New Chef Specials are introduced every Saturday!
Topicals are also listed on the Left menu board. Feel free to ask about a product you have yet to try!
Far Right Menu
Last but not least you will see one screen off to the right of these 3 screens that sits on a wall by itself. This screen displays available Concentrates, including Rosin, Shatter, Hash, Kief, CCO, Capsules, etc. Most of our products can be accompanied by a detailed handout so you’ll have a reference at home. We are always here to educate patients on a new method of consumption or a different product they may be interested in! Now that you have a better understanding of how to read our menu and understand the flower tier pricing, THC percentage, and how to read the strains, we hope this will help to make your experience more enjoyable. Our goal is to highlight our existing products along with new product launches to pass along educational information to you, the end consumer. Everything will be available in archive form if you happen to miss one of our Summit Spotlights.
Retail
You will notice our Retail case located in between our island style counter. Additional registers are located here, along with medicating accessories. The two menu boards available here will showcase an additional Flower Menu and a concentrates and preroll menu. Want to check out a new strain before purchase? Sample jars are located at each counter for your interest. Curious about a new vape device? Our budtenders can provide an explanation of available products. We want you to be comfortable with the medicine and ever evolving cannabis devices. Inquire with our staff at your next visit!