Editor's note: This article has been reviewed and updated for accuracy in 2026. Whether you’re a cannabis aficionado who’s been smoking for a while, you’ve just recently started dabbling in herb and are exploring the wonderful benefits that it offers; whether you use it recreationally or for medicinal purposes – no matter how long you’ve been using it and what you use it for, one thing’s for sure: you appreciate the marvel of what is one of God’s greatest gifts of nature to mankind, and you’re always on the search for the best buds possible. Naturally, defining the best buds is a highly subjective matter. Some prefer gassy sativas while others favor getting couch locked on dank purple indicas. Both rock and neither smoker is wrong regarding their preferred flower. That said, within the sativas, indicas, and hybrids there are definitely varying degrees of quality. Mass produced cannabis grown with a primary focus on profitability is nine times out of ten going to be lower quality than small batch craft cannabis grown by a smaller boutique style operation. <!