What is the difference between an infused pre-roll and a regular pre-roll?
An infused pre-roll starts from the same bud or shake as a regular one and adds at least one of three things: an extract, a concentrate or hemp. A regular pre-roll is made of only bud, shake and trim inside paper with no flavoring. Those are the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission's definitions, not Connecticut law.
Regular and infused pre-rolls compared
The OLCC's guide to how it sorts cannabis products supplies the definition rows, and its compliance bulletin on pre-roll categories supplies the examples. The label and packaging rows come from Connecticut's rules.
| Regular pre-roll | Infused pre-roll | |
|---|---|---|
| In the paper | Only bud, shake and trim | Bud or shake plus extract, concentrate or hemp |
| OLCC's names | Plain pre-roll | Twax joint, kiefed joint |
| Kief added | No | May contain kief |
| Price and THC | On the live menu | On the live menu |
| DCP potency group | Pre-rolls are grouped with edibles and topicals | Same |
| Label symbols | A THC symbol and a symbol saying the product is not safe or legal for anyone under twenty-one | Same |
| Packaging | Child-safe, tamper-resistant, light-resistant | Same |
| Where to look | Pre-rolls aisle | Infused pre-rolls aisle |
How a pre-roll becomes infused
Adding any one of those three ingredients is what makes a roll infused. A pre-roll with extract is one of the OLCC's examples, a twax joint, and a pre-roll combined with kief is a kiefed joint. Two rolls can share a strain name and still be different products, because one has had concentrate added and the other has not.
Extracts and concentrates come in several styles, and our comparison of live resin, rosin and distillate explains three of them. For other cannabis terms, see our cannabis glossary.
What Connecticut requires on a pre-roll package
Connecticut's adult-use rules cover adults 21 and older. The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) sets potency ceilings in its potency thresholds page, and DCP lists pre-rolls in the same group as edibles and topicals. Read the potency on each package or listing rather than assuming it from the word infused.
The label carries two DCP-issued symbols, one marking that the package contains THC and one saying the product is not safe or legal for anyone under twenty-one. Under the state's cannabis labeling regulations, each must be at least one-half inch by one-half inch. DCP also says the packaging itself must be child-safe, tamper-resistant and light-resistant. If aroma matters to you, our guide to cannabis terpenes explains the compounds behind it.
Find each type on the live menu
Regular rolls sit in the pre-rolls aisle and infused rolls in the infused pre-rolls aisle. On both aisle pages, the product list shows live items from the menu of the store you have selected, with a switch to the other store. You can also go straight to the Derby live menu or the Hartford live menu, then collect at our Derby store or our Hartford store.
Derby's menu offers scheduled delivery slots, and checkout confirms each address you enter. Hartford takes pickup orders only. In the infused aisle, ask us what was added to a roll before you buy. Both Hi! People stores take cash and debit cards, and if you are unsure which roll fits, call us at 860-420-BUDS (2837) and we can talk it through. More format guides are on the Hi! People blog.
Questions shoppers ask about infused pre-rolls
Is an infused pre-roll always stronger than a regular one?
Not by definition. Infused means an extract, concentrate or hemp was added to the flower, so the word names an ingredient, not a strength. Compare the rolls one by one, or ask us about a particular roll, before you decide.
Does a roll with kief in it count as infused?
Yes. The OLCC counts kief as a concentrate, so adding it to a pre-roll creates an infused pre-roll. The examples in Oregon's compliance bulletin on pre-roll categories list a roll with both kief and oil as infused as well. Those are Oregon's definitions, not Connecticut law, so read each package and listing.
Do infused pre-rolls carry the same label as regular ones?
Yes. For adults 21 and older, each Connecticut cannabis package carries two DCP-issued symbols, one marking that the package contains THC and one saying the product is not safe or legal for anyone under twenty-one. Neither symbol can be covered, and the packaging itself must be child-safe, tamper-resistant and light-resistant.
Where do I find infused pre-rolls on the live menu?
Start in the infused pre-rolls aisle on our site, then pick your store. Below the article on that aisle page, the list shows live items from the menu of the store you selected, with a switch to the other store. Regular rolls sit in the pre-rolls aisle, so you can compare the two aisles side by side.
Can I order an infused pre-roll ahead?
Yes, at either store. Online ordering takes orders at any hour, so you can order ahead on the live menu for pickup. Hartford is pickup only, and Derby's menu also offers scheduled delivery slots, with each address confirmed at checkout. If you want a second opinion before you order, call us.
Do I need ID to buy a pre-roll?
Yes. DCP says any adult 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID may buy from licensed adult-use retailers. We take cash and debit cards at both stores, and credit cards cannot be used, so plan your payment before you come in.
