Grind the herb

Your first step is to grind your herb before you begin vaping. For the best vaping experience, we recommend a coarse, even grind of your dry herb. Need a grinder? Click here to view our range.

Fill the chamber

Use your ground dry herb to pack the heating chamber of your Dry Herb Vape. Note: Do not pack the chamber to tightly as you want the air to easily flow through that allow for even heating of your herbs.

Heat up vaporizer

Heat up your Dry Herb Vaporizer to the desired temperature. This could take up to a minute depending on the size/features of your device. For smoother/flavorful hits set your device at a lower temperature or for thicker clouds/heavy hit set your device at a higher temperature.

Take a hit

Once your Dry Herb Vaporizer has reached the desired temperature, you are now ready to take a vape. Note: the vapor that a dry herb device produces is not as visible as an e-liquid vaporizer.

Exhale

Hold your vapor in for one to two seconds before exhaling at a steady pace. Note: holding the vapor in for a longer period of time will not increase the effects.

Continue your session

Continue to keep vaping till the cows come home (metaphorically). We do highly recommend occasionally opening your heating chamber and stirring your aromatherapy herbs to ensure even heating.

Turn off the heat

Once you have finished your vaping session, you can empty your chamber and turn off your device.

Happy Vaping!

A dry herb vape is ideal for people who prefer to vape over smoking or other means of herb or flower consumption. It is easy to use, especially for beginners but at The Vape Joint we understand selecting your first dry herb vaporizer can be tricky. There are many different types of dry herb vaporizers, each with unique benefits over other options.

Every vaporizer is different. Some are compact units with pre-temperature settings and a ceramic element to heat your precious herbs, while others are large desktop units that release herbal vapour using convection heating technology.

For an enjoyable experience with your first vaporizer, there are many factors that you need to consider. Here’s a brief look at the different heating methods, device sizes, and temperature control settings to help you make an informed decision when buying your first dry herb vape

Conduction vs Convection

In conduction vaporizers, the herbal material comes in direct contact with a hot surface. Conversely, in convection vaporizers, heated air is pushed on your blends to produce vapour.

It is vital to decide on a heating method while choosing a dry herb vape, as each technology has many unique advantages.

Vaporizers using conduction heating are easier to regulate, while convection vaporizers are gentler on your aromatherapy blends. Convection promotes a gentle release of active compounds and produces a mellower flavour.

Portable vs Desktop

Portable vaporizers are versatile as compared to traditional desktop units. Sometimes, they are also cheaper, which makes them popular amongst new vapers who want to vape on the go.

Desktop vaporizers have many advantages. Firstly, they don’t easily run out of power. Secondly, they provide better temperature control and flavour. Lastly, they are great for group use.

Temperature Settings

Some devices automatically set the best temperature for your vaping sessions. The feature is excellent if you’re just embarking on your vaping journey. But if you vape regularly, you’ll prefer to experiment with different temperatures. So opt for the units with adjustable temperature settings.

Summing up
The heating method, temperature settings, size, and choice of the herbal blend are essential things to consider while selecting your first dry herb vape. Other factors like price, chamber size, ease of use, and aesthetics are also important.

When compared to traditional smoking, dry herb vaporizers do not have that strong smell. It is a more muted smell and does not stick to your fingers or linger over your clothes. You may get a smell-proof vaporiser case to further reduce any smell when your vape isn’t in use.

Dry herb vapes work on the principles of conduction and convection of heat. Conduction heats up the tobacco leaves with direct contact inside the vape. There is a heating chamber in the vaporiser that combusts the leaves to form a vapour cloud.

On the other hand, the convection method uses circulating heat to produce vapours. Therefore, when you take a hit from the vape, the vapours are released using this method.
Both the methods work well; however, the convection method uses low heat, and the tobacco leaves do not come in direct contact with the heat. This prevents any burnt taste or overheating of the tobacco.

Moreover, the vape cloud is rich and has an intense hit. Besides, the metal heating plate inside the vape maintains the right temperature to give you an uninterrupted vaping experience. You just have to charge your vape for it to work.

You can use a dry herb vape with loose-leaf tobacco. Using a dry herb vape is budget-friendly and convenient.

Yes, selling and buying dry herb vapes for aromatherapy use only is legal in Australia.