There is a lot to know about cannabis, and a lot of the knowledge is yet to be discovered due to the research constraints placed on this plant by its illegal nature.  Instead of breaking this down in a science-y way we will attempt to explain a term called Total Active Cannabinoids or TAC through a series of puns, thoughtful analogies, and a story about a weird, but somehow amazing party we have all been to at some point.  

Alright, picture this: You’re at a potluck.

THC and CBD are the guests everyone knows - THC’s the one doing keg stands, and CBD’s chilling on the couch, handing out life advice. But the real magic? It’s those quirky, unexpected friends - THCV, CBN, CBC, CBCA (and others) who show up with the wild dishes and the crazy hairdoos already a bit tipsy that take the whole party to the next level.

And that, my friend, is exactly how Total Active Cannabinoids (TAC) works. It’s not just about the loudest or most famous cannabinoids - it’s about the entire squad coming together to deliver a better, more balanced experience.

So, what exactly is TAC?

TAC stands for Total Active Cannabinoids, which is just a fancy way of measuring all the cannabinoids in a cannabis product - both the big names like THC and CBD, and the smaller, more mysterious cannabinoids like THCV, CBN, CBC, CBCA (the ones that sound like secret codes but bring all the good vibes).

When you see 25% TAC on a label, that means you’ve got 250mg of cannabinoids per gram - which is a pretty loaded product. You may notice that most cannabis products don’t contain a TAC score, this is mostly because the consumer has been trained to believe that the higher THC, the better the product and most companies just find it simple and easy to try to sell something with high THC.  But you’re not the typical consumer, and TFC never takes the easy way out.  We believe that there is a whole lot more to the cannabis plant than THC and we highlight that with a TAC score on every product we craft.  We truly believe that more cannabinoids = more fun. (We’re not scientists, but we feel pretty confident about that equation.)

Why does TAC matter?

Let’s be real - THC gets all the hype. It’s the good looking lead singer of cannabinoids, and it knows it. THC is the one grabbing the mic, taking the selfies, and stealing the show. And hey, we love a diva—but without the rest of the band, the whole experience falls a little flat.  

When you focus only on THC, the experience can become one-dimensional—like eating plain toast. Sure, it’s fine, but wouldn’t you rather elevate that plain toast with some avocado slices, chili crisp, a drizzle of olive oil, and a little sprinkle of salt? Exactly.

This is where TAC shines. It’s all about balance—letting THC do its thing while the other cannabinoids bring depth, complexity, and that je ne sais quoi you didn’t even know you were missing.

The Entourage Effect: When Teamwork Wins

Here’s the cool part: when cannabinoids work together, they make each other better. This is called the entourage effect, and it’s like assembling the ultimate party crew. THC might be the loud one, but the minor cannabinoids are the friends who bring the weird snacks, queue up the perfect playlist, and keep the night going.

Without them? You get a basic buzz. With them? You’re on a first-class, full-spectrum journey.  Try it sometime, we promise you will find strains testing below 20% THC that will get you wayyy more high then a strain testing at 30%. 

Go ahead and invite the weird friends to the party.  On paper the guest list looks weird and sporadic, in practice, you all will be dancing and singing and partying at an event that was after all scheduled to be a potluck.