9 AAPI-Owned Cannabis Brands

From artisanal accessories to premium vapes and infused culinary ingredients, these 9 AAPI-owned cannabis brands are leading New York’s market with innovation, intention, and authenticity.

1. BLOOM

BLOOM has been shaping the cannabis vape market since 2014. Co-founded by Casey Ly, the brand blends sharp design with a deep love for the plant, bringing bold flavor, smooth delivery, and a signature surfboard-shaped disposable to consumers in nearly a dozen states, including New York.

Born in Los Angeles, BLOOM’s hardware features innovations like triple-intake airflow and cooling systems. Their adjustments to standard hardware and batteries help preserve delicate terpenes while properly heating cannabinoids for the full effect. The result is a full-spectrum vape experience that feels as close to the flower as possible.

2. ONGROK

Born out of a desire to break stigma while elevating the cannabis experience, ONGROK delivers sleek, discreet accessories designed for real life. Founded by Jeremy Seed, ONGROK began as a personal project: a young professional looking for well-made tools that matched his lifestyle, without flashy branding or inflated prices. Each item is designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life.

The collection of prep tools like grinders, pipes, and storage items is designed with discretion in mind, with durability as the focus. Its products, including one-hitters and airtight pocket cases, are made of aluminum that won’t absorb odors. They come at affordable price points as well, with products starting at $15.

3. Woodstock

Rooted in the cultural legacy of Woodstock 1969, the Woodstock cannabis brand is built on the enduring values of peace, creative freedom, and social consciousness forever associated with that famous festival. Under the leadership of CEO Richard Lee, Woodstock carries the torch for a generation that believed in challenging authority, rejecting injustice, and finding joy in collective experience.

The brand’s identity is shaped by its counterculture origins, a celebration of those who use art, music, and cannabis as tools for connection and change. Through thoughtful products and bold messaging, Woodstock honors the belief that cannabis is not only for personal enjoyment but also a catalyst for building community and imagining a better world. Woodstock products include vape carts and all-in-ones that contain live or cured resin for potent, full-spectrum experiences.

Learn more via our Woodstock cannabis review.

4. Timeless

Launched in 2013 and co-founded by Rocky Huang, Timeless prioritizes discretion, research and development, and efficient product design. This vape brand’s core building blocks include community, culture, and legacy, all of which it embodies by working with local businesses, charities, organizations, and dispensaries.

Timeless’s all-in-one and vape cart selection spans popular cultivars, such as Wedding Cake and the Blackberry Kush strain, and lesser-known strains such as Carrots OG and Cactus Chiller. The mouthpiece on its all-in-ones is concealed under a plastic cover that’s affixed to the device and easy to flip up for quick access. With their eye-catching colors and sleek, pocket-sized designs, Timeless’ rechargeable vapes elevate every session.

Learn more via our Timeless cannabis review.

5. Elevate Jane

Founded by Angela Mou, a first-generation Taiwanese-American, Elevate Jane aims to reshape the way consumers see cannabis through thoughtfully designed accessories. The company brings a fresh perspective to the smoking experience, one that centers inclusivity, elegance, and self-expression.

With hand-blown glass and ceramic pieces finished in small batches, the brand invites flower lovers to treat the plant not as a hidden habit but a meaningful ritual that can sit proudly on the coffee table. Its collection of pipes, ashtrays, storage, and other essentials is curated to feel more like modern home decor than traditional paraphernalia.

6. Barbari

Co-founded by Meryl Montgomery, Barbari is more than AAPI-owned — it’s also a woman-owned cannabis brand. The company uses only organic ingredients in all its processes, including USDA Organic Certified hemp. All products are meticulously sorted and sifted to remove impurities, yielding a top-quality experience every time.

In the New York market, Barbari is known for its non-intoxicating White CBG Hemp Flower. Under federal law, hemp is simply cannabis flower with at most 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) by dry weight. The White CBG Hemp Flower entirely lacks THC and contains an astonishing 16% cannabigerol (CBG), which is unheard of with cannabis flower. You may find that you feel relaxed and clear-headed after your first pull, all without altering your mindstate.

7. Chef for Higher

Co-founded by “Hawaii” Mike Salman, Chef for Higher is New York’s very first cannabis culinary brand. The company leverages the universality of food to destigmatize cannabinoids’ role in holistic well-being. Its website is home to numerous recipes for infused condiments, side dishes, and mains, including honey BBQ sauce, shaved Brussels sprout salad, and roasted butternut squash soup.

Chef for Higher’s infused kitchen products include honey, extra-virgin olive oil, and coconut oil. Each bottle of Chef for Higher product contains 10 mg THC per teaspoon, with 240 mg THC total per 120 mL container. This means that a mere quarter-teaspoon of Chef for Higher’s honey gets you a microdose to subtly elevate your morning tea or toast. With a full teaspoon of either Chef for Higher culinary oil in a stir-fry or salad, a more intense experience may lie ahead.

8. Toast

Founded by Japanese-American entrepreneur Punit Seth, Toast is a cannabis and hemp brand rooted in balance, quality, and elevated experiences. With origins in Aspen and formulations crafted in the Colorado Rockies, Toast offers a range of THC and CBD products, including diamond-infused prerolls and infused pre-ground flower carried at The Travel Agency.

9. The New Savant

The New Savant is a Brooklyn-based candle studio founded by Ingrid Nilsen, a queer AAPI entrepreneur committed to storytelling through scent. Each candle is crafted to reflect layered identities and lived experiences, blending unexpected fragrance notes that fold in the Asian experience. Lychee, rice, lotus, and chili are among the unique, Asian-inspired flavor profiles in The New Savant candles. More universal — and more unconventional — scent profiles include rubber eraser and salty tears.

Supporting The New Savant means supporting a cannabis brand with AAPI and LGBTQ+ ownership, so while you’re at it, read our guide to NY’s queer-owned cannabis brands.

Shop AAPI-owned brands at The Travel Agency

These trailblazing AAPI-owned brands, both in cannabis and beyond, remind us that great products contribute to the holistic experience of enjoying your favorite edible or vibing with hassle-free vapes. Whether you’re exploring elevated accessories from ONGROK, indulging in infused pantry staples from Chef for Higher, or enjoying a signature BLOOM disposable vape, supporting AAPI entrepreneurs means investing in quality, culture, and representation.

At The Travel Agency, we’re proud to carry and celebrate brands like these. Visit us in-store, browse our menu online, or order same-day cannabis delivery to explore our curated collection and experience what cannabis done right truly looks like.