The Hemptender

The Hemptender sells hemp-derived THC gummies, CBD tinctures, THC chocolates and drinks, THCA products, topicals and hemp flower, along with glass pipes and other smoking accessories. Its in-house line of tinctures, topicals and edibles sits alongside brands such as 3CHI and Cycling Frog. The family-run business started in 2018 and now operates two dispensaries in North Carolina.

Shoppers must be 21 or older. The Cary shop is open seven days a week, and the company also ships nationwide, though THC-A products cannot go to a handful of states and Delta-8 products are unavailable in several others. Products are third-party lab tested, and recent lab results are posted on the website for customers to review.