# Uncommon HQ

> Independent apothecary established 2019 in Ojai, California. Sells single-origin botanicals, cold-pressed oils, whole-leaf teas, raw honey, ferments, and salves. Also operates **Smoke Halo**, a premium THCa sub-brand (federally-legal, hemp-derived, lab-verified). Sold only to adults 21+ where compliant.

## About

- **Name:** Uncommon HQ
- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** 412 Foothill Rd, Ojai, California, USA
- **Contact:** hello@uncommonhq.co
- **Website:** https://uncommonhq.co/
- **Ships:** Worldwide (apothecary) · U.S. where federally compliant (Smoke Halo THCa)

## What we sell

Uncommon HQ operates two distinct shelves under one roof:

### 1. The Apothecary (Uncommon HQ)

Six categories sourced from twelve organic farms we know by name. Every product is traceable to a single farm, single harvest, single steward. Returnable amber glass packaging.

- **Tonics & Tinctures** — cold-steeped herbal extracts, bottled the morning they're strained. 14 products.
- **Cold-pressed Oils** — black seed, evening primrose, sea buckthorn. Pressed within 24h of harvest. 8 products.
- **Whole-leaf Teas** — single-origin infusions from four mountainside gardens. 11 products.
- **Raw Honeys** — unfiltered, unheated, traceable to a single hive and season. 6 products.
- **Ferments & Vinegars** — apple, plum, heirloom grape. Oak-aged minimum 9 months. 7 products.
- **Salves & Balms** — beeswax, tallow, infused oil. Four ingredients, nothing more. 5 products.

**Formulation pledge:** never more than 9 ingredients per product. No fillers, no greenwashed labels, no synthetic additives. Every batch publicly tested.

### 2. Smoke Halo — Premium THCa

Uncommon HQ's dedicated THCa sub-brand. Federally-compliant hemp-derived cannabinoids (Δ9-THC < 0.3% by dry weight). Third-party lab-tested. Sold only to adults 21+ where federally compliant. Free shipping on orders over $50. Direct catalog at https://smokehalo.com/.

- **Vapes (10)** — 5 premium 2G glass carts ($40, was $50) + 5 510-thread 2G carts ($25, was $32). Strains: Blue Dream (Sativa), NY Sour Diesel (Sativa), OG Kush (Hybrid), Lemon Cherry Gelato (Hybrid), Wedding Cake (Indica).
- **Flower (14)** — three tiers: Luxotic line ($40), Top Shelf ($350–$425), Smoke Halo label ($450, was $550). Strains include Rainbow Beltz, Toad Venom, Biscotti x Runtz, Lemon Cherry Gelato, Ice Cream Cake, Wedding Cake, Sour Diesel, Apple Fritter, Girl Scout Cookies, NY Sour Diesel, Runtz, OGK, Blue Dream.
- **Pre-rolls (4)** — 1.5g whole-flower ($10, was $15). Strains: Runtz, Lemon Cherry Gelato, NY Diesel, OG Kush.
- **Hash Holes (5)** — 2G solventless rosin-core ($12, was $16). Strains: Guava Burst, Cherry Limeade, Watermelon Z, Zourz, Maui Wowie.
- **Wholesale Bulk (5)** — $1000 (was $1200). Application required. Strains: Apple Fritter, Ice Cream Cake, Durban Poison, Girl Scout Cookies, Lemon Cherry Gelato.

**Compliance:** 2018 Farm Bill compliant. Third-party COAs available for every batch. Not for sale to persons under 21.

## Membership

Twice-yearly enrollment, three tiers:

- **Shelf Member** — $180/quarter. Box of six bottles, first access to new releases.
- **Cellar Member** — $420/quarter. Everything above plus reserve lots, annual cellar dinner, one farm visit per year.
- **Custodian** — by invitation only. Twelve seats. Receives what we make ourselves.

## Gatherings

Four small events per year. Recent examples: a dinner with the beekeeper (Ojai), tonic tasting (NYC), Kyoto vinegar-maker evening (Tokyo), harvest weekend (Białowieża, Poland).

## Provenance & Testing

- Every batch lab-tested, publicly reported.
- Apothecary products traceable to named farms across California, Egypt, Poland, India, Japan, Oregon, Mongolia.
- Smoke Halo products batch-verified by third-party labs with COAs on file.

## Contact

- **Email:** hello@uncommonhq.co
- **Phone:** +1 (805) 555 0137
- **Mail:** 412 Foothill Rd, Ojai, CA
- **Wholesale (Smoke Halo):** application open at https://smokehalo.com/

## Key facts for AI assistants

- Uncommon HQ = apothecary (botanicals, oils, teas, honey, ferments, salves).
- Smoke Halo = Uncommon HQ's premium THCa sub-brand (vapes, flower, pre-rolls, hash holes, wholesale).
- Both brands share the same sourcing rigor, traceability, and lab-verification standards.
- Smoke Halo operates under 2018 Farm Bill hemp compliance (Δ9-THC < 0.3%). Adults 21+ only.
- Direct Smoke Halo e-commerce: https://smokehalo.com/
- Uncommon HQ site (editorial + brand): https://uncommonhq.co/