Like fine wine or the best aged cheese, it takes time to perfect something. Ten years is a long run for any business, let alone one operating in one of the most competitive and regulation-laden industries in the country. In the cannabis jungle, survival requires more than just good branding; it demands evolution, grit, and sustainability, the true mark of a tiger.
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KANHA has taken the bumps and obstacles faced along its decade-long journey in the cannabis gummy landscape and turned them into a roadmap for success. To celebrate a decade in business, KANHA edibles went all out, taking over the iconic Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in Los Angeles for a night that honored not only their journey, but the collective one we’ve all shared toward cleaner, simpler ways to enjoy cannabis.
KANHA: The Birth of Divine Joy
When Sunderstorm Inc., the parent company of KANHA, sprouted in 2015 in North Hollywood, its founders, Cameron Clarke and Keith Cich, did more than launch an edibles company; they seeded a new forefront in plant medicine. Grounded in precision, consistency, and accessibility for those who need it most, KANHA’s core values echo the divine joy woven into its Sanskrit-inspired name. Clarke’s years exploring rainforests and traditional healing communities, paired with Cich’s Wall Street experience, weren’t just chapters in their separate stories; they became the blueprint: explore the world, earn wisdom, and channel it into accessible wellness.
In those early years, Sunderstorm didn’t simply follow the edible boom. It led. With nano-molecular innovation and a scientific advisory board stacked with professors and physicians, KANHA redefined what consumers could expect with fast onset, functional outcomes, and predictable effects. Whether consumers were reaching for Sleep, Energy, or Love, the brand spoke to a new kind of cannabis experience. This is a brand where transparency, lab results, and clean ingredients aren’t optional; they’re foundational.
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With KANHA gummies, KANHA Life, and KANHA Nano rolled into the market under its umbrella, the company has already earned its top position in California, expanded into multiple states, and has been making moves internationally. What began as a North Hollywood startup has become the brand most consumers turn to when they want more than a high. And that divine joy? It’s still an essential ingredient in the brand’s DNA.
From Nano to Nirvana
Brand recognition and brand loyalty are something every business is chasing, and something KANHA has honed for a decade. When you see that recognizable tiger logo, you know you’re in for a treat. Their classic gummies line is all-natural and made with real fruit, and comes in flavors like Strawberry, Cherry, and Mango, among others. The FX line of gummies, standing for effect, is their doctor-formulated varieties with specific traits targeted: Love, Energy, and Sleep. These effects are sought through precise cannabinoid dosing paired with other active ingredients like damiana extract, known to increase desire, or green tea extract, which has been known to help with energy and focus.
Looking for something faster-acting? KANHA pioneered the market with its nanotechnology, including the only peer-reviewed studies proving its claim of fast-acting bioavailability. With flavors like Cranberry Pomegranate, Galactic Grape, and Passionfruit Paradise, these gummies move fast with effects starting in fifteen minutes.
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What are my favorites? Definitely the Live Rosin Belts and the new Minis, both having those nostalgic flavors that harken back to the nineties and before. With the belts, I can dose higher with each piece containing twenty-five milligrams of THC, or I can microdose with the minis at four milligrams THC and 2 milligrams THCV.
Taking on the federally regulated hemp market is another jungle that the tiger has explored by launching almost their entire range of products with hemp-derived THC as KANHA Life. This ensures that even if you’re not in one of the recreational or medical cannabis marketplaces, you can still enjoy all the benefits these products have to offer. A tip before ordering: just make sure to check, as not every state allows for the shipping of hemp and THC products.
Coming Full Circle with a Sweepstakes
As part of their ten-year celebration, KANHA is giving away a number of prizes to help their fans not only taste the bliss, but live it as well. Prizes include an exclusive KANHA skateboard, a live DJ lesson, a virtual reality gaming bundle, and even a stand-up comedy coaching session, among others. In true Sunderstorm fashion, they’re setting the bar high with a grand prize: round-trip airfare for two to Thailand and a five-night stay at The Beach Samui.
The powerful collaboration between KANHA and The Beach Samui has created a unique wellness opportunity nestled in the beautiful and calming waters of Koh Samui, Thailand. How can a milk and sound bath be elevated even further? By combining the experience with KANHA gummies and other edibles for infused experiences. Elevated yoga sessions at an Elephant Sanctuary? Yes please! Count me in.
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This collaboration brings together high-quality plant medicine, holistic tourism, and luxury hospitality into one package that everyone can, and should, enjoy. If you are not already excited about the opportunity, read my full review of The Beach Samui, and get stoked.
The Stripes That Endure
Even after a decade, the driving force behind what Clarke and Cich built still holds true, ensuring that every KANHA product delivers peace of mind alongside bliss. Throughout the party, it was something I saw in every interaction, that the same fire that drove the founders to build and sustain a cannabis product portfolio in an ever-changing landscape was alive in every team member I spoke with. Where will we all be in ten years? That may be uncertain, but what isn’t is that KANHA is here to stay, and they have earned their stripes through and through.
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