What The Brand Name Means
1906 is named for an era when cannabis preparations were sold over the counter at U.S. pharmacies, before early-twentieth-century prohibition. The brand uses that history to frame its approach: cannabis treated as one botanical ingredient among several, formulated together toward a specific use. That apothecary framing is the brand's identity, and it is what makes 1906 read differently from a plain cannabis gummy.
The Formulation Idea: Cannabis Plus Botanicals
The general concept behind 1906 is to combine the cannabis component with non-cannabis botanicals that act through different pathways, so a given product line is aimed at a particular feeling. Familiar botanicals in this space include theobromine from cocoa, L-theanine from tea, caffeine, magnolia bark, melatonin, valerian, damiana, and white willow bark, each with its own traditional or researched use. The point of the pairing is to shape the experience rather than rely on the cannabis alone.
This differs from the standard edible in two ways. A typical edible varies only the cultivar, so the terpene and cannabinoid mix is the only lever. And the format here is organized so you can pick by the effect name instead of decoding strain names.
The Effect-Targeted Lines
1906 is built around named lines, each pointed at a different use, for example mood, energy, calm, sleep, intimacy, and pain. The names are the decision interface: you choose by the outcome you are after. The exact lines, formats, dosing, and ingredients carried in New York are listed on the product packaging and on the live menu, so check there for what is current rather than relying on a fixed list here.
Categories we carry in general include Flower, Vapes and Carts, Pre-Rolls, Edibles, Concentrates, THC Beverages, Tinctures, Topicals, CBD, and Accessories.
How To Verify Any Licensed Product
In the New York licensed market, edibles are lab-tested before sale. A batch Certificate of Analysis generally reports cannabinoid content along with safety screens such as pesticides, heavy metals, microbials, and water activity, each of which should pass. For a brand that adds botanicals, the package label lists those ingredients so you can see what is in each piece.
The Office of Cannabis Management licenses adult-use businesses in New York, and the state publishes a list of licensed retailers at cannabis.ny.gov.
If you take prescription medications, talk to your prescribing physician before adding any cannabis or botanical product to your routine. Some of the plant ingredients used in effect-targeted edibles, such as valerian, melatonin, white willow bark, and damiana, can interact with prescription drugs. This is general guidance, not medical advice for your situation.
How To Buy By Effect
The useful thing about an effect-named lineup is that you can shop by what you want rather than by strain. If you want help wind down at night, or a daytime option that leans toward focus or calm, tell our staff what you are after and they can point you to what is in stock. Start low, especially with edibles, and give them time to take hold before considering more.
Comparable Brands
If you like the effect-targeted, botanical-pairing approach, other edible brands take related angles. Some use cannabinoid ratios to steer the effect, some pair cannabis with fruit or other botanicals, and some keep it to straightforward gummies and chocolates. Availability of any specific brand changes, so browse the live menu to compare what is in stock.
Where To Buy At The Alchemy
Chelsea store: 302 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. Phone (646) 819-4143.
Flatiron store: 12 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, between 5th and 6th Avenue. Phone (646) 284-6584.
The Alchemy Chelsea is open Monday and Tuesday 10am to 10pm, Wednesday to Friday 10am to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 10pm. The Alchemy Flatiron is open Monday 9am to 9pm, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 8pm. Email [email protected]. Follow @thealchemy.nyc on Instagram and TikTok.
We offer same-day delivery in Manhattan. For the current delivery area and any minimums, see the live menu or contact the store. Adults 21 and older only, with a valid government photo ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 1906 refer to?
It points to an era when cannabis preparations were sold over the counter at U.S. pharmacies before twentieth-century prohibition. The brand uses that history to frame cannabis as plant medicine combined with other botanicals.
How are 1906 products different from a regular edible?
A regular edible usually varies only the cannabis cultivar. 1906 pairs the cannabis with other plant ingredients and organizes its lines by the effect you want, so you can choose by outcome.
What is the dose?
Doses vary by product and are set within New York state limits. The tested cannabinoid content is on every package and on the live menu. With any edible, start low and wait before taking more.
Can I take 1906 with prescription medications?
Ask your prescribing physician first. Some botanicals used in this category, such as valerian, melatonin, white willow bark, and damiana, can interact with prescription drugs. This is general information, not medical advice.
How do I see what is in stock?
Open the live menu for the store you want. Chelsea: dutchie.com/stores/blazinup. Flatiron: dutchie.com/stores/the-alchemy-flatiron.
The Alchemy Editors
Field notes from the counter at Chelsea + Flatiron.
Written by our procurement and budtender team. Every claim verified against NYS OCM regulations and current shelf inventory. Updated as the menu rotates.
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