Picture the Roaring Twenties: flapper dresses, swinging jazz, and clandestine speakeasies serving illicit gin. But while alcohol was public enemy number one, another social scene was blossoming in the background. In jazz hubs like Harlem, 'tea pads' became the go-to spots for a different kind of buzz. For a small entry fee, patrons could buy a joint, relax on comfy pillows, and enjoy the era's best music. Unlike the often-raided speakeasies, these cannabis lounges operated in a legal gray area, offering a mellower, more laid-back alternative for those looking to unwind and soak in the vibrant culture of the Jazz Age.