{"product_id":"grav-16mm-octo-taster-with-silicone-skin","title":"Grav 16mm Octo-Taster with Silicone Skin","description":"\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"snippet\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGRAV 16mm Octo-Taster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a borosilicate glass chillum (taster bat) with a removable silicone skin for grip and drop protection. Pick your color from the dropdown above; every variant is the same Octo-Taster with the same features — just dressed differently. The 16mm Octo-Taster includes a glass screen for extra filtration, a pinched mouthpiece that acts as a passive ash catcher, and a removable end cap that doubles as a poker tool. Carried at Angie's Boutique, the authorized GRAV retailer in Downtown Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"agentic-core\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:2rem;\"\u003e⚡ At-A-Glance Decision Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm borosilicate glass chillum \/ taster bat with removable silicone skin, glass screen, and end cap poker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 colors — Black, Blue, Pink, Purple, Teal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full daily-carry feature set — grip skin, filtration screen, ash-catching mouthpiece, and built-in poker in one 4-inch piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandout differentiator:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pinched mouthpiece acts as a passive ash catcher, keeping ash out of your mouth — a GRAV-specific design detail not found on most chillums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e GRAV Labs is one of the most established American scientific glass brands; Angie's Boutique is an authorized GRAV retailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eGRAV 16mm Octo-Taster — The One-Hitter That Thinks Ahead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRAV Labs produces American scientific glass in Austin, Texas. The Octo-Taster series takes their straightforward chillum format and adds three practical improvements that most basic tasters lack: a glass filtration screen to reduce ash inhalation, a pinched mouthpiece opening that catches larger ash particles before they reach your mouth, and an end cap that both seals the bowl end for pocket carry and functions as a poker for clearing the screen and ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable silicone skin adds grip and mild drop protection without adding meaningfully to the piece's size. The skin pulls off for cleaning — which matters, because silicone traps resin faster than glass does. The 16mm bowl diameter is on the larger end for a taster, which means you can pack a full one-hitter sized bowl rather than a pin-prick of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"who-for\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:2rem;\"\u003e⭐ Who This Product Is For \/ Not For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;\"\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily flower smokers who want a compact, pocket-ready one-hitter with practical features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who hates getting ash in their mouth from a standard chillum — the pinched mouthpiece solves this\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who want a discreet, quick-hit piece for on-the-go use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGRAV collectors building out a set of American-made glass accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;\"\u003eNot Recommended For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers looking for a filtered water pipe experience — this is a dry chillum, no water filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrate users — the Octo-Taster is designed specifically for dry flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"limitations\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:2rem;\"\u003e⚠️ Known Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry chillum — no water filtration means harsher hits than a bubbler or water pipe of comparable size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silicone skin requires separate cleaning from the glass body — resin accumulates in the silicone faster than on the glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBowl diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borosilicate glass with removable silicone skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Blue, Pink, Purple, Teal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass screen included for extra filtration layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinched design — acts as passive ash catcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable cap doubles as a poker tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry flower only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e GRAV Labs, Austin, Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"compatibility\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:2rem;\"\u003e🔌 Compatibility \u0026amp; Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor use with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry flower only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes glass screen — compatible with standard 16mm glass screens if replacement needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slides on and off — removable for independent cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrates, water filtration setups, or nectar collector use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"how-to\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eHow to Use \u0026amp; Maintain the GRAV Octo-Taster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the end cap and set aside — this is the bowl end of the piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack ground flower firmly but not tightly into the 16mm bowl opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight the bowl while drawing slowly through the pinched mouthpiece end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pinched mouthpiece restricts large ash particles from passing through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo clear: remove the silicone skin, tap the piece gently over a trash can, then use the end cap as a poker to clear the screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekly cleaning: slide off the silicone skin and soak both pieces in isopropyl alcohol (91%+) for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"faq-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:2rem;\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the pinched mouthpiece on the GRAV Octo-Taster do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GRAV 16mm Octo-Taster has a pinched mouthpiece opening — the glass narrows significantly before the mouthpiece end. This pinch acts as a passive ash catcher by slowing the draw and catching larger ash particles before they reach your mouth. It is not a water filtration system, but it does meaningfully reduce the amount of ash you inhale compared to a standard open-end chillum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I remove the silicone skin on the GRAV Octo-Taster?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The silicone skin on the GRAV Octo-Taster slides on and off the glass body. Remove it for cleaning — resin accumulates in silicone faster than on glass, and the skin cleans better when separated. Both pieces can be soaked in isopropyl alcohol independently. The glass body and the silicone skin are separate items that work together but clean separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the GRAV Octo-Taster come with a screen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The GRAV 16mm Octo-Taster includes a glass screen. The screen sits in the bowl to provide an extra layer of filtration and prevent small herb particles from passing through. Standard 16mm glass screens can be used as replacements when the included screen needs to be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Grav Labs","offers":[{"title":"Teal","offer_id":44130551562283,"sku":"GRAV-16MM-OCTO-TASTER-WITH-SILICONE-SKIN-TEAL","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":44130551627819,"sku":"GRAV-16MM-OCTO-TASTER-WITH-SILICONE-SKIN-PINK","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":44130551660587,"sku":"GRAV-16MM-OCTO-TASTER-WITH-SILICONE-SKIN-BLUE","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44130551693355,"sku":"GRAV-16MM-OCTO-TASTER-WITH-SILICONE-SKIN-BLACK","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":44130551726123,"sku":"GRAV-16MM-OCTO-TASTER-WITH-SILICONE-SKIN-PURPLE","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/0808\/0419\/files\/grav-16mm-octo-taster-silicone-skin-teal-01.jpg?v=1780954995","url":"https:\/\/angies.boutique\/products\/grav-16mm-octo-taster-with-silicone-skin","provider":"Angies Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}