Rolling papers
by Royal Queen Seeds
Royal Queen Seeds Natural Rolling Papers are hemp-based rolling papers that deliver a clean, additive-free smoke so you taste nothing but your bud. Measuring 111 x 27 x 9mm, each sheet gives you proper room to roll without cramping your style — slow-burning, even, and made from sustainable hemp fibre. If you've been putting up with bleached papers that leave an aftertaste, these are the upgrade you didn't know you needed.
Most rolling papers on the market are made from wood pulp, rice, or blends that include calcium carbonate, potassium citrate, or chlorine bleach. You might not notice the taste from a single paper, but over a session — or a week of sessions — it adds up. That faint harshness at the back of your throat? That chemical edge you can't quite place? Often it's the paper, not the herb.
Royal Queen Seeds strips all of that out. These natural rolling papers use hemp fibre as the base material, which burns at a slower, more consistent rate than standard wood-pulp papers. No chlorine bleach, no added chalk, no burn accelerants. The result is a smoke where the terpene profile of your chosen strain actually comes through. If you've spent time selecting a flavourful flower — a citrusy haze, a gassy kush, something with pine and pepper — it makes no sense to then wrap it in something that masks those flavours.
We've been stocking rolling papers since the early 2000s, and the honest limitation here is the same one you'll find with any unbleached hemp paper: they're slightly thicker than ultra-thin rice papers. You can feel the difference between these and a rice sheet when you hold them side by side. That said, the trade-off is a paper that's far easier to roll with — it doesn't tear when you tuck, and it holds its shape while you pack. For most people, that's a better deal.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Royal Queen Seeds |
| Material | Natural hemp fibre |
| Dimensions | 111 x 27 x 9mm |
| Additives | None — no chlorine, chalk, or burn accelerants |
| Burn rate | Slow and even |
| SKU | HS1721 |
| Sustainability | Hemp-based, renewable crop |
Complete your rolling setup with a decent grinder — a fine, even grind makes all the difference with slow-burning papers like these. A metal herb grinder with a kief catcher pairs well, giving you consistently milled material that packs evenly and burns without canoeing. If you're rolling on the go, a rolling tray keeps everything tidy and catches what you'd otherwise lose to the wind or your lap.
Here's where it gets practical. You've got three main paper types on the market, and each has a different feel, burn, and flavour impact. This should help you figure out where RQS Natural Rolling Papers sit in the lineup.
| Feature | Hemp papers (RQS Natural) | Rice papers | Wood-pulp papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Hemp fibre | Pressed rice | Wood pulp |
| Burn speed | Slow | Very slow | Fast |
| Ease of rolling | Good grip, forgiving | Slippery, needs practice | Easy, stiff |
| Taste interference | Minimal | Very minimal | Noticeable |
| Thickness | Medium | Ultra-thin | Thick |
| Additives | None | Varies by brand | Often includes chalk, bleach |
| Sustainability | High — hemp is a fast-growing crop | Moderate | Low — slow-growth forestry |
The best rolling paper for flavour-focused smokers is a hemp paper like these RQS sheets. Rice papers technically interfere even less with taste, but they're a nightmare to roll if your fingers aren't bone-dry — they stick to themselves, tear at the gum line, and require a level of patience that most people don't have at midnight. Hemp papers give you 90% of the flavour transparency with twice the forgiveness. That's the sweet spot.
We get a lot of customers who spend serious time choosing their strain — comparing terpene profiles, sniffing jars, asking about the cure — and then grab whichever papers are closest to the till. That's like buying a decent bottle of wine and drinking it from a plastic cup. It doesn't ruin the experience, but it dulls it. These RQS papers cost barely more than the generic white ones, and the difference is noticeable from the first puff. The smoke feels smoother, the ash is lighter, and you can actually pick up on the flavour notes you paid for.
One thing to watch: store them somewhere dry. Hemp papers absorb moisture faster than wood-pulp papers, and a damp sheet won't burn evenly no matter how good the paper is. Keep the booklet in a sealed pouch or tin, especially if you carry it in a jacket pocket during Amsterdam's wetter months. Simple fix, but worth mentioning.
Yes. These hemp rolling papers contain no chlorine bleach or chemical whiteners. The natural brown-ish colour you see is the hemp fibre itself — nothing has been added or stripped away to change its appearance.
Each sheet measures 111 x 27 x 9mm. That's a standard king-slim length with enough width to roll a comfortable joint without excess paper. Plenty of room for a gram or so of finely ground herb.
They taste like less. Standard wood-pulp papers often carry a faint papery or chemical taste, especially bleached ones. Hemp papers burn cleaner, so what you taste is predominantly your herb — not the wrapper around it.
Yes. Hemp fibre burns at a slower, more even rate than wood pulp. You'll notice the joint lasts longer and doesn't canoe as easily, provided your herb is ground evenly and packed consistently.
Absolutely. Hemp papers have a natural grip and texture that makes tucking easier compared to ultra-thin rice papers. They're more forgiving if your technique isn't perfect yet — a solid choice for anyone still developing their rolling skills.
Keep them in a dry place — a sealed tin, a zip-lock pouch, or at least inside a drawer rather than a damp coat pocket. Hemp fibre absorbs moisture readily, and damp papers burn unevenly and are harder to roll with.
Hemp is one of the fastest-growing crops on the planet, requiring less water and no pesticides compared to tree-based paper production. These papers contain no additives or chemicals, making them a more environmentally conscious choice than standard wood-pulp rolling papers.
Last updated: April 2026
