Concentrates & Extracts: A Beginner’s Guide
It can be a little daunting if you’re new to the concentrates and extracts scene or just cannabis in general. With all the different terminology and products, it’s hard to know where to start. According to shatter experts in Canada, these are the basics you need to know. This guide will break down all the basics of concentrates and extracts so that you can make an informed decision about what’s best for you.
Shatter
Shatter is a kind of cannabis concentrate that breaks when touched, hence the name. It has a glass-like appearance and is usually amber or yellow. THC and other cannabinoids are extracted from the cannabis plant to create shatter using a solvent like butane or propane. The resulting product is then purged of all residual solvents to create a final product that is much more potent than regular cannabis flowers.
Wax
Wax is another type of cannabis concentrate that gets its name from its waxy texture. It can range in consistency from soft and gooey butter to hard and crumbly cheese. Wax can be any color but is often yellow, white, or brown. Wax is made similarly to shatter, but the final product is purged of less solvent, resulting in a slightly less potent product.
Crumble
Crumble is a type of cannabis concentrate that gets its name from its crumbly texture. Crumble is made by agitating the hash oil while it’s still hot, which causes it to “crumble” into smaller pieces. Crumble is usually made with BHO but can also be made with CO2 oil.
Oil
One of the most well-liked cannabis concentrates is oil. THC and other cannabinoids are extracted from the marijuana plant using a solvent like butane or CO2 to create it. The resulting product is a sticky, dark-colored oil that can be consumed in many different ways. The two most common methods of consuming oil are smoking and vaporizing. Oil can be smoked using a pipe or bong, or it can be added to marijuana in order to make joints or blunts more potent. It can also be vaporized using a special type of device called a “vape pen.”
Water Hash (Bubble Hash)
Water hash, also known as bubble hash, is made by separating the trichomes from the plant material using ice water. The trichomes contain all of the cannabis plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes and are collected and pressed into a concentrate. Water hash is usually made with whole-plant cannabis but can also be made with trimmings or leaves. The quality of the finished product will depend on the quality of the starting material.
So, if you’re considering giving concentrates and extracts a try, hopefully, this guide has given you some information to help you make your decision. As with anything else, do your own research, ask around for advice, and be careful when trying something new – but ultimately, it should be up to you whether or not this is the right choice for you. Thanks for reading.
