Solventless Extraction
Perspectives from a Cannabis Intern: What You Should Know
When I began my college experience 3 years ago, I had fully intended to study wildlife ecology, learning about animals and their habitats. I was determined to become a wildlife specialist and spend my days working with animals, but that all changed when I took my first ecology class. I became hooked on plants, how…
Read MoreKief vs. Hash – Differences, Uses, & Extraction Methods
The Differences Between Hash vs. Kief Hash and kief are two types of extracts from the cannabis plant that can be added to joints and bowls or used to make cannabis concentrates. However, while these two products are similar and the terms are often used interchangeably, they are not, in fact, the same thing. Cannabis…
Read MoreHow to Extract Terpenes
How to Extract the Most Terpenes When Making Cannabis Concentrates When making cannabis concentrates, the goal is typically to preserve as many terpenes as possible. After all, a terpene-rich cannabis extract is flavorful, aromatic, and potent, and it typically sells for more than your standard, run-of-the-mill concentrate with reintroduced or even non-cannabis-derived terpenes. But preserving…
Read MoreProcessor’s Guide to Bubble Hash: Grades and Live vs. Dried
What is Bubble Hash? While the world of modern cannabis extracts has a dizzying array of textures and techniques to explore, bubble hash (also known as ice water hash or ice water extract) was the first major leap forward in extract making practices to emerge out of traditional middle eastern style hashish. While all extracts…
Read MoreHow to Decarboxylate Cannabis
What is Decarboxylation? Anyone who has made pot brownies knows the magic of decarboxylation firsthand, but this incredible process goes far beyond just making edibles at home. Decarboxylation, which is typically shortened to “decarb,” is the scientific name for a chemical reaction that enables us to get high when ingesting, smoking, or vaporizing cannabis, specifically…
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