The process of capturing live resin is the most advanced extraction technology available to date. While the process used to create this golden nectar is amazing the result is even more astounding.
As new-comers to the green market, Live Resin and Live Rosin are considered some of the most potent and most flavorful cannabis-derived products available. As a concentrate, Live Resin should be given its due respect especially for those with lower tolerance levels. Live Resin has high potency, typically exceeding the 40% threshold, but results have gone north of the 65 percentile range.
Why Live Resin Tastes so Amazing?
Cannabis connoisseurs hail Live Resin as the ultimate in taste and purity as a full-spectrum extract. The cryogenic freezing process retains the plant’s natural cannabinoids and terpenes which provides the full flavor and color. All the flavor and potency are locked in through the process which is why it is regarded as the superior cannabis-derived product.
The highest quality live resin is only extracted from the fresh flower and sugar leaves. Full-spectrum extracts aim to capture the complete cannabinoid and terpene profile of the plant without any alteration to active ingredients. Depending on how the plant is processed, Live Resin can be considered a full-spectrum extract.
Extraction Methods for Live Resin and Live Rosin
Resin concentrate is extracted using a hydrocarbon-based solvent such as butane called the Butane Hash Oil (BHO) method. The BHO extraction process is done by pressure-blasting ground-up plant matter with a solvent.
Rosin on the other hand is made by applying high heat and pressure to fresh buds, hash, or keif to release the resin from the plant. Both of these methods in processing resin and rosin make a high-potency (THC and CBD) product.
A final note on the processes, with Rosin, there are no chemicals used in the process, and so is often thought of as being all-natural. Live Resin on the other hand has higher terpene levels, a complex called the entourage effect which is said to deliver a more heightened experience.
What are the Best Ways to Consume Live Resin?
The best way to consume Live Resin is “dabbing” with a special water pipe called a dab rig, as well as a flat bowl called a nail. This type of bowl is capable of withstanding much higher temperatures than regular glass bowls that are used for flower.
Live resin can also be sprinkled on a packed bowl of broken bud in a regular glass pipe or as a wrap on a joint or blunt. The combination of the cured flower and live resin extract packs a punch, as well as fantastic flavor.
One of the simplest and most convenient methods is to vape the live resin with a live resin cartridge. Simply attach the live resin cartridge to your battery, and away you go.
Storing your Live Resin
Preserve the potency and quality of your live resin by keeping it away from heat. It is recommended to keep the Live Resin in the fridge or freezer
Buying Live Resin
Live resin concentrates are usually named for their structure and thickness, this is why it goes by so many names such as “sap,” “jelly,” “badder,” or “shatter.”
There are many brands on the market but one of our favorites is Honey Hype Live Resins. This concentrate is super strong and extra tasty that delivers a nice balance of body and cerebral effects that works perfect for recreation and/or for treating chronic pain and nausea.
Gourmet Grass Canada Staff
