Cannabis concentrates are like the espresso shots of the coffee world. Quick and effective.
Concentrates are a potent and efficient way to consume cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabigerol (CBG), and cannabidiol (CBD). Those are only the most popular cannabinoids that the marijuana plant is famous for. There are over one hundred known cannabinoids that affect our minds and bodies when we consume cannabis.
But what exactly are cannabis concentrates? Are they safe? Should you give them a go if you’re new to cannabis? This article will answer your questions and be your guide to cannabis concentrates in Taber. So, let’s dive in.
What are Cannabis Concentrates?
At their core, concentrates (also called extracts) are highly potent products made from the cannabis plant. Extractions and concentrates are everywhere, from essential oils to carrot juicing. Just as carrot juice is a more refined and condensed version of carrots, cannabis concentrates are the most potent and intense form of cannabis.
Weed concentrates can be solid, like hash, shatter, and badder, for vaping or smoking. Or they can be liquid, like oils and tinctures for drinks, or edibles, like cannabis chocolates.
How are Cannabis Concentrates Made?
Hand-rubbing, pressing, and sifting were the most common methods of creating concentrates like hashish in the past. These early techniques laid the foundation for the extraction processes we use today.
The old ways still exist, but new techniques involving solvent-based and solventless extraction methods have become more popular. Solvents like butane hash oil (BHO), propane, and CO2 helped bring products people love, like shatter and wax, to the market.
Alternatively, solventless methods, like mechanical pressing and ice water extraction, provide a more natural approach to marijuana extraction, free of harsh chemicals. These techniques also preserve the integrity of the plant's compounds by limiting chemical contamination risk.
Do Marijuana Concentrates Get You More High?
Yes. Your regular joint might contain around 10–25% THC. Marijuana extracts can clock in at around 95%, which is on the ultra-high-end of the spectrum. Most people who shop for concentrates are looking for products ranging from 75-85% THC and enjoy weed concentrates because of their high potency, fast delivery, and full flavour.
Exploring Terpenes and Cannabinoids in Concentrates
It’s not all about the high. Cannabis concentrates offer rich terpene and cannabinoid profiles that shape the smells and flavours of your experience.
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found within the trichomes of many different types of plants, not just cannabis. Trichomes are the hair-like, mushroom-shaped fibres found on cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, and countless other plants. You can see them with the naked eye, and they are even more impressive under a microscope.
Cannabinoids are the primary active compounds in cannabis concentrates, and scientists have identified over one hundred of them in the cannabis plant. THC and CBD are the most well-known cannabinoids. However, they are beginning to share the spotlight with emerging stars such as CBG and CBN.
Terpenes combined with cannabinoids create an unmatched experience for all of your senses. Whether you're chilling out, feeling happy, or relaxing and getting relief, these are the secret ingredients to how you feel when you’re high.
How to Consuming Weed Concentrates
How you choose to consume weed concentrates depends on your personal preferences. Here are three of the most common methods.
- Vaporization, whether through portable vape pens or desktop vaporizers, delivers flavourful and potent hits without the harshness of combustion. Vape pens, in particular, have become a preferred choice for on-the-go consumption, allowing users to enjoy their favourite concentrates with minimal odour.
- Dabbing is a highly effective method of consuming concentrates. It involves heating a nail or banger using a torch and applying a small amount of shatter or wax to the hot surface to vaporize it instantly. The resulting vapour is inhaled through a dab rig, often equipped with water filtration for smoother hits.
- Edibles, topicals, and tinctures can be infused into baked goods, mixed with beverages, or applied directly to the skin (topicals).
As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, new consumption methods and products are constantly emerging, offering you ever-expanding choices to explore and enjoy.
Most Popular Concentrates in Taber by Harvest Bud Supply
These are the most popular selling concentrates as picked by Harvest Bud Supply budtenders:
Best-Selling Cannabis Concentrate in Taber
Sativa Shatter is amber in colour, has a robust flavour and aroma, and contains 82% THC. Its glass-like consistency makes it easy to dab, vape, or add to dried flower.
Top-Rated CBD Concentrate
MediPharmLabs CBD50 Olive Oil is a pharma-quality high-CBD oil containing 50mg per mL of CBD using full-spectrum cannabis concentrate. It is produced at MediPharm Labs using strict manufacturing standards to bring you the highest quality and purity. It also comes in a pharmaceutical-grade amber glass bottle with a 1 mL syringe for consistent dosing.
Timeless Concentrate for the Classic Toker
Tremblant Hash offers that classic hard-to-beat hash experience. At 46% THC, this hash is more potent than most but retains the rich flavour that hash-lovers enjoy so much.
Those are only a few of the many cannabis concentrate options we have in store for you at Harvest Bud Supply in Taber. Stop in and chat with our Budtenders, who will give you tailored recommendations to suit your needs.
The Last Drop: Wrapping Up Cannabis Concentrates
Concentrates aren't just about the potency—they also offer a rich terpene and cannabinoid profile that influences the flavour and effects you enjoy while using weed products. And they do it in the most efficient way possible.
Stop by Harvest Bud Supply for cannabis concentrates in Taber.