Concentrate

There are several different alternatives to smoking cannabis and one particular product that has become mainstream is cannabis concentrate. You can add concentrates in recipes, add them to joints, and even eat them raw if you don’t mind the slightly unpleasant taste. Read on to learn more about these products, the reasons why they have become mainstream, the different types, consumption methods, and more.

What is a Concentrate?

The concept of a cannabis concentrate is straightforward: concentrating fresh cannabis flower to create a highly potent, new substance. The concentration process determines the final product. Some use solvents for cannabinoid extraction and forming while others use no solvents. 

Cannabis concentrates are significantly more potent as compared to the flower. This means users can consume less in order to enjoy a stronger effect. Cannabis brands like Blessed Extracts offer concentrates in a variety of forms. Wax and shatter are the most common forms. Apart from these, there are also live resin, tinctures, and capsules available.

Why Choose Cannabis Concentrates?

There are a number of reasons why cannabis concentrates are a superior choice when it comes to consuming cannabis. Following are the top three reasons why many people prefer them:

• Stronger Hits: As mentioned before, concentrates are very potent. They don’t contain any of the fluff but they do have all of the active ingredients. Their potency is significantly higher as compared to other forms of cannabis.
• Enhanced Flavor: Concentrates tend to deliver a very strong flavor mainly because when it comes these products, there’s nothing else getting in the way.
• Discretion: Consuming cannabis concentrates via vape pens is discreet and there is little to no smell once you are done vaping.

Types

Following are the four basic types of cannabis concentrates:

• Wax: Wax is the weakest of the four concentrates. It is also the most easily available and the cheapest option. Its soft texture makes it difficult to handle unless you have proper dabbing tools.
• Budder: Budder is also a low potency concentrate. It requires the use of dabbing tools because of its softness. However, it is a more flavorful option thanks to terpenes it contains.
• Shatter: Shatter is the strongest of the four concentrates. It is called shatter because of its thin glass form that is easy to break.
• Crumble: Crumble is similar to shatter as it is easy to break however it’s not quite as fragile.

Consumption Methods/Devices

Concentrates purchased from Blessed Extracts or any other cannabis brand can be generally consumed in a number of ways. Following are the four most common consumption methods:

• Vape Pens: If you are new to concentrates, then this is a recommended option for you. You can find vape pens easily on an online vape shop. They are easy to use and portable.
• Non-Pens: These alternatives to vape pens use a skillet system to operate. They are also very portable.
• E-Rigs: If you prefer your concentrates to be cooled, then it is recommended that you choose e-rigs. They are portable devices that deliver the concentrate vapor via a water attachment.
• Desktops: Desktop concentrate vapors are designed for groups. They are not portable since they are relatively large and often require to be plugged in.

Cannabis has come a long way in recent years. It’s legalization for recreational use in many states as well as a general increase of awareness have given innovation room to breathe. Although vaping cannabis concentrates has been around for quite some time, they are finally starting to come into their own as a viable and superior alternative to the conventional means of smoking cannabis.