What is Live Resin?
Live resin is a type of cannabis concentrate known for its strong aroma, flavor, and potency. What makes it unique is how it’s made: instead of drying and curing the cannabis plant after harvest (which can degrade some of the terpenes and cannabinoids), live resin is made from fresh, flash-frozen plants. This helps preserve the full spectrum of compounds—especially terpenes—that give cannabis its taste, smell, and effects.
How It’s Made
- Harvest: Cannabis plants are harvested at peak freshness.
- Freezing: They’re immediately frozen (often with liquid nitrogen or in a commercial freezer).
- Extraction: Solvents like butane or propane are used in a closed-loop system to extract cannabinoids and terpenes.
- Purging: The solvent is removed, usually under vacuum and low heat.
This process keeps more flavor, aroma, and overall plant integrity compared to traditional dried-plant extracts.
How to Consume Live Resin
There are a few ways to enjoy it, depending on your setup and preference:
1. Dabbing (Most Common)
- Requires: A dab rig, torch (or e-rig), and dab tool.
- How: Heat the nail or banger, let it cool slightly, then drop a small amount of live resin onto it and inhale the vapor.
- Why: Gives you the best flavor and potency experience.
2. Vape Pens
- Some live resin is available in pre-filled cartridges or disposables.
- Or, you can use a dab pen that allows you to load concentrates yourself.
3. Topping Flower
- You can sprinkle a bit on a bowl or joint to boost potency and flavor.
- Just be cautious—it’s very strong.
Effects & Experience
Because of its high terpene and cannabinoid content, live resin usually:
- Hits faster and harder than flower.
- Offers a more complex and flavorful experience.
Can have more nuanced effects, depending on the strain used.
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