Cannabis Concentrates are potent forms of marijuana that deliver high levels of THC in smaller, more concentrated doses than flower. These concentrates are made using a variety of extraction methods to separate and isolate specific cannabinoid compounds like THC from raw plant material. They can be consumed in a variety of ways including dabbing out of a dab rig, or added to pre-filled cartridges and all-in-one vape pens for a quick, discreet, portable experience. They can also be used to add extra flavor and potency to joints or blunts.

The main categories of cannabis concentrates are cured, live and solventless. Cured concentrates are the least expensive and use a solvent to extract cannabinoid compounds from cannabis that has already been dried and cured. Live concentrates are more expensive and made from cannabis that is flash frozen as soon as it is harvested. This helps to preserve chemicals that would be lost to heat during traditional extraction. These concentrates have a more robust and flavorful profile than cured concentrates.

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Solvent-based cannabis concentrates are extracted with solvents like butane or methanol to strip the trichomes from raw plant material. These solvents are then evaporated or purged to create a concentrate with a sticky wax consistency. Often referred to as shatter, BHO or budder, these concentrates are usually amber in color and can contain up to 90% THC. Kief, on the other hand, is pressed from raw plant material using mechanical techniques or ice water, sifted through various filters and purged of residual solvent to create a more crumbly, dry concentrate known as bubble hash or hash crumble.