Does it seem like people are talking about cannabis concentrates way more than they used to? With so many concentrate products on the market these days, there are more ways than ever for the average person to enjoy marijuana. If you’re looking for the finest, tastiest, and most potent formula out there, you’ve got to get your hands on Live Resin.
Don’t panic if live resin is new to you! At Green Sativa, we are happy to answer your questions like, “What is Live Resin?” and “How is Live Resin different from other concentrates?” Keep reading to learn more about how live resin is made and why people love it so much.
WHAT IS LIVE RESIN?
Simply put, live resin is an extremely potent cannabis concentrate. It is produced by a highly technical extraction process that begins with freshly-frozen (not dried and cured) marijuana flower. The flower is processed at the peak of freshness—hence the “live” in its name—and retains the highest quantities of terpenes and cannabinoids, giving live resin its signature aroma and potency.
The color and consistency of live resin can vary depending on the raw material used in its production. It can range from a deep golden color to a very pale yellow and tends to have a more fluid-like or sticky texture. The consistency of live resin can be further modified by getting diluted into a vape cart, molded into a wax, or whipped up into a badder or budder. Look for these kinds of live resin products on the Green Sativa menus.
WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE LIVE RESIN?
There are a few reasons why live resin has become so popular. For one, it is extremely potent, often boasting THC concentrations of 80% to 90%. That means more punch per puff! Plus, since you only need to consume a tiny amount to feel its effects, you’ll find that one gram of concentrated live resin lasts far longer than one gram of dried flower.
Live resin is rich in terpenes, giving it an enhanced flavor and aroma compared to other cannabis concentrates. When you vape or smoke live resin, you can really experience the earthy or citrusy or skunky essence of the plant itself.
Many people prefer live resin (and concentrates in general) because vaping can be easier on the lungs than traditional smoking. Dab rigs and e-nails provide greater temperature control and a smoother, more efficient experience. The effects of vaping live resin are felt immediately, providing a pleasant head rush and body buzz that lasts for hours.
Finally, live resin has been reported to provide comfort and relief for many consumers. As a full-spectrum cannabis product, live resin contains high concentrations of cannabinoids. Potential benefits include:
- Pain Relief
- Reduced Anxiety
- Increased Appetite
- Improved Sleep
- Better Mental Health
THE EXTRACTION PROCESS
Live resin is not the sort of thing just anyone can produce at home. It is made using specialized methods that require advanced technology and precise timing. Here’s a basic rundown of live resin’s fascinating extraction process:
- First, fresh cannabis flower is frozen at critically low temperatures, bagged, and kept in pharmaceutical-grade freezers. This preserves moisture and the precious trichomes that cling to the buds.
- The next step of the process requires a closed-loop extraction system and a solvent like butane or propane. The solvent dissolves the desirable yet volatile terpenes and cannabinoids and then gets filtered from the “live” plant material.
- The resulting solution is then further processed to remove and evaporate residual solvents. What’s left is a highly concentrated and aromatic resin with a rich flavor profile.
LIVE RESIN VS CONCENTRATES
What’s the biggest difference between live resin and other cannabis concentrates? Live resin is distinctly “terpy,” thanks to an extraction process that preserves the highest levels of terpenes possible. That means you can always count on live resin to taste and smell more strongly of weed. If you’re interested in learning more, the Green Sativa staff can walk you through the differences between live resin vs distillate, rosin, shatter, and so many others!
DISCOVER THE RICH FLAVOR PROFILES OF GREEN SATIVA’S LIVE RESIN EXTRACTS
Explore our online store to shop for Denver’s finest live resin extracts, or better yet, visit a Green Sativa dispensary and talk with one of our experts in-depth. We have 2 locations south of Denver and another in Federal Heights, CO, and we’re eager to share our knowledge with you. Contact us today!
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