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Shatter
A glass-like cannabis concentrate that snaps when broken, made through solvent extraction and prized for high potency and stability. Shatter's translucent amber sheets are a classic dab material. It stores well but can lose terpene flavor compared with live resin, trading a touch of aroma for clarity and shelf life.
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- Concentrate
- A potent cannabis extract that strips the plant down to its cannabinoids and terpenes, reaching far higher THC levels than flower. Concentrates include shatter, wax, rosin, live resin, and distillate. They are consumed by dabbing, vaporizing, or adding to flower, and are best approached carefully by newcomers.
- Live resin
- A premium concentrate made from cannabis that is flash-frozen at harvest instead of dried, preserving the fresh terpene profile lost in normal curing. Live resin is prized for intense aroma and a more flavorful, full-bodied high. It usually costs more than standard concentrates because of the freezing process and yield loss.
- Dab
- A dose of cannabis concentrate vaporized on a heated surface and inhaled, delivering a fast, intense hit. Dabbing requires a rig or electronic device and is the most potent common way to consume cannabis. Because doses are concentrated, even seasoned smokers should take small dabs until they gauge strength.
- Distillate
- A highly refined cannabis oil stripped down to nearly pure THC, with terpenes and other compounds removed during processing. Distillate is potent, flavorless, and the workhorse of many vape carts and edibles. Producers often reintroduce terpenes afterward to restore aroma and a more strain-like effect.
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