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Trichomes
What is a trichome? The word “Trichome” comes from the Greek word τρίχωμα (trichōma) meaning "hair". These hairs are fine outgrowths produced by a variety of organisms like plants and algae. They are as diverse in their form as they are in their function and serve a...
The art of sifting resin – A brief
All gland-bearing regions of the cannabis plant such as the leaf, trim and buds or any combination of the three can be used to make ice water hash. It is more popular to use the trim from flowers freshly harvested as the material would usually be wasted. However, with...
Why a 38u over a 45u?
Cannabis genetics are incredibly diverse. Displaying a huge spectrum of smells, flavours and effects. They are also all unique in their growth and development throughout their life cycles. Additionally, they are also different on the microscopic level, producing...
How Water Hash Works
All ice water hash methods use water, ice, and agitation to separate resin glands from the plant material. In its most basic, ice cold water and plant material are placed in a bucket that has been lined with filtration bags, which are arranged in an ascending order...
A Brief Look at the History of Bubble Hash
Hashish - also referred to as Hash is considered to be the original cannabis concentrate. Humans have been producing, using and consuming it for centuries all over the world, with a few countries standing out as producing countries because of their unique cultivators,...
Defining Cannabis Terroir in SA and appellation Hash production from specific regions around the country
Terroir is a French term used to describe the environmental factors that affect a crop's phenotype, including unique environment contexts, farming practices and a crop's specific growth habitat. Collectively, these contextual characteristics are said to have a...
Water Hash Basics
All gland-bearing regions of the cannabis plant such as the leaf, trim and buds or any combination of the three can be used to make ice water hash. It is more popular to use the trim from flowers freshly harvested as the material would usually be wasted. However, with...
Solvent Free vs Solvent based extraction – A Brief introduction
On a theoretical level, both Solvent based and Mechanical extraction techniques can yield Solvent Free herbal extracts through the appropriate execution of three distinct processes: First the resin is to be liberated from its herbal source through the use of an...
Ice water Hash: The basics
Ice water hashish, also known as bubble hash or full melt hash are terms used to describe resin that has been collected from the cannabis plant using ice-water and gentle agitation. The agitation in this medium releases the resin glands from their bond form on the...