It took me a while to get comfortable with concentrates.
I wasn’t quite sure where to start and was a little intimidated by the high THC potency.
Fortunately, the budtenders at the dispensary are extremely knowledgeable and happy to help. I learned that cannabis concentrates are created by distilling the most desired part of the plant. It strips away the excess matter and leaves behind the trichomes. The trichomes are where the cannabinoids and terpenes are found. This makes concentrates excellent for medicinal purposes. They typically have a rich, golden color and can be anywhere from sticky to crumbly. The THC levels can be up to 95%. There are a wide variety of concentrates and each one is unique. They are made using different methods, including solvent and solventless. Some of the types are hash, rosin, budder, crumble, shatter, diamonds, kief and live sauce. They can be used for vape pens or dabs. They can be integrated into recipes or taken in capsules or as tinctures. Because of the condensed form of concentrates, I only need a small amount to achieve strong effects. I am very thankful that I can choose my favorite brands and strains of concentrates online. The dispensary offers delivery service so I don’t even need to leave home to get them. I can shop at any time that’s convenient, place an order and have the package brought right to my door. I have signed up for the dispensary’s loyalty program, so I don’t pay any delivery fees. Plus, I get notifications when there’s sales on concentrates or new products available.