Live resin is one of the most popular cannabis concentrates, and it’s famous for its distinct flavor and the powerful high it can produce.

This concentrate is made using fresh cannabis flower, which is flash-frozen to preserve all of its cannabinoids — the naturally occurring chemicals that give cannabis its potent effects.

Flash-freezing the flower also locks in its terpenes, the compounds that provide incredible flavors and aromas.

Here’s everything you need to know about live resin, including the best ways to use it and what to expect from your first time. We’ll also cover some of the best alternatives to live resin.

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What Are Cannabis Concentrates?

Cannabis concentrates are high-potency products extracted from cannabis plants. They’re packed with high levels of cannabinoids like THC (the main psychoactive component in cannabis), CBD, and more.

High-quality cannabis concentrates are also full of terpenes. These enhance your high and give concentrates like live resin their unique flavor profile.

Concentrates come in a variety of forms, and there’s something for everyone in this category of cannabis products.

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Types of Cannabis Concentrates

Live resin is just one of many concentrates made from the cannabis plant. These are some of the most popular cannabis concentrates that you can find at a dispensary or online:

• Live Resin: A relatively new addition to the world of cannabis, this concentrate has a distinct combination of intense flavor and high cannabinoid content.

• Shatter: This concentrate has a glass-like appearance and high levels of THC. Cannabis enthusiasts usually use shatter with a bong or vape.

• Wax: Easy to use and high in THC, wax is created by treating cannabis flower buds with chemical solvents. It comes in multiple forms, each with its own distinct terpene profile.

• Badder: Badder is a solvent-based concentrate best enjoyed by smoking or vaping, and it has a creamy, buttery consistency and strong, distinct flavor.

• Crumble: Loose and dry, this cannabis extract breaks up easily, so you’ll need to handle it carefully. It’s known for its high THC content and affordability.

• Live Rosin: Like live resin, this concentrate is made with flash-frozen, freshly harvested hemp. Live rosin uses solventless ice water extraction, which preserves its flavor and terpene content.

• Kief: This is the most powerful part of the cannabis flower, and it’s packed with cannabinoids and flavor. Kief can be collected from cannabis plants by separating the flower’s loose trichomes (small outgrowths) from the buds.

• Hash: This concentrate is made by processing the trichome glands on a cannabis plant to get THC levels of up to 90 percent.

• Oil: Professionals create cannabis oil using the same process that produces hash. This highly potent oil contains broken-down resins and terpenes, making it the source of an intense high.

• Diamonds: THC crystals are produced when live resin is extracted from cannabis. These “diamonds” are pure THCa, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that becomes THC when heated.

• Sugar Wax: This concentrate looks deceptively like granulated sugar, but in reality, it’s a crystalized form of extracted THC.

• Sauce: This sticky, liquid-like extract is packed with terpenes, so it’s an ultra-flavorful option.

Each of these concentrates has distinct flavors, cannabinoid content, and intensity. Plus, there are plenty of variations within each category of concentrate, which makes each product unique.

How The Live Resin Extraction Process Works

Extracting live resin starts with flash-frozen plant material. Professionals freeze the cannabis right after it’s harvested to preserve its flavor and potency. From there, extractors use chemical solvents like butane and propane to separate the resin from the rest of the plant.

What Does It Feel Like To Get High on Live Resin?

Using live resin produces a powerful mind and body high. The overall effects depend on the cannabinoid content of the resin you use.

In addition, live resin has a reputation for being flavorful. Its high terpene content gives it a unique taste and aroma, which can vary depending on the strain of cannabis used to extract the resin.

When you’re using any cannabis concentrate for the first time, we recommend starting out with a small amount.

These products are very powerful, so you’ll have the best possible experience when you ease in. Once you know how a little bit of concentrate makes you feel, you can start to increase.

What Are the Best Ways To Enjoy Live Resin?

These are favorite ways to enjoy live resin and other concentrates:

• Dabbing: This cannabis consumption method involves using small amounts of concentrate and a vaporizer. You’ll need some special gear to dab, including a dabber, torch, carb cap, and a water pipe.

• Vaping:

  Using a vape pen to get high is quick, convenient, and fun. Disposable vapes are much smaller than the average dab rig, so they’re ideal when you want to enjoy concentrates on the go.

• Mixing With Flower: You can add a little bit of concentrate to your flower to your next bowl to amp up your high. This method works best with a bong or glass pipe. Remember that a small amount of concentrate goes a long way!

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How Should You Store Live Resin?

Storing your live resin will lock in its terpene content and potency. As a general rule, it’s best to keep all of your concentrates and other cannabis products in a cool, dry place away from any direct sunlight.

If you plan on storing a lot of live resin for a long time, putting it in the fridge isn’t a bad idea. Just make sure to let it reach room temperature before you use it to avoid causing “sizzle dabs,” which happen when condensation builds up in live resin.

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Live Resin FAQs

Q: Is live resin more powerful than other concentrates?

A: The potency of live resin depends on the THC content in each specific batch. The cannabinoid content of concentrates like live resin can vary quite a bit, which means there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question.

Q: Can live resin be used in edibles?

A: Live resin products and other concentrates can enhance the power of edibles, leading to an even more intense high.

When it comes to the cannabinoid content of edibles, it’s always a matter of personal preference. If you want a powerful high, edibles made with concentrates like live resin may be the way to go.

Q: What’s the difference between live resin and distillate?

A: Live resin and distillate are both cannabis concentrates, and they both have more intense effects than standard flower.

However, distillate differs from live resin in its content; distillate contains only one cannabinoid, like THC or CBD. On the other hand, live resin contains a mixture of multiple cannabinoids for a more dynamic high.

Q: What are the benefits of live resin?

A: Live resin is easy to use, powerful, and full of flavorful terpenes. Using it gives you a uniquely potent high that isn’t quite like any other product.

Q: Is live resin legal?

A: The Farm Bill changed how concentrates like live resin are regulated.

Under this bill, harvested hemp and hemp derivatives, including live resin, meet the Farm Bill’s definition of hemp as long as they contain no more than 0.3 percent Delta-9 THC based on dry weight.

All the concentrates and other high-quality cannabis products from the Mood Shop comply with the Farm Bill and come from trustworthy, USA-based farms.

Before ordering for the first time, make sure you know your state’s specific regulations for concentrates.

Cannabis Concentrates To Try

Whether you’re new to concentrates like live resin or an experienced veteran, the Mood Shophas exactly what you’re looking for. These are some of our top picks:

Delta-8 THC Moonrocks

Instantly amp up your cannabis experience with this combination of THCa flower, THC distillate, and CBD kief. Moonrocks are a top choice for cannabis connoisseurs everywhere because of their unmatched flavor and high THCa content.

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THCa Ice Queen Dab Badder

If you want a creative boost from some high-potency THCa, the Ice Queen Dab Badder is exactly what you need. Featuring whipped, buttery THCa concentrate, you can enjoy this signature Mood product dabbed, vaped, or smoked.

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THCa London Pound Cake Dab Badder

This high-potency THCa concentrate is a cut above what you’ll find at your average dispensary. Versatile and carefully crafted for a chill, well-rounded high, it’s top-shelf cannabis at its very best.

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THCa Diamonds

Diamonds are a unique concentrate that you can smoke or vape for a powerful high. At 97.85 percent THCa, these are some of the most potent products in the Mood Shop. As with all of our concentrates, they’re compact, versatile, and impactful, raising the bar for quality and purity.

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Classic Hash

You can’t go wrong with the classics. At 63.26 percent THCa, this hash has a rich and robust flavor thanks to its high terpene and cannabinoid content. Hash is one of the oldest cannabis products in the world, so you’re participating in the rich culture and history of hemp when you enjoy it.

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The Mood Shop: For All Your Cannabis Needs

Live resin and other cannabis concentrates are exciting ways to get an intense high, and there are plenty of options to choose from. Each concentrate has its own unique flavor profile and cannabinoid content, so feel free to explore, experiment, and see what works best for you.

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