Rosin has quickly earned a top spot amongst cannabis concentrates. And rightly so, since it is a versatile concentrate that can be enjoyed in many ways! Are you new to the world of rosin? Keep reading to find out how it’s made and how to use this popular solventless concentrate.
What Is Rosin?
Rosin is a cannabis concentrate squeezed from plant material through an extraction process that primarily relies on heat and pressure. The extraction process results in a pure, solventless concentrate that is sap-like and translucent, rivaling the potency of other extracts produced using solvent-based methods.
What Is Rosin Made Of?
Rosin is made from cannabis plant material that has been pressed to release its active ingredients, such as cannabinoids and terpenes. These active ingredients are found in the resin produced by trichomes, the glands found on the surface of cannabis bud (the tiny white powder on top of your cannabis flower). These hair-like structures are where most of the cannabinoids and terpenes are found; therefore, their “juice” is a practically pure blend of terpenes and full-spectrum cannabinoids.
What Is a Rosin Press?
Simply put, a rosin press consists of two heated plates that apply immense pressure to the starting material in order to express the resin found within the tiny trichomes that coat the plant’s flower. Unlike other extraction methods, the rosin press does not require a solvent to separate cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant material. Instead, it’s the simple application of heat and pressure that produces the sap-like amber extract known as rosin.
What Is the Difference Between Rosin and Resin?
You may have also heard of another cannabis concentrate that sounds a lot like rosin—resin. The names are similar, but rosin and resin are two different cannabis concentrates. Resin is a cannabis concentrate that is made using a different process, whereby the cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis plant are extracted using a solvent-based extraction process. Resin is often described as having a more intense, though less nuanced, flavor profile. It’s often slightly more potent than rosin, too. Learn more about the differences between resin and rosin.
How to Use Rosin
Rosin could be a great addition to your cannabis repertoire, as it is so versatile that you can use it almost anywhere. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy rosin at home.
Dab It
Although there are several ways to use rosin, many people agree that dabbing is still the best one. Dabbing concentrates really brings their terpene content to the forefront, and rosin is known for its complex flavor and aroma profile. By loading some rosin up in a dab rig, you can expect to get more of that delicious flavor with every hit. Rosin has a sticky and flexible texture that is easy to handle with a dabber tool and to use on a banger.
Vape It
Some people prefer to consume rosin by vaping it in a concentrate-friendly vape device. If you have a vaporizer that is designed to vape concentrates, you can skip the dab rig altogether. Note, though, vaping sticky concentrates out of a vape meant for dry herb is a sure-fire way to damage your vaporizer! So be sure to use a vaping device designed for concentrates, and clean it regularly to keep it in good working condition.
Add It to Your Bowl
Another way to enjoy rosin is by adding it to your dry herb in a pipe or bong. Simply grab a small amount of the concentrate using dab tools and layer it on top of the bud in your bowl. When heated, it will melt into the bud, instantly adding to its potency and the intensity of its effects. You’ll be adding some serious punch, and flavor, to your flower.
Add It to Your Joints and Blunts
Another fun way to use rosin is by rolling it up in your next joint or blunt. You can use dabbing tools to apply small amounts of rosin to the paper before you add the ground flower, or heat the rosin to liquefy and then spread it over the rolling paper.
Explore Rosin & Other Solventless Concentrates with Green Goods
Rosin is a versatile and solventless concentrate that offers a distinct and nuanced flavor experience. It’s made using pressure and heat applied to cannabis plant material, thereby expressing the cannabinoid and terpene-rich resin within the plant’s trichomes into a sap-like extract.
While the classic way to enjoy rosin is through dabbing it, you can also add rosin to bowls, joints and blunts for added potency and flavor. Lastly, you can enjoy rosin in a vape device that can be loaded up with concentrates, which is perhaps the quickest and easiest way to enjoy it.
Want to learn more about cannabis concentrates and how to use them? Check out our complete guide to cannabis concentrates for more.
Looking to try out some rosin for yourself? If you’re in Maryland, stop by your local Green Goods in Baltimore, Frederick, or Rockville to explore the variety of rosin products we stock, or speak to our budtenders about what’s fresh on our menu. We look forward to seeing you.
