Is Hash Stronger Than Weed?
Hash originated in Morocco during the 1960s and over the last several years, its extraction has become an art form.
Hash is made by eliminating plant material and gathering trichomes from the tops of female cannabis plants. Since the flower heads have the greatest concentration of trichomes and, thus, potency of any part of the plant, the THC content is much, much higher. An average strain of Marijuana typically contains a maximum of 25% to 35% THC. The THC content of Hashish, however, can be anywhere from 20% to 60%. Because the THC content of Hash is higher, much less of it is needed to get high. Users must also decide what type of high they are looking for as different strains produce different effects.
“Young” hashish from early plants is known to contain a higher THC-to-CBD ratio and produces a more buzzed and “racy” effect. If the hash has been cured for a shorter period of time before being sold, this will also get the user higher, as less THC has degraded to CBN. It should be noted that Sativas will produce a more potent effect than Indicas as well after being subjected to the hash-making process.
There are two main varieties of hash: dry-sift and hand-rubbed. There are many traits that indicate the good or bad quality of hash. Good quality dry-sift hash should appear light yellow to reddish brown, and the colour should be consistent throughout. Dry sift should not be too dry as this indicates that it has been stored poorly. Rather, it should have a soft, crumbly texture that feels oily and sticky. It can be hard, but should soften if exposed to touch.
If the Hash is hand-rubbed, it should be dark brown to black in colour. It should not appear green, as this would indicate that there is too much plant content still left inside. Hand-rubbed hashish should be dense and not too sticky – an indicate of the presence of added oils and impurities.
Flavour and aroma are indicators of whether or not contaminants are present. Furthermore, it should also be checked for the presence of mould, since plant moisture can get trapped inside if it is not processed properly. A tried and true test of hash quality and potency is known as the “Bubble test.” The process involves taking a piece of hash and exposing it to a flame. Good quality hash will bubble noticeably and if it is very high grade, it will rapidly catch fire and burn with a clean flame.
If the hash is black after the test, take this as a sign that contaminants have been combusted along with the resin. If hash does not bubble, it is likely very poor quality. “If it don’t bubble, it ain’t worth the trouble.”
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