#70: Live Resin vs Live Rosin: The Ultimate Showdown

Over the past decade, innovation in the cannabis industry has led to the development of new extraction techniques for creating highly potent concentrates. Among the many types of concentrates now available, live resin and live rosin have carved a niche for themselves as some of the most sought-after varieties.

Live resin and live rosin have a lot in common - they are both highly potent concentrates with an intense flavour profile, and they both use fresh or fresh-frozen flower as their starting material. However, there are some key differences between the two that set them apart. Here's what each one has to offer:

 

The birth of live resin

In 2013, a group of growers from Colorado came up with the idea of consuming oil from freshly harvested plants. They created a specialized extractor that could keep the temperature low enough to preserve the high terpene content and preserve the plant's essence. This resulted in the invention of live resin, a highly potent concentrate with an incredibly rich flavour profile.

Live resin is extracted using a process called hydrocarbon extraction, which involves using solvents like butane or propane to strip away the cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant material. A highly concentrated liquid is then created, which is then purged of any remaining solvents to produce a stable oil.

The result is a concentrate with incredibly high levels of THC (60% to 90%) and other cannabinoids, with an explosion of flavour and aroma that is unmatched by any other concentrate. By using fresh or fresh-frozen plant material, the terpenes and other volatile compounds are preserved, resulting in a concentrate that captures the true essence of the plant.

Connoisseurs of live resin often tout its smoothness, potency, and flavour as reasons why it's a superior concentrate. Live resin is best enjoyed through dabbing or vaporization, where the full spectrum of terpenes and cannabinoids can be fully appreciated.

Although some critics argue that the use of hydrocarbons can lead to residual chemicals and contaminants, reputable extractors take great care in purging and testing their products to ensure safety and quality.

 

From fresh flowers to live rosin

The origins of rosin can be linked to Phil "Soilgrown" Salazar, in Southern California. In 2015, he discovered that applying heat and pressure to bubble hash could produce a sap-like oil with high levels of cannabinoids and terpenes. He intially re-homegenized the oil into plant matter, but soon realized that dabbing the sap-like oil directly was the way to go.

Live rosin is made by pressing freshly harvested, frozen flower or bubble hash with high heat and pressure, without the use of solvents. This process creates a sap-like oil that is rich in cannabinoids and terpenes, with a potency ranging from 60% to 80% THC.

The resulting product is a highly pure and potent concentrate, with all the natural compounds of the plant fully preserved without the use of solvents. Live rosin is often lauded for its clean and smooth taste, as well as its potent effects.

Connoisseurs of live rosin appreciate its potency, purity, and full spectrum of natural compounds that are preserved through the solventless extraction process. Best enjoyed through dabbing or vaporization, live rosin offers a clean and flavorful experience.

Some critics argue that live rosin is inconsistent in quality if precise pressure and temperature are not used during extraction. Yields are often lower compared to other concentrates, making it a more expensive option.

 

Choosing the right consumption method for you

Live resin and live rosin can be enjoyed in many ways, with dabbing and vaporization being the most popular. Some of the most popular products include:

Concentrates: Both live resin and live rosin can be enjoyed in their pure form as a concentrate, which can be dabbed or vaporized.

Vape cartridges: For on-the-go use, live resin and live rosin can be found in pre-filled vape cartridges that are easy to use and discreet.

Edibles: If you fancy full-spectrum edibles, live resin and live rosin will provide a potent and flavourful experience.

Pre-Rolls: When added to pre-rolls, live resin and rosin can kick things up a notch and provide an intensely potent experience.

The choices for consumption are vast, and it all comes down to personal preference. We can only expect that with continued product innovation and consumer demand, these concentrates will continue to provide new and exciting ways to enjoy cannabis.

 

Live resin or live rosin - What's right for you?

Whether you prefer the intense flavours and potency of live resin or the purity and full-spectrum effects of live rosin, both concentrates offer a unique experience that is highly sought after by cannabis connoisseurs.

If you're all about the flavour and intensity and don't mind the use of solvents, live resin is the way to go. You'll find that the potency and explosion of flavour make for a memorable experience.

However, if you prefer a solventless and purer concentrate with a wide range of natural compounds, live rosin is the obvious choice. It may not have the same intensity of flavour as live resin, but it makes up for it with its clean taste and full-spectrum effects.

Regardless of which one you choose, you'll be sure to enjoy a highly potent and flavourful concentrate that captures the true essence of the plant. Ultimately, it all comes down to personal preference and what type of experience you're looking for.

 

The final dab

As cannabis consumption continues to evolve, so too does the technology and methods used to extract and consume concentrates. Live resin and live rosin are just two examples of how far this industry has come, offering users a more potent and flavourful experience than ever before.

Whether you prefer the intense flavour profile of freshly harvested plants with live resin or the purity and full-spectrum effects of live rosin, both are sure to provide a memorable experience that captures the essence of the plant. Enjoy and consume responsibly. :)

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