What Is The Difference Between Live Resin And Live Rosin Cannabis Concentrates?

Live resins and live rosins have become increasingly popular over the last few years, catching the eyes of consumers with their primo looks and stories of terpene heaven. What was once a product for the super heady and 'tuned in' industry smokers is now moving its way into the limelight, becoming one of the most sought-after products at cannabis dispensaries.

March 9, 2021

Of course, in todays world of legal cannabis, it is easy to be confused by the numerous types of concentrates on the market and their differences. There are many great products and new things to try weekly at Piece of Mind Cannabis, so it can be hard to keep up with all the options. While both types of concentrate, live resin and live rosin, are amazing in their own rights, there are some key differences that might sway your dabbing decision.

One major similarity between live resin and live rosin are the fact that both use fresh cannabis that is flash frozen after harvest. Normally extracts are made using dried/cured Cannabis flower, trim, and so on. The use of the freshly frozen products saves terpene profile and cannabinoids making for a tastier and more wholistic high. However, the cannabis must be thawed before being processed, usually within 36 hours of being thawed.

Live Resin Concentrates

When making a live resin the use of a solvent is vital this separates the cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant itself. The most common types of solvents are hydrocarbon like butane (BHO) or propane (PHO). Once the cannabis is processed the material is then purged of any leftover solvents and is prepped for weighing and packaging.

Live resin can take many forms with some of the favorite among consumers being sugar, sauce, badder, and shatter but it’s not limited to just those. Usually coming with a beautiful golden color, they pop out of any display shelf and entice you into buying it.

Live Rosin Concentrates

Live Rosin is like the next step from making normal rosin, which is simply taking your dried/cured material and using heat and pressure to extract the concentrate you can then smoke. The process for live rosin is solventless unlike live resin and doesn’t use any chemicals like BHO/PHO to separate the cannabinoids and terpenes.

Most rosins are half melt meaning that there is still plant material that burns off your banger as opposed to melting fully. To create a full melt live rosin, you must first create an “ice wax,” by using water and ice to agitate the trichomes off the plant. Collect all the separated material using something flat like a card and allow it cure, breaking up clumps and spreading the material will help expedite the process. You can then press this final material to create a full melt live rosin, note that this process is best used with high quality material otherwise it can fall into the half melt category.

Final Thoughts on Live Resin vs Live Rosin Concentrates

Whether you grab a live rosin or a live resin concentrate, you are sure to enjoy the unique flavor profile that is captured by expert extractors when making these products. If you are a dabber and have yet to try live resin or live rosin concentrates we highly recommend that you do!

Piece of Mind Cannabis is a Medically Endorsed Recreational Cannabis Dispensary located in downtown Bellingham, Washington.