Author: Michelle Janikian

How to Tailor Make Cannabis Tinctures to Get Exactly What You Want

We’ve talked a lot about cannabis tinctures on our blog, so you’ve probably already whipped up your own potion if you’ve been following us. Maybe you even hit the jackpot on your first try, crafting the perfect solution that hit all the right spots. But chances are better that you liked your first homegrown cannabis tincture well enough while admitting it had room for improvement. Maybe the flavor was too bitter, maybe the carrier left something to be desired. Or maybe it was perfect for that moment but you just like a little variety in your life and now...

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Breaking Down Water Extraction And Its Benefits

Ice water extraction has taken over the hash making game with its unparalleled purity, potency, and yields. However, it’s a complicated process that requires both a large amount of equipment and know-how to complete, and for many, water extraction remains a mysterious technique. So, for the uninitiated: Let’s break down the method and explore its many benefits. What Is Water Extraction? Ice water extraction is a modern hash making technique that strips the plant of its trichomes. It’s these trichomes that contain all of the magic of cannabis—not the plant materials—and collecting them is the essence of hash making. While...

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The Best Bases for Cooking with Cannabis

Whether you’re using a Magical Butter Machine, Ardent Nova , or simply using an old school DIY method, you most likely understand the importance of an effective base when baking or cooking with cannabis. A base is an integral ingredient when making cannabis edibles for a simple scientific reason: cannabis is oil soluble. This basically means that desirable cannabinoids like THC, CBD and more will mix perfectly well with oil, but not so much with water. So how do you choose the best base for your recipe? Factors to Consider When Selecting a Base Easily the most important factor...

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Freeze Dryer: How to Choose the Right Machine for Your Situation

Freeze drying is critical to top tier bubble hash production. Not only does it speed up your schedule and increase your output, but it also results in a higher quality end product. Whether you’re a small or large scale producer, every concentrate maker can benefit from a freeze drying machine, but with so many to pick from, it can be difficult to decide on the right one for you. So, let’s take a look at how to choose the right freeze dryer for your situation. Freeze Dry Machine: Choosing The Right Setup Choosing the right freeze dryer is usually...

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What are Flavonoids In Cannabis? The Full Explainer

Cannabinoids and terpenes may grab all the headlines when it comes to discussing the effects of cannabis, but flavonoids are another key part of the plant, and they are responsible for much more than you might think. So, let’s take a look at flavonoids in cannabis, what they are, what they do, and why they’re important. What are Flavonoids? Flavonoids are phytonutrients found in plants, algae, and fungi. While the name might suggest they are responsible for flavor, flavonoids in fact produce the pigments of fruits and flowers. Named for the latin word for yellow or “flavus”, flavonoids produce...

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