December 05, 2023
You walk up to the counter at your dispensary, with your choice of marijuana strain in mind, and the inevitable “How much would you like?” question comes from your budtender. If you don’t understand marijuana measurements, this could send you into a tailspin. That’s why we’re here to help. One term you'll inevitably encounter when buying cannabis flower is an "eighth." In this guide, we'll demystify what exactly constitutes an eighth of cannabis, explore what it looks like, discuss its cost, and delve into the various ways you can make the most of this quantity.
What is an Eighth?
Cannabis measurement involves a blend of ounces and grams, adding an extra layer of complexity. To simplify, an ounce equates to 28 grams. An eighth, often referred to as a "slice," is one-eighth of an ounce, amounting to 3.5 grams of marijuana. For many cannabis enthusiasts, this measurement strikes a balance—offering enough for multiple sessions without overwhelming quantity. This is especially helpful when trying new strains.
What Does an Eighth of Cannabis Look Like?
The appearance of an eighth can vary significantly. Let’s say you’re a fan of big, fat marijuana buds straight from the top shelf of your dispensary. If that’s the case, a couple of those buds could add up to an eighth quickly. Strains with smaller, compact buds could require a larger collection of those petite buds to hit 3.5 grams. For visual reference, if you’re a fan of blueberries, two normal-sized blueberries add up to three grams.
How Much Does an Eighth of Flower Cost?
An eighth’s cost fluctuates based on a few things, including the strain and your state’s tax requirements. If you’re looking to purchase an eighth, you could spend anywhere from $25 to $50, in general, though depending on your market, it could be more.
What Can You Do With an Eighth of Flower?
You might think 3.5 grams worth of flower just isn’t enough, but if you’re not a heavy consumer, or you want to try new beginner strains, an eighth can be the perfect amount. Here’s what you can do with an eighth of flower:
Roll 3 - 5 Joints
An eighth of cannabis provides enough plant material to roll approximately three-to-five standard-sized joints. That’s enough to get some cannabis enthusiasts through an average workweek. Just remember to store flower properly to ensure you don’t waste your freshly-rolled bud.
Pack 6 Bowls
Depending on how big your bowl is and how often you smoke, you could pack enough bowls for a week, or you could polish off your eighth in a couple of days. In general, you’re probably going to get about six bowls out of a slice.
Roll 2 - 3 Blunts
Most blunts are rolled with a gram of marijuana flower, so you’re only getting three, decent-sized blunts with an eighth. If you prefer skinnier blunts, you could get more.
How Long Will an Eighth Last?
Think of an eighth as the perfect amount to buy to try a strain for the first time. It could give you enough sessions to make it through the weekend, or it could last you through the whole week. In general, how long an eighth lasts is going to be entirely dependent on you as a consumer. Heavy smokers are going to get a couple of days while light smokers could get more than a week.
How Does an Eighth Compare to Other Marijuana Measurements?
An eighth isn’t the only marijuana measurement worth knowing. It’s also good to know what a quarter and ounce are. Here’s how an eighth measures up with other common quantities:
How Many Grams Are in an Eighth?
An eighth of marijuana equals approximately 3.5 grams, roughly the weight of a quarter of a teaspoon of sugar.
How Many Ounces Are in an Eighth?
An eighth is one-eighth of an ounce, and there are eight eighths in an ounce. An ounce is equivalent to 28 grams.
How Many Eighths Are in a Quarter?
A quarter of marijuana comprises two eighths with each eighth weighing around 3.5 grams.
Answering FAQs About an Eighth of Cannabis
Navigating through cannabis measurements can be confusing, but asking questions is a great way to become more knowledgeable. Here are answers to a few common questions:
Is an eighth the same as 3.5 grams?
Yes, an eighth is precisely 3.5 grams.
What is a five-gram eighth?
If you see a five-gram eighth sale at your local dispensary, head on over. A five-gram is a sale where you get 1.5 additional grams of marijuana for free with your eighth.
Is an eighth the same as a slice?
Yes, an eighth is colloquially referred to as a "slice," emphasizing its one-eighth portion of an ounce.
Buying an Eighth of Flower
Whether you're exploring beginner strains or more potent options, purchasing an eighth of flower provides a decent amount of flower to try for the first time or enjoy over a weekend. With an eighth, you can roll joints and blunts, and pack bowls, ensuring you can indulge the way you prefer. Of course, if you’re a smart dispensary shopper, keep your eye out for any five-gram deals to get a little extra for your dollar.
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Bubble hash refers to a specific type of hashish that is made through a solventless process called ice water extraction. But what exactly is this unique concentrate, and how is it made? In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about bubble hash.
What is Bubble Hash?
Bubble hash, also known as ice water hash, is a solventless cannabis concentrate that bubbles when smoked–hence, bubble hash! It contains a high concentration of trichomes, the resinous glands that produce cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. The final product is the live resin, which takes the form of a soft, pliable hashish that ranges in color from blonde to brown depending on the quality and cannabis strain used.
How is Bubble Hash Made?
Bubble hash is made using ice water extraction, a process that involves agitating frozen cannabis and ice water to dislodge the trichomes for collection. The icy water helps preserve the resin quality during extraction. The trichomes are collected from the various filter bags and air-dried into a soft, pliable concentrate. Strains with a high trichome density work best for optimal bubble hash yields.
How to Make Bubble Hash [4 Steps]
Unlike solvent-based extractions that use butane or CO2, making bubble hash is safe and easy to do at home. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- Cannabis flower
- Ice
- Bucket
- Wooden spoon or trim bin tool
- Filter bags of varying micron sizes (73u, 90u, 120u, etc.)
Step 1: Combine Flower, Ice, and Water
Fill the bucket with ice water and add your cannabis. The ice and cold water help to make the trichomes brittle and easier to separate.
Step 2: Stir
Use the wooden spoon or bin tool to agitate and mix the cannabis and ice water together for 10-15 minutes. This knocks the trichomes off the plant material.
Step 3: Remove Screen Bags
Let the mixture settle slightly, then gently pull the bags up and out of the ice water one-by-one, allowing them to drain.
Step 4: Press
Once all the resin glands have been collected in the smallest micron bag, gently press the water out and allow it to fully air dry into bubble hash.
How is Ice Water Hash Different From Other Concentrates?
All cannabis concentrates aren’t the same. While ice water hash shares some similarities, other cannabis concentrates offer variations in concentration levels, texture, extraction methods, and taste. Here are some examples.
Ice Water Hash vs Bubble Hash
What’s the difference between ice water hash and bubble hash? They’re actually the same thing: both terms refer to the same solventless concentrate produced through ice water extraction. Ice water hash is also sometimes referred to as ice wax and cold water hash.
Hash vs Bubble Hash
While both hash and bubble hash are made from extracted trichome concentrates, they are not the same. Not only do they look different, the extraction processes are different for each: hash is more compressed and is made by extracting resin glands from the plant, and bubble hash is created using ice water to separate the resin glands. Both offer higher concentration and high purity levels.
Kief vs Bubble Hash
Both are made from resin, but the difference between the two is the extraction methods. Kief is the collection of live resin trichomes through sifting or grinding, while bubble hash uses ice water and agitation to extract the resin.
How Do You Smoke Bubble Hash?
The soft, pliable texture of bubble hash makes it easy to handle and add to other consumption methods. Some consume it on its own by vaporizing small amounts in a specialty hash pipe.
Here are a few ways to consume bubble hash:
- Dab it using a dab rig and nail
- Roll it up in an infused pre-roll
- Sprinkle or crumble it on top of some cannabis flower before smoking
Frequently Asked Questions
Now that you know the key details about bubble hash, you may have some questions. Here are some frequently asked questions:
Is bubble hash stronger than typical concentrates?
Bubble hash can be very potent, with THC levels that can sometimes be tested at over 50%. However, its potency depends on the quality of the starting material and specific micron bag used.
Is ice water hash the same as dry sift?
No, both of these are different extraction processes. Dry sift refers to using a series of screens to separate trichomes, while ice water hash separates the trichomes using ice, water, and agitation.
Do you dab ice water hash?
Yes, once dried, ice water hash has a concentrated, fine powder consistency, which makes it suitable for dabbing with a rig or vape.
More About Ice Water Hash & Bubble Hash
Have questions or want to shop for concentrates? Visit your budtender to find the concentrate that’s right for you.
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Use of Marijuana Concentrate may lead to: Psychotic symptoms and/or Psychotic disorder (delusions, hallucinations, or difficulty distinguishing reality); Mental Health Symptoms/Problems; Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) (uncontrolled and repetitive vomiting); Cannabis use disorder/dependence, including physical and psychological dependence. Please consume responsibly. This product may cause impairment and may be habit forming. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. State laws impact what dispensaries can and can’t sell to recreational customers and medical marijuana patients. Not every type of product, consumption method, dosage form, or potency mentioned on this blog will be permitted in all locations.
Diamonds are a type of cannabis concentrate that earned its name due to its crystalline appearance. Available as both a solid and a liquid, these popular extracts are extremely potent, so it’s important to fully understand THC diamonds before partaking. In this guide, we’ll explain everything about THC diamonds and liquid diamonds.
How Are THC Diamonds Created?
Diamonds begin as THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, which is why you may see them referred to as “THCA diamonds” or “THCA crystals.” The THCA is extracted from the cannabis plant in a process called diamond mining, which is done through either the closed-loop extraction method or the crystalline method.1
The finished product is an extremely potent concentrate that can contain up to 99% THCA.2 When diamonds are decarboxylated–exposed to heat or light–the THCA converts to THC to produce psychoactive effects.
What Are Liquid THC Diamonds & How Are They Different?
Both liquid diamonds and THC diamonds are known for their potency and concentration, but there are significant differences between the two. Liquid diamonds are a mixture of THCA diamonds and live resin, which means it has the potency of diamonds with the flavorful experience of the live resin.
You can also think of it this way: liquid diamonds are like a rich, multi-layered cake while THC diamonds are more like a concentrated espresso shot. Both are delicious, but preferred for different experiences.
How Strong Are THC Diamonds?
THC diamonds, regardless of the form, are among the most potent cannabis concentrates available, boasting THC levels that can exceed 99%.1 The strength can vary depending on purity and extraction method, but even small doses are incredibly strong. Beginners should be aware and seek advice from a qualified budtender before trying this concentrate.
How Do You Smoke THC Diamonds?
Solid crystalline THC diamonds can be consumed several different ways:
- Dabbing: After heating a dab rig, place a small amount of THC diamonds on the heated nail or banger to smoke the concentrate.
- Smoking: Whether you’re rolling a joint or packing a bowl with ground flower, you can place a small amount of THC diamonds on top of the flower. When the joint or bowl is lit, the diamonds will combust with the flower to produce a potent smoke.
- Vaping: Be sure your vape pen is compatible with and specific for concentrates. Break off a small piece of the diamond and place it into the concentrate chamber. After setting the vape to the recommended temperature (around 315-450℉), the vape pen will heat the diamonds, releasing their potent vapor for consumption without combustion.2
- Edibles:butter or cannabis-infused oil can be enhanced with THC diamonds, which then can be used inyour favorite edible recipe.
How Do You Smoke Liquid Diamonds?
Due to the difference in consistency, consumption methods for liquid diamonds are going to be different. First, make sure you have a dab rig or vape pen that is compatible with liquid concentrates. For best consistency, liquid diamonds should be at room temperature.
- Dabbing: Once you heat the dab rig’s nail, you can add a small amount of liquid diamonds to the heated nail or banger, where they will vaporize.
- Vaping: After adding the liquid diamonds into the vape pen (be sure it’s a vape that’s specifically created for concentrates), the liquid diamonds will heat and vaporize the concentrated vapor.
- Vape Cartridge:Many dispensaries carry liquid diamonds in vape cartridge form, which can be screwed onto your battery and enjoyed the same as a distillate vape.
How Do THC Diamonds Compare to Other Concentrates?
Even though there are many similarities among different types of cannabis concentrates, their differences are significant and can impact taste, potency, and consumption methods.
Diamonds vs Terp Sauce
Diamonds and terp sauce are very different types of concentrates designed to fit different cannabis enthusiasts' needs. Terp sauce is known for being extremely flavorful, closely mimicking the flower from which it was extracted. THC diamonds, on the other hand, are extremely potent but largely flavorless.
Diamonds vs Shatter
In addition to high cannabis concentrations and potency, both THC diamonds and shatter also can be consumed by smoking, vaping, or edibles. The primary difference between the two is in its physical state: shatter is hard like glass but is also easily breakable. THC diamonds, on the other hand, are small, difficult to break, and shaped like diamonds.
Diamonds vs Crumble
It’s easy to see the difference between THC diamonds and crumble: diamonds are clear and look like precious gems, and crumble looks like a crumbly chunk of feta cheese. Crumble is less potent and is preferred more for its taste than potency, whereas diamonds are preferred more for their potency and lack of a distinctive flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
As with most products available in dispensaries, customers often come to our budtenders with questions. Here are a few of the most popular:
Can I make diamonds or liquid diamonds at home?
No. Not only is it extremely dangerous–requiring both specific equipment and flammable solvents–but depending on your location, producing cannabis concentrates may be legally restricted.
Are THC diamonds expensive?
THC diamonds are more expensive than other cannabis concentrates, due to their higher concentration, purity, and quality standards.
Can you eat THC diamonds?
You can’t eat THC diamonds directly, but you can use THC diamonds when making edibles – but they need to be decarboxylated first.
Buying THC Diamonds & Liquid Diamonds
Curious about THC diamonds and liquid diamonds? These cannabis concentrates can be found in a variety of types, potency, and strains. Talk with your budtender as you shop for concentrates and find the diamonds that are right for you.
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Sources
- “What are THC diamonds and how are they made?” Weedmaps.com,https://weedmaps.com/learn/dictionary/diamonds
- “THC Diamonds: What Are They, And How Are They Made?” Leafwell.com, https://leafwell.com/blog/thc-diamonds
Use of Marijuana Concentrate may lead to: Psychotic symptoms and/or Psychotic disorder (delusions, hallucinations, or difficulty distinguishing reality); Mental Health Symptoms/Problems; Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) (uncontrolled and repetitive vomiting); Cannabis use disorder/dependence, including physical and psychological dependence. Please consume responsibly. This product may cause impairment and may be habit forming. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. State laws impact what dispensaries can and can’t sell to recreational customers and medical marijuana patients. Not every type of product, consumption method, dosage form, or potency mentioned on this blog will be permitted in all locations.
Do you dream of rolling the perfect joint? This rolling-rite-of-passage is within your reach in a few easy steps with the aid of a joint roller, which can give you the perfectly rolled joint every time. Find out more about the simple, yet ingenious device and how to use a joint rolling machine.
What is a Joint Roller?
A joint roller is a small device that helps you roll a uniform joint, since it distributes the cannabis evenly in a rolling paper. Joint rollers are made from metal or plastic and have a holding chamber and two rollers in a frame. The device is ideal if you haven’t yet developed the skills or patience for hand-rolling or if you want to quickly crank out a couple of joints.
What are the Different Types of Joint Rollers?
Joint rollers come in various designs and sizes that cater to different needs and preferences. Here are the four most common types of joint roller machines:
- Thumb rollers, or manual rolling machines, are the most common and budget-friendly.
- Injectors, also called rolling machines, load cannabis into empty cigarette tubes.
- Cone fillers are also an injector, which adds ground cannabis to pre-rolled cones.
- Electric rollers automate the rolling process. Press the button, and the automatic joint roller does the rest.
What Materials Do You Need?
Here are the materials you need before you start rolling:
- Cannabis flower
- A grinder
- A filter (optional)
- Rolling paper
How to Use a Joint Roller [6 Steps]
Wondering how to roll a joint with a joint roller? Follow these 6 easy steps to roll the perfect cannabis joint:
Step 1: Grind the Flower
Use a grinder to break down 0.5 to 1.5 grams of cannabis flower into a fine, even consistency.
Step 2: Load the Joint Roller
Open the rolling machine and evenly spread the ground cannabis in the holding chamber. Don’t overfill the chamber if you need to leave space for the filter. Plus, overfilling the joint with cannabis results in an uneven burn.
Step 3: Add the Filter (Optional)
If you want to use a crutch or filter tip, place it at the end of the groove. The filter acts as a mouthpiece, preventing the cannabis from falling out.
Step 4: Close the Rollers
Close the rollers and turn them toward you a few times to pack the cannabis snugly in the joint space.
Step 5: Insert the Paper
Insert a rolling paper with the adhesive strip at the top and facing you between the rollers.
Step 6: Roll the Joint
Roll the closest roller toward you so the paper can wrap around the cannabis. Continue rolling until you can see only the adhesive strip. Lick the glue strip and complete the roll to seal the joint. Open the roller and remove your joint.
Expert Tips for Using a Joint Roller
Want to ensure you get the most out of your rolling machine? Follow these top expert tips:
- Spend the Money - Investing in a quality joint roller ensures durability and a better roll than a cheap machine. A device with vinyl rolling sheaths rolls either too tightly or unevenly, causing the joint to canoe and making it challenging to draw. A high-quality roller will close firmly, preventing your cannabis from flying out with a loose close.
- Don’t Overfill - It’s difficult to close the roller when it’s overfilled with cannabis. Plus, it may tear the paper, meaning you’ll have to start at step 2 again.
- Choose the Right Papers - The machine can only roll joints with a rolling paper that matches its size. Talk to your budtender if you’re unsure about the right paper for your joint roller.
FAQs About Joint Roller Machines
If you have more questions about joint roller devices, check out these frequently asked questions from other canna-connoisseurs:
What size joint will a roller make?
Joint roller machines can make a standard 1¼”, 5” (blunt-sized), or king-sized joint.
Do I need filters or tips for a roller?
You don’t need to use a filter with a joint rolling machine. However, a crutch or filter tip can improve the structure of the joint and prevent the cannabis from falling out of the joint or entering your mouth.
Does the roller compact the joint tight enough?
The roller can compact the joint tight enough, but this depends on the user and how evenly the cannabis is spread in the groove.
Are joint rollers reusable?
Absolutely! You can use your joint roller over and over again.
Are joint rollers easy to use for beginners?
Joint rolling devices streamline the rolling process, making them ideal for beginners.
Using a Joint Roller
Making a joint with a joint roller is quick and easy, whether you are a seasoned cannabis enthusiast or new to the scene. Experiment with different materials and techniques to find what works best for you, or chat with your budtender if you have more questions. Happy rolling!
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Please consume responsibly. This product may cause impairment and may be habit forming. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. State laws impact what dispensaries can and can’t sell to recreational customers and medical marijuana patients. Not every type of product, consumption method, dosage form, or potency mentioned on this blog will be permitted in all locations.
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