HASH

Description

• Made from compressed kief
• High in cannabinoids other than THC
• Unique, earthy flavours
• Famously relaxing high
• Fairly easy to make

Hash is kief that has been compressed. This further increases the density, and thus potency, of those desirable trichomes. Hash is a classic, but it continues to be a much-beloved concentrate around the world. It’s still the most popular way to consume cannabis in Europe, though in North America smoking the flower still leads.

One way to make hash is with the shoe method. Wrap your kief tightly in cellophane, and place it in a plastic bag. The bag should be airtight, and without air bubbles. Place it in the heel of your shoe and walk around on it. The heat and pressure will do the trick in about 15 minutes, but you may want to leave it in for longer to get a higher concentrate.

Another method is to use a pollen press to compress your kief into hash. This method uses nothing but elbow grease, and will allow you to produce your very own hash pellets for cheap.

The best hash, however, is the result of both heat and pressure. One strategy is to take your kief and wrap it tightly in organic cellophane or parchment paper. Run it under warm water, then place in an oven heated to 175°C for ten minutes. Take it out and either roll it with a rolling pin, or use the pollen press to apply pressure. This process can be repeated several times to increase concentration.

Another option is to wrap your kief as above, and then to press it down with a wine bottle filled with hot water. Note the colour of your kief—if it changes quickly upon contact with heat, it means you won’t need to work it as hard to compress it. If it takes 30 seconds to change colour, you’ll need to use more strength.