Concentrates pack a lot more punch than flower — and a lot more vocabulary. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of the most common types on the menu.
Rosin (solventless)
Made using heat and pressure alone, no solvents involved. Rosin tends to preserve a strain’s original flavor and terpene profile closely, and is generally considered one of the purer concentrate categories.
Sauce
A solvent-based concentrate with a liquid, terpene-rich layer surrounding THC-A crystals. Sauce is prized for strong flavor and aroma.
Diamonds
Nearly pure THC-A crystals, often sold alongside a terpene sauce. Diamonds are among the most potent concentrate formats and are usually dabbed or added to flower.
Badder / Budder
A whipped, cake-batter-textured concentrate with a softer consistency than shatter or wax, usually easier to handle for dabbing.
Getting started
Concentrates are potent — start with a much smaller amount than you would with flower. You’ll need a dab rig, a concentrate-rated vape, or a flower bowl that accepts a small amount on top.
