THCa Concentrates

Cannabis concentrates are potent extracts made by isolating the most valuable compounds from the cannabis plant - primarily cannabinoids like THC and CBD, along with flavorful terpenes. The goal is to remove excess plant material, leaving behind a concentrated product that delivers stronger effects with less consumption. Concentrates come in many forms, including wax, shatter, budder, resin, and rosin, each offering a unique texture, potency, and method of extraction.

THCa hash rosin is a solventless concentrate. The trichomes are washed off fresh frozen flower with ice water, dried into hash, and then pressed with low heat and pressure into rosin. No butane, ethanol or other solvents are used, so it keeps the strain's full terpene profile, and ours has zero additives and no plant matter. Our THCa hash rosin comes in indica and sativa strains, and our current strains test between 79% and 86% THCa. Each product tile shows its batch's number. To learn more, read what hash rosin is and why you should care.

Yes. "Live" means a concentrate is made from flower that was frozen fresh at harvest instead of dried and cured, which keeps more of the strain's terpenes. Our THCa hash rosin starts with fresh frozen flower. The trichomes are washed off with ice water, dried into hash and pressed with low heat, with no solvents, so it's live hash rosin. Live resin is different: it's extracted with solvents such as butane.

THCa diamonds are THCa in its purest crystalline form. Ours start as a hydrocarbon extract called sauce. Diamond mining then grows it into crystals, and the solvents are removed. Our 99% THCa Diamonds lab tested at 99.6% THCa and have zero additives. Because they're nearly pure THCa, they have little flavor of their own and are the strongest product we sell, so start with a very small amount. For more, see THCa Diamonds are a Cannabis Connoisseur's Best Friend.

Choose hash rosin for flavor and a strain-specific experience. It's solventless, rich in terpenes, and comes in indica and sativa strains. Choose diamonds for maximum potency at a lower price per gram. They're 99% THCa with little taste of their own, and you can crush them over a bowl or joint of THCa flower to make it stronger.

Use a dab rig or an electronic rig (e-rig) such as a Puffco. Heat the banger or chamber, add a portion about the size of a grain of rice, and inhale slowly. The heat turns the THCa into THC, so effects come on within moments. Lower temperatures keep more of the flavor. You can also add a little to the top of a bowl or joint. For more, read dabbing vs smoking: pros and cons.

Both come in 1 g and 3 g. THCa hash rosin is $43.98 for a 1 g jar and $129.98 for a 3 g jar. THCa diamonds are $21.99 for 1 g and $61.99 for 3 g. Orders of $100 or more ship free, and orders placed Monday through Friday before 1:00 pm ET ship the same day.

Every batch is tested by an independent third-party lab, and the certificate of analysis (COA) is linked on each product page. THCa diamonds also have a separate safety test report. To check the exact batch you received, enter the lot number from your label in our lab report library, which holds more than 770 reports.

What sets concentrates apart from traditional cannabis flower is their potency and purity. Since they contain a much higher concentration of cannabinoids, users need far less product to achieve the desired effects.

Concentrates also provide a cleaner, more flavorful experience because they eliminate much of the plant matter that can affect taste and smoothness. Whether vaped, dabbed, or infused into edibles, concentrates deliver a refined and efficient way to enjoy cannabis.

Cannabis concentrates can contain both THCa (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) and THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), depending on how they are processed and consumed. In its raw form, cannabis naturally produces THCa, a non-psychoactive compound that only turns into THC when exposed to heat - a process called decarboxylation.

Many concentrates, like hash rosin and diamonds, are rich in THCa until they’re vaporized or dabbed, at which point the heat converts them into THC, delivering the well-known psychoactive effects.

Others, like distillate, are already processed into active THC and are ready for immediate use in edibles, vape cartridges, or tinctures. So whether you’re looking for raw potency or a ready-to-go experience, the balance of THCa and THC depends on the type of concentrate and how it’s used.

Concentrates sold by Arete can contain trace amounts of THC, but are always within legal limits. While these products are legal, it is possible you can fail a drug test after consuming concentrates.