The shatter It is a particular type of BHO, a cannabis concentrate extracted through butane, with the peculiar characteristic of being extremely powerful: shatter in fact contains high quantities of THC/CBD depending on the herb it starts from and, unlike other concentrated extracts, it maintains the concentration of terpenes remains unchanged. This is why shatter is so loved by cannabis consumers.
How to Make Shatter
The Shatter translation comes from English and means "to shatter, to shatter". In fact, the consistency of shatter is very hard, semi-transparent and with a tendency to shatter: hence the name and the comparison with glass.
Shatter is a much loved type of bho (Butane Hash Oil) which means that it is a concentrate obtained by "dissolving" the trichomes using butane gas. In this way, a type of hashish is obtained which, unlike traditional hashish, is much more concentrated and free of plant residues. Shatter can contain starting from 70% THC/CBD depending on the tops used.
The cannabis buds are inserted into a special extraction tube into which the butane liquid. This dissolves the trichomes and slowly deposits the shatter, that is the concentrated essence we are talking about, on the work surface. After which the butane evaporates, making this preparation absolutely safe for human consumption.
How to Smoke CBD Shatter
CBD shatter, like ours CBD Extract Gorilla Glue Shatter Watermelon Kush, can be used in various ways:
- With a dab ring: dab rings look like small bongs that allow the inhalation of shatter
- With a bong classic
- With a new generation vaporizer: Older generation vaporizers were not suitable for dabs and shatter, while some newer ones support this type of preparations. Check the technical sheet of your vaporizer.
- Dissolving it in a liquid: You can enjoy shatter by preparing a cannabis tea. Just a quarter teaspoon is enough to obtain a pleasant and flavorful herbal tea.
- Dissolving it on ground cannabis, with or without tobacco.
It remains clear that the best way to appreciate shatter is inhale it in purity using the right devices: this is also why it is a “niche” product that enthusiasts love.
Why Try Shatter: Pros and Cons
Shatter has a really high concentration of cannabidiol and this alone is enough to recommend trying it at least once: without lose nothing in terms of aroma and terpenes you can enjoy the benefits of CBD like never before starting from the buds alone! In fact, beginners are advised to start with a low consumption to check the effects on the body.
The “disadvantage” of shatter is that this preparation is best not smoked in the classic way but inhaled through tools specifically designed for it, like the new generation dab rings and vaporizers.
Those who have tried it say it's worth it- and the expense - so it's up to you!