{"id":8420,"date":"2026-04-27T21:51:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmlearnver2.wpengine.com\/?p=8420"},"modified":"2026-04-30T19:54:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T19:54:34","slug":"lets-be-blunt-with-boris-what-is-rosin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/videos\/lets-be-blunt-with-boris-what-is-rosin","title":{"rendered":"Let's be blunt with Boris: What is Rosin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What Is Rosin? | Let&#039;s Be Blunt with Boris\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1177089011?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosin is a solventless cannabis concentrate made using only heat and pressure, but its origins are far more DIY than most people realize. In this video, Borris breaks down how rosin evolved, how it's made today, and the best ways to experience its full flavor and effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick hits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rosin is made by pressing cannabis (usually hash) with heat and pressure\u2014no solvents involved. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It originated from simple DIY methods like using hair straighteners before evolving into commercial-scale production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality rosin depends heavily on input material, storage, and terpene preservation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-temperature dabbing delivers the best flavor experience. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rosin can be consumed multiple ways, including dabs, vape carts, edibles, and \u201chash holes\u201d (rosin-infused joints).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Read full transcript of episode 2 (9:39)<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p><strong>Let's Be Blunt with Boris - What is Rosin? <\/strong>- Episode 2 transcription<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for joining us for another episode of \"Let's Be Blunt\" with me, Forrest, The Hash Guy. Today, we're going to talk about rosin \u2014 where did it come from, how it's made, and what are the best ways to consume it. So let's get into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First thing we're going to talk about in rosin is that it came from a pretty dinky, weird place. It's not like we immediately had industrial-level minds to process oil out of a flower. So, in the olden days, we just had \u2014 for those of you that might have done this or been around this, I obviously can't admit to nor deny being around this \u2014 you could just get that out with butane or some mix of light hydrocarbons coming out of the cans we were buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could melt that down and kind of get the butane out. If you had a vac oven, that was even easier. But you had to go through a lot to get a cannabis extract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then around 10, 15, 20 years ago, people started posting on forums, and you started hearing about people using hair straighteners. Like, \u201cWhat the hell's using a hair straightener?\u201d They would take a hair straightener, some parchment paper, put a flower in there, and if it was really oily flower, you could press it down. They'd hold it for a while, and the entire flower would flatten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And maybe \u2014 if you were lucky and the weed was good \u2014 you'd get a little line of oil coming out the sides. That was called rosin. Honestly, I don't even know who to credit with that, but it's out there, and that's what we use now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anytime you see an \u201cO,\u201d that means it's a solventless process. That means they process hash, then they use that hash and press it down. The pressing of hash has been around for thousands of years. You go back to Morocco or Afghanistan \u2014 they would preserve loose hash underground where it stayed around 60 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they were ready to sell or ship it, they'd take it out, wrap it in cotton cloth, and press it down using machines. This would push out moisture, and what you'd get is an oxidized outer layer that turned dark, while inside you had this creamy, chocolatey-smelling hashish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That's what the world came to know in the '60s, '70s, and '80s through Amsterdam cannabis culture, then Thailand, and eventually here. Once legalization happened, we moved to industrial-level machinery and extraction processes \u2014 CO2, butane, alcohol \u2014 similar to what's used in other industries for extracting aromatics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That's where live resin came from \u2014 made from live plants \u2014 similar to how we make live ice water hash. Today, you'll most commonly see cured batter, rosin batter, butter, or sauce. Sometimes it's not labeled clearly, but you'll notice either a juicy terpene layer, a Play-Doh-like texture, or something whipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of batter and butter is flexibility. You can refrigerate it or leave it out. Even if you forget to put it back in the fridge overnight, it'll still hold up for a few weeks. Still, always check the label \u2014 look at harvest date, packaging date, and expiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosin can last a long time if properly refrigerated, but make sure you're getting it cold at the dispensary. And if possible, smell it before buying \u2014 your nose knows. That aroma is what you'll experience later. Not all dispensaries allow that, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, rosin is used for dabbing. You can use glass rigs, Puffco devices, or other electric rigs. Personally, I like a Terp Slurper at home and an electric unit when traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to experience rosin is low-temp dabs \u2014 around 400\u2013500\u00b0F \u2014 especially if it's your first time. That lets you taste the full range of flavors. You might smell one thing, taste another on inhale, and something different on exhale. That's the magic of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our facilities today are extremely high-quality \u2014 using RO water, tight standards, and careful processes. What's exciting is how the rosin revolution that started in California is spreading nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We're now seeing strain-specific beverages and gummies. For example, papaya is one of my favorite strains. Using low-and-slow processing, we can turn rosin into oil for edibles that actually taste like the strain \u2014 not just generic fruit flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond dabbing and edibles, you can also smoke it. Rosin vapes and hash oils are great solventless options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With solventless vapes, the rosin is gently heated \u2014 low and slow \u2014 to avoid burning off terpenes while still decarboxylating THCA into delta-9 THC. That's critical. If you don't decarb properly, you won't fully activate the THC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That's why joints burn hot \u2014 they decarb instantly. Vape oil needs controlled heat over time. Once fully decarbed, the oil can be used in vape pens and will vaporize properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosin pens are great for preserving flavor and usually come in half-gram sizes for that reason. The whole point of rosin is flavor preservation \u2014 like opening a jar on harvest day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your vape has variable temperature, start low and work your way up. That helps preserve flavor and extend the life of the oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, there are hash holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the name, they don't always contain traditional hash \u2014 rosin counts too. A hash hole is a joint with a line of rosin rolled down the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's probably the most wasteful way to use rosin \u2014 but also one of the best experiences. You get the ritual of smoking a joint, but with enhanced flavor the entire time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Done right, it burns like a donut \u2014 a hole down the center \u2014 with oil bubbling and infusing the flower as it burns. Most high-quality hash holes are hand-rolled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They're great for sharing, great for parties, and a solid way to elevate the experience beyond just standard joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So that's rosin \u2014 from its humble origins to what it is today, how to consume it, and how it shows up across products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hope you enjoyed it. Please like and comment your questions below, and thanks for letting me be blunt. 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}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wm-rosin-carousel\" class=\"wm-embed-carousel wm-embed-carousel--rosin\" aria-labelledby=\"wm-rosin-title\">\n  <div class=\"wm-embed-carousel__header\">\n    <h2 class=\"wm-embed-carousel__title\" id=\"wm-rosin-title\">Popular Rosin Products Near You<\/h2>\n    <a class=\"wm-embed-carousel__view-all\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/products\/concentrates\/solventless\/rosin\">View all rosin \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"wm-embed-carousel__shell\">\n    <button class=\"wm-embed-carousel__arrow wm-embed-carousel__arrow--left\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Scroll left\" onclick=\"document.querySelector('#wm-rosin-carousel .wm-embed-carousel__track').scrollBy({ left: -312, behavior: 'smooth' })\">\u2039<\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"wm-embed-carousel__track\" role=\"list\">\n      <a class=\"wm-embed-carousel__card\" role=\"listitem\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/products\/concentrates\/solventless\/rosin\">\n        <div 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<p class=\"wm-embed-carousel__footer\">\n    Shopping for rosin <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/products\/concentrates\">near you<\/a>?\n    See what Weedmaps users are saying about popular solventless concentrates.\n  <\/p>\n <\/center>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, rosin is oil pressed straight out of cannabis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Did Rosin Come From?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before rosin took off, most concentrates came from <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/hydrocarbon-extraction\">hydrocarbon extraction<\/a> \u2014 butane hash oil (BHO), live resin, the works. Effective, but dependent on solvents, lab setups, and cleanup steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosin flipped the script. The modern version didn't come out of a lab \u2014 it came from people pressing flower with hair straighteners and parchment paper, realizing heat and pressure alone could push resin out of the plant. No solvents, no purge, just pressure doing the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Rosin Is Made Today<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/how-to-make-rosin\">rosin production<\/a> has cleaned that up into a controlled process. Start with high-quality input \u2014 flower, kief, or most often hash \u2014 then apply precise heat and pressure using a rosin press. The oil is collected on parchment and can be cold cured or whipped to dial in texture and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Rosin<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flower rosin<\/strong> \u2192 pressed directly from cannabis buds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hash rosin<\/strong> \u2192 made from bubble hash; typically higher quality and yield than flower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live rosin<\/strong> \u2192 made from fresh frozen cannabis that's first washed into bubble hash, then pressed \u2014 holding onto more of the plant's native terpene profile than most post-purge extracts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Does \"Solventless\" Mean?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When rosin is labeled solventless, it means no chemical solvents were used at any point in extraction \u2014 only heat and pressure. Nothing is added to pull compounds out; the resin is physically pressed from the material itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That's why rosin is often viewed as a more natural concentrate, though quality still comes down to the starting material and how it's handled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on cannabis concentrates visit <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/cannabis-concentrates\">The Ultimate Guide To Cannabis Concentrates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Rosin Is Considered Premium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosin typically costs more than other concentrates for a few reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Input quality shows.<\/strong> There's nowhere to hide \u2014 the final product reflects the starting material directly. Better hash, better rosin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower yields.<\/strong> Pressing produces less output compared to solvent-based extraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terpene expression.<\/strong> By skipping solvent extraction and heavy post-processing, rosin tends to carry a strong imprint of the plant's original terpene profile \u2014 though some loss still happens during pressing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Consume Rosin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosin can be consumed several ways depending on your setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/dab-dabbing\">Dabbing<\/a> (most common)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/live-rosin-carts-vs-live-resin-carts\">Vape cartridges<\/a> (rosin carts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding to flower in a joint or bowl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>New to dabbing? Learn the ins and outs of <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/how-to-dab-rosin-best-temp-cold-start-rigs\">how to dab rosin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rosin vs. Other Concentrates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Rosin<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>BHO<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Live Resin<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Extraction method<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Heat + pressure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chemical solvents<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chemical solvents (fresh frozen input)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Solventless<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Flavor<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Often terpene-rich<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Can be flavorful<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Typically very terpene-forward<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Price<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Higher<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Usually lower<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mid to high<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Perceived purity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Varies<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Varies<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosin didn't win people over by being easier \u2014 it won by being closer to the plant. If you care about flavor, terpene expression, and seeing exactly what your starting material can deliver, <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/products\/concentrates\/solventless\/rosin\">rosin<\/a> doesn't just compete \u2014 it sets the bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More from Let's Be Blunt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned as new episodes drop for Boris' takes on cannabis myths, products, and shopping smarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don't miss 'em!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/videos\"><em>Watch the full series<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rosin is a solventless cannabis concentrate made using only heat and pressure, but its origins are far more DIY than most people realize. 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