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Hashish is the most popular cannabis concentrate. Despite the fact that it is actively produced and used, this substance is under strict legislative control in the UK, so this issue should be approached responsibly and with the utmost caution.
What is hash? Origin, types and context in the UK
First, it is worth understanding what hashish is and why it is so popular. It is a concentrate obtained from the trichomes (resin) of cannabis. It contains a large amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Compared to regular buds of the plant, hashish has more active substances, a dense texture and, as a rule, it is used in smaller doses.
What does hash look like? It can have different colours: from light golden to dark brown or even almost black. The texture can be crumbly, sticky, soft or hard.
There are several types of hashish. They differ depending on the region and the method of production:
Hand hashish – made by rolling cannabis resin by hand from living plants.
Dry sieve hashish – made by sifting pre-dried flowers through a fine sieve.
Ice-o-lator – uses water and ice.
Rosin – made by pressing and heating.
Is weed legal in the UK? All substances containing THC are included in the list of class B drugs and are strictly prohibited. Fines and criminal prosecution are provided for storage or distribution.
How is hash made? Traditional and modern methods
The manufacturing process is based on collecting trichomes (resin glands on the surface of the cones) and then pressing. The traditional and most popular production methods include the following:
Manual resin collection and friction. To do this, collect resins from living plants with your hands and rub them between your palms.
Dry sifting. To do this, dry cones are rubbed against a fine sieve to separate the trichomes. The resulting powder is collected and then pressed into bars or tiles.
How to make hash using more modern methods:
Ice water extraction (bubble hash). This uses cold water and bags with filters to extract the trichomes.
Dry ice hash. In this case, cryogenic separation of trichomes is carried out by adding dry ice.
Rosin tech. This uses pressure and heat (a simple iron or a special press) to obtain a pure extract.
The finished product can be smoked appropriately.
How to smoke hash safely and effectively
How to use hash? It is worth familiarising yourself with all possible smoking methods. It is also necessary to know the safety rules. There are several methods of smoking hashish, each of which has its own differences, pros and cons:
Mixing hashish with weed or tobacco. This is the most popular option. The fact is that hashish itself does not burn well, so it is crushed and mixed with tobacco or weed (mint, linden blossom, and others).
Hashish pipe. For smoking, you need to use a small pipe with a narrow opening. It allows you to smoke only pure hashish without any additives. It is best to heat it slowly, using a special mesh for even smouldering.
Bong. This option is suitable for smoking not only pure hashish, but also mixed with weeds. The bong contains water, which will cool the smoke and retain some of the resins. Smoking with a bong is less irritating to the throat, but still guarantees a powerful effect.
Vape. The most gentle way. The device will heat the hashish to an evaporation temperature of 180-210 ° C, while it will not burn the trichomes. An excellent option for pure concentrate or a mixture with flowers.
To avoid discomfort while smoking, you should drink water before and after. This will reduce dry mouth. It should also be done in a calm and familiar environment.
Can you eat hash? Edible products and precautions
If you are wondering whether you can eat hashish, it is quite suitable for oral use. But please note that the raw substance in this case is not as effective. To activate the THC in the composition, the trichomes should be heated to a maximum of 120 ° C for half an hour. If you plan to eat hashish, the effect will come later, after 30-90 minutes. But eating it with food has a big plus – the effect will be long (up to 6-8 hours). Hashish can be eaten not only in dry form. You can make baked goods (cookies or brownies), hot drinks and tinctures from it.
Tools and methods for pressing pollen
Pollen is dry trichomes. They are obtained from cannabis cones by sifting through a fine sieve. To obtain hashish, trichomes need to be pressed. For this, different tools are used:
Rosin press – a special heated plate.
Hand press – a small device with 2 screws, with its help small portions of pollen are compressed.
Pneumatic or hydraulic press – tools for professional use that allow you to control the temperature and pressure.
Different pressing methods can be used:
Cold – you need to put the pollen in a press and squeeze it manually, you can also preheat the plates (but not too much).
Warm – you need to use moderate heat up to 40-60°C to activate the stickiness of the resin, but be sure to use parchment or bags so that the trichomes do not stick to the plates.
There are improvised pressing methods. For example, you can roll the pollen in cellophane and press it in hot water or under a weight. But you need to remember that in the UK, any action related to hashish is illegal, regardless of the method of its extraction