KIEF

Kief is the sifted collection of cannabis trichomes that’s rapidly gaining attention. Some people think kief is something entirely different from marijuana, but in reality it’s simply the most resin-rich part of the same plant – just way more concentrated.

What Is Kief’s Potency?

Experienced consumers often call kief “the concentrated punch of THC,” and honestly, that’s pretty accurate. While a typical cured bud usually tests around 20–30% THC, kief – depending on how cleanly it’s separated – can concentrate cannabinoids into the 50–80% range or even higher. Whether the source strain is Indica or Sativa doesn’t really change that fundamental strength.

If you smoke kief, the effects hit quicker and land harder than regular flower – expect a punchy lift that sticks around longer. The neat part is it keeps the strain’s own smell and taste, so even though the potency jumps, the aroma and flavor stay true to what you’re used to.

Kief is vital because it is just pure, THC-containing trichomes. Trichomes are the most potent part of the marijuana flower and contain the highest cannabinoid levels. Trichomes don’t just produce cannabinoids. Cannabis’s essential oils are also created and stored in the trichomes, meaning that trichomes are responsible for a bud’s potency and unique fragrance and flavor.