Contrary to popular belief, cannabis dabs aren’t just for “stoners” chasing high THC content. Instead, most concentrate fans choose dabs for their unique textures and their superior flavor and aroma. Let’s explore the many ways cannabis dabs satisfy the senses and take a look at 6 popular concentrate strains for dabbing.
Textures of Cannabis Dabs
Dab textures are visually appealing while engaging the sense of touch.
BHO Oil
Most dabs start as a form of butane-extracted oil before being processed into other textures. However, some manufacturers use cleaner CO2 to extract cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids from cannabis flowers. Additionally, many BHO extracts begin with flash-frozen live resin, which creates some of the most flavorful dabs you can buy.
Wax
Concentrates for dabs are technically subtypes of wax. Manufacturers create budder by whipping the wax to yield a smooth, creamy texture, and sugar wax has a thicker, grainier texture. Crumble has a consistency similar to feta cheese, making it easier to break apart with your fingers or a dabbing tool. One of the purest of the wax-based concentrates, shatter is challenging to make and can be a bit tricky for dabbing. However, its glasslike amber texture makes high-end shatter look like a precious yellow topaz.
Rosin
Cannabis companies make rosin by pressing the buds between two heated plates. Rosin is the ideal concentrate for people concerned about residual solvents.
6 Best Cannabis Dabs that Satisfy the Senses
Sour Diesel
High limonene and myrcene make Sour Diesel sit at the top of nearly every dab fan’s list of favorites. As a concentrate, sativa-dominant Sour Diesel provides uplifting effects and gives consumers the rare chance to enjoy the strain’s classic flavor in its purest form.
Pineapple Express
The Pineapple Express travels at lightning speed as a concentrate. This iconic sativa-leaning hybrid blends high-octane Trainwreck with lip-smacking Hawaiian to create a cannabis dab with a unique tropical flavor, hints of spicy beta-caryophyllene, and refreshing pine aromas.
Gorilla Glue #4
Concentrate makers love Gorilla Glue, and consumers seem to agree. A mixture of Sour Dubb, Chem’s Sister, and Chocolate Diesel, Gorilla Glue #4 produces incredibly resinous buds offering a mouth-watering lemon and chocolate flavor with a potent gassy aroma.
Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake’s delightful lemon and vanilla flavor make the strain a true dabber’s delight and the perfect choice for sharing after a casual dinner party. Although its high-THC content and quick onset of euphoria can seem initially overwhelming, Wedding Cake’s indica side comes to the rescue and lifts consumers into an upbeat yet relaxed state of mind.
Harlequin
Sativa-dominant Harlequin is one of the most popular high-CBD strains for cannabis dabs. Harlequin’s 2:1 CBD-to-THC ratio makes for a relaxing dab that delights the taste buds with a sweet cherry flavor and spicy overtones.
Grape Ape
A blend of three legendary strains, Grape Ape dazzles the senses with sweet fruit flavors and a slight floral aroma. Grape Ape makes an excellent cannabis dab for medicinal purposes or evening use with its heavy indica dominance and rich blend of terpenes.