Diamonds are precious. This is not only true in the world of gem stones but also in the world of cannabis. No, here we are not talking about diamonds, i.e., precious stones, but the cannabis concentrate.
Yes, cannabis produces diamonds. If you've never heard of diamonds before, no worries, because we will explain this and much more here. We'll talk about what they're made of, how much you should smoke, and how to smoke them well.
We'll also talk about not only how to smoke THC diamonds but also the best way to smoke diamonds. Let's get to it and get you familiarized with this new type of concentrate.
Key Takeaways
- THCA diamonds are some of the most potent cannabis concentrates.
- THCA diamonds are made by extracting cannabinoids from plant matter and then going through a process known as diamond mining.
- Until it is heated up through smoking or vaping, THCA is not psychoactive. Therefore, eating THCA diamonds as is will not get you high.
What are Diamonds in Weed Terms?
Diamonds, otherwise known as weed diamonds or THC diamonds, are a special type of THC crystal made using live resin or cannabis sauce. Sauce is made by adding a solvent to cannabis extract through a closed-loop process. The solvent, usually either through evaporation or through heating, is then removed, leaving behind the concentrate, i.e., the sauce.
This sauce concentrate then undergoes another process that turns it into diamonds, aptly named diamond mining. Here, heat and pressure are applied to that concentrated sauce, causing crystalline structures to form, i.e., diamonds.
Diamonds look like crystals and have a yellowish, transparent appearance. They are very potent, usually between 70% and 90% potent, although some can be nearly 100%. If you are wondering what that percentage refers to, keep reading.
Can Diamonds be Made out of Any Cannabinoid?
So, technically speaking, these are usually THCA diamonds. For those of you who don't know, THCA is the acidic precursor to THC. To be more specific, when you smoke cannabis and the label says that it has “20% THC,” it actually contains 20% THCA.
Cannabis contains THCA, which is like the raw form of THC. THCA is inactive in terms of psychoactivity, and if you consume it as is, it won't do anything at all. In order for THCA to become active or psychoactive, it has to be heated up (decarboxylation).
Smoking and vaping heat THCA and effectively turn it into THC. In this form, it becomes psychoactive and acquires intoxicating properties. That said, you can technically extract any cannabinoid from plant matter and turn it into diamonds. Alternatively, you could use this Botany Farms Live Resin CBD Tincture to make your own CBD diamonds.
How Much Diamond Concentrate Should You Smoke?
Seeing as these THC diamonds are so potent, usually upwards of 90%, it doesn't take much to get you high. Generally speaking, a single dab of 0.05 grams should be more than enough.
Beginners should start very low, as the high from this concentrate can be extremely strong. If you are feeling adventurous, you could go with 0.1 grams.
For seasoned cannabis connoisseurs familiar with vaporizing or dabbing, slightly bigger dabs should suffice. A little bit goes a long way, plus diamonds are pretty expensive, so there's no sense in smoking or vaping too much at once.
How Do You Smoke Diamonds?
Now that you know exactly what diamonds in the world of cannabis are, let's take a closer look at some of the best ways to consume them. How to smoke THCA diamonds is one of the most commonly asked questions.
Dab Them in a Rig or Nectar Collector
In this sense, diamonds are no different from other concentrates such as wax or shatter. Use a dab tool to pick up a small piece, drop it on a blistering hot nail, and dab it to your heart's content.
Many people prefer dabbing these diamonds because they can control exactly how much is dabbed at once. You could even measure out or weigh the amount you are dabbing in a single go. Furthermore, if you have the right setup, controlling the temperature at which you are dabbing is also easy.
Similarly, some users prefer dab rigs over general vaporizers because the smoke tends to cool down a lot more, especially because there is a water chamber for the smoke to pass through. Dab rigs are a much better option for at-home use, as the vaporizing or dabbing experience is much more enjoyable when using some kind of basic vaporizer.
Vape Them Using a Concentrate Insert
The next way to vaporize or smoke diamonds is by using a concentrate insert. Here, we are talking about a small chamber or atomizer into which you put your concentrate. These are inserted into a handheld electronic vaporizer.
Many users prefer these because they are much more portable than dab rigs. You can't really dab on the go, but you can use a handheld electronic vaporizer on the go. It's just much more convenient in this sense.
However, with vaporizers, you can't control how big of a hit you get, besides altering the amount of time you pull on them. Exactly how enjoyable the experience is when using a handheld vaporizer will depend on the model in question.
Some models have very precise temperature controls and state-of-the-art features, whereas others barely let you control the temperature at all. If you are going to use a regular handheld vaporizer, make sure that it has precise temperature controls. Even better is if you use an electronic dab rig, which is like a combination of a dab rig and a vaporizer.
With this, you get the size and shape of a dab rig, complete with a bubbler and water chamber, but you don't have to heat up a nail. Instead, these also have concentrate inserts. This provides you with the best of both worlds. You could always just skip this process and vaporize this Botany Farms Delta-8 THC Tangerine Dream Vape Cartridge.
Add to a Joint, Spliff, Blunt, or Bowl
The other way to consume weed diamonds is to smoke them, as opposed to vaporizing them. You can add them to your weed joint (a combination of weed and tobacco spliff), blunts, pipe, or bong bowls. Just remember that these concentrates are usually much more enjoyable when vaporized. When smoked, they can be quite harsh.
If you add these concentrates to your spliff or bowl, you're going to cough up a lung. Although this is certainly an option if you don't like vaporizing or don't have a vaporizer or dab rig, it's not the number one choice we'd go with.
However, if you have some low-grade weed and you want to spice things up a bit and increase its potency, then it's certainly an option.
Does Smoking Diamonds Have a Taste?
Diamonds are usually nearly 100% cannabinoids and don't contain many terpenes or other substances at all. For this reason, they usually don't have much flavor.
Should You Add Terp Sauce to Diamonds?
Seeing as weed diamonds usually don't have much flavor, you can add some terpene sauce to the mix. Use your favorite terp sauce to change the flavor, and your experience will automatically become much more enjoyable.
In Conclusion
There you have it, folks, everything you need to know about weed diamonds, aka THCA diamonds, aka cannabis diamonds. These are, by far, some of the highest quality and most potent cannabis concentrates out there, and we recommend giving them a try.
If you are a seasoned cannabis veteran who is sick and tired of weak concentrates, the potency of THC diamonds should give you something to smile about. When all is said and done, if you’d rather just stick to regular THC, check out our very own Botany Farms Delta-9 Microdose Gummies.
