What Are Dabs?
Dabs are concentrated cannabis or hemp extracts. Here's a complete guide to what they are, the types available, and how they're made.
What Are Dabs?
"Dabs" is the common term for concentrated cannabis or hemp extracts that are vaporized using heat. Unlike flower (which is 15–30% cannabinoids), concentrates can contain 60–90%+ cannabinoids by weight. A small amount delivers a large effect.
Types of Dabs / Concentrates
Wax
Soft, opaque concentrate with a waxy, crumbly texture. Easy to work with on a dab tool. Great for beginners. Available in sativa, indica, and hybrid.
Shatter
A hard, glass-like concentrate that "shatters" when handled. Usually amber-colored and very pure. Strong, clean effects. Slightly harder to work with as it can be sticky when warm.
Live Resin
Made from flash-frozen fresh cannabis plants immediately after harvest (rather than dried). This preserves more terpenes, resulting in exceptional flavor. Often considered the gold standard for flavor-focused dabbers.
Live Rosin
Solventless extract made by pressing fresh-frozen cannabis with heat and pressure. No chemicals used in extraction. Considered the cleanest and most natural concentrate. Premium price point.
Budder / Badder
Whipped concentrate with a creamy, butter-like consistency. Easy to scoop and handle. Good balance of potency and flavor.
Crumble
Dry, honeycomb-textured concentrate. Lower moisture content. Easy to handle and measure. Good for beginners.
Distillate
Highly refined concentrate that's almost pure THC or CBD. Very potent but most terpenes have been removed, so flavor is minimal without added terpenes. Used most commonly in vape cartridges.
Hash Rosin
Made from bubble hash pressed into rosin. Full-spectrum, solventless, and highly flavorful. Premium product for serious concentrate enthusiasts.
How Are Dabs Made?
- Solvent-based extraction (wax, shatter, BHO): Butane or CO₂ is used to strip cannabinoids and terpenes from plant material.
- Solventless extraction (rosin, bubble hash): Heat and pressure (or ice water) are used — no chemicals involved.
THCA Concentrates at Smoke Liquor 247
We carry hemp-derived THCA concentrates that are federally compliant under the 2018 Farm Bill. No medical card needed. Lab-tested and verified. Ask our staff for current concentrate inventory.
Call (407) 778-1326 (near Disney, open 24/7).