How to Smoke Bubble Hash

What is Hash / How to Make Hash

Hash is a collection of separated trichomes from the cannabis plant using solventless techniques. It is a concentrated form of cannabis that provides users with a unique experience. Cannabis trichomes contain cannabinoids like THC and CBD as well as the flavor and aroma of the plant – terpenes. Hash is a collection of cannabinoids and terpenes. It is also the oldest form of cannabis product.

People have been smoking hash for thousands of years if not longer.  Back then people were rubbing cannabis flowers between their palms and collecting the resin to make hash. This is the basic principle to make products like hash temple balls. The kief that collects at the bottom of your grinder is technically hash. These days, we have more refined methods of making hash products.

Dry sifting is a popular method of making hash (known as dry sift). This involves rubbing cannabis flowers against a fine mesh screen to mechanically separate the trichomes from the plant. There is also a technique known as kryo kief which uses freezing temperatures and mechanical sifting to remove trichomes from the cannabis plant.

The most popular form of hash in the United States is bubble hash. These are made using ice and water inside a mesh bag called a bubble bag. The ice water freezes trichomes which are then separated from the plant when agitated. The mesh bubble bags collect cannabinoids and trichomes while removing plant material like chlorophyll. Bubble hash can be pressed into hash rosin using a rosin press and rosin bags. It can also be used as is. Let’s take a look at the best ways to enjoy hash.

Best Ways How to Smoke Bubble Hash

The best way to enjoy your hash is however you want to! Cannabis use is a very personal experience. Some consumption techniques work better for others. But there are some indicators you can use to determine what is the best way to smoke your hash.

Generally only the best of the best hash can and should be dabbed. The best hash is referred to as “full melt”. This means that when applied to heat, the hash will fully melt and not leave any residue behind. Products like dry sift, kief, and temple balls have a relatively higher level of plant material than full melt hash so it is not suggested that you dab these products. Products such as dry sift, kief, and temple balls are best used in joints or glass pipes.

How to Smoke Bubble Hash Through Dabbing

Dabbing full melt hash might be the most tasty way to enjoy cannabis. Full melt hash is filled with flavor. To dab full melt hash, you will need a glass pipe, a torch, a quartz banger, and a glass banger cap.. Use your torch to heat up the quartz banger for about 30-45 seconds. Next, allow the quartz to cool to about 450 ℉.

It is best practice to use a digital infrared thermometer to accurately gauge temperature. Once the quartz has reached the proper temperature, drop your hash into the banger, cap the banger with the cap, and inhale. Now you are dabbing full melt hash!

Some prefer to prepare their hash for dabbing with a technique called “flagging”. This is basically laying your hash out on a flat piece of parchment then “cutting” it into strips that you can easily pick up and dab. The size of your flags is entirely up to you. We suggest you start small as hash can pack quite a punch!

How to Smoke Bubble Hash Through Joints 

Any type of hash can be enjoyed in a joint. When rolling your joint, you can break up small pieces of hash and sprinkle them into the ground up buds. Alternatively, you could take some hash and roll a skinny snake to lay down on the ground up buds. If you decide to use a hash snake, you can make what is known as a hash hole or donut hole joint. 

If you want to take this even a step further, you could make hash wraps. This is basically hash laid flat and formed into the shape of a joint paper. Once you form your hash wrap, you can fill it with ground up buds and roll it up like you would a joint. This is generally easiest with higher quality hash. Dry sift and kief will not do the trick. 

How to Smoke Bubble Hash Using Glass Pipes 

Smoking hash out of your glass pipe is as easy as breaking off a small piece and throwing it into your bowl either on top of buds or not. When lighting a hash bowl, inhale slowly as the flame is applied. The hash will melt much slower than any flower so you want to take it easy.

How to Consume Bubble Hash with Edibles

If you have some lower grade hash that might not make for the best smoking experience, you can decide to make some edibles with it. Hash is fat soluble so you can easily incorporate it into many baked goods.