Cannabis concentrates are potent extracts that isolate cannabinoids and terpenes for stronger effects than flower. Popular types include RSO (full-spectrum, therapeutic), distillate (refined, high THC or CBD), live resin (fresh-frozen, terpene-rich), shatter (glass-like, potent), and wax/budder (soft, flavorful). They’re used in vapes, dabs, edibles, and topicals.
Read MoreFull-melt hash and premium rosin are rare, craft-focused cannabis concentrates made without solvents. They start with trichome-rich, carefully selected flower, and only the best trichomes produce the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavorants that define these products. True full-melt hash is labor-intensive and small-batch, making it highly sought after. These concentrates are prized for their clean, flavorful, and potent experience, which preserves the plant’s natural aroma, taste, and character. Proper handling, harvest timing, and low-temperature consumption maximize their unique qualities.
Read MoreIn 2025, cannabis consumers are split between disposables and cartridges. Disposables win with convenience, trendy flavors, and grab-and-go appeal—especially among younger buyers. Cartridges remain popular for sustainability, lower waste, and customizable vaping. Both thrive in Washington’s booming vape market, the second-largest category after flower.
Read MoreFECO and RSO are both potent, full-spectrum cannabis oils — but they differ in solvent and intended use. FECO is made with food-grade ethanol and designed for oral or sublingual consumption. RSO was originally made with isopropyl alcohol for topical use, though many retail brands now use food-safe solvents. Both are extremely strong — start with a rice-grain-sized dose!
Read MoreRSO—short for Rick Simpson Oil—has become one of the most well-known and widely used cannabis extracts, especially among medical cannabis users.
Celebrated for its strong effects and wide range of applications, RSO is known for being incredibly potent. But what exactly makes RSO so powerful? And why do so many people turn to it for relief?
Read MoreCannabis distillate is clear because it's ultra-refined through winterization and distillation, removing all waxes, chlorophyll, terpenes, and plant material — leaving only pure THC or CBD. Without particles to scatter light, the oil appears crystal clear. It's tasteless, odorless, and highly potent — perfect for vapes, edibles, topicals, and beverages!
Read MoreSmoking cannabis is a form of combustion, which, simply put, is the process of burning something. When you smoke cannabis in a bong, a pipe or a joint, we burn the tiny, resonous glands (called “trichomes”) and the plant material of the flower. But what’s vaporization? How does it work? And how can you do it? If you’re curious about how cannabis vaporizing works then you’ve come to the right place!
Read MoreCannabis concentrates are akin to the "liquor" of the cannabis world, offering a range of sophisticated products with varying potencies and qualities. Here's a detailed look at common cannabis concentrates and their extraction methods.
Read MoreNew to cannabis lingo? "Loud" means strong aroma, "dank" means pungent and classic smelling, "terpy" means high in flavor-rich terpenes, and "fire" means exceptional quality. "Infused" products contain added concentrates for extra potency, while "solventless" means the cleanest extraction methods. Walk into any dispensary and shop like a pro!
Read MoreRSO is one of the easiest cannabis products to use recreationally — just add a rice-grain-sized dose directly to food or drinks. It pairs great with savory dishes like ramen (the salt masks RSO's bitterness) or sweet treats like ice cream. Warm the syringe in water first to loosen the oil, and always wait 90–120 minutes for effects to peak before redosing!
Read MoreRSO (Rick Simpson Oil) is a highly potent full-spectrum cannabis extract that can be taken orally or incorporated into food to mask its strong earthy flavor. Start with a rice-grain-sized dose (~100mg equivalent) and wait 90 minutes before considering more. Two easy methods: sandwiched between ice cream or sherbet, or folded inside a fruit leather strip.
Read MoreWe at Hashtag LOVE our RSO and its many different ways to elevate distinct, individual aspects of our lives. Some of our staff find RSO to be absolutely integral to their day to day life for medical reasons. Others of us enjoy RSO for the more recreational benefits associated with this product.
Here’s our top five favorite ways to consume RSO and reap the rewards!
Read MoreFrom terp sauces to shatter to hash rosin, our budtenders have tried all the waxes we carry. Aroma, texture and effect were all taken into account when picking our favorites. Some of us use traditional dab rigs, and others use Nectar Collectors or E-Nails. All the methods are great, but my pick is the High Five E-Nail!
With no further ado, here are our favorite dabs of 2019!
Read MoreFollowing our initial course on cannabis concentrates: Concentrates 101, we dipped some toes into the various kinds of products offered in our shop.
And you might’ve had various strains of marijuana in your travels and now you’re looking for deeper, thicker clouds coming from little pungent packed nugs. Intensely thicker highs ranging in consistencies from runny honey to soupy terps, sugary wax, shatter dabs, and hash. Confused in any sense?
We’ve got you covered in: Concentrates 102!
Summer is almost here! Long, sun-soaked days and cool, starry nights are on the horizon. Not to mention dozens of new strains and cannabis products to choose from! So, what should you be smoking this summer? What tasty edibles or cartridges should you bring to the picnic or BBQ?
Read MoreThe Sun Cup, hosted once a year by the Washington Sungrowers Industry Association (WSIA), is a celebration of outdoor cannabis growing. This year, the WSIA invited outdoor marijuana farmers and processors from around the state to compete and to raise awareness of sustainable outdoor growing methods and the amazing quality of products that outdoor growers can produce.
Read MoreDoes pot just not give you the same kick to the head that it used to do? Are you looking for a method of consumption that takes less time and less product, but still yields big effects and flavors?
Well then, perhaps cannabis concentrates are for you!
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