Fresh Frozen Cannabis: Unleash the Potential
North Coast Services has unlocked the potential of fresh frozen cannabis through our meticulous post-harvest process and cutting-edge extraction methods. Unlike traditional dried cannabis, fresh frozen cannabis is harvested at its peak freshness and immediately frozen to preserve its unique terpene profile and maximize its therapeutic benefits. This process ensures that the final product retains its vibrant flavors and potent effects, providing an unparalleled experience for cannabis enthusiasts. Whether you prefer live resin or live rosin, North Coast Services has the expertise and knowledge to guide you through the world of fresh frozen cannabis and help you discover its full potential.
What is Fresh Frozen Cannabis?
Instead of traditional drying and curing, buds are frozen immediately after harvest. Vacuum-sealed and stored at -38°F, this preserves terpenes at their peak, capturing the coveted flavors and aromas.
Instead of drying and curing the buds, crops are frozen immediately after harvest. Once the plants are taken down and the stems, branches, and leaves are removed, the buds are vacuum sealed and placed in an industrial freezer. Sometimes dry ice is also placed inside to achieve the right temperature.
-38° F is the sweet spot, preserving terpenes at their peak. The highly-coveted flavor and aroma are essentially frozen in time, much to marijuana lovers’ delight.
Once frozen, many growers proceed to create live resin.
What is Live Resin?
A potent extract used in edibles and vape pens that is rapidly growing in popularity. Many growers harness the potential of frozen buds to create live resin. By extracting terpenes and cannabinoids from the frozen material, live resin offers an intensely potent experience, up to four to five times stronger than the original flower.
How to Freeze Cannabis
Below you will find our 6-step process on how to freeze cannabis.
Step 1: Freeze buds for about 24 to 36 hours.
Step 2: Grind frozen buds into a fine powder.
Step 3: Place the powder into stainless steel tubes.
Step 4: Add a solvent to extract the terpenes and cannabinoids.
Step 5: Wait while the water crystallizes and separates from the plant material.
Step 6: Remove the remaining solvent to isolate the concentrate.
Live Resin vs. Live Rosin
Live resin and live rosin are both cannabis concentrates that are known for their high potency and flavorful terpenes. However, there are some key differences between the two products.
Live resin is made from flash-frozen cannabis that is then extracted using solvents, such as butane or propane. This process helps to preserve the delicate terpenes and cannabinoids that are present in the fresh cannabis plant. Live resin is typically a clear or amber color and has a strong, flavorful aroma.
Live rosin is made from fresh, unfrozen cannabis that is pressed using heat and pressure. This solventless extraction method produces a darker, more opaque concentrate with a slightly less intense aroma than live resin. However, live rosin is often considered to be a purer and more flavorful product than live resin, as it does not contain any residual solvents.
North Coast Services - Your Fresh Frozen Cannabis Partner
As the experts at North Coast Services continue to explore the secrets of fresh frozen cannabis, they uncover the remarkable potential hidden within the post-harvest process, including the extraction methods that yield the finest live resin and live rosin from the meticulously frozen weed.
At North Coast Services, we understand that not every cannabis crop meets visual standards, which is why we offer an exceptional alternative. Freezing preserves precious terpenes and ensures no buds are left behind. Our experienced Michigan Cannabis team provides full-service solutions for live resin and more. Contact us today to unlock the potential of fresh frozen weed.