Live resin refers to a potent, terpene-rich cannabis extract created using fresh frozen plant material instead of dried and cured flower. Keeping freshly harvested cannabis plants frozen through the extraction process helps better preserve delicate aromatic terpenes and flavor compounds that would normally evaporate or degrade during traditional curing and drying techniques.
The ultra-low freezing temperatures effectively lock trichomes and resin glands in a pristine, unadulterated condition that is then prime for solvent or solventless extraction methods. This allows the final concentrate to retain the fullest expression of the living plant's flavor, fragrance and chemical complexity found when fresh. The result is a terpene-heavy concentrate that mirrors the true experience, smell and taste of the living flower accurately.
Cutting-edge post-harvest technology now enables the sophisticated craft of creating these superior quality live resin concentrates when executed properly. When skillfully produced, live resins showcase cannabis' most sublime aromatic and flavor expressions in concentrate form. The process helps bridge the sensory gap between fresh flower and extracts.