Dope Theory Hash – Vanilla

Vanilla, also known as “Vanilla Bean” or “Vanilla Kush,” is an indica dominant hybrid (70% indica/30% sativa) strain created through the potent cross of Kashmir X Afghani. You guessed it – this bud gets its name from its insanely delicious flavor of sweet sugary vanilla and cream. The smell might catch you a little off-guard at first, with a fragrant lavender kush overtone that is accented by subtle vanilla and spices. Vanilla has lumpy minty green teardrop shaped nugs with dark reddish orange hairs and a coating of bright yellow-green crystal trichomes. The Vanilla high is pone that’s perfect for a quick boost of happiness before you hit the hay. The high hits you first with a quick-hitting euphoric boost that lifts your spirits and replaces any negative or racing thoughts with happy bliss. This euphoria will quickly pull you into a state of hazy introspection that can be sedative if you’re not careful. A body buzz comes next, lulling you into a sleepy state that almost always ends in a power nap. With these effects and its high 19-20% average THC level, Vanilla is the perfect choice for treating chronic pain, nausea, insomnia, and chronic stress.

What Is Hash?
Hash is a cannabis extract, made when trichomes, the resinous glands that line the surface of cannabis plants, are removed and processed into a concentrated form. It is usually brown or dark green in color and comes in a brick or ball. Hash is a solventless extract, as trichome removal is done with physical manipulation and temperature changes, not with the use of solvents or chemicals. As hash is a concentrate, its effects will be much stronger than smoking cannabis flower. Hash potency can range from 40-80% THC, depending on starting material and extraction methods, whereas flower is usually in the 15-25% THC range.

How to Smoke Hash:
Hash may be used in a number of ways. Traditionally, hash has been consumed orally, either as a solid or infused into a beverage such as the traditional Indian drink bhang. Hash may also be smoked, either on its own or as a way to accompany traditional cannabis flowers. Some varieties of hash that have the ability to melt may also be vaporized on a hot surface, known as dabbing. When dabbing hash, screens are often used due to the fact that some resins leave carbon residue and will not melt completely, or at all. On the other end of the spectrum are high-quality hash oils (not to be confused with solvent extracts), such as full melt dry sift and full melt ice water hash, which has the ability to melt completely onto a nail, leaving zero residues.

Hash vs. Weed: What’s the Difference?
Both hash and weed come from the cannabis plant. Weed typically refers to the dried flowers of the plant, while hashish is a concentrate derived from the resin.