Flowers and hashish come from the same plant, but they are very different products. One is the bud itself, after it has been dried and cured; the other is the resin that has been separated from the plant and pressed. We’ll explain how they differ.
What is a flower?
The flower, or bud, is the part of the female plant where the trichomes are concentrated. After harvesting, it is dried and cured for several weeks to allow its aroma to develop. It retains the plant’s natural structure, allowing its colour, density and resin coating to be appreciated at a glance.
What is hashish?
Hashish is produced by separating the trichomes from the plant and compressing them. It is one of the oldest methods of processing cannabis: its production has been documented for centuries in regions such as Morocco, Lebanon, Afghanistan and the Himalayas.
Traditional and modern methods
- Dry sieving: The dried plant is shaken over fine mesh, and the trichomes fall off. This is the traditional method used in North Africa.
- Hand-rubbed: The resin is collected by rubbing the fresh flowers between the palms of the hands. This is the traditional method used to make Himalayan charas.
- Water and ice: The flowers are swirled in ice-cold water to dislodge the trichomes and are then filtered using bags with different mesh sizes. This results in what is known as ice-o-lator o bubble hash.
Differences in aroma and texture
The flower reveals the strain’s full terpene profile. Hashish usually has more earthy, spicy or sweet aromas, which depend on the plant as well as the production method and the pressing process. Its texture ranges from the hardest and most brittle to the softest and most pliable.
Which one to choose
Neither is better than the other: they are simply different experiences. Some people prefer to appreciate the variety found in the flower, whilst others value the tradition and nuances of well-made hashish. The important thing is to know what you’re dealing with.
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