Understanding Kief Basics and Collection Methods

Kief refers to the resinous trichomes of cannabis that accumulate after separating from the flower. Rich in cannabinoids and terpenes, it's known for its potency and purity.

Trichomes are tiny, crystal-like structures on cannabis plants. They produce compounds like THC and CBD, serving as a defense mechanism against pests and providing kief's concentrated power.

Kief is collected using various methods, from simple manual sifting to advanced mechanical separation. Common techniques include grinders with screens and specialized kief boxes.

Many herb grinders have a kief-catching chamber below a fine screen, allowing trichomes to sift through while grinding cannabis, conveniently collecting kief for later use.

Dry sifting involves manually shaking or using mechanical screens to separate kief from plant materials. It's an age-old method that yields pure, solvent-free kief.

Water hash, or ice hash, uses ice water to detach trichomes. The cold temperature makes trichomes brittle and easy to sift through special bags, known as bubble bags.

Kief can be incorporated into cooking to create potent edibles. Due to its concentration, kief-infused recipes require less product for a desired potency level.