THCA Diamonds and Concentrates

Hemp-derived THCA concentrates for dabbing: diamonds, crumble, badder, budder, sugar and live resin, from brands such as Hometown Hero, Geek'd x Purge, Half Bak'd, Higher Education and WNC CBD. Products containing THC are for adults 21 and over.

What is THCA?

THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the acid form of THC found in raw hemp and cannabis. On its own it is not the same as THC, but when heated, as in a dab rig or vaporizer, it converts to Delta 9 THC. This conversion is called decarboxylation. Hemp products are defined by their Delta 9 THC content before heating.

Types of THCA concentrates

• Diamonds: crystalline THCA, often sold mixed with live resin or terpene sauce. Hometown Hero lists 2g jars in Cereal Milk, Fresh Melon, Pink Panther and G13; Half Bak'd lists Purifryd Diamonds in 2g.
• Crumble: a dry, crumbly texture. Geek'd x Purge combines diamonds and crumble in 3g packs.
• Badder and budder: whipped, soft textures. WNC CBD lists a 1g badder; Higher Education lists a cold-cured budder in 2g.
• Sugar: a grainy, wet-sugar texture. WNC CBD lists a 1g sugar concentrate.
• Live resin: extract made from fresh-frozen plants to keep more of the original terpenes.

How to compare THCA concentrates

• Weight: jars here range from 1g to 3g.
• Lab results: check the THCA percentage, the total THC, the Delta 9 THC result and the terpene content, and make sure the batch matches your product.
• Strain: each product names a strain or blend, often with indica, sativa or hybrid noted.
• Texture: diamonds and crumble are easier to portion with a dab tool; badder, budder and sugar are softer.

THCA concentrate FAQ

How are THCA concentrates used?

They are made for dabbing with a dab rig or a concentrate vaporizer. See dab rigs and dab tools and accessories.

Which brands make THCA diamonds?

Hometown Hero, Half Bak'd and Geek'd x Purge are listed here. For ready-to-use devices, see THCA vapes.

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