What is Live Resin and Why It’s a Game-Changer
When it comes to cannabis concentrates, few products have captured the attention of enthusiasts and connoisseurs like live resin. Known for its exceptional flavor, powerful aroma, and full-spectrum effects, live resin has quickly become one of the most sought-after extractions on the market. But what exactly is it, and why is it so special?
What is Live Resin?
Live resin is a cannabis concentrate made using fresh, flash-frozen cannabis plants rather than dried or cured material. By freezing the plant immediately after harvest, extractors preserve the delicate terpenes and cannabinoids that are often lost in the drying process. The result is a product that captures the essence of the living plant—its full flavor profile, aroma, and potency.
The word “live” refers to that preservation of fresh, uncured material. When you open a jar of live resin, you’re getting as close as possible to experiencing the plant as it was in the garden.
How is Live Resin Made?
The process begins at harvest. Instead of drying and curing, freshly cut cannabis plants are flash-frozen at sub-zero temperatures. This keeps volatile terpenes intact while locking in cannabinoids like THC and CBD.
Next, extraction specialists use hydrocarbon solvents such as butane or propane in a closed-loop system. The solvents pass over the frozen material, pulling out the resinous oils. After careful purging to remove residual solvents, what’s left is a golden, terpene-rich concentrate that’s packed with flavor and potency.
Because of its complexity and the equipment required, live resin is often produced by skilled extraction labs rather than at-home setups. The result is a premium product that reflects craftsmanship and science in equal measure.
The Rise of the “Baller Jar”
For those who truly appreciate live resin, there’s nothing quite like the Baller Jar. Traditionally, concentrates were sold in single-gram portions. But the demand for larger quantities has given rise to the 4-gram “baller jar.”
Not only does the baller jar offer more value and convenience, it also gives serious cannabis fans the ability to stock up on their favorite strain or extraction batch. For social sessions, creative projects, or just having plenty on hand, a baller jar is the ultimate upgrade.
See it in Action
Words only go so far—seeing the process and final product makes all the difference. Check out the video attached below to get a closer look at how live resin is made, and why a baller jar of this golden concentrate belongs in your collection. Baller Jars are now available at NativeCare. Stop by today.
