Why you should make rosin at home

As mentioned above, both male and female cannabis plants produce tiny glands that grow on the surface of their stems, leaves, and buds. These glands contain the psychoactive compound we call THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). Additionally, they produce the non-psychoactive compound CBD, several other cannabinoids of little interest, and various terpenes.

All of the desirable compounds are contained in the plant’s trichomes rather than the plant’s cells. By extracting and collecting the trichomes without contaminating them with plant matter, it’s possible to produce the most highly concentrated form of trichomes. When subjected to heat, the trichomes will melt, vaporizing into a form most appropriate for consumption.

How does cannabis rosin compare to other forms of cannabis concentrates? Propane Hash Oil (PHO) may be less popular, but Butane Hash Oil (BHO) is arguably the single most popular form of creating cannabis concentrate. Solvent-less cannabis concentrates such as dry sift and bubble hash are also still relevant in the consumer market. It may be hard for people investigating concentrates for the first time to tell the difference, especially when it comes to weighing the benefits.

Using a rosin press creates a product that rivals the purity of the finest grades of both dry sift and bubble hash. However, rosin can be vaporized (or “dabbed”), which hash is far less likely to do safely. Rosin is actually more pure than concentrates produced by the use of solvents. Alcohol, propane, and butane extract the trichomes, but trace elements of those solvents will always make their way into the final product. Cannabis rosin is made by gently heating and compressing cannabis; thus, it lacks the residue left behind.

For good reason, cannabis rosin and rosin presses have been gaining popularity in the cannabis industry in recent years. Cannabis consumers are also following suit. Fortunately for them, one truly excellent tool for creating rosin at home is the Juice Box Rosin Press. This is a compact rosin press specifically designed for making cannabis rosin at home or on the go. The unique design prevents the plates from burning the terpenes while also directing the flow of the rosin. Furthermore, the gradual heating of the two metal plates guarantees the maximum possible yield without the need to press your cannabis a second or third time. Thus, the Juice Box handheld rosin press is both efficient and affordable!

If you are willing to spend over a couple hundred dollars and plan to produce rosin on a large scale or need 10+ grams of rosin a month a table top rosin press would be a good choice. Table top presses often have plates recommend to press 1/4 to 1/2 ounce of material at a time for the best results. The temperature control allows for a more precise temperature but always requires a 2nd or 3rd press. If you are looking for a larger press check out our twist top rosin press and our small 2 ton bottle jack press.

There are several different companies these days who are manufacturing rosin presses. Unfortunately, the majority of such presses are designed for tabletop use. Thus, they are somewhat large and bulky machines designed for high quantity output. Ergonomically designed, the Juice Box Handheld Rosin Press features a pair of convenient padded handles. These enable the user to easily apply the necessary pressure to the heated plates situated between the machine’s jaws.

Many cannabis consumers have reported that by collecting the rosin from their cannabis, they discover that the rosin lasts longer than the cannabis itself. As a bonus, they still have rosin chips left after pressing, which can be used for making cannabis edibles. If you are a cannabis consumer who has no need to make more than two or three grams of rosin a month, then the Juice Box handheld rosin press is the perfect choice for you!

The future of solventless cannabis extracts certainly looks bright. If you are a cannabis consumer who hasn’t tried cannabis rosin yet, you’re certainly going to want to! In fact, solvent-less cannabis extracts - cannabis rosin in particular - are the freshest, fastest-growing trend in the cannabis industry. It is likely that they will continue to gain popularity due to their purity and their extremely high THC levels.