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Did you know the first methods of cannabis extraction dates back thousands of years? &nbsp;

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In fact, hashish – more commonly known today as hash – was recorded in 1,001 Arabian Nights. Then, hash was created by rolling cannabis flower between your fingers to create a sandy-colored brick. Hash is still beloved in the cannabis community today, but the process to create it has been perfected and refined as our knowledge of the plant has expanded, and technologies improved. Ice water extraction is arguably the most effective way to isolate trichomes on the market, creating a range of solventless products like live rosin, light press hash, and more - the latest and greatest options to line Zen Leaf shelves soon.

Meet the new Verano solventless extracts:&nbsp;

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Experience full plant-power with Verano Live Rosin. The rich, solventless cannabis concentrate is terpene-packed for a full spectrum, true-to-flower dabbing experience. The potent extract is made from fresh-frozen flower, refined in an ice water bath to collect and isolate cannabis trichomes. This hash is dried, then heated and pressed to create a powerful and palpable extract.&nbsp;

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For the smoothest dab in Illinois, reach for Verano Live Rosin Badder. It starts with Live Rosin, extracted by isolating terpene- and THC-rich trichomes through an ice water bath and pressed to express the desired oil. The oil is then whipped to create a smooth, homogenous extract with an even distribution of cannabinoids and terpenes. Taste the terps with this true-to-flower concentrate.&nbsp;

Dab on the go with Verano Live Rosin vape cartridges. Freshly harvested flower is frozen to retain maximum cannabinoids and terpenes, extracted by collecting potent trichomes using an ice water bath and pressing with only heat and pressure. Pure, potent plant extract - nothing more, nothing less.&nbsp;

Verano Light Press Hash is an ode to the first cannabis concentrate. Trichomes are collected from dried and cured flower, isolated with an ice water bath. This kief is then pressed using low heat and soft pressure to create beautiful blocks of hashish that range from light sand to sandy-green in hue. 

Dab the best with Verano Full Melt Hash. Created by isolating cannabis trichomes through an ice water bath, the desired cannabinoids and terpenes are expressed by applying heat and pressure. This “best of the batch” hash is a solventless concentrate that melts without leaving any residue in your dab rig or pen.&nbsp;

Temple Balls are an ancient form of cannabis, crafted using traditions that extend back thousands of years. They start with trichomes, collected from dried and cured cannabis bud to create kief. This kief is then pressed with heat and pressure to express THC and terpenes and manipulated by hand. Verano Temple Balls are a nostalgic experience that cannabis enthusiasts long for. The ball is created by hand-rolling, an essential piece as the outer shell protects the terpenes and cannabinoids, preserving its true-to-flower experience. These potent extract balls that can be smoked, vaporized, dabbed, or even eaten. 

Ice water extraction creates the smoothest rosin products. While dry sift, another method of solventless extraction, creates great product, the trichomes are knocked off of dried flower, which can bring minute pieces of leaves with them. Ice water extraction, instead, uses an ice water bath. 

The water is an important piece, as it softens the flower and makes it more pliable. The bud is loaded into the bath and shaken about, with the ice gently knocking the desired trichomes off. This creates a hash slurry that is then dried before pressing to create rosin. &nbsp;

When cannabis is harvested, it is dried and cured before trimming. That’s not the case with live cannabis. &nbsp;

Live cannabis products provide the truest to flower cannabis flavor possible. Right after harvest, the cannabis flower is placed into a freezer to flash-freeze the plant. By doing so after harvest, the plant’s living terpene and cannabinoid profile is preserved, hence the term “live.” &nbsp;

Find Verano Live Rosin and Hash at Zen Leaf Illinois&nbsp;

Whatever your preferred way to dab, Verano has you covered. From classic Full Melt Hash to new-age Live Rosin, and the more approachable Live Rosin Vape, there’s a way for everyone to explore the solventless cannabis option. 

Find your new favorite solventless cannabis at a <a href="https://zenleafdispensaries.com/state-resources/illinois/">Zen Leaf Illinois</a> near you soon. Not in Illinois? Be on the lookout for the landing of solventless in your state, and subscribe to receive all exciting product launch updates.

*This post was updated November 9, 2022 to omit dry sift extraction.

Meet Verano Rosin and Hash

Danyal Swan

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