Dabbers who are interested in tapping into the full flavor of the original plant will want to keep a close eye on the torch time. And if your dab rig isn’t equipped with a temperature gauge, get a high-temperature, non-contact infrared thermometer or even better, a dabbing-specific thermometer. Precision matters.
Cannabis terpenes—elements that are responsible for the plant’s aroma and flavor and believed to contribute to the entourage of effects—will begin to boil into vapor at temperatures in the 350-400°F range, according to Leafly. Overheating can cause the concentrate to lose much of its seductive quality if one goes too far above that range.
A lower temperature means there’s also less of a chance that the hash oil within the concentrate will evaporate or burn, which not only can make for an unpleasant, harsh hit but can degrade the THC, CBD and other cannabinoids, lowering the overall high.
The concentrate experts at äkta recommend a window of 375-500°F as the optimal range for enjoying our Live Rosin, to ensure you get the full spectrum of delicious terpenes from our carefully cultivated cannabis sourced from Hava Gardens.
Lower-temperature dabs do have trade offs. Not all of the concentrate will transform into vapor, and the remaining residue will need to be cleaned between sessions if you want to enjoy a pristine experience the next time. Concentrates can’t necessarily be reheated without diminishing the experience.