There are many ways to consume hashish. But the healthiest and most pleasant is undoubtedly vaporization, provided you do it correctly and with the right tools. What you need are hash extractors and vaporizers.

Hashish is a concentrated form of cannabis, obtained by extracting the terpene- and cannabinoid-rich trichomes from the plant's buds. Vaporizing hash - as we will see - is an exciting experience and is also the healthiest way to enjoy the healing principles of cannabis plants.

But what is a hash vaporizer? 

This is a very popular electronic device used to heat hash and extracts to a lower temperature than combustion, creating vapor instead of smoke. In this way it is possible to breathe the active and healing ingredients of the plants, without inhaling toxic substances such as those produced by combustion.

With a vaporizer you can smoke various substances, including:

  1. Hashish;
  2. Dried herbs such as marijuana or sage;
  3. CBD oils;
  4. Cannabis concentrates;
  5. Herb and spice extracts.

In general, any substance that can be vaporized at appropriate temperatures can be smoked with a vaporizer. The important thing is to know how to choose the best hashish vaporizer among the different types on the market. In fact, there are portable or so-called desktop models, each with different characteristics and functions.

However, if you don't know yet, before vaping you need to extract the resin from the surface of the buds. And to do this you will need an additional tool: extractors. 

As you can easily guess, you will need them to extract desired components from the trichomes (which contain THC, CBD, terpenes) from cannabis plants. As with vaporizers, there are many specific techniques and devices that you need to know to produce extracts.

Do you want to know how to use a smoke vaporizer correctly? In this article we will deep dive into all the essential notions of this method and in particular:

Read also : “Dry Sift Hash Extraction: What You Need to Know”. 

How a vaporizer works with hash and extracts

Vaporizers work very simply by bringing herbs and concentrates to the vaporization temperature, to the point at which the active ingredients evaporate and are released in the form of vapor.

The vaporization temperature is lower than combustion, allowing for cleaner, healthier and more efficient vapor. Vapor, in fact, only contains cannabinoids, THC and CBD but not harmful substances such as those released by combustion and the consequent production of smoke.

Vaporizers are made with a loading chamber into which you place the substance, a power source for heating, and an air vent for breathing in the vapor produced.

There are two main types of vaporizers:

  1. Conduction: they use an electrical resistance as a heating element to transfer heat to the substance to be vaporized;
  2. Conventional: they use hot air to heat and vaporize the substance contained inside.

Regardless of the specific differences, however, each vaporizer works following the same principle, which is to heat the substance to a temperature that creates vapor instead of toxic smoke.

Most of the models that you can find on the market are equipped with a digital display where the temperature selected by the user is indicated. This is because each substance evaporates at a specific temperature: for example, CBD is released at a temperature range between 160-180°C, while THC at 158°C.

But why is vaping hashish and extracts considered a healthy method? Continue reading the next paragraph to find out.

What are the differences between hash vaporizer and traditional one?

Any hashish vaporizer heats the plant matter to a temperature that activates its evaporation and with which active substances and ingredients are released. 

Therefore, those toxins that would instead be produced in the event of combustion are not inhaled. This is why vaping hashish is widely considered a safer and more controlled method of consuming this substance.

Overall, the differences between the traditional method of smoking and vaping can be summarized as:

  • Burning temperature: When hashish is consumed traditionally, often in combination with tobacco, the substance is burned at high temperatures, producing smoke that contains toxic substances. In contrast, when you vaporize, the substance is heated to a lower temperature, creating vapor that is less irritating to the respiratory tract;
  • Composition of smoke/vapor: The smoke produced by combustion contains many harmful chemical compounds such as carbon monoxide and particulate matter. The vapor produced by vaporization, however, mainly contains active cannabis ingredients such as THC and CBD;
  • Effect on the body: Smoking hashish can cause respiratory irritation, coughing, and increase the risk of lung disease. Vaping is less irritating to the respiratory tract and does not present the same health risks;
  • Dosage: with vaporization you can have greater control over the dosage, since you can adjust the temperature and quantity of substance used;
  • Discretion: vaporization generates less odor than combustion, so it is more discreet and also less invasive for others if you are in the company of other people;
  • Conservation and savings: unlike combustion, it will be possible to conserve the plant substance for longer since it is not burned.

If we want to sum it up, we can safely tell you that with vaporization you will be able to better savor and appreciate the taste of hashish, with a sensation of intensity and body that you will hardly obtain with combustion.

Tips on how to vaporize hash

Vaporizers for hashish and other cannabis extractions therefore serve to extract volatile substances from different types of solid or liquid materials, in order to enjoy all the benefits they contain.

Vaporizing herbal extracts, essential oils, concentrates and other plant substances - as we have seen - is really very simple, but we still want to share with you some tips for using your vaporizer to the fullest:

  1. Prepare the substance to be vaporized well: chop the hashish into very small fragments if you want to make vaporization easier and more effective;
  2. Choose the right temperature: The ideal temperature for vaporizing hash and extracts varies depending on the substance. The ideal is to stay between 185° and 200°C to benefit from all the active substances and their effects. In general, we recommend starting with a low temperature and gradually increasing until you find the perfect one for you;
  3. Keep your vaporizer clean: The difference between a pleasant and disappointing vaping experience also comes from the cleanliness of the loading chamber. Clean your vaporizer regularly to prevent residue from forming and you will get much cleaner and tastier vapor;
  4. Use an appropriate amount of substance : Don't overdo the amount of hash or extracts you put in the loading chamber of the vaporizer. Start with a small amount and gradually increase until you find the right amount. The ideal dose is around 0.1 grams, if you want to get at least 8-10 puffs;
  5. Avoid waste: arrange the plant substance in the brazier in an orderly manner so as to increase the surface area in contact with the hot air, preventing anything from remaining unused;
  6. Take your time: Enjoy the experience and don't try to inhale too much vapor at one time. Doing it slowly and calmly will allow you to benefit fully from the effect of the substance;
  7. Storage: Protect hash and extracts by placing them in a sealed container and in a cool, dry place to best preserve the quality and potency of the substance.

And now the moment has come that perhaps you have been waiting for since you started reading this article: how to choose your new vaporizer.

Why buy a portable hash vaporizer and how to choose it

The reason why you should consume hash with a vaporizer should be clear to you by now. A device of this type offers you many more advantages than traditional smoking.

To choose the vape model best suited to your needs, in our opinion, you should always consider these factors: 

  • Build quality : Make sure the vaporizer is quality, well built and made of durable materials;
  • Ease of use and maintenance : choose a model that is easy to use and clean;
  • Temperature regulation : Make sure your vaporizer has a feature that allows you to regulate the temperature; 
  • Flexibility : choose portable vaporizers if you plan to use them anywhere, at home or away;
  • Extras : Evaluate all the extra features such as battery life, charging chamber capacity, compatibility with extracts and hash.

As always, before making your purchase, we advise you to do in-depth research among the various models on the market and, above all, read customer reviews, just to get an idea of ​​the quality and real performance of the different vaporizers available on the market. market.

We at Grow Shop Italia are always careful to offer the best to our loyal customers. That's why our crew has collected some of the best hashish vaporizers in the next paragraph .

What is the best vaporizer for hash and extracts

Hash vaporizers are available in many models, portable, pen or desktop. They can be electric or battery-operated, conduction or convection. In short, there are so many features that you will be spoiled for choice.

To help you find your way around the large vaporizer market, here are some of the most valid models that you can also find on sale at Grow Shop Italia :

  • Curer LTQ: Praised for its vapor quality, ease of use and battery life, it has an OLED display with a wide range of settable temperatures and a sleek, discreet design.
  • Leaf Buddy Wuukah: desktop vape ideal for vaporizing hash and dry herbs. Equipped with a ceramic, titanium and quartz heating chamber, digital display and long-lasting battery, it ensures a very pleasant experience;
  • Volcano Hybrid: desktop vape from Storz&Bickel with touch screen display and dual inhalation mode via tube and balloon;
  • Mighty Plus: portable vaporizer considered among the best for battery life (240V), load capacity and vapor quality;
  • Cpenail vaporizer: small portable vaporizer, with high maximum temperatures, with new generation batteries that ensure 20% more life than traditional models;

Prices on average range from a minimum of 70 euros up to a maximum of 400-500 euros for the most technologically advanced models.

Now that you know everything about vaporizers for hashish, extracts and aromatic herbs, all you have to do is choose the one that best suits your needs.

Choose one of the models on sale in our category dedicated to herb vaporizers. Purchasing from Grow Shop Italia guarantees you a wider selection of models, quality products, priceless after-sales assistance and above all our experience in offering personalized advice.