A Guide to Smoke Hash Better than Indian Sages

Hash or hashish is among the most popular weed concentrates in Canada. This is because it is highly versatile and welcoming, even for new smokers. However, if you’ve no experience with hashish, it can be a little tricky to get the most out of it. 

But don’t you worry. Even if you’ve zero experience, we’ll not only guide you on how to smoke hash but also tell you the best ways to smoke hash as per your needs. 

However, before jumping into the ways to experience hash, it’s best to understand what it is. Respect the substance, you know? 

What is Hash?

 

In short, it is a form of cannabis concentrate consisting of kief, which are crystal-like substances found at the head of the plant’s trichomes. Using different methods (we’ll discuss these below), it is formed into a brick, ball, or block. 

If you’re wondering why not just smoke the flower, it is because concentrating the flower isolates the cannabinoids and terpenes, resulting in a  potent high and increased THC levels. 

Depending on how the hash was made, its colour ranges from light amber to dark brown and everything in between. 

Types of Hash (How It’s Made)

The type of hash is determined by how it was made and processed. These are all the methods to produce hashish:

Dry Sift:

 

This is a traditional and quite straightforward method of producing hash. In this, trichomes are mechanically separated using screens or hash shakers. 

Professionals usually freeze the cannabis plant material before processing so that trichomes come off easily. Next, they place the weed flowers (along with trimmings if you have them) in a hash shaker and move it from side to side while gently pressing on it. 

Finally, they remove the plant material and scrap off the powder also known as kief, using a card or scrapper, and pressing it to form hash. 

It is golden amber to slightly yellowish in colour. 

Ice Water or Bubble Method:

 

While this one may seem like a complex method to produce hashish, it is fairly straightforward. All you need is a bucket, silk screens (with different filter sizes), ice, filtered water, cannabis (of course), and a large spoon or stick to stir. 

Begin by layering the bucket with silk screens, from thinnest to widest filter size. Then, fill the first filter bag halfway with dried weed and ice. Pour water to cover the ice and weed mixture, and then gently begin stirring it for about 15-20 minutes. 

Once done, add the mixture to the next filter screen and repeat until you reach the final silk screen. 

At the end, you’ll be left with creamy but wet hash. To remove excess water, simply press it in between cheese cloth and that’s it! Now, you will have a ready-to-use brown hash.

Rosin:

 

While there are two different methods to produce rosin: hot and cold pressed, we are going to be focusing on the hot pressed method. 

For this, simply follow the same steps as the dry sift method.  Once you’ve the powder, put it in a heat-safe wrap or rosin bag and press it using a manual or pneumatic rosin press. 

The ideal temperature range to produce high-quality rosin is 104-121 °C.

Hot Pressed vs Cold Pressed Rosin:

 

Factor	Cold Pressed Rosin	Hot Pressed Rosin
Temperature	71-88 °C	104-121 °C
Consistency	Softer, with a butter or batter-like texture	Typically sappy or shatter-like
Yield	Lower yield	Higher yield
Terpene Retention	Higher terpene retention, more flavorful	Some terpene loss due to higher temperatures
Colour	Pale yellow in colour	Yellow-brownish in colour
Ideal Use	When flavour and terpene profiles are prioritized	When higher yield and potency are prioritized
Pressing Duration	Longer press time	Shorter press time

Charas (Hand-rubbed):

 

This is the ancient way of making hash. In fact, people in India have been producing charas like this for thousands of years. 

For this, all you need to do is rub weed (preferably fresh) within your palms vigorously. Soon, you’ll see trichomes sticking to your palms. Simply scrap the residue off your hands and form the hash into whatever shape you prefer. 

Charas is usually dark brown or black in colour.

Different Methods to Smoke Hash

 

Now that you understand different types of hashish and how they are produced, let’s explore how to smoke them to get you from a newbie smoker to a hash expert. 

Joint or Blunt:

 

If you’re exploring how to use hash, we take it you might have some hash with you, and you’ve at least smoked a joint or a blunt. 

So, how do you smoke hash in a joint? Easily!

Ideal for: Charas and dry sift.

Materials Required

• Weed 
• Rolling paper or cigar
• Hash
• Tobacco (optional) 
• Lighter

Instructions

1. Begin by crumbling your hash into tiny pieces. 
2. Next, ground your weed using a weed grinder. 
3. Mix with ground weed and crumbled hash. You can also add tobacco at this step. 
4. Roll the joint as normal. 
5. Light it up and smoke.

NOTE: Adding too much hash might be tempting; however, doing so might clog the joint.

Vaporizer:

 

Are you a vape person? Great news: you can smoke hash in your vaporizer as well! Also, since one in five Canadians aged 20-25 uses a vape, even if you don’t vape, your friend might have one. 

Ideal for: Bubble and Rosin hash.

Materials Required

• Vaporizer 
• Hash 

Instructions

1. Place a small amount of hash into your vaporizer. 
2. Set the temperature to 176 °C to 205 °C.
3. Simply inhale and get high off vape hash.

NOTE: You must ensure that your vaporizer is designed for concentrates. Otherwise, it can ruin both the vape and hashish.

Bong or Pipe:

 

Can you smoke hash in a bong? Of course you can! In fact, you can smoke it in a pipe as well. 

Ideal for: Dry sift, Bubble hash, and charas

Materials Required

• Bong
• Weed
• Hash
• Lighter/Torch

Instructions

1. Crumble up hash the same way you do for a joint. 
2. Mix it up with ground weed. 
3. Load the mixture into the bowl. 
4. Ignite it and inhale. 
5. Light it up again, as required. 

Dab Rig or Bubbler:

 

Now, we are venturing into the categories of seasoned hash smokers. If you want to become a pro at hash smoking, you need a high-quality dab rig. 

Ideal for: Dry sift, bubble hash, and rosin

Materials Required

• Dab Rig
• Hash 
• Torch

Instructions

1. Begin by heating up the bowl or nail of the rig using a torch. 
2. Once it is hot enough (visibly changes colour), add the desired amount of hash to the nail. 
3. Immediately place the dom on top. 
4. Inhale from the mouthpiece and enjoy. 

Dab Stones:

 

Vapour stones or dab stones were introduced to the stoner world around 2010. These are very unique ways of smoking cannabis. You can also place them in the nail of a bubbler to achieve a more mellow experience. 

Pro Tip: Similar to dab rigs, only use the residual heat and never burn the hash directly.

E-Rig:

 

Dab E-Rigs or electronic dab rigs have recently gained a lot of popularity. You don’t need an additional torch for these; however, these are significantly more expensive than traditional bubblers. 

Ideal for: Dry sift, bubble hash, and rosin

Materials Required

• E-Rig
• Hash 

Instructions

1. Make sure your E-Rig is fully charged before use.
2. Fill the chamber with water just above the air hole.  
3. Load your E-Rig with the appropriate amount of hash.
4. Set the temperature to 176 °C to 205 °C.
5. Inhale and enjoy.

Nectar Collector:

 

Also known as honey straw or dab pen, it is another way to consume hashish. It is also portable, making it ideal for smokers who are always on the move. 

Ideal for: Dry sift and bubble hash

Materials Required

• Nectar collector
• Hash 
• Torch 

Instructions

1. Crumble your hash in a heat-safe container. 
2. Next, heat up your nectar collector using a torch. 
3. Once it is hot enough (visibly changes colour), dip it in the hash container. 
4. Slowly inhale from the mouthpiece and enjoy.

NOTE: Make sure you dip the nectar collector in hash from the side; don’t directly press the hash with it.

Chillum

 

This is it. This is your ultimate test to become a master hash smoker. Stoners and Indian sages have been using chillums to smoke hashish for thousands of years. So, if you want to outsmoke them, pick up a chillum. 

Ideal for: Charas

Materials Required

• Chillum 
• Hash
• Weed 
• Lighter
• Cloth for mouthpiece

Instructions

1. Grind the weed using a grinder. However, if you want to go the traditional way, crush it by hand. 
2. Next, heat up the hash by putting it over a flame and crumble it.
3. Combine both the weed and crumbled hash. 
4. Insert the inner stone inside the chillum. 
5. Fill the chillum with weed and hash to the brim. 
6. Light it up and enjoy. 

Bad Ways to Smoke Hash

 

Now that you know the best ways to smoke hash, it’s also a good idea to know on how not to smoke hash. 

Hot Knives

 

Undoubtedly, this is one of the classic techniques that is popular with college students. With that said, you shouldn’t smoke hash using knives. Why? Because it’s dangerous, and you will waste most of the smoke. 

Material Required

• Two metal knives 
• Torch or stove
• Hash
• Plastic bottle

Instructions

1. Cut the plastic bottle in half. You will need the top half of it. 
2. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and hold it with your teeth. 
3. Next, heat the knives using a torch or stove. 
4. Now, carefully place the hash on one knife. 
5. Press the other knife on top of the hash. 
6. As soon as you see vapours forming, cover the knives with the bottle. 
7. Inhale and try not to burn yourself. 

Car Cigarette Lighter

 

Okay, why are you even in this situation in the first place? Well, even if you are, we highly recommend you don’t light up your hash in the car. This is because you can end up in prison or, at the very least, get fined due to the cannabis laws in Canada. Did we mention how dangerous it is?

Material Required

• A car with a cigarette lighter
• Hash
• Plastic bottle
• A metal stick

Instructions

1. Begin by heating up your car’s cigarette lighter.
2. Similar to the method mentioned above, cut the plastic bottle in half and keep the top half of it.
3. Using the metal stick, place the hash in the cigarette lighter. 
4. Put the bottle’s mouthpiece in your mouth. 
5. Inhale as soon as you see vapours. 

Torch Method

 

Now, this is very similar to the knife method; however, it is the best way to waste your hash. Also, it is very dangerous. Please don’t do it. 

Material Required

• A metal stick
• Hash
• Plastic bottle
• Torch
• Oven mittens

Instructions

• Once again cut the plastic bottle in half and keep the top half of it.
• Put the bottle’s mouthpiece in your mouth and grab it with your teeth.
• Make sure to put on your oven mittens.
• Grab the metal stick and heat it up using the torch. 
• Carefully place the hash on the metal stick. 
• Once the vapours form, inhale and hope you get high. 

Additional Tips

 

Now, you can pick and choose your ideal hash-smoking method. While that’s all there is to, here are some additional tips to help you advance further in your hash journey. 

How to Test the Quality of Hash 

If you’re ordering from a reputed store like The Green Ace, then you don’t have to worry about the quality because we deliver the best cannabis products. 

There are different ways to check the quality of your hashish; however, all vary depending on the type of hash you’re working with. 

How to Check the Quality of Dry Sift

Appearance: Golden amber

Texture: Sand-like (soft-pressed) and Hard (heavy-pressed)

How to Check: When you cut it open, it should feel soft and warm on the inside.

How to Check the Quality of Ice Water or Bubble Hash

Appearance: Light brown to brown

Texture: Soft but sticky

How to Check: It should feel soft to the touch. If it’s hard that means more trimmings were used in the process.

How to Check the Quality of Rosin 

Appearance: Pale yellow (cold-pressed) and yellow-brownish (hot-pressed)

Texture: Butter-like texture (cold-pressed) and sappy or shatter-like (hot-pressed)

How to Check: Rosin is a bit of an odd one, as different temperatures and processes can result in significantly different appearing hash, but all produce the desired results. 

How to Check the Quality of Charas 

Appearance: Dark brown to black

Texture: Smooth and slightly sticky 

How to Check: If the hash is overly sticky when it’s cold, additional oils were added to increase the heft. Also, if you see white mold, it wasn’t cured correctly. 

How to Preserve Your Hash

If you’ve bought yourself a large stash of hashish, then you’d want to keep it for later use. Therefore, it is crucial to know how to preserve it. Here’s how to store your hashish properly. 

Materials Required

• Air-tight containers (glass or silicone) 
• Parchment Paper 

Instructions 

1. Line your container with parchment paper.
2. Add your hash into the container and firmly close it. 
3. Store it at a cool temperature (15 °C to 20 °C), away from direct sunlight.

Hash Edibles

Now, chances are that you’re a cannabis enthusiast; however, due to a medical condition or sheer choice, you do not smoke. So, is this the end of your hash journey?

Not at all! You can always opt for hash edibles. Here’s a simple way to make your own hash butter. 

Ingredients

• 100 grams butter (salt-free)
• 500ml water
• 5 grams of dry, decarboxylated hash

How to Decarb Hash? Break your hash into small pieces. Add it to a glass container with a heat-proof lid.  Bake it for 40 minutes at 110 ºC. Let the container cool completely before opening.

Equipment

• Measuring scale
• Large pot
• Whisk 
• Heat-proof airtight container with lid

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a simmer (not boil). 
2. Add butter to the simmering water and stir until it is completely melted. 
3. Add decarboxylated hash to the mix. 
4. Let the mixture simmer for 1-3 hours until the mixture is at least halved (you can reduce it further to create a more potent butter; however, don’t let the butter burn). 
5. Now, pour it into a container and store it in the fridge overnight. 
6. The next day, the butter will be separated from the water.
   Simply scoop out the hash butter, and that’s it. 

You can eat it as it is or bake delicious hash edibles with it. 

Wrapping It Up 

Well, there you have it, our aspiring hash enthusiast. With the mentioned methods and tips, you will be able to consume hash like master sages. 

Whether you prefer to smoke it with the fancy E-Rigs or stick to the ancient Chillum, you will be puffing hash clouds in no time. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can you smoke hash without tobacco?

Absolutely! You can easily smoke hashish without tobacco using the mentioned methods. 

Can I eat raw hash?

NO! You should not eat raw hash. It will not get you high, and you will also end up with an upset stomach. 

What if I don’t know how to smoke hash?

Don’t worry, aspiring hash smokers. Give it some time. Practice, and with the mentioned tips, you can easily become a master at consuming hashish. Alternatively, you can also opt for edibles.