How to Smoke Hash Safely - Top 15 Ways
- 1. What is hash?
- 2. What are the different types of hash?
- 2. a. Traditional hash
- 2. b. Bubble hash
- 3. Spliff
- 3. a. You will need
- 3. b. How to use it
- 4. Blunt
- 4. a. You will need
- 4. b. How to use it
- 5. Joint
- 5. a. You will need
- 5. b. How to use it
- 6. Bubbler
- 6. a. You will need
- 6. b. How to use it
- 7. Bong
- 7. a. You will need
- 7. b. How to use it
- 8. Vaporizer
- 8. a. You will need
- 8. b. How to use it
- 9. Pipe
- 9. a. You will need
- 9. b. How to use it
- 10. Dab rig
- 10. a. You will need
- 11. Hot knives
- 11. a. You will need
- 11. b. How to use it
- 12. Using hookah
- 12. a. You will need
- 12. b. How to use it
- 13. Bottle tokes
- 13. a. You will need
- 13. b. How to use it
- 14. Glass and pin
- 14. a. You will need
- 14. b. How to use it
- 15. How to smoke hash by itself
- 16. How to smoke dry sift hash
- 17. Eating hash as an edible
- 18. How to check if your hash is good
- 18. a. Colour
- 18. b. Consistency
- 18. c. Taste
- 18. d. The “bubble test”
- 19. Why do people like smoking hash?
- 20. Why people don't like smoking hash
- 21. Faq
- 21. a. Can i smoke fresh hash?
- 21. b. Does hash have to be smoked?
- 21. c. Is hash stronger than shatter?
- 21. d. Is hash stronger than kief?
- 21. e. What hash smells like?
- 21. f. What is ice hash?
- 21. g. What's the strongest hash?
Hash or hashish has been consumed for centuries from pipes to bongs to spliffs, historians have found proof that hashish was consumed as early as 1000 AD. So if you’re a hash-lover like most of us, it’s essential you know how to identify its quality and how to smoke it.
Obviously, all hashish is different as it could be made from different strains and have different qualities, but you should always pay attention to its taste, color, and potency. So read along to learn everything you need to know about hash, the different types of hashish, and the best ways to smoke your hash!
What is Hash?
Hash aka hashish is a cannabis extract made by separating the trichomes from cannabis flowers. Due to being made out of trichomes (which contain cannabinoids and terpenes) and no plant matter, hashish is much more potent than weed. Now, just like cannabis concentrates, hashish can have different colors and consistency, depending on how it’s processed. So you might find hashish with a more chalky consistency and dark brown color or hash that feels like a thick paste and with a light brown, but don’t worry, all of them are hash!
What are the Different Types of Hash?
As mentioned above, when shopping for hashish at your local dispensary you will find hash with different colors and consistencies, so here are the most common types of hash and what you need to know about them.
Traditional Hash
Traditional hashish is usually made by separating the resin from plant matter by hand or by using mesh filters to dry-sift the trichomes, these trichomes are then pressed together, breaking the trichome heads and creating dark-brown hashish bars or balls.
Bubble Hash
On the other hand, bubble hash aka ice water hashish, is made by separating the trichomes from plant matter by using ice-cold water, then filtering the water through a fine-mesh (bubble bag), which separates the trichomes by size.
Due to the different size filters, bubble hash can vary in color, from light brown or tan to almost black, and depending on how it’s processed, can vary in consistency, from being pressed into a ball like traditional hashish to a fine dry powder, like kief.
Spliff
Now that you know a bit more about the different types of hashish, their colors, and consistencies, read along to know the different ways you can smoke hash!
You will need
- Lighter
- Cannabis flower and tobacco
- Rolling papers.
- Lighter
How to use it
Step 1
As you may know, a spliff is a joint with tobacco and weed, so the first step is to grind the weed and mix it with tobacco. Then place the rolling paper on a flat surface and start by putting a thin layer of the tobacco and weed mixture on the rolling paper.
Step 2
Next, add the hashish. To make it easier, you can also grind the hashish (if it’s too hard) or shape it into a cylinder and place it on top of the flower.
Step 3
Now add more of the tobacco and weed mixture on top of the hashish and roll the spliff as you would normally.
Blunt
You will need
- Lighter
- Cannabis flower
- Blunt
- Lighter
How to use it
Step 1
So rolling a bunt is basically the same as rolling a spliff but instead of using tobacco, you only use weed. So the first step is to grind your weed and as mentioned before, you can also grind the hashish with the weed if necessary.
Step 2
Then place a layer of the weed and hashish mixture on the blunt paper, or if you prefer, you can shape the hashish into a small cylinder-like shape and place it on top of the layer of weed.
Step 3
Add more flower on top of the hashish, remember that blunts can hold up to 3g or so so don’t be afraid of adding more weed. Now you just have to roll it like you normally would and it’s ready!
Joint
You will need
- Hashish
- Weed
- Rolling papers
- Lighter
How to use it
Step 1
Rolling a hashish joint is basically the same as rolling a spliff but without the tobacco. So start by grinding enough weed for a joint like you would smoke on any other day.
Step 2
Now grab a piece of hashish and cut it into small pieces or grind the hashish together with the weed.
If you’re using scissors or your hand to break the ash into small pieces, make sure they’re around 1-2mm. After everything is ground up, mix the weed and hash.
Step 3
Roll a filter, put it at the end of the rolling paper, and sprinkle the weed and hashish mixture on the rolling paper.
Step 4
Now all you have to do is roll the joint and enjoy!
Bubbler
You will need
- Hash.
- Cannabis flower (optional)
- Your bubbler of choice.
- Lighter although if you’re smoking hashish by itself it’s recommended to use a high-powered lighter.
How to use it
Step 1
Depending on your bubbler, start by putting a thin layer of weed in the bottom or a metal screen, both of these will ensure your hashish burns evenly and that it doesn’t slip to the bottom of the bubbler.
Step 2
After adding the metal screen or thin layer of weed, add a small chunk of hashish on top.
Step 3
Now all you have to do is smoke it like you usually would. And remember, if you’re having trouble lighting your hash, go for a high-powered lighter.
Bong
You will need
- Weed
- Hashish.
- Your bong of choice.
- Lighter or hemp wick.
How to use it
Step 1
Smoking hash out of a bong is pretty much the same as smoking hashish in a pipe or bubbler, so start by placing the metal screen or adding a thin layer of weed to the bowl.
Step 2
Now add a small piece of hashish on top of the flower or screen.
Step 3
Smoke like you usually would. It’s highly recommended to use a hemp wick because when smoking out of a bong with a lighter, you may end up inhaling the butane that comes out of the lighter, so if possible, go for a hemp wick.
Vaporizer
You will need
- Vaporizer
- Hashish
How to use it
Step 1
Vaporizing hashish is fairly simple but you need to have a couple of things in mind. First of all, you have to make sure your hashish melts well, if not, you may have trouble getting it to vaporize so if you want to know how well your hash melts, try heating it with a lighter before vaporizing it.
Step 2
Once you know your hashish melts well, make sure your vaporizer is designed to smoke concentrates. If it is, all you have to do is place a small piece of hashish to the concentrate chamber.
Step 3
Then all you have to do is set the temperature between 175 to 230°C, wait for your vape to heat up and it’s ready!
Pipe
You will need
- Hashish
- Cannabis flower
- A pipe
- Lighter or hemp wick.
How to use it
Step 1
The process of smoking hashish out of a pipe is basically the same as smoking from a bong or pipe.
So start by placing a thin layer of weed or a metal screen at the bottom to ensure the hashish doesn’t slip through to the bottom.
Step 2
Now add a small piece of hashish on top of the flower or screen.
Step 3
And then smoke your pipe like you normally would! And remember, if you’re finding it hard to get the hash to burn well, then use a high-powered lighter.
Dab Rig
You will need
- Dab rig
- Hashish
Step 1
Just like with a vaporizer, the first step is to see if your hash melts well. Once you know if your hash is suitable to smoke in a dab rig, go to step 2.
Step 2
So make sure there’s enough water in the water chamber and use a blow torch (or electric nail) to heat up the bowl or banger to your desired temperature, a temperature of around 200°C is recommended.
Step 3
Once it’s hot enough, use the dabbing tool to place a piece of hash onto the banger or bowl, then place the carb cap on top, and start inhaling. Remember to clean the bowl or banger after using it for a clean, smooth flavor.
Hot Knives
You will need
- 2 butter knives.
- Torch or stovetop
- Straw (optional)
How to use it
Step 1
The first step is to heat the blades of both knives, you can use a torch or a stovetop to do so. The hot knives method isn’t very safe so you should be very, very careful.
Step 2
Once the knives are hot enough, drop a small piece of hash on one of the knife blades and quickly place the other hot blade on top of the hash.
Step 3
As soon as you place the hot knife on top, smoke should begin to rise so you can grab a straw to help you inhale the smoke and minimize how much it escapes or just place your face close enough to inhale the smoke.
Using Hookah
You will need
- Hookah
- Hashish
- Aluminum foil
- Coals
How to use it
Step 1
The first step to smoke hash is to clean your hookah thoroughly as it’s extremely important if you want to taste the hash. Even if your hookah is brand new, make sure to clean it as it could have dust or unwanted particles that can affect the taste.
Step 2
Now fill the water reservoir. You can also add ice for a smoother smoke, just remember that you shouldn't fill it with too much water as it can make it hard for you to inhale the smoke.
Step 3
Then put the holes and test them. A water leak can ruin your experience so test it and if it’s hard to draw, remove some of the water.
Step 4
Now fill the bowl with a small layer of shisha tobacco, then add as much hashish as you want to but avoid pressing it too hard as it can obstruct air flow.
Step 5
Then place the aluminum foil on top and use a pen or sharp object to make holes on the aluminum foil.
Step 6
Now light the coals and once they’re bright orange, place them on top of the aluminum foil. Wait 3-4 minutes for the shisha tobacco and hash to heat up and it’s ready to smoke!
Bottle Tokes
You will need
- Hashish
- Weed or tobacco
- A plastic bottle
How to use it
Step 1
The first step to smoke hash in a bottle is to cut a hole around halfway on the bottle’s side and make sure it’s big enough to fit a cigarette or joint.
Step 2
Once the hole is made, light the joint or cigarette and place a small piece of hash at the tip of the joint or cigarette, then insert the lit end into the bottle.
Make sure to leave the cap in place to allow the bottle to fill in with smoke.
Step 3
Once the bottle has filled up with smoke, remove the cap, then remove the cigarette or joint and inhale the smoke. Remember you can also use a pin or a needle instead of a cigarette or joint.
Glass And Pin
You will need
- Paperclip or needle
- Cardboard
- Lighter
- Hashish
- Glass cup
How to use it
Step 1
The first step to smoke hash with this method is to grab the pin, straighten it and stick it through the cardboard, with the cardboard being the base and the pin's tip pointing upwards. Now grab a small piece of hash and stick it to the tip of the pin. Softer hash works better but if you’re working with drier has, like dry sift, you can press it and mold it to the pin’s tip
Step 2
Grab the glass cup and use the lighter to heat up the hash until it begins to smoke, then place the glass cup over it. Make sure the hash doesn’t fall when placing the cup.
Step 3
Once the smoke has built up, you can tilt the glass, inhale the smoke and enjoy it. You can also use a straw in order to avoid wasting smoke, just like you would with the hot knives.
How To Smoke Hash By Itself
There are several ways to smoke hash by itself, as you’ve probably read by now, you can smoke hash by itself in a pipe, bubbler, bong, or using other methods like the glass and pin or hot knives methods. So there’s no set way to smoke hash by itself, but make sure to take a look above to know more about the methods mentioned.
How To Smoke Dry Sift Hash
Just like smoking stickier hash, you can use any of the methods mentioned above to smoke dry sift hash although it could be a bit hard due to the consistency of dry sift, so in this case, you can press the hash in order to give it a stickier consistency or stick to bongs, pipes or joints, which will make your life much easier.
Eating Hash as an Edible
Hashish is one of the easiest ways to make edibles as, in most cases, your hash has already been decarboxylated because of the processes needed to make hash. So making edibles with has is much easier as you can skip the decarboxylation step, just remember that has is much stronger than cannabis flower so always calculate the dosage before eating your hash edibles.
How to Check If Your Hash is Good
Just like any other cannabis product, there are high and low-quality hash, so when shopping for hashish make sure to take these things into consideration!
Colour
The color is probably the first thing you’ll see when shopping for hash at your local dispensary and it’s the first thing you should look out for. So if you’re looking for the old-school hash, it should have a darker brown color. If it has little specs of green then it means it still has plant material in it and the smoke will be much harsher.
Now, on the other hand, dry sift hash should have a light yellow color, and it should have a darker coat while being lighter on the inside.
Consistency
The next important thing is consistency. Dry sift hash should not be too dry, it should have a crumbly texture and be a bit sticky. Whereas old-school hashish should be a bit denser and harder on the outside, and sticky on the inside.
Taste
As for the taste, it’s a bit hard to say because hashish can be made from different cannabis strains, so the taste and aromas will vary. This means that hash can have a spicy, fruity, or more floral flavor, depending on the strain. But in general, your hashish should not have a plastic or chemical taste, if it has a good taste it’s probably good-quality hashish.
The “Bubble Test”
But the best way to determine the quality of your hashish is the bubble test, and all you have to do is apply heat (with a lighter, for example). If the hashish bubbles and emits white smoke, it’s what consumers refer to as “full melt”, which means it does not have any impurities. But if the smoke is black, then you are probably dealing with a lower-quality hash that has not been filtered correctly.
Why Do People Like Smoking Hash?
In general, people like to smoke hash because it’s usually cheaper than other weed concentrates and it’s much more potent than weed. Also, as you've read in this article, there are several different ways of smoking hash whereas other concentrates or extracts such as shatter, for example, require a dab rig, dabbing tool, torch, etc...
Why People Don't Like Smoking Hash
For those with a high tolerance, hashish may not be strong enough to compete against other cannabis products such as shatter, wax, or budder which can have up to 80% THC (or more). This is why dabbing has been gaining so much popularity in the last few years. Also, these cannabis extracts or concentrates are processed differently, so the final product has fewer impurities and it’s much cleaner.
FAQ
Can I smoke fresh hash?
Yes, but it depends on the type of hashish. If you’re making water hashish, you will still have to dry the final product before it can be consumed, but dry sift hashish can be smoked right away.
Does hash have to be smoked?
Not necessarily. Apart from smoking hashish in a joint, blunt, or bong, for example, you can also make edibles with hashish and consume it orally.
Is hash stronger than shatter?
It depends on the quality of the shatter and hashish, but in general, shatter is stronger than hash as shatter can have an average THC percentage of up to 70% or more whereas hashish usually has a THC percentage of around 50-60%.
Is hash stronger than kief?
Not necessarily, kief is the same as hashish, the difference being that hashish has been processed so it comes down to the quality of the product you’re buying.
What hash smells like?
Hashish can be made from different cannabis strains so the aromas will vary. Having said that, hashish can have a spicy, herbal, floral, or fruity aroma.
What is ice hash?
Ice hash or ice water hash or bubble hash is a cannabis concentrate made by separating the trichomes from the plant matter by using ice-cold water, then sifting it through a series of screens that separates the trichomes by size.
What's the strongest hash?
As mentioned throughout the article, hashish can be made from different cannabis strains so it depends on the specific strain used and how well the plant was cultivated. Having said that, the strongest hashish you will find in dispensaries ranges from 63-68% THC so smoke hash carefully.
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- Looking for the best way to smoke hash? Here are 8 great options to choose from - Herbies head shop
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