What is 710?

Not sure what 710 is? Many people aren’t! In the cannabis community and beyond, 420 is known as THE cannabis holiday. In the last few years though, 710 (July 10th) emerged to highlight the growing popularity of cannabis concentrates. We love any celebration of this plant in any form that brings us together in collective healing and joy! Let’s learn some more about 710 and cannabis extract!

Where did 710 come from?

The origins of 710 are somewhat shrouded in mystery. One origin of the association of OIL and 710 comes simply from the use of old oil caps on cars. OIL flipped upside down becomes 710! Can you see it? 🙂

Around 2011, the association of 710 with cannabis concentrates, extracts and oils arose, starting specifically in reference to hash oil. With that, July 10th became a niche holiday specifically dedicated to the celebration of cannabis oils and dabbing. In July of 2013, LA Weekly ran a short article “710 is the New 420” bringing 710 into the mainstream. In 2015, The Errl Cup started as one of Arizona’s first cannabis celebrations. With increased online connection, 710 in now a cultural symbol within the cannabis and concentrates community.

710 Symbolism

This number signifies not only the consumption and celebration of cannabis but in a specific and preferred way for concentrate connoisseurs. 

While “420 Friendly” generally means “weed-friendly,” something that is “710 Friendly” signals a specific welcome to the concentrate community within cannabis culture. 710 may also reference a space of heavier cannabis consumption – this may be good to know for cannabis newbies since dabbing and other concentrate consumption is not always considered the best option for those trying cannabis for the first time. “710 friendly” may also mean these spaces are smoke-free which can be appealing for many folks! (vaping and some forms of dabbing produce vapor rather than smoke produced through combustion) 

The Basics of Cannabis Extracts

How are concentrates made?

All concentrates are made with some sort of solvent (that can be water, butane, or others). Concentrates come in varying consistencies, depending on how they are handled after the cannabis has been processed. Once you get into concentrates, you tend to find your favorite. From shatter to sugar and everything in between (hello, live caviar?!), there are so many options for you to find your concentrate soul mate. 

Concentrates are often referred to as extracts. While all extracts are a specific concentrate that are made using a solvent, not all concentrates are extracts.

Types of Cannabis Extracts

Crumble

• Similar to shatter but the extract is whipped to add air then heat is added to create the crumble cookie like consistency
• Crumble typically has a lower terpene content and higher THC %
• Lighter golden color/consistency
• Smoke temp: best between 450-550

Sauce

• Sauce is typically more viscous which means it is usually lower in THC% but overall higher in other cannabinoids.
• This means sauce is typically more full spectrum with a very high terpene content
• A thinner sauce means a lower cannabinoid content 
• Smoke temperature: 440-480 degrees

Sugar Wax

• This is one of the more common forms of cannabis concentrates.
• Sugar Wax is a result of shatter or crumble that has sat for a longer period of time during  which the terpenes leach out and chunks of cannabinoids are left. 
• The higher terpene content resultus in the slightly wetter consistency than crumble or shatter.
• Sugar wax typically has a high THC% and high terpene content.
• Smoke temperature: 450-550 degrees

Rosin/Resin

Rosin and resin are both made using fresh live flower. Rosin is made without solvents using fresh flower that is then frozen before extraction. Resin is made with fresh cured flower and extracted using solvents like butane. 

When making rosin, trichomes are washed off with water then pressed with heat to produce the rosin. No other chemicals or agents are used. Rosin typically produces a flavor profile and smoking experience that is most true to smoking actual flower. 

Both produce a high terpene profile and the full spectrum of benefits the cannabis plant has to offer.

RSO

• RSO is a whole plant extract in which the entire plant is boiled down in high alcohol solvent to create the truest representation of plant in its whole form
• RSO has a thicker more tar-like consistency- which comes from plant matter that wasn’t removed when processing
• Due to the of lack of filtration, RSO is NOT meant to inhaled/no combustion
• Rather, it is meant to be ingested or used as a topical 

With ongoing legalization action happening across the country, we hope to see the misunderstandings and stigmas associated with concentrates (and all cannabis) begin to fade away. As cannabis concentrates become increasingly popular, watch out for 710 to become as big of a celebration as 420! 

Read more about 710 here or on Weedmaps and Leafly!

Stay tuned for more blog posts coming soon diving deeper into each type of cannabis extract and how to consume them!