Cannabis Education

Live Resin vs. Live Rosin vs. Distillate: Which Concentrate Is Right for You?

Quick Summary: Distillate, live resin, and live rosin are three popular cannabis concentrates, each made differently. Distillate is refined for consistency and value. Live resin uses solvents to preserve fresh-frozen flavor. Live rosin is solventless, pressed with only heat and pressure. This Phoenix guide compares texture, potency, dabbing, storage, and price.   If you've ever browsed a dispensary’s concentrates section, you've likely seen jars labeled distillate, live resin, and live rosin, each with a different price tag. We've already compared those three …
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How to Use Concentrates

Cannabis concentrates are highly potent and probably not discussed enough. They're available in many different forms, consistencies, and flavors. Some are live, others cured, and cannabis consumers have multiple ways to enjoy them. Yet even the most experienced enthusiasts can find the diverse world of concentrates a bit overwhelming, at least at first. When you stop by Superior Dispensary in West Phoenix, our budtenders are happy to explain the finer points of our chiller selection. That's just how we roll. Until …
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Things you didn’t know you could do with Kief

Updated: June 8, 2025 Cannabis buds and leaves are covered in tiny crystals known as "trichomes" once they're ready for harvesting. The only way to see them is with a magnifying glass. It has a hazy appearance and resembles little mushrooms when it is fully grown. Among the cannabinoids and terpenes present are the THC that you have been eagerly anticipating. The substance known as kief is formed when trichomes dry out. Kief is a sought-after drug because of its potency. THC …
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Dab Pens vs. Vape Pens: How to Measure Potency

When it comes to cannabis concentrates, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy them. But if you're trying to decide between a dab pen and a vape pen, one key question often comes up: how do you measure potency? While both are convenient (and discreet) options for consuming THC, the strength, experience, and delivery method can be quite different. Let's look at the dab pen vs vape pen conversation, including how each works, their advantages, and how to measure which one …
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Cannabis Wax vs. Shatter: What’s The Difference?

Cannabis concentrates are identified by their textures and overall appearance. They can be sticky, wax-like, liquid, or granular. Some production methods retain the full array of cannabinoids and terpenes harvested from the plant's trichomes; others deliver a highly potent, purified form of THC on its own. Of the many concentrates sold in our West Phoenix dispensary, our customers are understandably curious about the differences between shatter and wax. If you're contemplating the virtues of these potent concentrates for the first time, …
Concentrates

Live Resin 101: When to Use Live Resin Products

Cannabis concentrates are becoming more and more popular every day. Their potency, flavor, and aroma drive consumers to choose this option over regular products. Live resin is one of these concentrates with an impressive reputation. This premium option has been leaving the competition behind. Understanding where live resin comes from and when you should use it can help you make the right choice before making the next purchase. Let's take a closer look. What is Live Resin and How Is Live Resin Made? Live …
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What is THCA? Benefits of THCA Flower and Edibles

Updated: April 19, 2025 For decades, most research exploring the therapeutic potential of cannabis focused on the overall effects of delta-9 THC (Δ-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) – the cannabinoid that delivers the "recreational" effects cannabis is known for. While you'll still find multiple (outdated) sources suggesting the raw, pre-evolved form of THC is inert or "inactive," a rapidly growing body of evidence tells an entirely different tale. As consumer awareness increases, so has the number of The Superior Dispensary shoppers asking, "What is THCA?" …
Concentrates

What is Dabbing? A Guide to Enjoying Wax Concentrates

Updated: March 25, 2025 Cannabis wax is one of the most versatile products on our menu – something you can use to make THC-infused edibles, amplify the potency of any flower, or enjoy sublingually. Waxes are also the product of choice for concentrate enthusiasts who appreciate the intense flavor and effects of flash vaporization – a consumption method known throughout the cannabis community as dabbing. Whether you're dabbing our "budder," "badder," "sugar," or "shatter," you can count on a uniquely powerful experience …
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THCA vs. THC

THC vs. THCA: What's the Difference and Which is Stronger? Updated: March 16, 2025 The Superior Dispensary cannabis experts provide insightful product recommendations to ensure you're getting the strain, product type, and potency most likely to deliver the outcome you're looking for. THC concentrations – the cannabinoid responsible for marijuana's "recreational" effect – are central to most purchasing decisions. The amount of THC reflected on flower and pre-roll packaging is based on the total amount of THC and THCA identified in batch …
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Orange Cookies by Superior Extracts

Orange Cookies | Live Hash Rosin The Superior | The Superior Dispensary The Superior Dispensary has become my go to Dispensary for quality solventless products. I have always been a fan due to their in-house production of traditional hash such as beach sand, pressed and temple ball hash. The Hash Rosins and full melts have been what I have really been impressed by lately and this Orange Cookies was more than impressive. The smell was pure citrus and sweetness like a sugary …
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DR. Gonzo x Crunch Berries Hash Infused Pre-roll by Superior Extracts

DR. Gonzo x Crunch Berries | Hash Infused Pre-roll Superior Extracts | The Superior Dispensary Do you enjoy a pre-roll with an extra kick but find that ones with wax may run or drip or just not hit right. Well the folks over at The Superior Dispensary have a solution for your problem with these hash infused pre-rolls. This particular cone contained Dr. Gonzo flower with Crunch Berries beach sand hash. The consistency and dryness of the hash allows the joint to …
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Pie Hoe Full Spectrum Live Hash Rosin by Superior Extracts

Pie Hoe | Full Spec Live Hash Rosin Superior Extracts | Where: The Superior Dispensary Man this Pie Hoe sure did surprise me. Most full spec rosins are a bit darker and harsher but this one was stinky,flavorful and potent. The smell was sweet and floral like a rose dipped in a strawberry candy. The flavor was a bit more earthy but still a very strong sweet taste. The effects are strong but well balanced. I find this rosin is an affordable …
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