Terp Sauce:

The Newly Popular
Marijuana Trend

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The cannabis concentrate scene is rapidly expanding, with new products and new forms of cannabis being introduced on a seemingly daily basis. With this expansion, it can become difficult to keep up with every product out there, and which ones may be best for us.

One of the newest concentrates on the scene is that of HTFSE, or terp sauce. More aromatic and pungent than any other extract on the market, this crystallized-yet-liquid substance creates a unique experience for every cannabis consumer. But, what makes it so different from other concentrates?

All the questions you could possibly have about this special form of extract are answered below, giving you everything you need to know about HTFSE before enjoying it for yourself.

What are High Terpene
Full Spectrum Extracts?

Don’t let the complicated acronym fool you! High Terpene Full Spectrum
Extracts, or HTFSE, is a pure, high-potent form of cannabis concentrate that contains significant amounts of terpene content. While most concentrates
like live resin contain a large number of terpenes, nothing compares to the
percentages that HTFSEs contain.

High Terpene Full Spectrum Extracts, otherwise known as terp sauce, are
different than regular extracts as they contain a full range of terpenes and
cannabinoids—hence the “full-spectrum.” This special extraction process isolates the plant’s all-natural compounds to result in a more well-rounded high with distinct flavors and aromas. While the unnecessary plant matter, fats, and other molecules are left behind, HTFSE still showcases the cannabis plant in a wider range than any other concentrate.

Though the overall THC percentage of terp sauce is slightly lower than your average concentrate, it will feel just as potent, thanks to the “entourage effect.” The cannabis plant contains hundreds of chemical compounds, each one
creating a different effect or impact when smoked. Together, the combination of these compounds creates the entourage effect, with most reporting
experiencing a more well-rounded, powerful high. Because HTFSE is a full-spectrum extract, you get all of the compounds, cannabinoids, and
terpenes necessary to give you the fullest effects possible.

Terp sauce is one of the newest forms of cannabis extracts on the market today. Only within the past few years has HTFSE began to gain popularity, but as we learn more and more about the benefits of high contents of terpenes, cannabis consumers everywhere are turning towards these sauce-like
extracts.

What are High Terpene Full Spectrum Extracts?
Properties of HTFSE

Properties of HTFSE

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The perfect terp sauce can be a range of yellow shades but will come in a saucy consistency with diamond, sugary-like crystals sprinkled throughout. Your terp sauce should not be entirely smooth and devoid of crystals, nor should it be wholly solid—instead, it should look like a mixture of the two.

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As the name indicates, HTFSE contains a high number of terpenes. Typically, the terpene content of terp sauces can be anywhere between 15-40%, while your average wax concentrate tests much lower. This high percentage means that your HTFSE is going to be filled with unique flavors, creating novel aromas every time you smoke. Each cannabis strain is different in which flavors it produces, so find the terpenes that you enjoy the most, and research which strains contain these specific terps.

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High Terpene Full Spectrum Extracts have a high terpene percentage and an even higher THC percentage. Your average terp sauce will test around 40% THC, depending on the strain and extraction procedures. This is almost double what your typical dried flower will test at.

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While HTFSE isn’t as potent as other concentrates available, its high percentage of THC still can stick around in your body for quite some time. Though there are various factors surrounding how long terp sauce will stay in your system, it will typically linger for a few days before dissipating.

How Terp Sauce

is Made

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Crafting High Terpene Full Spectrum Extracts is a long, complicated process that is not recommended for anyone but professionals in lab settings. The process requires extremely expensive equipment and can be fatal when attempted at home..

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For the professionals, however, the process begins with flash-freezing cannabis. Instead of leaving cannabis out for days and drying it, cultivators instead leave their cannabis in freezing temperatures prior to extraction. This helps to preserve terpene content as well as other natural cannabinoids.

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After the bud has been frozen, it then undergoes a typical butane solvent extraction process. The cold flower is blasted or soaked with butane, separating the terpenes, cannabinoids, and other oils from the plant matter. This leaves only a butane hash oil remaining. (It is important to note that other solvents like CO2 can be used as well.)

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The oil is then left to age. This aging causes a process called “nucleation” to occur, where compounds begin to separate from cannabinoids. This creates the little crystals that terp sauce is best known for. As the diamonds form, the terpenes begin to seep out and separate from the substance. This more liquid-y oil undergoes further purification, being exposed to the extraction process once more.

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The remaining extract results in High Terpene Full Spectrum Extract, as it contains various cannabinoids, compounds, and, of course, terpenes.

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How to Consume High Terpene
Full Spectrum Extracts

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Dabbing is by far the best way to enjoy HTFSE. Because of the unique consistency of the sauce, it is difficult to handle it in other ways, like in a joint or in a bowl. With dabbing, you can use practically any dab tool to pick up a glob of saucy crystals and vaporize them within your burning hot rig. The high temperatures through this method allow for full enjoyment of all distinct flavors.

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Whether you’re new to the cannabis concentrate world or have been dabbing for years, it is important to always begin with a small amount of HTFSE to see just how it affects you. High Terpene Full Spectrum Extracts are unlike any other concentrate, so keeping in mind its potency and high terpene content is key. Start small and go from there!

How to Consume High Terpene
Full Spectrum Extracts

How to Consume High Terpene Full Spectrum Extracts
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Terp sauce is quite different than regular dried cannabis. Marijuana flower can be smoked in a variety of ways, whether that be through a bong, pipe, joint, or within your favorite brownie recipe. As discussed, HTFSE should typically either be dabbed or vaporized due to consistency. Regular flower doesn’t test higher than 30% THC, while most terp sauces are regularly in the 40s or higher. This makes a dab of terp sauce significantly more potent than a hit of flower.

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Weed edibles and terp sauce do have similar THC percentages, though the highs they produce are very different from each other. When your body digests marijuana, as it does through edibles, it gets processed through the liver which, in turn, creates a more widespread, long-lasting high. This tends to be characterized as more full-bodied, while highs from concentrates like HTFSEs are a bit more cerebral. Although the high may not last as long, due to the high number of terpenes contained, the high of terp sauce as incredibly potent.

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High Terpene Full Spectrum Extracts are pretty drastically different than most other concentrates on the market. Other sauces like live resin have high terpene contents, but nothing compares to the levels that HTFSEs bring. However, this does result in an overall lower THC percentage than your typical shatter, crumble, or BHO. But, as was mentioned, the entourage effect that terp sauces bring allows them to feel just as, if not more, powerful than any other extract.

So, What are The
Benefits and Uses?

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The medicinal benefits that HTFSEs can bring are all across the board, helping with everything from sleep disorders to tremors. When the cannabis that you consume contains both THC and CBD, along with the other natural compounds and terpenes, your body experiences the positive properties tenfold. Compared to distillates who only isolate one compound, HTFSE highs are more well-rounded and all-encompassing.

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High Terpene Full Spectrum Extracts are great for those suffering from chronic muscle pain, nervous system disorders, and especially digestive issues. Whether you’re in need of an appetite stimulate, something to ease the pains in your spine, or even help with the severity of your epilepsy, HTFSE has shown to be beneficial for all this and more. In general, terp sauce has the ability to get you feeling better than you ever thought possible.

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Along with helping your body feel its best, HTFSE is great for the mind, too. CBD’s proven antipsychotic and calming effects allow for decreased PTSD-related symptoms, lessened anxiety, and help with sleep disorders of all severities. Or, if you’re simply struggling to stay positive or find motivation, a dab of terp sauce can help you accomplish practically anything on your to-do list.

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Terpenes in and of themselves are medically beneficial, proven to be helpful in the treatment of pain management, inflammation, and some neurological disorders. When terpenes are combined in high amounts with CBD and THC, the overall physical and psychological benefits are amazing.

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Possible Side Effects of Consuming HTFSE

Possible Side Effects
of Consuming HTFSE

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Because terp sauce has such a high concentration of THC as well as terpenes, the effects may feel overwhelming for first-timers. It’s important to be aware of how potent your HTFSE is, and start with only a small amount.

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When you consume more terp sauce than your body’s comfortable with, you may experience a bit of discomfort. This could come in forms of nausea, dizziness, or anxiety, but every person’s experience—good or bad— is unique.

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If you find that you may have consumed too much and start having an uncomfortable experience, begin with deep breaths. Do your best to remind yourself that what you’re feeling is temporary, and you’ll be just fine in a few hours. Try drinking water or having a snack, even taking a shower can be enough to sober you up, calm you down, and let you feel like yourself once again.

Where Can I Buy My
Own Terp Sauce?

Buying some terp sauce for yourself will cost you more than your typical concentrate, but you are buying some of the best of the best. At your local dispensary, you can purchase a gram of HTFSE for between $30-$70 depending on your location.

If you can’t find the exact terp sauce that you’re hoping for at the dispensaries near you, try looking online! Online weed dispensaries are popping up left and right, in every state where cannabis has been legalized. They provide a huge selection of cannabis products that are shipped directly to your doorstep once ordered. One of the leading marijuana shops in Canada is Get Kush.

Where Can I Buy My Own Terp Sauce
Trying HTFSE For Yourself

Trying HTFSE
For Yourself

High terpene full-spectrum extracts are easily one of the most unique versions of concentrates that you’ll find on dispensary shelves. With their aromatic properties and well-rounded high, there is nothing else like it out there.

Before enjoying terp sauce for yourself, make sure you’re fully aware of how it might affect you and how much to consume the first time you try it. With this, you’re helping to reassure that your HTFSE experience is the best one possible. Take a deep breath of terp sauce’s distinct scents and enjoy the all-encompassing high its best known for.