THCA Flowers vs THCA Vapes - Which is Right For You?
The most fascinating thing about THCA products is the variety of forms in which they are available, such as topicals, sublinguals, and edibles. Each form has its own benefits. However, there is always a debate about which kind of product is better, such as flowers, vapes, edibles, and sublinguals. If you are interested in learning about the comparison between THCA vape and THCA flower, keep reading this blog.
What is THCA?
Also known as Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, it is the precursor of THC present in raw cannabis plants. When it is obtained from the raw plant without exposing it to heat or any other stimulus, it is non-intoxicating and may be helpful in managing different health concerns. However, if the temperature is raised and the raw Cannabis is heated, THCA is converted to intoxicating THC.
What is a THCA flower?
The flower is the purest form of THCA that
contains natural buds of Cannabis containing the highest levels of THCA and very little concentration of intoxicating THC. Just like CBD strains of Cannabis, it is possible to breed strains of Cannabis with very high levels of THCA and limiting THC. The flowers of THCA have an appearance similar to the THC flower, and they also share the same smell. They are easily available in online stores.
THCA vapes
Vapes are electronic devices that are produced to heat the concentrate of Cannabis in such a way that it vaporizes it. As a result, vapours are produced that accumulate in the mouthpiece of the vape, where the user inhales it and reaches the lungs. THC vapes are available in the form of cartridges and disposable vapes. They are very popular, easy to carry, and can be used anywhere, anytime.
Now that we know the characteristics of flower and vapes, it is easy to compare them and see their similarities and differences.
Potency
If you talk about potency, the THC vape is hands down the most potent form as compared to flower. Vapes contain 60 to 70% of cannabinoids, while flowers can hardly contain 30% of cannabinoids. It means that vapes are two times more potent compared to flowers.
Texture
The texture of vapour and smoke produced by a THCA vape and flower is very different. The THCA vapour has a milder texture than the smoke, which allows you to hold it in your lungs for a few seconds. You may also take multiple hits at a time. However, the smoke has a very strong texture, which is very harsh on the lungs, and therefore, you cannot hold it even for a few seconds in the lungs. After a few hits, you will feel its harsh effects on your throat. If you use THC flower in the form of pre-rolls, it gives you a smoother effect.
Flavour
It is believed that vaping allows the flavor of cannabis plants to express themselves fully; therefore, the vapes provide a better flavor as compared to flowers. When THCA flowers are smoked, the heat damages the terpenes and flavonoids in the flower, and as a result, the user feels the burnt, harsh flavour.
Safety
There are safety concerns when you use flowers or vapes because both interact with the lungs. However, it is believed that vapes of THCA are milder and are formed without burning anything, unlike flowers, so they are less harmful. Even if they are less harmful, it does not mean that they don’t have their safety concerns, such as the presence of different chemicals if the extraction process is not good enough and the safety of the device that you are using. It is best to get a good quality device from a reputed brand and ask for lab reports to determine the safety of concentrate.
In a nutshell, vapes and flowers both have their pros and cons. In the end, it depends on your needs and preferences. So you need to try both methods to decide which one is better for you.
