Moon rocks have gained notoriety among cannabis connoisseur circles as one of the most potent and luxurious weed products around. Its name evokes a cosmic high that’ll have you on cloud 9 in under 10 seconds flat. Although the origins of moon rocks remain undetermined, recent marketing efforts in legal states have propelled these kief-encrusted nugs to stardom.
What are moon rocks?
So what are moon rocks? Take a nug of your favorite weed strain, cover it with any extract type (e.g. shatter, wax, live resin, rosin), and roll it in some high-grade kief. What you get is an elevated and powerful flower nug that’ll send your brain to the moon and back. Moon rocks are crystal-covered morsels that look good enough to eat.
How strong are moon rocks?
The potency of moon rocks depends on the strains, concentrate, and kief used as well as your tolerance to THC. Generally, moon rock THC levels can reach 50 percent or higher. Compare that to high-THC strains with 25 percent THC. On average, most flower contains between 15 and 20 percent THC.
Are moon rocks the strongest cannabis product out there? No. Individuals looking for high-strength relief have turned to Rick Simpson Oil, THCA crystals, and other innovative products that reap more than 90 percent THC. Covering premium flower buds with high-THC and terpene extracts can deliver an added boost of effects and flavor.
How to make moon rocks
You may be wondering how to make moon rocks. Moon rocks are very easy to make if you have all the necessary supplies on hand. Plus, making your own moon rocks gives you control over what you’re consuming. Want to mix Skywalker OG flower with a Chemdawg extract? Go ahead. Experiment with different combinations of flower, concentrates, and kief to get the best moon rock you can.
What you’ll need
In order to make the best batch of moon rocks ever, you’ll need flower, wax, and kief, among other ingredients. Most of the time, making your own moon rocks can be more cost-effective and satisfying than buying pre-made ones. Here’s exactly what you’ll need to make moon rocks:
- A dense bud of any flower strain
- Kief
- THC oil
- Tongs or tweezers
- Small brush or dropper
Kief can be accumulated over time in multiple-chamber grinders, but if that takes too long, you can buy kief from your local dispensary. Although moon rocks are known for their high-THC content, you can use CBD-rich flower, concentrate, and kief to make a moon rock. You can try out different combinations like high-THC indoor cannabis flower and live resin with high-terpene content for maximum flavor.
Tutorial
- Select a flower bud that won’t crumble with the excessive handling.
- Cover the entire bud with any concentrate type. Apply with a dabber or another tool. You can use a small brush or dropper to apply oil. Don’t oversaturate the bud or else it’ll take longer to dry. Apply enough heat to make the concentrate more pliable, if needed, but not enough to activate the compounds.
- Use tongs or tweezers to grab the bud and cover it with kief to completely cover the oil.
- Let the moon rock dry.
- When it’s ready, break it apart to check out your masterpiece.
Moon rocks may seem like a novelty and gimmicky product, but they can provide a worthwhile experience if used responsibly. Moon rocks are potent, even the low-grade versions of them. The mix of flower, wax, and kief combine for a high dose of THC. Now that you know how to make moon rocks, go out there and experiment with different products.
Where can you buy moon rocks?
Moon rocks are available for sale across many West Coast dispensaries and beyond. Moonrocks have earned the nickname, “the caviar of cannabis,” for their exquisite nature and price. Expect to pay anywhere between $25 to $40 a gram, sometimes more, when you buy moon rocks. Buying in bulk could earn you discounts. Finally, you can assemble all the ingredients needed to make moon rocks and make them at home on your own.
Moon rock brands
Moon rock’s popularity was single-handedly improved by the marketing efforts of Kurupt, American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records. Kurupt founded his line of Moon Rocks in 2014 with the help of fellow hip-hop artist, Dr. Zodiak. You can find many dispensaries selling Dr. Zodiak’s award-winning Moon Rocks.
Besides the most prominent moon rock brands, other similar brands can differ in quality and potency. It’s impossible to tell the quality of the product until you’ve bought and tried the product. Watch out for low-quality nugs and extracts hiding under kief.
How to consume moon rocks
If you’ve just got your hands on some of the good stuff, you may be asking yourself what is the best way to smoke moon rocks? Moon rocks are easy to make but can be tricky to smoke. Only moderate and seasoned smokers should attempt to smoke moon rocks. Even Snoop Dogg, a prolific weed smoker, has publicly stated that moon rocks are too much for him or anyone. Regardless, moon rocks are a rising product category in many dispensaries.
The best way to smoke a moon rock is by using a bong or a glass piece. Grinding is highly frowned upon. For one, grinding a moon rock can create a sticky mess within the teeth of your grinder, making it hard to turn and grind. Additionally, kief will get stuck on the sticky grinder leaving you with less product. Instead, break apart moon rocks into smaller pieces with your hands or sturdy scissors.
Moon rocks in joints or blunts are hard to keep lit since sticky extracts are hard to light with a simple butane lighter. Not only that, the viscous oil will restrict airflow in a tightly packed joint or blunt. You run the risk of burning your products without enjoying it. Moonrocks can be loaded into a glass bowl for best results. Just remember, keep water on hand and enjoy the ride.
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