If you know, you know: flip "710" and it spells O-I-L. That's the whole stoner holiday in one little flip. 7/10 is a day built entirely around concentrates, the stuff that takes flower and turns the volume all the way up.
So in honor of Oil Day, we're breaking down what concentrates actually are, the difference between all those confusing terms on the label, and how to pick what's right for you.
What Are Cannabis Concentrates, Really?
A concentrate is exactly what it sounds like: cannabis with everything except the good stuff stripped away. Instead of smoking whole flower, which includes plant matter, chlorophyll, and all, a concentrate isolates the cannabinoids and terpenes into a potent, purified form. Think of it as the difference between a cup of coffee and a shot of espresso. Same source, way more concentrated experience.
That's also why concentrates hit different. Flower typically tests in the 15–25% THC range. Concentrates can climb well past 70%, sometimes into the 90% range. Same plant, turned all the way up.
The Concentrate Menu, Decoded
Walk into any dispensary on 7/10 and you'll see a wall of terms that all basically mean "oil" but aren't interchangeable. Here's the breakdown.
Live Resin
Made from flower that's frozen immediately after harvest instead of dried and cured first. Freezing it fresh locks in the terpenes that would otherwise evaporate during a normal dry, which means live resin tends to taste and smell closer to the actual living plant. If you care about flavor as much as effect, this is usually the category to start with. Browse LITTO's Live Resin Vapes to see it in action.
Rosin
No solvents, no chemicals, just heat and pressure squeezing the good stuff straight out of the flower or hash. Rosin is prized for being about as clean and "whole plant" as concentrates get, which is why it's usually the pricier option on the shelf.
Live Rosin
The overachiever of the two categories above. Same fresh-frozen starting material as live resin, same solventless pressing method as rosin. The result is generally considered the most flavorful, most "true to the plant" concentrate you can buy, and it’s usually priced accordingly.
Distillate
The most refined, most stripped-down form of THC. It’s a nearly colorless, odorless oil that's been purified down to almost pure cannabinoid content. Distillate is the workhorse behind most vape carts, including ours, because it's stable, consistent, and easy to dose precisely. What it gives up in "whole plant" character, it makes up for in reliability. Check out our Original and Exotic vape lines to see distillate done right.
Sauce, Diamonds, and Sugar
These are texture categories, not separate production methods. "Diamonds" are pure THCA crystals that form naturally during extraction. "Sauce" is the terpene-rich liquid that surrounds them. "Sugar" is somewhere in between: a crumbly, high-terpene consistency. You'll often see them combined as "diamonds and sauce," which pairs high potency with high flavor.
Shatter
The glass-like, translucent concentrate that started a lot of people's dabbing journey. Shatter gets its name from its texture; snap off a piece and it cracks clean like glass. It's made through a solvent-based extraction that's then purged and cured into a thin, stable sheet. Great potency, though the extra processing means it can lose some of the terpene flavor you'd get from resin or rosin.
Wax and Budder
Same extraction process as shatter, but whipped or agitated during the purge instead of left to set flat. That agitation introduces air and changes the molecular structure, giving you a softer, opaque, more pliable texture, which can be anywhere from a thick paste (wax) to something closer to actual butter (budder). Easier to handle than shatter, similar potency.
Crumble
A drier, more brittle cousin of wax. Crumble is purged longer and at different temperatures, which pulls out more moisture and leaves behind a texture that breaks apart like honeycomb or a crumbly cheese. It's easy to portion out, which makes it a popular choice for dabbing.
Badder
Basically wax's smoother sibling, it’s whipped to a cake-batter-like consistency (hence the name). Creamy, easy to scoop, and typically holds onto a bit more terpene flavor than harder textures like shatter.
Hash (Bubble Hash & Dry Sift)
The OG concentrate, made without any solvents at all. Bubble hash uses ice water and fine mesh screens to physically separate the trichomes (the resin glands) from the plant material. Dry sift does the same separation with friction and screens instead of water. Both are compressed into a moldable, potent product that's been around for centuries, long before "concentrates" was even a category.
Kief
The dust that collects in the bottom of your grinder. Kief is simply the loose, unpressed trichomes themselves, and technically the most basic concentrate there is, since it's just the resin glands with nothing else done to them. Sprinkle it on a bowl or press it into hash.
THCA Crystalline
The purest form of concentrate on the shelf. Cannabinoids are isolated down to a crystalline, almost sugar-like structure that's typically 99%+ THCA. It's flavorless and odorless on its own, which is why it's usually paired with terpenes or other concentrates rather than dabbed solo.
Moon Rocks
Not a production method so much as a build: flower dipped in oil (often distillate or hash oil) and then rolled in kief. The result is a dense, ultra-potent nugget that layers three concentrate types into one. Not for beginners.
Concentrates vs. Vapes: What's the Difference?
Short answer: a vape cartridge is a delivery method for a concentrate; usually distillate, and sometimes live resin. So when you're hitting a LITTO device, you're already enjoying concentrates. You just don't need a torch, a rig, or a degree in dabbing technique to do it.
That's really the whole idea behind how we build our hardware, bringing the potency and flavor of a proper concentrate, without the learning curve. Dabbing rosin off a hot nail is its own art form, and a fun one if that's your thing. But if you want the concentrate experience without the setup, that's exactly the gap a well-made vape closes.
How to Actually Celebrate 7/10
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Try something you haven't before. If you've only ever vaped distillate, grab a live resin or live rosin product and taste the difference for yourself.
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Start low, especially with anything new. Concentrate potency isn't a joke; a couple of seconds off a vape goes a lot further than a full bowl of flower.
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Pay attention to terpenes, not just THC%. A high number doesn't always mean a better experience. Flavor and effect come from the full profile, not just the headline stat.
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Pace yourself. Oil Day isn't a race. Enjoy the ritual of it, this is the one day of the year built specifically to slow down and actually taste what you're smoking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does "7/10" mean?
Flip the numbers 710 upside down and they spell "OIL." This makes 7/10 (July 10) the unofficial holiday for cannabis concentrates.
Are concentrates stronger than flower?
Generally, yes. Flower usually tests between 15–25% THC, while concentrates can range from 60% to over 90%, depending on the type and extraction method.
What's the difference between live resin and live rosin?
Both start from fresh-frozen flower instead of dried, cured flower. Live resin is extracted using solvents; live rosin is extracted solvent-free using just heat and pressure. Live rosin is typically considered the more "whole plant" option and usually costs more.
Is distillate a lower-quality concentrate?
Not lower quality, just more refined. Distillate strips cannabis down to nearly pure cannabinoid content, which makes it extremely consistent and easy to dose. What it trades away is some of the plant's original terpene complexity, though many products reintroduce terpenes for flavor.
Do I need a dab rig to enjoy concentrates?
No. A dab rig is one way to consume concentrates, but vape carts and disposables are built specifically to deliver concentrate potency and flavor without any extra equipment.
What's the best concentrate for a beginner?
A vape cartridge or disposable is the easiest entry point. No torch, no technique, just draw and go. If you want to explore textures and dabbing, start with something forgiving like rosin at a low temperature.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are thinking about incorporating cannabis and hemp derived products (delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, CBD, etc) into your medicinal routine, please consult a healthcare professional. Do not stop taking any prescribed medications without first consulting your doctor.