When you hit the concentrate section at Capital Dank, it can feel like a terp-heavy jungle — cured resin, live resin, live rosin — what’s the difference? While the names are similar, these concentrates are made in totally different ways and offer unique flavor, potency, and price points.
Let’s break down how each one is made — and help you find the right dab for your vibe.
Cured Resin: BHO Made from Dried Flower
Cured resin is made using BHO (butane hash oil) extraction from cannabis that’s already been dried and cured — the traditional post-harvest process.
How It’s Made:
- Growers harvest the plant and let it dry/cure over 1–2 weeks.
- The dried buds are blasted with butane or propane to strip cannabinoids and terpenes.
- The solution is purged to remove solvent residue, then whipped or processed into sugar, shatter, or crumble form.
What You Get:
- Lower terpene levels than live extracts
- Still potent with solid THC percentages
- More affordable and widely available
Cured resin is perfect for patients who want strong effects without the boutique price tag. At Capital Dank, we source only clean, well-purged BHO from licensed processors.
Live Resin: BHO from Fresh-Frozen Cannabis
Live resin is also made with BHO extraction, but the difference is all in the starting material — fresh-frozen flower.
How It’s Made:
- Cannabis is flash-frozen immediately after harvest — no drying or curing.
- The frozen buds are run through a butane extraction system to preserve fragile terpenes.
- The result is a terp-rich extract with intense flavor and effects.
What You Get:
- High terpene content and stronger “entourage effect”
- Rich flavor and strain-specific profiles
- Mid-to-high price point
Live resin captures the plant exactly as it was at harvest — which is why flavor chasers and experienced dabbers love it.
Live Rosin: Solventless & Small Batch
Live rosin is in a class of its own. Unlike BHO-based extracts, live rosin is made without any solvents — just ice water, pressure, and heat.
How It’s Made:
- Fresh-frozen flower is turned into bubble hash using ice water and agitation.
- The hash is collected, dried, then pressed between heated plates to squeeze out pure rosin.
- No solvents, no chemicals — just clean, flavorful extract.
What You Get:
- Cleanest form of concentrate on the market
- Extremely high terpene content and smooth smoke
- Premium price, small-batch craft quality
Live rosin is for connoisseurs who care about flavor purity and solventless processes. If you’re sensitive to BHO or just want the best of the best, this is it.
Quick Breakdown
| Extract Type | Starting Material | Extraction Method | Solvent Used? | Flavor Level | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cured Resin | Dried & cured flower | Butane (BHO) | Yes | Moderate | 💲💲 |
| Live Resin | Fresh-frozen flower | Butane (BHO) | Yes | High | 💲💲💲 |
| Live Rosin | Fresh-frozen hash/flower | Ice water + heat press | No | Very High | 💲💲💲💲 |
Find Them All at Capital Dank
No matter your preference or budget, Capital Dank stocks solvent and solventless concentrates from Oklahoma’s best extractors. Whether you’re dabbing daily or just trying something new, our team can help guide you to the best option.
Final Thoughts
Cured resin, live resin, and live rosin may sound similar, but how they’re made and how they hit are totally different. Whether you’re in it for flavor, purity, or affordability, there’s a dab that fits. And at Capital Dank, we’ll help you find the one that hits just right.
