Terpenes for Distillate

Distillation strips out most of a strain's terpenes. Our CDTs put the strain's aroma back, captured by cryogenic aroma capture and 100% solventless. Distillate cartridges made with the terpene technology behind Lágrimas del Sol placed 1st (2019), 2nd (2021) and 3rd (2019) at the Emerald Cup. From 3 mL, 0.0% cannabinoids, full panel COA.

How much to add

Most distillate formulations land at 4 to 8% terpenes by weight. At 0.85 to 0.95 g per mL, the free terpene calculator turns your batch size into grams and mL. Start low, test, then adjust. Match the profile to your distillate's source strain, or build a house flavor from two. Our guide to the best terpenes for distillate compares 10 lab tested profiles. Not sure where to start? Try any 3 for $139 with the Discovery Trio.

FAQ

What are cannabis terpenes? 

Terpenes are the aroma compounds a cannabis plant makes in the same resin glands as THC and CBD. They give each strain its smell and much of its flavor. Lágrimas del Sol terpenes are captured from cannabis flower and test at 0.0% cannabinoids.

How do cannabis terpenes enhance flavor and aroma?

Processing such as distillation strips out most of a strain's terpenes. Adding cannabis derived terpenes back puts that strain's aroma and flavor into the finished product. Most vape cart formulations start at 4 to 8% by weight; our dosing guide explains how much to add.

Can I buy cannabis terpenes online here?

Yes. Every profile is sold online from 3 mL: live from $57 and cured from $51. Shipping is free in the US on orders of $150 or more, and the Discovery Trio lets you try any 3 profiles for $139.

What applications do cannabis terpenes have?

Our buyers use them to add strain aroma to distillate and vape carts, to pre rolls and flower as a terp spray, to concentrates such as live resin and rosin, and to cannabis beverages.

Terpenes for distillate: quick answers

Why add terpenes to distillate?

Distillation removes most of a strain's natural terpenes. Adding cannabis derived terpenes brings the strain aroma back.

Live or cured terpenes for distillate?

Live profiles bring brighter top notes; cured profiles give a rounder aroma. Many buyers test one of each in 3 mL sizes.

Cannabis derived or botanical terpenes?

Cannabis derived terpenes come from the cannabis plant itself, hemp included. Botanical terpenes are blended from other plants.

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