You may have already heard of new Wana Spectrum Live Rosin Gummies. You might know that they come in delicious frosty flavors that complement their naturally occurring terpene profiles, that they work in just 5-15 minutes, or that they deliver “a multi-dimensional high unlike any other edibles experience.”

You may also be asking yourself: how is that possible? What is live rosin, and why does it make these gummies so different from Wana’s classic gummies? Well, don’t worry. We’re about to tell you everything you need to know about this delicious new development in cannabis science.

The Deal with Distillate

Unless you’re a real cannabis connoisseur, most of the edibles you’ve consumed – including Wana’s – were probably made from THC distillate. That means the THC has been isolated and literally distilled from the cannabis plant, stripping it of all the terpenes and other beneficial compounds found in nature.

This may not sound great... after all, we’ve written a lot about how important terpenes can be in shaping your cannabis experience.

But the good news is, terpenes can be reintroduced after the THC is distilled. Wana Gummies are enhanced with more than 30 terpenes in various combinations, so our customers can choose between relaxing, uplifting, or balanced effects. And distillate gummies have other advantages, like delivering consistent effects every time you take one.

Still, there’s no denying that distillate gummies are a step removed from the ultimate, slightly unpredictable adventure of consuming cannabis in its natural state. That’s where live rosin comes in.

What Is Live Rosin?

THC distillate is made from cannabis that’s been cut, cured, and dried. With all due respect to this tried-and-true method, it can degrade the chemistry of the plant, breaking down terpenes and cannabinoids and dulling their effects.

Live rosin, on the other hand, is made by flash-freezing fresh-cut cannabis. This preserves all the active compounds found in the living plant. Remember that urban legend that claims Walt Disney is in some cryogenic freezer somewhere, waiting to thaw out and leave his mark on a whole new generation? It works kind of like that... except real... and way less creepy.

Once the plants have been frozen, our partners at Mighty Melts (suppliers of the most premium live rosin in Colorado) plunge them into an ice water bath and shake loose all their trichomes (tiny appendages where cannabinoids and terpenes are found). They then strain out the trichomes, place them between two heated plates, and press.

The result is live rosin, a glorious goo that delivers a psychoactive experience rich with all the nuance and dimension found in nature. It can be inhaled via dab rigs or vape cartridges… or, more recently, ingested via delicious Wana gummies.

Taste the Terpenes

Part of the magic of live rosin is that it brings you closer to the plants’ terpenes, or chemical compounds that give different strains their unique taste, smell, and effects.

So, we developed each new Wana Spectrum flavor to complement the natural terpene profiles found in our cultivars. Watermelon Slushy pairs with pine-tinged, earthy terpenes. Citrus Sorbet goes with terps that have a bright, sharp undertone. And, for the old souls out there, Berry Gelato leans into the funky, skunky, diesel-like notes found in many iconic cannabis strains.*

Terps aren't just about flavor, of course. Expert cultivators have helped us identify the best possible Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid strains to use as the sources for our rosin, so you can still choose the class-specific effects you want to experience.

So now that you know all about the wonders of live rosin... what are you waiting for? It’s time to explore the full potential of the plant.

*Flavor availability varies by state. Fast-acting/Delta-9 technology only available in Colorado.