How to Take THCA: What Are The Best Ways To Consume THCA?

Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is the biggest thing on the hemp market right now.  That’s mainly because certain THCA products need to be heated, like vapes, flower, and dabs, and when THCA is heated, it converts into delta 9 THC.  Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid is the raw precursor version of delta 9, found in raw cannabis flower, and while its “heated” counterpart is far more popular, we can’t deny that THCA offers some pretty exciting benefits all on its own.

Now, due to the way in which THCA products may or may not be actually giving you delta 9 THC, it’s all the more important to really think about how you’re going to consume the cannabinoid.  Certain product forms are giving you a delta 9 high, while others aren’t getting you high at all, and are instead giving you the potential benefits associated with tetrahydrocannabinolic acid.

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Why the Delivery Method of THCA Matters

The delivery method refers to the way in which a cannabinoid absorbs into the body – through inhalation, through ingestion, etc.  And the delivery method can heavily influence the way in which you experience the cannabinoid.  

It influences things like:

• The potency of the effects
• The duration of the effects
• The onset time of the effects
• Whether the effects will be more cerebral or body-oriented
• Whether you’re going to experience the effects of THCA (nonintoxicating) or delta 9 THC (intoxicating)

Aside from the last one, these factors apply to all cannabinoid products – not just THCA.

The Best Ways to Consume THCA 

Now, let’s take a look at the different delivery methods in which you can experience THCA, as well as the individual product types that can also play a role in things like the potency of your effects.  As you’ll see, your experience can be wildly different depending on which way you ultimately choose to consume THCA.  We’re only going to cover the THCA products that give you a delta 9 high, as that’s what we carry at Binoid.

THCA Vapes

THCA vapes (disposables and cartridges) contain THCA distillate paired with strain-specific terpene profiles.  They’re extremely popular, as they’re portable, and the effects are felt within minutes, potently, and last for about 2-3 hours.  Because the e-liquid is heated through vaporization, you’re actually vaping delta 9 THC rather than THCA.

Pros:

• Fast-acting

• Potent

• Lots of strains

• Delta 9 high 

• Portable

Cons:

• Shorter-lived than other methods

THCA Flower (Smoked)

THCA flower is raw hemp flower infused with THCA distillate.  Smoking is the most common method for flower by far, either through a pipe, rolled into paper, or purchased pre-rolled.  Smoke, being denser than vapor, tends to offer a slightly more potent high than vaping products.  And, like vapes, THCA flower comes in a wide selection of sought-after strains.

Pros:

• The rawest, purest form of hemp

• Slightly more potent than vapes

• Lots of strains

• Delta 9 high

Cons:

• Requires more effort than vape oils (grinding the flower, packing it/rolling it, storing it, etc.)

THCA Flower (Vaped)

Nowadays, you can buy vaporizer devices made specifically for flower.  These devices use convection or conduction to heat the chamber containing the flower, converting it into vapor instead of smoke.  The flower itself is the same, but the method through which it’s consumed is different.  Vaporizers are preferred by many THCA flower enthusiasts because they offer a more portable way to enjoy the product, and even offer a variety of output settings to control the amount of vapor, heat, and potency.

Pros:

• Neater and tidier than smoking flower
• Provides a delta 9 high
• Fast-acting/potent
• Adjustable output

Cons:

• Probably less potent than smoking flower

THCA Flower (Baked/Cooked with)

The third way to utilize THCA flower is to cook or bake with it.  By decarboxylating (heating) the flower and infusing it into a butter or oil, you can make pretty much any recipe into a delicious THCA edible.  But, because the delivery method is different (ingestion), you’re going to have a very different experience than if you were consuming the cannabinoid through inhalation.  You’re still getting a delta 9 high because of the decarboxylation process, but the onset time will be much longer (1-2 hours), the effects will last for up to 8 hours, and you’ll likely notice a stronger body high effect.

Pros:

• Long-lasting effects
• Delta 9 high
• Stronger body high
• An enjoyable and creative way to use flower

Cons:

• Very long onset time compared to other methods

THCA Dabs

THCA dabs are concentrates, which are flash-vaporized in a dabbing device, like a dab rig or a dab pen.  The most common form of THCA dabs are THCA diamonds, which are purified THCA crystals that may or may not be sold with hemp-derived, terpene-rich live resin.  Dabs are extremely potent, because they’re concentrated, so they’re not beginner-friendly.  And, because of how potent they are, the effects are faster-acting and shorter-lived than smoking or vaping a THCA product.  Dabs also come in a variety of strains.

Pros:

• The most potent consumption method out there
• Delta 9 high
• Fastest-acting effects
• Good choice of strains

Cons:

• Probably too potent for beginners and occasional enthusiasts

THCA: Choose Your Product Type Wisely!

At the end of the day, there’s no “wrong” type of THCA product if you’re trying to enjoy its dazzling effects, and the high that comes from delta 9 once THCA has been decarboxylated.  It’s all about what type of experience you’re looking for, and what your unique tolerance is.  Good news is, Binoid offers a wide selection of THCA products, including vapes, dabs, flower, and more.  This way, you can scope out different methods of consumption and discover which THCA formula works for you.

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