If you’ve browsed our website, a product called THCa has crossed your screen a handful of times. No, we didn’t accidentally add the letter ‘a’ to the end of the beloved Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol abbreviation. THCa is one of the 100 important cannabinoids scientists have discovered in the hemp plant. We know, we know: it is a lot of information to pack into your brain.
What you don’t know can hurt you.
Without THCa, we would not have THC. You see, THCa converts to THC when it’s heated.
Continue reading below if you’re curious to learn more about THCa, how it converts to THC, and other important information that can change your future consumption forever.
All About THCa
THCa, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is the acidic form of Delta-9 THC. It’s one of the primary cannabinoids found in both raw and live cannabis and hemp plants. THCa contains an extra molecular carboxyl ring, preventing it from binding to those feel-good brain receptors. Without the binding effect, THCa cannot produce intoxicating effects.
At least until it is heated through a process called decarboxylation. Heating THCa converts the cannabinoid into THC. The extra molecular ring fades and consumers experience THC-like psychoactive effects as well as other benefits. Whilst the effects of decarbed THCa are milder than those offered from actual Delta-9 THC, most consumers appreciate the euphoric sensations it offers to them.
THCa products are now readily available for consumption. Consumers have spoken and said that THCa is incredible. We could not agree more.
We have five more important pieces of information regarding THCa below. Take time to familiarize yourself with THCa and enjoy its benefits firsthand!
1. How to Decarb THCa
Everyone decarbs THCa every time they smoke a joint or bowl of hemp flower. Decarbing hemp is super easy. It takes nothing more than heat. Every time you light a joint or heat up that bowl, you’re decarbing THCa from the hemp. The same rule applies to those out there who prefer to vape their hemp.
No expensive equipment. Anyone can decarb hemp, anytime, anywhere.
No technical knowledge is necessary. Again, anyone can decarb hemp.
No waiting time. Heat and inhale your way to euphoria.
After heating THCa, it converts to THC and the psychoactive euphoria soon follows. Consumers generally experience results minutes after consuming.
2. THCa Levels
Every single hemp product produced in the USA must contain a label of its ingredients (cannabinoids) and percentages. This information helps users void overdosing and ensures they get the results they want.
THC and THCa (along with CBD) are the most common cannabinoids listed on the ingredient list. Far too often, people only look at the THC percentages on the label. They think that higher THC percentages equal more potent results, but this may not always be the case.
Heating hemp can burn away its THC content, minimizing its effects. THCa needs heat to convert to THCa. A higher THC percentage may not necessarily equal a more potent product.
Consider the THCa levels of the hemp flower in addition to its THC content. A high percentage of both THCa and THC may provide consumers with the most intense results.
THC and THCa are the two most important percentages listed on the label. Many consumers mistakenly purchase cannabis based on its THC percentage alone. When heated, some of the THC melts away, rendering it less potent. Take a second look at the label. What percentage of THCa does it contain? Higher THCa percentages mean more potent and longer-lasting effects.. Choose products that contain good percentages of both THC and THCa for a well-balanced product.
With different products loaded with different THCa levels, consumers can always find products that give them the exact benefits and euphoria they want.
We recommend consumers try a few different THCa products to discover which they like, which produce the results they want, and which products they do not really like. Start with a THCa hemp flower like Afghan Skunk, since it’s a fan-favorite.
3. Or, Consume Raw THCa
Cannabis and hemp juicing is a new craze sweeping the nation. People of all ages and backgrounds start their days with a glass of delicious juiced hemp flower. The health benefits of hemp are incredible according to those who’ve joined the trend.
Raw THCa does not produce any psychoactive results. Remember, heat, or decarboxylation,
Converts THCa to THC, thus creating the psychoactive effects similar people often want to feel.
Drinking a delicious glass of juiced hemp may help you feel your very best. Since raw THCa does not produce psychoactive effects, you can easily enjoy the drink whenever you want without worry of getting ‘high.’
Not a fan of hemp juicing? Looking for alternative ways to consume raw THCa?
Raw THCa can also be found in non-heated hemp products like edibles, gummies, and tinctures. Tooting our own horn may sound conceited, though we call it convinced. That is why we recommend our soft, delicious Chocolate Chip Brownie Cannacookies. Customers love their rich flavor and amazing benefits.
4. THCa Effects are Milder Than Cannabis
You’ll feel effects similar to those THC produces after consuming decarb THCa, although in milder form. THC is still the cannabinoid king; nothing can ever compete with its exciting aftereffects.
Some consumers appreciate the milder effects THCa offers. It is the perfect companion during lunch breaks at work, while traveling, and any other occasion when you need to take the edge off but taking a trip to Cloud 9 isn’t the euphoria you’re looking for.
THCa products come in assorted styles and percentages. These characteristics affect its euphoric feelings. Consumers can choose lower percentage THCa products if they want milder results and higher percentages to get the most intense results. For example, consumers generally call THCa Diamonds extract the “mack daddy” of hemp products. This product gives consumers intense, long-lasting results nearly identical to THC.
Not sure which THCa hemp products or percentages work best for you? Try out a few different products. Trying out several products helps you snatch up those you like and leave the rest of the shelf for other consumers. You can easily try several products when you grab one one of our affordably priced THCa Bundle Packs.
5. THCa Can Show up on a Drug Test
Drug tests are part of life, whether completed as a prerequisite to employment, after a work-related injury, or even to make a probation officer happy. While being the bearer of bad news isn’t our favorite task, we’d much rather keep you from losing a job or getting into other trouble because you’re uninformed.
Sitting down with a big bowl of Afghan Skunk or rolling a joint of another favorite strain relieves stress, helps you sleep better, and may help you overcome jitters associated with a drug test, but can also leave you in hot water.
THCa can show up on drug tests when it’s decarbed. Remember, heat converts THCa to THC, which we know shows up on a drug test. Avoid using THCa (or other cannabinoids) if there’s an upcoming drug test scheduled in your life. It is better to be safe than sorry in this situation.
Once you’ve taken the drug test and successfully completed your goal, celebrate with hemp flower or one of the other awesome products available from the Arete Hemp shop!
Five Things You Should Know About THCa
If you’ve browsed our website, a product called THCa has crossed your screen a handful of times. No, we didn’t accidentally add the letter ‘a’ to the end of the beloved Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol abbreviation. THCa is one of the 100 important cannabinoids scientists have discovered in the hemp plant. We know, we know: it is a lot of information to pack into your brain.
What you don’t know can hurt you.
Without THCa, we would not have THC. You see, THCa converts to THC when it’s heated.
Continue reading below if you’re curious to learn more about THCa, how it converts to THC, and other important information that can change your future consumption forever.
All About THCa
THCa, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is the acidic form of Delta-9 THC. It’s one of the primary cannabinoids found in both raw and live cannabis and hemp plants. THCa contains an extra molecular carboxyl ring, preventing it from binding to those feel-good brain receptors. Without the binding effect, THCa cannot produce intoxicating effects.
At least until it is heated through a process called decarboxylation. Heating THCa converts the cannabinoid into THC. The extra molecular ring fades and consumers experience THC-like psychoactive effects as well as other benefits. Whilst the effects of decarbed THCa are milder than those offered from actual Delta-9 THC, most consumers appreciate the euphoric sensations it offers to them.
THCa products are now readily available for consumption. Consumers have spoken and said that THCa is incredible. We could not agree more.
We have five more important pieces of information regarding THCa below. Take time to familiarize yourself with THCa and enjoy its benefits firsthand!
1. How to Decarb THCa
Everyone decarbs THCa every time they smoke a joint or bowl of hemp flower. Decarbing hemp is super easy. It takes nothing more than heat. Every time you light a joint or heat up that bowl, you’re decarbing THCa from the hemp. The same rule applies to those out there who prefer to vape their hemp.
No expensive equipment. Anyone can decarb hemp, anytime, anywhere.
No technical knowledge is necessary. Again, anyone can decarb hemp.
No waiting time. Heat and inhale your way to euphoria.
After heating THCa, it converts to THC and the psychoactive euphoria soon follows. Consumers generally experience results minutes after consuming.
2. THCa Levels
Every single hemp product produced in the USA must contain a label of its ingredients (cannabinoids) and percentages. This information helps users void overdosing and ensures they get the results they want.
THC and THCa (along with CBD) are the most common cannabinoids listed on the ingredient list. Far too often, people only look at the THC percentages on the label. They think that higher THC percentages equal more potent results, but this may not always be the case.
Heating hemp can burn away its THC content, minimizing its effects. THCa needs heat to convert to THCa. A higher THC percentage may not necessarily equal a more potent product.
Consider the THCa levels of the hemp flower in addition to its THC content. A high percentage of both THCa and THC may provide consumers with the most intense results.
THC and THCa are the two most important percentages listed on the label. Many consumers mistakenly purchase cannabis based on its THC percentage alone. When heated, some of the THC melts away, rendering it less potent. Take a second look at the label. What percentage of THCa does it contain? Higher THCa percentages mean more potent and longer-lasting effects.. Choose products that contain good percentages of both THC and THCa for a well-balanced product.
With different products loaded with different THCa levels, consumers can always find products that give them the exact benefits and euphoria they want.
We recommend consumers try a few different THCa products to discover which they like, which produce the results they want, and which products they do not really like. Start with a THCa hemp flower like Afghan Skunk, since it’s a fan-favorite.
3. Or, Consume Raw THCa
Cannabis and hemp juicing is a new craze sweeping the nation. People of all ages and backgrounds start their days with a glass of delicious juiced hemp flower. The health benefits of hemp are incredible according to those who’ve joined the trend.
Raw THCa does not produce any psychoactive results. Remember, heat, or decarboxylation,
Converts THCa to THC, thus creating the psychoactive effects similar people often want to feel.
Drinking a delicious glass of juiced hemp may help you feel your very best. Since raw THCa does not produce psychoactive effects, you can easily enjoy the drink whenever you want without worry of getting ‘high.’
Not a fan of hemp juicing? Looking for alternative ways to consume raw THCa?
Raw THCa can also be found in non-heated hemp products like edibles, gummies, and tinctures. Tooting our own horn may sound conceited, though we call it convinced. That is why we recommend our soft, delicious Chocolate Chip Brownie Cannacookies. Customers love their rich flavor and amazing benefits.
4. THCa Effects are Milder Than Cannabis
You’ll feel effects similar to those THC produces after consuming decarb THCa, although in milder form. THC is still the cannabinoid king; nothing can ever compete with its exciting aftereffects.
Some consumers appreciate the milder effects THCa offers. It is the perfect companion during lunch breaks at work, while traveling, and any other occasion when you need to take the edge off but taking a trip to Cloud 9 isn’t the euphoria you’re looking for.
THCa products come in assorted styles and percentages. These characteristics affect its euphoric feelings. Consumers can choose lower percentage THCa products if they want milder results and higher percentages to get the most intense results. For example, consumers generally call THCa Diamonds extract the “mack daddy” of hemp products. This product gives consumers intense, long-lasting results nearly identical to THC.
Not sure which THCa hemp products or percentages work best for you? Try out a few different products. Trying out several products helps you snatch up those you like and leave the rest of the shelf for other consumers. You can easily try several products when you grab one one of our affordably priced THCa Bundle Packs.
5. THCa Can Show up on a Drug Test
Drug tests are part of life, whether completed as a prerequisite to employment, after a work-related injury, or even to make a probation officer happy. While being the bearer of bad news isn’t our favorite task, we’d much rather keep you from losing a job or getting into other trouble because you’re uninformed.
Sitting down with a big bowl of Afghan Skunk or rolling a joint of another favorite strain relieves stress, helps you sleep better, and may help you overcome jitters associated with a drug test, but can also leave you in hot water.
THCa can show up on drug tests when it’s decarbed. Remember, heat converts THCa to THC, which we know shows up on a drug test. Avoid using THCa (or other cannabinoids) if there’s an upcoming drug test scheduled in your life. It is better to be safe than sorry in this situation.
Once you’ve taken the drug test and successfully completed your goal, celebrate with hemp flower or one of the other awesome products available from the Arete Hemp shop!
One reply to “Five Things You Should Know About THCa”
peregrinus5
Thanks for a great product and service! Looking forward to trying other strains you carry.