The Best THCA Concentrates 2024 Has Seen

We love discovering new cannabis brands, whether fresh on the scene or new to us. Our stoner hearts love trying new things, especially any new weed-related item that’s popping up and getting love online.

Today, we’ve set our sights on a brand that’s been buzzing in the Canna community for its THCA concentrates.

There’s plenty of hype around their products, but does the reality live up to the buzz? Let’s find out if they’re worth your time.

THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) isn’t a new cannabinoid by any means. Before THC is heated, it exists in this THCA form. Once exposed to any heat, THCA undergoes a chemical reaction termed decarboxylation and transforms into THC.

The transformation from THCA into THC can happen through various methods, like smoking, vaping, or cooking.

Technically, THCA is legal in most states. It can escape the grip of the 2018 Farm Bill since THCA is derived from hemp, which legally contains 0.3% THC or less. However, some states have taken note of THCA’s ability to convert into THC upon heating and have opted to ban the cannabinoid.

Currently, THCA is illegal in states like:

• Mississippi
• Idaho
• Minnesota
• Oregon
• Rhode Island

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) categorizes THCA under the same Schedule I controlled substances as THC, arguing that since THCA can convert to THC when heated, regulations should take this transformation into account.

When searching for quality THCA concentrates online, the same familiar brands tend to pop up. And while we love our tried-and-true favorites, there’s something special about discovering a hidden gem that not everyone is talking about yet.

We’ve heard some talks about Diamond CBD, an online cannabis dispensary with a solid selection of concentrates. They carry everything from THCA to Delta 8, Delta 9, CBD, and HHC.

The first thing we noticed? A $25 gift card as soon as we landed on their site—a warm welcome. Naturally, we headed straight to the concentrates section and were stoked to find various deals and discounts across their lineup.

Their concentrate lineup included:

• Fresh Frozen Diamonds
• Frozen Sugar Crumble
• Live Resin Wax
• Live Rosin

Their two ongoing flavors include Apple Fritter and Jungle Sunset. We’re more crazy about the Jungle Sunset, but maybe we’re a bit biased since Apple Fritter’s been an out-and-about strain for a while now.

The texture and consistency were on point, gooey-ooey, with the perfect golden-amber color ratio. Jungle Sunset’s flavor gave it a tropical essence, and importantly, it dabbed smoothly.

Would we rebuy? No. But, because we actually liked another one of their products a lot more…

When the evening rolled up, we wanted to dab something strong.

Two words: Grape Runtz.

This strain comes from their Fresh Frozen Sugar Crumble line, which contains over 94% total cannabinoids. If you’ve ever tried a Runtz strain, you know the absolute long-lasting vibe it creates. And oooh, what a vibe.

After trying only a few of their products, it’s safe to say that Diamond CBD will be on our regular dab rotation. And Grape Runtz is the king of that rotation.

Some people get thrown into a loop when diamonds are added to the concentrate name.

THCA diamonds are essentially a highly pure form of cannabis concentrate. Through a specialized crystallization process, they often reach purity levels around 99.9% (regular distillate reaches as high as 95%).

When it comes to using these THCA diamonds, what’s the process like?

Dabbing or vaping THCA diamonds would be your best bet for consuming them. A regular dab rig with a quartz, titanium, or ceramic nail will do. Simply heat the nail with a torch, place a small amount of the THCA diamonds on the hot surface, and inhale through the rig.

Vaping is very straightforward—just load a small amount into a concentrate-compatible vape, heat, and inhale.

Remember, safety is paramount when consuming THCA diamonds. Always start with a small amount and gradually increase your dose to avoid any adverse effects. And of course, never consume while operating heavy machinery or driving.