Not all vape carts are equal. Here's the difference between distillate, live resin, and rosin carts — and how to tell what you're actually buying.
Distillate
Highly refined THC oil, often 85%+ potency, usually with botanical terpenes added back for flavor. Cheapest per gram, but flavor is generic.
Live resin
Made from flash-frozen fresh plant material, preserving the full terpene profile of the strain. Richer flavor, more nuanced effects, higher price.
Live rosin
Solventless — made using only heat and pressure. The gold standard for flavor and cleanliness. Rare and expensive.
What to look for on the label
Strain name (not just 'indica' or 'sativa')
Extraction method
A published Certificate of Analysis
Hardware brand — cheap carts fail
