Yes – fresh off the plant! The key difference is that in its raw state, THCa is non-psychoactive, meaning it won’t get you high unless it’s heated. That’s where you come in. 

Whether you use a pipe, vaporizer, joint, or anything in between, it’s the conversion process from THCa to THC that produces effects you can feel. While THCa flower looks, smells, and feels just like the weed you know and love, its full potential comes when it meets the flame.

Simple. THC gets you high, THCa does not  – until it’s heated. What a difference a little letter can make! THCa is the raw, acidic form of THC found in fresh cannabis. It remains non-intoxicating until you decarboxylate (heat) it.

We like to tell our customers they can think of THCa as THC in waiting. It has all the potential but just needs a little heat to unlock its full effects.

It’s called decarboxylation, which is what happens when you expose THCa to heat. Whether you spark it up, bake it into edibles, or vaporize it, the heat strips away a carboxyl group from the molecule, transforming THCa into active THC.

It depends on how you consume it. With smoking or vaping effects are felt almost immeditaely, peaking at around 15-20 minutes and lasting an hour or two. 

But if you bake edibles or create tinctures, effects will take up to 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating, lasting much longer than inhaled methods. Keep in mind your tolerance, metabolism, and the strain’s potency also affect how quickly and intensely the effects hit.

While we’re still learning a lot about all that THCa – and cannabis in general – can do from a health and wellness perspective, we do know a few things already:

• Stimulating Euphoria. This invigorating happiness lifts your mood and enhances your overall enjoyment of daily activities. You’ll experience deep cerebral stimulation that demolishes mental roadblocks so you can enter a flow state for work. 
• Stress Relief. Enjoy a natural way to manage stress levels, ease mental tension, and create a more tranquil state of mind. Buy THCa flower for a one-way ticket to Blissville!
• Calm Anxious Thoughts. It can help quiet racing thoughts and feelings of anxiousness, especially in social settings. 
• Physical Discomfort Relief. Both THCa (uncooked flower) and THC (cooked flower) target areas of the body to relieve symptoms associated with soreness, aches, and joint tension, leading to a better quality of life. 
• Appetite Stimulation. Support optimal nutrition and overall health during challenging times. This is especially beneficial for individuals undergoing certain medical treatments or those with trouble mustering an appetite due to stress and work-related pressures. 
• Aiding Relaxation and Sleep. Easing mental tension helps create a more tranquil state of mind for relaxation and sleep. THCa is your guide to much-needed relaxation and a night of deep, restful sleep.

The growing process is no different from traditional cannabis. It can be grown indoors or outdoors, in soil or hydroponically. Controlling the environment (like in indoor hydroponics setups) lets you maximize cannabinoid and terpene production.

But the best THCa flower for sale comes from high-quality genetics, grown with organic methods and slow-cured to preserve potency and flavor. That’s the approach we prefer here at BudPop, so buy THCa flower online knowing you’re getting the quality you deserve.

The possibilities are endless, since it can be enjoyed raw or heated to convert it into good ol’ THC. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy THCa flower, though:

• Bongs, Bubblers, and Pipes for an instant hit and easy enjoyment. Simply pack the bowl with ground flower, light it, and inhale through the mouthpiece. Each hit delivers immediate effects. Take larger hits for more intense experiences. 
• Joints and Blunts both allow for a personalized and leisurely smoke. Joints rely on rolling papers whereas blunts are rolled with a tobacco leaf. You can enjoy them solo but they’re perfect for passing around in social settings.
• Dry Herb Vape is the cleanest method since it doesn’t combust (burn) the flower. Instead, a heating element warms the flower to a specific temperature (we like 375 degrees Fahrenheit for a gentler, flavor-packed experience). This produces vapor instead of smoke. You pack it like a bowl but then control temperature with a button.
• Infusing Into Edibles. For a non-euphoric experience, infuse raw flower into oils, cold drinks, and smoothies, or use it as a garnish for cold foods. But for euphoria, start by decarboxylating the flower to activate the THCa. Then, infuse it into butter, oil, or a baking mix.

There’s no one-size fits all answer as it depends on your body fat percentage, usage habits, metabolism, and so many other factors. Here’s a general breakdown of different testing standards, though:

• Urine tests: 3-30 days (depending on usage)
• Blood tests: Up to 24 hours (longer for frequent users)
• Saliva tests: 1-3 days
• Hair tests: Up to 90 days

In the past it was thought that these three terms shaped everything a strain has to offer, with the following characteristics:

• Sativa: Energizing and uplifting, great for daytime use, creativity, and focus.
• Indica: Relaxing and sedating, best for evening unwinding, stress relief, and sleep.
• Hybrid: A mix of both, offering a balanced experience that can lean either way depending on strain genetics.