Turn Up The Heat

Ideal Vaping Temperatures For Marijuana

The Best Temperatures To Use For Vaping Cannabis

A popular method of cannabis consumption for multiple reasons, vaporizing (also known as vaping) is the process of heating or ‘cooking’ cannabis to release its medical benefits, without the process of combustion. We recently discussed why vaporizing is healthier than smoking. So now it’s time to help you unlock the most potential from your cannabis by diving a little deeper into the world of vaporizing.

One of the greatest benefits of vaporizing over smoking is the ability to create a controlled heat. You can set a vaporizer to a specific temperature, customizing your cannabis experience every time. And this is truly important because heating your cannabis to the perfect temperature means getting the most from your medicine. Heat it too low, and you aren’t getting enough of the effects. But if the cannabis is overheated, you may burn your bud, affecting both the flavour and effects. Now if you’re paying attention, you should be thinking, “But how do I know which temperature works best?”

Keep in mind, like finding a strain and dosage that works best for your specific needs, the optimal temperature to heat your bud can vary. And also like testing out your best dosage, we recommend starting on the lower end of the heating spectrum and moving up. Generally speaking, lower heating temperatures (between 154°-166°C or 310°-330°F) create a lighter, milder effect. Moderate temperatures (between 166-188°C or 330°- 370°F) offer a more balanced experience. And high temperatures (between 188°-227°C or 370°- 440°F) can create the most intense results. When going hot and high, make sure to stay below 235°C or 455°F, at which point you’ll burn the bud, creating toxic compounds.

When selecting a vaporizer, keep in mind that some allow for incredibly specific temperature settings and other are more vague, or come with multiple pre-set options. So if exact temperature control is important, you’ll want one you can set to your preferences.

Here are a few examples of some of the most common cannabinoids and terpenes to help you turn up the heat:

CANNABINOIDS



THC

Optimal temperature: 157°C/315°F

If you’ve chosen a strain like Sour OG, Liv by Lift or Sour Kush for their high THC content, this is a way to maximize the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol’s potential.



CBD

Optimal temperature: 180°C/356°F

For strains in our Heal CBD category, like Shark Shock or Black Widow CBD, you’ll want to dial up the heat just a bit to optimize the cannabidiol (CBD) in your bud.

TERPENES

Caryophyllene

Optimal temperature: 160°C/320°F

Our strains featuring caryophyllene: Sour OG, Girl Scout Cookies, Exodus Cheese, Liv by Lift, Dela Haze

Terpineol

Optimal temperature: 218°C/424°F

Our strains featuring terpineol: Shark Shock CBD, Black Widow CBD, and Larry OG Kush

Myrcene

Optimal temperature: 168°C/334°F

Our strain featuring myrcene: Sour Kush

Linalool

Optimal temperature: 198°C/388°F

Strains historically featuring linalool: Strawberry Cough

Pinene

Optimal temperature: 155°C/311°F

Strains featuring a secondary terpene of pinene: Shark Shock CBD

Limonene

Optimal temperature: 176°C/349°F

Strains featuring a secondary terpene of limonene: Strawberry Cough and Exodus Cheese

SOURCES: Leaf Science (leafscience.com), Leafly (leafly.com)

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