Shake Weed: Don’t Throw It Out Without Reading This First

The bottoms of jars and packages filled with buds have little bits of flower at the bottom that some people throw out without a second guess. But is it wise to throw those tiny pieces of bud away?

This stuff is called “shake,” and there are plenty of things people can do with it, so give this article a quick read before throwing out those small bits of bud at the bottom of your jar.

Everything You Need to Know
Where to Buy It
How to Use Shake Marijuana
What is Better: Shake or Trim?
Pros and Cons
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts

What Is Shake Weed?

Shake weed is the small bits of flower that separate from the bud while manufacturing a marijuana product or while handling flowers. Many people sweep it off the table or floor and throw it in the garbage, but these people do not realize that they are throwing away pieces of the plant that can be used in various creative ways.

People regularly use cannabis weed to make a wide range of products, like tinctures, edibles, drinks, and much more.

Where to Buy Shake Weed

Shake weed is not something a person has to buy, but it is possible, and doing so has its advantages. Dispensaries regularly recycle weed shakes to make pre-rolls that shoppers can buy at a discounted price, making these products excellent alternatives to higher-priced options.

The disadvantage is that these pre-rolls may not be very potent and are harsh because their quality is not as good as regular bud. The best way to find places to buy weed shakes is to look around at different online dispensaries and call brick and mortar stores to find out which of their products use this product.

But it makes more sense from a budget perspective to collect it from the bottom of packages, jars, etc., and wait until enough has accumulated until there is enough to do something with it.

What to Do With Shake Weed

People can use weed shake the same way they do regular bud, except, as stated above, it will be less potent and harsher if smoked or vaped. But, people should not let it go to waste because it still contains THC, CBD, and various terpenes.

Cannabutter and Other Edibles

Shake weed is best for making edibles because the cannabis needed for cooking and baking does not have to be of the highest quality. Also, it is unnecessary to pull apart buds or do any grindings because these are pieces of bud.

All the user has to do is put them on a baking sheet and decarboxylate them, or put them into an infusion device. The only problem with using this material to make edibles is that it is impossible to figure out how much THC or CBD the final product will contain.

Topicals

The process for making topicals is similar to that of making cannabutter or oil, and the amount of oil used allows people to vary the consistency a great deal. The only difference is that shake is being used instead of bud. In this case, it is the best choice because it is better to use CBD-rich bud to make edibles, concentrates, and joints than topicals.

Drinks

The advantage of using shake weed over regular bud for making drinks like tea, coffee, etc., is that it is more economical. Once enough weed shake is accumulated, a person can make a lot of drinks without spending a lot of money on brand new bud.

Homemade Tinctures

Tinctures can also be made using weed shake, and its potency can be increased by infusing kief into the mixture. Users can make these tinctures with only weed shake.

Smoking Shake Weed

If dispensaries can roll it into pre-rolls, there is no reason why everyone else cannot do the same with their homemade blunts. Instead of smoking it straight, smokers can also mix it with a regular bud or put rosin or kief in it to increase the potency. It also can be smoked straight, but the flavor will not be as good as fresh buds and will be harsh.

Grind and Vape

Shake weed can also be ground up and loaded into a dry herb vaporizer. As with a joint or bowl, you can add kief, rosin, or concentrates to increase the potency. Also, it may not be necessary to grind it depending on its consistency. Just put it in a dry herb vaporizer and start vaping.

How to Make Weed Butter with Shake

The process is the same as making butter with regular buds. First, decarboxylate the shake in an oven at 220 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Afterward, get the following materials:

Half a cup of water
8 ounces of melted butter
Half an ounce of decarbed shake
Saucepan
Spoon
Thermometer
Cheesecloth

When these materials are gathered, take the following steps:

Add the flower, water, and butter to the saucepan while it is over a low flame. Thoroughly stir it until the butter melts, and the cannabis is evenly distributed in the mixture. Cover with a lid.
Allow the contents of the saucepan to simmer for three to four hours while constantly stirring.
Check the temperature every few minutes to make sure the temperature does not exceed 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
When time elapses, strain the butter with cheesecloth and put what is left in a container. Allow the butter to chill in the refrigerator until it solidifies.

Cannabis Shake vs. Trim: Which Is Best?

Trim is the pieces of buds that get trimmed when the plant is harvested. Like shake, trim can also be used because pieces of the flower may be cut, depending on how good a job the manufacturer did cutting the buds. Shake is what falls off the bud while handling them or while they are in a jar, bag, or package.

The Pros and Cons of Cannabis Shake

There are many advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages are that this product is cheaper than regular bud. Also, using it means that none of the cannabis is wasted. With the leftovers, there are many things that can be done with them, as indicated above.

However, they are not as potent as bud, and they can be very harsh if smoked.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shake Weed

Is Shake the Same Thing as Kief?

Shake weed is not the same thing as kief. Kief is the resinous trichomes that look like tiny crystals and are rich in THC and CBD. Some kief may be present in shakes, depending on what was in the bag or jar.

Is Shake Weed Good to Smoke?

This product is not as good to smoke as regular bud, but it can still get a person high, and it can be helpful for making a variety of cannabis shake products. The flavor and potency can be improved by adding concentrate, hash, kief, and a variety of THC-rich products.

How Do You Separate Shake and Weed?

There is no need to separate shake weed from weed because it happens automatically when handling cannabis. The small bits of cannabis accumulate at the bottom of jars and packages, and when a supply of bud is depleted, the stuff at the bottom can be used in various creative ways.

Is Shake Low Quality?

Yes, it is considered to be low quality, but that does not mean cannabis users cannot get any use from it. As shown above, weed shakes are useful for making drinks and edibles, concentrates, and for rolling blunts, packing pipes, and loading bongs and vapes.

Even though it is not nearly as potent as fresh bud, users can still spike it with concentrate or fresh bud to improve the flavor and potency.

Final Thoughts

Now that readers know there is more they can do with the remnants of cannabis that accumulate at the bottom of a package than throwing them out, they have more options for making all kinds of products at home.

Shake may not be as rich in THC and CBD as flower, but using it is more economical than tossing it out. Also, it makes an excellent ingredient for drinks, edibles, and other products.

Do you like using shake? If so, tell us why and what you do with it. We always appreciate your comments.

Published: December 5, 2021