Quick answer: Liquid diamonds are a vape oil made by melting THCA diamonds down and blending them with terpenes. Live resin is an extract made from fresh-frozen plants that keeps more of the original terpenes. Liquid diamonds are usually stronger. Live resin usually tastes more like the living plant.
Liquid diamonds vs live resin
| Liquid diamonds | Live resin | |
|---|---|---|
| Made from | THCA diamonds melted into an oil with terpenes | Fresh-frozen plants, extracted right after harvest |
| Strength | Usually stronger | Usually a bit milder |
| Flavor | Clean, depends on the terpenes added | Rich, close to the fresh plant |
| Texture | Thick oil | Sauce, badder or oil |
| Common use | Vape carts and disposables | Dabs, carts and disposables |
Neither one is “better”. It depends on whether you care more about strength or flavor. For more on live resin, see what is live resin?
What are liquid diamonds?
THCA diamonds are crystals of nearly pure THCA. To make liquid diamonds, those crystals are gently melted into an oil and mixed with terpenes so they flow through a vape. The result is a strong, smooth vape oil. In a vape, the heat converts the THCA to THC as you pull.
How to use a liquid diamond disposable
- Charge it fully before the first use.
- Start on the lowest temperature setting for the best flavor.
- Take a slow, gentle pull for three to five seconds.
- Wait 10 to 15 minutes before taking more. Liquid diamonds are strong.
- Store it upright, away from heat and sunlight.
Are liquid diamonds the same as distillate?
No. Distillate is refined to strip out almost everything but the cannabinoid, then terpenes are often added back. Liquid diamonds start from THCA crystals. Both are strong, but they’re made differently.
FAQ
Are liquid diamonds stronger than live resin?
Usually, yes. Live resin usually has more natural flavor.
Do liquid diamonds have THCA or THC?
The oil carries THCA, which converts to THC when the vape heats it.
How long does a 1 gram disposable last?
It depends on how often you use it. For many people, a gram lasts one to three weeks.
