Infused Flower: A Flavorful Twist on Traditional Cannabis

What Is Infused Flower?

Infused flower is regular cannabis flower with something extra added to it — usually a concentrate such as hash oil, kief, distillate, or live resin. That extra concentrate can push the potency much higher than regular flower and can also change the flavor.

Standard flower often falls somewhere around 15–25% THC, while infused flower can reach 40% THC or more, depending on the flower and what it has been infused with. Because of that, most infused products make more sense for experienced consumers.

Common Types of Infused Flower

There are a few different ways to infuse flower, and you’ll see some of these names regularly at dispensaries.

Infused Pre-Rolls: Probably the most straightforward option. These are joints or blunts made with flower plus something like distillate or kief. They’re an easy way to try infused flower without dealing with loose concentrates yourself.

Moon Rocks: Flower coated in hash oil and then rolled in kief. Moon rocks are known for being very potent and burning slowly. They can also be extremely sticky, so they’re not always the easiest thing to break apart.

Sun Rocks: Similar idea, but sun rocks are often made with higher-end concentrates such as live resin or rosin. They can pack a lot of THC while bringing more of the concentrate’s flavor into the experience.

Caviar: This name isn't used exactly the same way everywhere. It can refer to flower covered in liquid concentrate without the kief coating found on moon rocks. The result puts more emphasis on the concentrate and its flavor.

DIY Infusions: Some people simply add a little hash, wax, or oil to their regular flower. It’s an easy way to experiment, although homemade infusions won't necessarily be as evenly dosed or consistent as something made commercially.

Benefits of Infused Flower

So why add concentrate to flower in the first place?

Higher Potency: This is the obvious one. Adding concentrate can make flower considerably stronger than it would be on its own. That can appeal to people with a higher tolerance who want more from a smaller amount of flower.

More Flavor: The concentrate brings its own aroma and flavor along with it. Pairing the right concentrate with the right flower can make for a much more interesting combination.

Longer Burn: Moon rocks and similar products tend to burn slowly because of all the extra resin and concentrate. A little can last longer than a similar amount of regular flower.

Less Flower Needed: Since infused flower is stronger, you may not need as much to get the experience you're looking for.

Downsides to Consider

Infused flower has its advantages, but there are a few reasons you might still want regular flower instead.

Not for Beginners: High-potency flower can be overwhelming if you're not used to THC. If you're new to cannabis, regular flower gives you more room to control how much you consume.

Price: You're paying for the flower and the added concentrate, so infused products generally cost more than standard flower.

Storage: Sticky concentrates can change the texture of the flower, and infused products may need a little more attention when it comes to storage. Our guide to keeping cannabis fresh has more tips.

Messy to Handle: This is especially true with moon rocks. They're often too sticky for a normal grinder, which can turn into a mess pretty quickly. Scissors or a small knife are usually easier.

Final Thoughts

Infused flower is basically regular flower turned up a notch. Add hash, kief, distillate, live resin, or rosin, and you get something with more potency and a different flavor profile.

There are plenty of ways to do it, from a simple infused pre-roll to a sticky moon rock covered in kief. If you're comfortable with stronger cannabis, infused flower can be a fun way to try something different. Just pay attention to the THC level — especially if you're trying a product you're not familiar with.