Ice o Lator, also known as ice-o-lator, is a product derived from the processing of cannabis that stands out for its pureness and concentration of CBD, or cannabidiol.

This substance, which is making cannabis enthusiasts very curious, is obtained through a cold extraction process that does not use chemical solvents, but relies on the use of ice and fine-meshed sieves to separate the resin from the flowers and leaves of the cannabis sativa plant. 

The result? A legal hashish that preserves the terpenes, the components responsible for the plant’s aroma and flavour, and maintains a high level of CBD, the non-psychoactive principle in cannabis. Ice or Lator is in fact prized for its rich, natural flavour profile and consistency that makes it easy to handle. 

But what are the effects of Ice o Lator? Mainly relaxing, due to the presence of CBD, and do not inducing the psychotropic effects typical of THC, the active ingredient that characterises other hashish varieties. 

Since this is a very special product, in this article we will explore in more detail the history, production process and effects of Ice or Lator, giving you a complete overview of this fascinating product of the cannabis world.

What is Ice o Lator?

Ice or Lator is a product, but also a method of extracting resin from plants without the use of chemical solvents. Originating in the Netherlands, this method has become popular due to its ability to guarantee a high quality end product. 

The extraction process, which we will see in detail in a moment, involves the crystallisation of the plants’ resin glands at low temperatures, thus facilitating their separation. Ice or Lator is thus both the name of the end product and the extraction technique. 

Regarding the effects of Ice or Lator, users have spoken of a deep relaxation mixed with euphoria. Being resin, the amounts of cannabinoids are high and this makes the final product potent. But since we are also talking about legal cannabis, one does not run the risk of the legal ‘high’ at high percentages of THC. 

Traditionally, one of the methods of use is precisely smoking. But how is ice-o-lator smoked, given its texture? Through a pipe, a bong or in a blunt. Obviously, before choosing this method of use, it is necessary to find out about the laws of one’s own country, as the consumption of cannabis is subject to different regulations depending on the country.

How is it obtained?

Ice or Lator is a cold extraction method that separates resin from plant flowers and leaves without the use of chemical solvents. The process starts with freezing the plant material, which helps crystallise the resin glands. Next, the material is immersed in cold water and agitated, allowing the resin to separate and settle to the bottom of the sieves.  

These sieves, also known as Ice or Lator bags, have different mesh sizes to capture the resin while letting the plant material pass through. After agitation, the bags are lifted one at a time, starting with the one with the largest mesh to the one with the finest mesh, thus isolating the pure resin. 

The result is a concentrated product, known as hashish Ice or Lator, which is free of chemical residues and dust particles. This method is prized for its ability to produce a high-quality extract.

Extraction by the Ice or Lator technique can be performed using different aromatic plants. Traditionally, this technique has been developed and used for cannabis, but the process can also be applied to other plants such as mint or lavender, which also contain resin glands. 

These plants are chosen for their aromatic and therapeutic properties, which are concentrated during the extraction process. 

The history of Ice o Lator

According to legend, the origins of this practice date back to Amsterdam and are linked to a man named Sadu Sam, who realised the wealth of oily compounds in the trichomes of the cannabis plant. 

The pioneering technique of extracting cannabis resin without the use of chemical solvents, which gave rise to Ice or Lator, was initially considered Sadu Sam’s ‘secret’. This method exploits the water-insoluble properties of trichomes, which are the resin glands of the cannabis plant rich in cannabinoids and terpenes. 

Legend has it that Sadu Sam, an almost mythological figure in the cannabis world, discovered that by shaking the plant in ice water, the trichomes separate from the plant matter due to their density and can be collected through fine-meshed sieves. The result is a pure hash, free of impurities and with an intense, natural flavour profile. 

Several figures have since claimed paternity of the invention, including Mila Jensen, who perfected the technique to further amplify the effects of Ice or Lator. Despite the controversy, Ice or Lator remains one of the most concentrated and popular cannabis extracts among connoisseurs.

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