How To Smoke Budder Cannabis Concentrate

If you just purchased some budder from a dispensary and are looking for a beginner-friendly guide on how to smoke it properly, you have come to the right place!

We’ll walk you through the steps to smoke THC budder like a pro, complete with tips for smoother and healthier hits!

Using a Dab Rig To Smoke Budder

Dabbing with a banger and plumber's touch remains the best route to enjoy extracts like Budder.

Nothing can heat like a torch if you want big hits, but it might take some practice to get the hang of it. Be sure to follow along each step as we walk through your first dab.

Tools You’ll Need to Smoke Budder

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s make sure you have everything you need for the perfect dab.

• Dab rig

• Nail or banger

• Dab tool

• Butane Torch

• Carb cap

• Moose Labs MouthPeace : it’s optional, but this tool can really enhance your smoking experience by filtering your hits, making them smoother and cleaner. Get one from Moose Labs.

Step-by-Step Guide to Smoking Badder

Set Up Your Rig

First set up your dab rig by adding the chamber with enough water to submerge the downstem. Check the water level with a quick, dry inhale; you should hear a gentle bubbling sound that does not splash. Pour a little out if it splashes.

Heat the Nail:

Fire up your touch and heat the banger evenly by aiming the flame at the bottom and moving it around. Do this for about 60 seconds, or until the quartz glows a dull red. If it turns bright cherry red, it’s too hot and you’ll scorch your concentrate.

Let the Nail Cool:

Let the hot nail cool for about 30-45 seconds. This step is crucial for hitting the right temperature, especially for badder, which is best between 450°F-550°F to keep those terpenes intact and activate THCA.

Apply the Budder:

Take your dabber and scoop a small amount of budder (about the size of a quarter-pea) is perfect for beginners. Place it on the inner surface of the cooled banger. You’ll hear it sizzle and see it melt into a beautiful amber pool, vaporizing right away.

Cover and Inhale:

Quickly put your carb cap on the banger and take a slow inhale through the mouthpiece. You’ll notice a bit of resistance as the thick vapor moves through the water.

pro tip: If you’re using a MouthPeace filter, attach it first for a smoother hit that’s easier on your throat.

Clean Up:

Once you’ve cleared the vapor, grab a cotton swab and some isopropyl alcohol to wipe away while the banger is still on. wipe for any residue so your rig is fresh and ready for your next sesh.

FYI: If the above process feels overwhelming or you want to skip the open butane torch flame, consider investing in an e-rig. The Puffco smart rig, for instance, has Bluetooth connectivity. All you need to say is "Alexa, Get High," and it’ll turn on and be ready to go.

What is THC Budder?

THC Budder is a type of cannabis concentrate that is made by whipping an extract until it has a butter consistency that is soft and pliable almost like the texture of whipped butter or thick frosting and thus its name.

This texture makes it super easy to work with when you’re getting ready to use it, as you can scoop out just the right amount with a dab tool, and the concentrate clings to the tool just enough to make transferring it to a hot banger a breeze.

The color of budder can range from a light gold to a deeper amber. And when you get up close, the aroma of terpenes is usually bold and complex, giving you a little preview of the flavor that’s about to hit your palate.

But the real standout of budder, like many other concentrates, is its potency. It sits between 70% and 90% THC, which means it delivers a potent kick that regular cannabis flower just can’t match.

How Is It Made?

Budder is a type of hash oil so it’s made with a solvent-based extraction. Extractors use a chemical agent like butane, propane, or CO2 to pull the cannabinoids and terpenes from the raw plant material.

However, the choice of starting material is important here.

While dried and cured can be used, using fresh frozen cannabis results in a product called live resin or live badder, which has a more vibrant terpene profile.

After the initial extraction, extractors heat the concentrate to about 100 degrees and apply air pressure to remove any remaining solvents.

To get the signature texture of budder, it’s whipped during or after the purge. This introduces air into the mixture and allows the THCA and other cannabinoids to crystallize and turn a sticky oil into that dense creamy budder.

Badder vs. Budder: What’s The Difference?

You might hear the terms budder and butter tossed around as if they’re interchangeable. And for the most part, they are!

The difference is in the texture, depending on how they were whipped during pruging!

Badder is firmer and thicker, more viscous, like cake batter—think of it as something you could actually slice. Budder is a bit looser and wetter, like whipped butter, which makes it a little easier to scoop and handle.

Alternative Ways to Smoke Budder (Without a Rig)

If you want to partake in butter but you don’t have the good ol’ rig - No worries! You can still get into the budder experience with some easy tricks using gear you already have at home.

Adding Badder to Flower: Bowls, Joints, and Blunts

A classic method is to mix your budder with some good old flower. This way, the melting concentrate has something to soak into and vaporize instead of just going to waste.

• Twaxing a Joint: To “twax” a joint, roll a thin snake of budder and put it inside your joint with the ground flower before rolling it up. You can even get creative and wrap the snake around the outside of an already rolled joint for a slow burn.

• Topping a Bowl: Topping a bowl is super easy. Just pack your bowl like you normally would and then add a small dab of budder on top.

Vape Pens, Nectar Collectors, and Cartridges: Portable Badder Options

• Dab Pens: These are like the vape pens you’re used to, but for concentrates. Load a small amount of badder onto the atomizer (heating coil), press a button, and inhale.

• Electric Nectar Collectors: This is like a high-tech straw. Heat the tip electronically, touch it to your badder in its container, and inhale the vapor through the other end. Learn more in our “How to Use a Nector Collector Guide”

• Disposable Dab Devices: these come pre-filled with concentrate (sometimes in badder or budder form) and are ready to use right out of the box and tossed when done.

  A Word of Caution: do not attempt to load budder into standard 510-thread vape cartridges meant for thin oils. The thick consistency will clog the device and render it useless.

Tips for Smoking Budder Like a Pro

Before we say sayonara, let’s take a look a few tips to improve your budder game from meh to pro for a flavoflul experience.

Find Your Temp

This is the most important factor for a great dab. Lower temperatures (450°F–550°F) preserve the terps for maximum flavor, while higher temperatures give you a more intense, heavy-hitting effect. Use a timer (cool down for 30-45 seconds after heating) or a dab-specific thermometer to find your sweet spot.

Start Low and Go Slow

As mentioned earlier, budder is super potent (70-80% THC), so start with a tiny amount, like a grain of rice or a small bead, to feel it out.

Going overboard can lead to anxiety or that dreaded “greening out” especially if you’re new to smoking dabs.

Keep Your Gear Clean for Pure Flavor

We can’t stress this enough, and neither can the pros. Wipe out your banger with a cotton swab and some isopropyl alcohol after every sesh to prevent gross, burnt-on residue from ruining your next session.

Filter Your Hits

Using a MouthPeace filter is a game changer for health conscious dabbers as filters have an activated carbon lining that filters tar, resin and contaminants without dulling your smoking experience.

Best of all, these devices use a universal silicone fitting, so they can be attached to most dab rigs and water pipe mouthpieces.

Also read:

>> How To Smoke Shatter Properly

>> How to Smoke Resin

>> How to Smoke THC Diamonds

FAQs:

What Is the Best Way to Smoke Badder?

How you choose to smoke is, of course, totally up to you. However, a dab rig is the most preferred method for many stoners to smoke budder.

How Much Budder Should I Dab?

A grain of rice is a good starting point for beginners. Budder is potent, so take it easy.

What Temperature Is Best for Smoking Badder?

The sweet spot is 500-600°F. This range gives you smooth vapor and all the terpenes.

Can I Smoke Budder in a Joint?

Yes! This is called twaxing. You can put a little inside the rolling paper or wrap a thin line around the outside of a finished joint.

Is Budder Better Than Shatter?

It’s up to you. Budder is creamy and easy to work with, and shatter is more brittle and glassy. Many say budder has a richer flavor because it retains more terpenes.

What’s the Difference Between Budder and Wax?

Budder is whipped into a creamy texture like cake frosting, while wax is softer and more crumbly or sugary, like candle wax or honey wax.

Is Badder the Same as Budder or Butter?

These terms are used interchangeably. Badder has a looser, wetter texture like cake batter while budder is firmer like actual butter.

How Potent Is THC Badder?

Typically 70-90% THC, one of the most potent concentrates at the dispensary.

How Do I Store Badder?

Since budder is one of the more expensive extracts, store it in an airtight non-stick container in a cool, dark cabinet for long-term storage to maintain its terpene profile and potency.