Kief

Kief (also known as kif) is the fine, powdery substance that forms when the resin-rich trichomes separate from the plant material. Because most of the active ingredients and aromas are found in the trichomes, kief is significantly more concentrated than the flower itself. The most common way to collect kief is in a grinder.

What Kief is

Kief consists almost entirely of the separated trichome heads – without the surrounding leaf material. Its color ranges from light beige to golden brown. It is used, for example, to "enhance" a flower, or it is pressed into solid pucks with a pollen press.

How Kief is collected

The easiest way is a grinder with a pollen screen: when grinding, the fine trichome powder falls through a screen into a lower chamber and accumulates there over time. You can find suitable models in our Grinder Collection. Larger quantities can be specifically obtained through dry sifting. The finer the screen, the purer – but also the lower the yield.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kief

Why is Kief so potent?

Because it consists almost entirely of trichomes – and that's where most of the active ingredients and aromas are located, without diluting leaf material.

What's the easiest way to collect Kief?

With a grinder with a pollen screen. The fine powder falls into a lower chamber when grinding and accumulates there.

What can I do with Kief?

You can use it to enhance a flower or press it into convenient pucks with a pollen press.