The BCCS Guide to Infused Pre-Rolls
Infused pre-rolls have quickly become popular in the cannabis market. These products combine dried flower with potent concentrates like distillate, diamonds and kief. Think of them as supercharged pre-rolls with ultra-high potency and enhanced flavour. This guide walks through the major types you’ll see, while answering common questions such as “how are concentrates added to flower?”
What Makes a Pre‑Roll Infused?
A standard pre‑roll is made by grinding cannabis flower and rolling it into a cone or cylindrical shape using rolling papers. The infused version of pre‑rolls elevates this format by adding concentrates to flower — such as resin, rosin, diamonds, or hash — either mixed into the flower or applied on the outside of the pre-roll (for example, kief coating).
This infusion boosts aroma, flavour, and potency. Because of their high-THC levels and ready-to-consume format, this type of pre‑rolls has become one of the most popular types of cannabis products available today.
How are Concentrates Added to Flower?
When it comes to adding concentrates to flower in pre-rolls, producers use several techniques depending on the desired effect and type. Some blend the concentrate evenly into the ground flower before rolling to create a consistent burn. Others layer concentrates inside the roll or apply them to the exterior.
Finishing touches — like dusting the outside with kief or adding terp sauce — can further enhance potency, flavour, or visual appeal.
Types of Concentrates Used:
· Liquid Diamonds
Crystalline THCA known for purity and intensity. “Liquid diamonds” refers to melted diamonds infused into the flower.
· THCA Diamonds
Solid THCA crystals used internally or externally, converting to THC when heated.
· Hash
Pressed trichomes offering classic flavour and smooth combustion.
· Bubble Hash (Ice Water Hash)
A solventless extract created through ice water agitation, often chosen for its clean profile.
· Kief‑Infused or Kief‑Coated
Dry sift trichomes used inside the roll or as a final outer coating.
· Live Resin
Made from fresh‑frozen plants to preserve terpene richness and flavour.
· Distillate
A highly refined, high‑potency extract that can be paired with additional terpenes.
· Live Rosin
A solventless extract pressed from hash, known for its full‑spectrum profile.
· Infused High-THC Blunts
Infused flower wrapped in hemp or tobacco‑free blunt papers. Keep in mind, not all blunts are infused with concentrates.
· Terp Sauce
A concentrate emphasizing terpene content; sometimes combined with diamonds for extra potency.
Read more about concentrates and the difference between solvent-based and solventless extracts HERE.
Why choose an Infused Pre-Roll?
- More aromatic – boosted terpene content
- More flavourful – richer profile than flower alone
- More potent – concentrates significantly increase THC levels
- More varied – explore unique textures and formats
Infused cannabis pre‑rolls offer elevated flavour, potency, and convenience — all in one ready‑to‑use format. They also come in many different varieties, such as blunts and kief-coated pre-rolls, allowing for a more customizable experience.
Heads Up!
Infused pre-rolls have a significantly increased THC level compared to regular pre-rolls. While traditional dried flower typically falls in the 1–30% THC range, many concentrates sit much higher — often anywhere from 80–100% THC depending on the type. Because of this, infused joints can feel considerably stronger, even for seasoned consumers.
It’s always best to start low and go slow.
