After vaping cannabis, what color should flower (abv) be?

Weed is a flower of many colors, but what color should it be after you’ve vaped it?

Vaping is a popular way to consume cannabis and many people the taste and smell that comes it.

To get the most out of your vaping experience, understanding how vaporizers heat weed will help determine when your dry herb is done.

How To Know When Your Vaporizer Is Done

To maximize your vaping experience, you’ll want to know when it’s time to stop.

When the color of the vaped cannabis is light brown or barely any green left in its appearance, this is usually a sign that your herb is done and it's time to put away the vape.

When using a vaporizer, two different heating methods exist: conduction and convection.

Conduction heats the dry herb by direct contact with heat source while convection uses hot air to heat up your dry herbs.

Different devices will lead to various results so you may need some trial and error before finding what works best for you.

What Color Should The Herb Be After Vaping?

Once you’re done vaping, it can be hard to tell how done your herb is.

Generally, you’ll want the herb in your chamber to be a light-brown color.

This indicates that it has been properly vaped and all of its cannabinoids have been released.

If it still looks greenish or yellowish, then there are likely still some cannabinoids left behind that could affect the quality of your vapor.

How Long A Session Is Typically

You can expect the average session to last between 3-10 minutes.

So, how do you tell when your herb is done?

After a few minutes of vaping, the color of the weed will start to turn light brown and eventually barely any green left in its appearance.

This usually indicates that it's done and it’s time to put away the vape.

It’s important to note that vaped cannabis won't look as dark as combustible cannabis because there’s no burning involved with vaporizers.

In addition, some herbs may not change color much at all due to their higher quality or moisture content.

Should You See Smoke From Your Dry Herb Vaporizer?

No, you should not see smoke coming from your dry herb vaporizer.

Unlike combustible cannabis, vaping does not involve any burning and doesn’t produce smoke. 

Instead, the vapors produced are odorless, tasteless and much smoother on the throat than smoking.

The color of the herb is one way to tell if it's done or not, but there are other signs as well.

You may notice that the flavor begins to change or diminish after several minutes of use.

Additionally, your herbs may start to taste bitter which is another indication that it's time to put away the vape.

When You Should Dump It Out

The color of your herbs can be an indication that the weed has been used for too long and needs to be changed.

The herbs should start off green when it is freshly ground, but will turn brown after some extended use.

This discoloration happens because cannabinoids are being vaporized the more it's heated up.

When vaping dry herb, there are two main types of devices - conduction and convection.

Conduction devices heat the herb directly with a heating element which leads to quicker vaporization but increases the chances of combustion. 

Convection devices use hot air to heat the herb evenly, resulting in smoother vapors and better flavor profiles.

When using a conduction device, you may need to change your herbs more frequently as they can become overcooked and turn brown.

How Dry Herb Vaporizers Heats Cannabis

A dry herb vape heats up cannabis in one of two ways: conduction heating or convection heating.

Conduction works by allowing very hot surfaces like coils to come into contact with the ground-up marijuana plant material (known as bud).

The heat from these surfaces directly transfers to the plant material, creating vapor.

Convection, on the other hand, works by evenly heating air and then pushing that hot air over the bud.

This creates a more consistent heat and less potential for combustion.

Difference In Vapor Quality While Vaping

The quality of your vapor will differ depending on how you vape cannabis.

Conduction devices generally require lower temperatures than convection devices to avoid combusting your herb, but also produce larger clouds due to their direct contact with the dry herb.

Convection vapes can reach higher temperatures and therefore deliver more full-flavored vapor and smoother inhales -- but at a cost of not as large of clouds.

Conduction Vs Convection Vaporizers

Determining whether you should use a conduction or convection device for your vaping needs is up to you.

Both have their own pros and cons that can make it hard to choose one over the other.

Conduction heating devices are usually cheaper, but they require frequent stirring of your weed during the session in order to ensure an even heat.

On the flip side, convection vapes tend to be more expensive and require longer sessions since the heat does not travel directly through the material as fast as with conduction heating.

Cleaning a Dry Herb Vape

Keeping your vaporizer clean is essential if you want to ensure that you get the most out of your vape sessions.

After using the device, make sure to empty out any remaining material from the chamber.

Use a soft brush or q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to scrub away any stubborn pieces left on the walls of the chamber.

Make sure that you also regularly clean out the mouthpiece, as this can become clogged with residue and affect the flavor of your vape.

Be sure to let your device completely dry before putting it away or using it again.

By following these steps, you should be able to keep your vaporizer in top shape for many vaping sessions to come.