Does the alcohol extract the THC from the plant tissue, or are the trichomes just removed from the surface like with Bubblehash?
There is very little THC in the veggie matter of pot. Almost all is on the surface in the form of resin glands. When they are wet (fresh) they dissolve in the 94% very quick, hence no heat is required. Once the \’cromes dry up and encapsulate, heat helps the whole process. You could just leave it soak for a day or two, but that would let the booze attack the dried plant matter itself, and you end up with a green, swampy drink. It stones just as good, but tastes less flowery.
