What Is Piatella Hash? How Is It Made and Why Is It Trending?

• Piatella hash originates from Barcelona.
• It uses novel curing methods and avoids solvents and oxidisation.
• It has an extremely pure flavour due to the preservation of terpenes.
• Learn how to make your own piatella hash at home.

Piatella hash has been around for a few years, and it’s only becoming more popular. Using methods that preserve quality and don’t introduce any impurities, it’s about as pure as a cannabis concentrate can be.

Here we’re looking at just how incredible this product is, and then we’ll even show you how to make it yourself at home!

What Is Piatella Hash?

Piatella hash is an artisan product that employs specific cold-curing techniques and vacuum-sealing methods, resulting in an additive-free type of hash that doesn't oxidise and degrade. This makes for a purer product, which may or may not be healthier, but is generally agreed to provide better flavour when vaped, thanks to the absence of impurities. Let’s take a deeper look.

• Definition and Characteristics

This form of hash uses a solventless method of extraction known as cold curing. It is made from only the highest-quality full-melt or “6-star” hash. This means that the compounds within remain as intact as possible and aren’t adulterated by other chemicals that most of us would probably like to avoid inhaling if possible!

This process also means that piatella has exceptional terpene retention and tastes incredible. Coupled with the lack of additives, it’s perfect for anyone who prizes great taste.

Vacuum sealing is an essential part of the process. Once enclosed in a vacuum-sealed container, the bubble hash begins to sweat, and this creates the consistency that makes it so popular. In terms of texture, it’s a buttery product with a pliable consistency. In general, it is softer and more malleable than most hash products. Compared to similar products, such as dense, oxidised temple balls, piatella remains fresh and smooth due to its curing process.

• Origins of Piatella

Piatella originates in Barcelona, one of Europe’s cannabis hotspots. To be more precise, it was developed by Zio of Uncle’s Farm Cannabis Social Club—so go thank them if you want.

The development process involved experimenting with existing forms of cold curing, so it’s not a wholly new product, but rather just the next stage in centuries of hash production. Nevertheless, it does represent an innovative step forward.

• Why Is It Called Piatella?

The name piatella is derived from the Italian word “piatto”, meaning flat. This references the flat shape it comes in as a result of being vacuum-sealed and compressed during the production process.

Why Is Piatella Considered a Game-Changer?

For many people, this new hash product is more than just another way to consume cannabis. Some consider it as marking a major step forward in cannabis culture, as it unleashes the terpene profiles of cannabis strains in a way that wasn’t really possible before.

• Innovations in Hash Making

Cold curing coupled with vacuum sealing introduces a revolutionary method of curing that avoids oxidation. Oxidation causes the degradation of almost all organic matter. By avoiding oxidation in the curing process, terpene degradation is prevented and, therefore, freshness and flavour are enhanced.

In contrast to more traditional methods, which use heat, pressure, and allow for oxidation, it’s a significant development.

• Benefits of Cold Curing

Though we’ve alluded to some already, here are the main benefits of cold curing:

• Improved flavour: Preserved terpenes create a more aromatic and flavourful experience.
• Enhanced texture: Piatella hash maintains a buttery, pliable consistency that is easy to handle and consume.
• Longevity: Reduced oxidation allows for an extended shelf life without a loss in quality.

How to Make Piatella Hash

You’re probably champing at the bit to get your hands on some piatella hash now. Unless you live somewhere where you can legally buy weed, most people will struggle to source this cannabis product. That said, you can make it yourself! Here’s how.

• Ingredients and Equipment

• Vacuum sealer
• Vacuum-sealing bag or cellophane
• Airtight container
• Refrigerator
• 6-star or full-melt hash (link to instructions found below)

• Step-by-Step Guide

Before you make the piatella hash, you’ll need to extract the trichomes from your weed of choice in order to make 6-star or full-melt hash.

1. Place your 6-star hash or full-melt hash into the vacuum-sealing bag.
2. Now, use the vacuum sealer to gradually extract all of the air from the bag. This process will compress and flatten the hash.

Alternatively, you can wrap the hash in cellophane and compress it manually, pushing the air out. This will still create good results, but will not remove all of the air, so some oxidation will still occur.

3. Now place the sealed hash inside another airtight container, and place this in a cool, dark space where it will naturally sweat and melt. You can even put it in the refrigerator. Between 4 and 10ºC is perfect.
4. Leave it until the process is complete.

Differences Between Piatella Hash and Temple Balls

Temple balls and piatella are both forms of hash, but they are fairly distinct nevertheless. Here are the main differences between the two:

• Origins: Temple balls originate from the Himalayas and go back centuries, if not millennia. Piatella is just a few years old—so it’s an infant by comparison.
• No heat: Piatella avoids the heat application central to temple balls. That being said, temple balls don't require significant heat.
• Oxidation levels: Piatella’s process minimises oxidation, preserving its terpene profile.
• Texture and flavour: Piatella offers a smoother, richer experience compared to temple balls’ denser form.
• Kief selection: Temple balls can be made from kief of different qualities, whereas piatella is only made from the very best kief extracted in ice-cold water.

How Is Piatella Hash Consumed?

Being a concentrate—and a very high-quality one at that—piatella hash is best vaped in some way. You could smoke it, but given how much effort is put into keeping it pure, introducing combustion at the consumption stage could be considered near-blasphemous. However, it can be done.

• Dabbing Piatella

Dabbing or otherwise vaping piatella is best. Low-temperature dabbing will retain the most quality by preventing terpene and cannabinoid degradation.

You can also use vaporizers designed to be used with concentrates. Just ensure that your device has adequate settings to operate at a low-enough temperature.

• Mixing Piatella with Joints

Despite the earlier statement, you can use piatella hash in joints too. It will no doubt enhance the flavour of any roll-up, although it’s by no means the purest way to enjoy this form of hash.

It can be smoked alone, although many are likely to mix it with cannabis flower. Due to its consistency, it can be hard to work with in this regard, but freezing it beforehand can make the process easier.

Why Is Piatella Hash So Popular?

While we’ve already reviewed the benefits of piatella hash, just how has it become so popular? Well, aside from its obvious quality and purity, there are a couple of potential factors behind its success.

• Community Recognition and Awards

Among weed connoisseurs, especially in areas where it can be purchased legally, piatella is becoming extremely popular. These individuals are always looking for the next best thing in cannabis consumables—and piatella fits the bill. In 2020, this product won international acclaim by picking up awards at Ego Clash, in recognition of its superior quality.

In the US, it is becoming increasingly available at dispensaries, and this is in turn making it more popular in America and worldwide.

• The Role of Barcelona as a Cannabis Hub

The fact that this product emerged in Barcelona probably helped too. This is a world-famous cannabis hub, and new cannabis products and techniques are emerging there all the time. What’s more, with a thriving community already present, it was easy for this product to find its fans and win acclaim almost overnight. Given the cannabis world has its eyes on Barcelona, it’s no wonder this product rose to fame so quickly.

Piatella Hash: Marking a New Era

Piatella hash uses a revolutionary production process that renders it incredibly pure and preserves as many of the cannabis plant’s original compounds as possible. The combination of cold curing and vacuum sealing causes minimal degradation, protecting cannabinoids and terpenes alike.

Depending on where you live, it can be hard to come by. But you can make it yourself at home, so why not give it a try? It’s not too difficult so long as you’re motivated. Good luck!