Buffalo’s craft cannabis community has been asking for cleaner, more flavorful concentrates…and Revival just delivered. Our first Live Rosin has officially landed, bringing a solventless, cold-cured concentrate made to honor the plant and the people who care about what they consume.
If you’ve ever stood in a dispensary wondering what live rosin actually is, this guide is for you. We’ll explain how live rosin is made, why it’s different from live resin, and what sets Revival’s small-batch approach apart.
What Is Live Rosin?
Live rosin is a type of cannabis concentrate prized for its purity, potency, and rich terpene profile. To make live rosin, cannabis flowers are fresh-frozen immediately after harvest. This locks in delicate aromatic compounds (the terpenes that Revival is known for) and cannabinoids before they can degrade.
From there, producers create ice water hash, gently agitating the frozen buds in cold water to separate the plant’s resin glands (trichomes). These trichomes are then dried and pressed with heat and pressure, transforming into a golden, sap-like concentrate. No solvents (like butane, propane, or ethanol) ever touch the product.
Because the process is purely mechanical and heat-based, live rosin preserves the plant’s full chemical fingerprint, resulting in a bold aroma, nuanced flavor, and a “true to the plant” experience.
Live Rosin vs. Live Resin: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve shopped concentrates before, you’ve probably seen live resin right next to live rosin. While the names sound similar, the production methods and the final experience are different:
- Live Resin: Made from fresh frozen plants but extracted using chemical solvents (usually butane or propane). This process can be faster and yields high potency.
- Live Rosin: Uses no solvents. Instead, it’s created with ice water, heat, and pressure. It’s often considered the cleanest option for those who care about consuming a solventless product with a robust terpene profile.
For connoisseurs, live rosin represents the gold standard of purity and taste. Until now, it’s been rare (and often pricey!) on New York shelves.
How Revival Makes Live Rosin The Right Way
At Revival, we believe how you make a product matters just as much as what it looks like. Our process is designed to respect the plant and deliver consistency you can trust:
- Fresh Frozen for Peak Terpenes: We use plants frozen immediately after harvest to preserve delicate aromatic compounds and cannabinoids.
- Ice Water Hash Extraction: Gentle agitation separates trichomes without the use of harsh solvents or chemicals, ensuring a gentle and effective extraction process.
- Low-Temperature Pressing: We apply controlled heat and pressure to transform hash into clean, terpene-rich rosin.
- Rigorous Testing: Every batch is lab-verified for potency, terpene profile, and safety, passing pesticide, heavy metal, microbial, and solvent screenings
Our Flavors & Effects
Our launch batch features two unique live rosin profiles:
- Papaya Bomb: Juicy tropical fruit on the nose with warm spice and earthy undertones, thanks to beta-caryophyllene and alpha-humulene. High THC content delivers a potent, euphoric lift, while the terpene balance keeps the experience smooth and relaxing.
- Power Plant: Hashy and earthy with calming, grounding notes that feel like fresh soil after an early spring rain. Relaxing yet uplifting, it offers a mellow, introspective high with a touch of natural sweetness.
If you’re an experienced dabber or simply curious about solventless concentrates, our live rosin products are carefully crafted to exceed your expectations.
Every gram is small-batch crafted and fully solventless, meaning you’re experiencing cannabinoids and terpenes exactly as the plant intended, with no unwanted chemical residues.
Why Solventless Matters
Many consumers are moving toward solventless concentrates for both health and flavor reasons:
- Cleaner Inhale: No residual butane or propane.
- Cold-Cured: Crafted at low temperatures to preserve the plant’s natural cannabinoid and terpene profile for flavor and potency.
- Superior Flavor: Bright, layered aroma that’s often lost in solvent extractions.
- Transparency: A Simple, mechanical process you can understand and trust.
With lab-backed safety and ISO-accredited testing confirming our rosin is free of pesticides, heavy metals, and residual solvents, you can feel confident about what’s in your jar.
A First for Buffalo’s Craft Cannabis Scene
Solventless rosin is still a rarity in New York’s emerging adult-use market…especially outside of downstate. By bringing Live Rosin to Buffalo, Revival is helping raise the bar for craft quality.
We know local consumers care about clean ingredients, transparent sourcing, and plant-honoring processes. With this release, we’re proud to deliver exactly that, without the prohibitive price tag you might expect for rosin.
Where to Find Revival Live Rosin in New York
Our first drop is available NOW! Find your new favorite live rosin at:
- Green Philosophy 716, West Seneca, NY
- Best Budz, just south of Allentown, Buffalo, NY
And we’re just getting started. Next month, you’ll see Revival Live Rosin roll out to several more dispensaries across New York. Stay tuned for updates as we expand access to this solventless experience.
Education First: Know What’s in Your Jar
At Revival, we believe cannabis consumers deserve transparency. That’s why every product we make comes with clear lab results, published terpene data, and honest sourcing. We’re here for people who care about how their cannabis is made. Whether you’re new to cannabis or a long-time cannabis user, we want you to feel confident, educated, and excited about what you’re consuming.
How to Enjoy Live Rosin
Not sure how to use live rosin? Here are a few quick tips:
- Dabbing: Heat your nail or e-rig to a low temperature (around 500°F) to preserve terpenes and flavor.
- Vape Pens: Some portable dab pens work beautifully with rosin.
- Storage: Keep your rosin cold (fridge is fine) to maintain consistency and aroma.
- Portioning: Start small unless you have extensive experience with rosin. Rosin is potent and flavorful. A little goes a long way.
Revival’s Promise: Clean, Cold-Cured, Honest
From the very beginning, Revival was built on craft, care, and compliance. Like all of our products on the market, our Papaya Bomb Live and Power Plant Live Rosin concentrates passed every state safety test, including screenings for pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbial contaminants, and mycotoxins. Every batch is accompanied by a full, rigorous Certificate of Analysis.
For us, this isn’t only about meeting regulations and chasing health or consumer trends. Most importantly, it’s about a strong belief in doing things the right way, so you know exactly what’s in your jar, and why it matters.
The Future of Revival Concentrates
Papaya Bomb and Power Plant are just the beginning. We’re already working on new rosin strains and limited-release small batches that celebrate the plant’s natural traits. Our goal is to continue bringing solventless, craft-quality options to Buffalo and beyond.
Follow along on Instagram and keep an eye on our store locator. We’ll update it as Revival Live Rosin becomes available at more dispensaries across New York!