It's probably the question I'm asked most in the shop after dosage: resin or flower, which one should I take? There's no universal right answer – only the right answer for your situation.
Storage: the first thing to consider
CBD flower is more fragile. It loses quality if poorly stored, dries out or goes mouldy with humidity, and needs an airtight jar away from light. Resin keeps much longer without losing its qualities, even in slightly less ideal conditions. For someone buying a large amount for several weeks, resin is objectively easier to manage day to day.
Taste and feel aren't the same
Flower keeps a rawer aroma profile, closer to the plant, appreciated by those looking for an experience close to traditional cannabis. Resin, depending on how it's made, can offer more concentrated flavours or, on the contrary, more crafted ones with added terpenes, like our Mango Lemon. It's really a matter of personal preference – I'd never say one is better in taste than the other.
Price per gram and real use
Loose flower is generally cheaper per gram than premium resin, which makes it a good choice for beginners or occasional use. But since resin is often more concentrated in active cannabinoids, a small amount can be enough, which sometimes brings the real cost of use closer between the two. I always advise working it out over a whole month rather than on the price per gram.
"I always bought flower because that's what I knew, but with work I no longer had time to store it properly and I was losing half of it. Since switching to Cold Presse resin, I don't have that problem any more."
What I recommend for each profile
For occasional use or to discover CBD, I'd rather go for a small amount of flower, more accessible and easier to dose visually. For regular use and longer storage, resin has the edge. And if you're really unsure, nothing stops you trying both in small amounts before choosing your routine.
Both our CBD flowers and CBD resins are available at our shop in Yverdon-les-Bains, where you can smell the different products before buying. We always take the time to explain the differences for your use.
