Street
kief
What does kief mean?
The fine powder of trichome glands that sift off cannabis flower, potent and often collected in a grinder chamber.
"Sprinkle a little kief on top of the bowl."
Origin
From Arabic 'kayf' (keef), meaning pleasure or well-being.
Frequently asked questions
What is kief?
Kief is the fine, powdery collection of trichome glands that sift off cannabis flower, and because it's almost pure resin it's much more potent than the flower itself.
How do you collect kief?
Most people collect it in the bottom chamber of a three-piece grinder, where the loose trichomes sift through a screen as the flower is ground.
How do you use kief?
It's commonly sprinkled on top of a bowl or into a joint to boost potency, and it can also be pressed into hash.
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