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What Are Frosted THCA Buds?

Frosted THCA nugs—often called “Snow Balls,” “Icy Nugs,” or “Frost Bites”—are cannabis buds coated in a white, powdery layer. That powder is a mix of THCA crystalline and kief. It’s not just for looks—this coating makes the flower much stronger and gives it a frosty, eye-catching appearance.

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The Frost: What's the White Powder?

The white coating on these THCA nugs is usually a combination of two powerful cannabis concentrates:

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• THCA Crystalline (aka Diamond Dust): A purified, powdered form of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA). In its raw state.

• Kief: A collection of trichomes (resin glands) that are sifted from the surface of cannabis buds. Rich in cannabinoids and terpenes, kief adds flavor and enhances the potency of the product.

Each nug is typically coated first in THCA crystalline and then dusted with kief, creating a thick, frosty layer that not only looks intense but delivers strong effects.

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How Are These Frosted Nugs Made?

The process of creating these ultra-potent buds usually follows a few key steps:

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1. High-Quality Flower Selection
   Dense, trichome-rich cannabis buds are chosen as the base for their potency and structure.
2. Application of THCA Crystalline
   The buds are lightly moistened (sometimes with natural terpenes or a cannabis-derived oil) and rolled in finely milled THCA isolate, forming the core "frosted" layer.
3. Kief Coating
   After the crystalline sticks to the bud, a generous layer of kief is applied, boosting both cannabinoid concentration and flavor complexity.
4. Curing and Packaging
   The finished product is allowed to set, ensuring the coatings bond properly to the flower before being packaged and sold.

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What to Expect: Potency and Effects

Frosted THCA buds are not for beginners. These products are often two to three times more potent than regular cannabis flower. Effects may include:

• Deep euphoria
• Physical and mental relaxation
• Increased sensory perception
• Rapid onset due to high THC conversion

Because of their strength, users are advised to start with small amounts and gradually build up to avoid overwhelming effects.