Kief is the collection of loose trichomes — the tiny, crystal-like structures that coat cannabis flower and contain the highest concentration of cannabinoids and terpenes. If you use a multi-chamber grinder with a kief catcher (the bottom screen compartment), you've likely noticed a fine, powdery, golden-green substance accumulating over time. That's kief, and it's essentially concentrated cannabis in its most natural form.
What You Need to Know
Kief is versatile and potent. Sprinkle it on top of a packed bowl for an extra potency boost (called 'crowning' a bowl). Mix it into a joint for enhanced effects. Press it into hash using heat and pressure. Infuse it into butter or oil for edibles — kief dissolves more readily than whole flower. Or simply collect it over time until you have enough for a dedicated kief session. At QCD, our budtenders can recommend grinders with kief catchers and strains known for heavy trichome production.
Products at QCD
Quality Control Dispensary carries a full range of cannabis products at both our Brooklyn (3169 Coney Island Ave) and Staten Island (1172 Victory Blvd #4) locations. Whether you're looking for flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates, pre-rolls, tinctures, topicals, or accessories, our trained budtenders can help you find the right product for your needs and experience level. All products are lab-tested, accurately labeled, and sourced from licensed New York cultivators.
Have Questions?
Cannabis education is an ongoing process, and new research emerges regularly. If you have questions about anything covered in this guide, our budtenders are here to help. Stop by either QCD location during store hours or call us at (718) 887-2131 (Brooklyn) or (718) 310-6528 (Staten Island). We're happy to walk you through any topic in more detail.
Responsible Use: Cannabis affects everyone differently. Start with a low dose and increase gradually. Must be 21+ to purchase. Quality Control Dispensary products are NYS-licensed and lab-tested.