The Grinder Coin: An Old-School Trick for a Better High
Let’s talk about the art of the grind. Why do we even bother grinding our cannabis? It’s not just about breaking up the buds to roll a joint. A good, thorough grind dramatically increases the surface area of your flower. This does two amazing things: it helps it burn more evenly, and, more importantly, it separates the potent, sticky resin glands (trichomes) from the plant material, giving you a more powerful and efficient hit.
A better grind means a better high. And there’s a simple, old-school trick that the pros have used for decades to take their grind, and their kief collection, to the next level.
Recommended Strains
Slurricane
-
THC: 24% - 28% -
Type of seed: Feminized -
Phenotype: 40% Sativa / 60% Indica -
Flavor: Berry, Blueberry, Grape -
Day to flower: 8 - 10 weeks
Early Skunk
-
THC: 20%
-
Type of seed: Feminized
-
Phenotype: 35% Sativa / 65% Indica
-
Day to flower: 7 - 9 weeks
The Secret Weapon: The Grinder Coin
I’m talking about the grinder coin. It’s a beautifully simple, brilliantly effective hack.
The concept? You just drop a small, clean, heavy coin into the middle chamber of your multi-piece grinder, that’s the chamber where the ground flower falls, right on top of the kief screen.
What does it do? It acts as an agitator. After you grind your cannabis, close the grinder back up and give it a good, hard shake for about 15-20 seconds. You’ll hear that coin rattling around in there like crazy. As it bounces, it knocks all those precious, super-potent trichomes loose from the ground flower and forces them down through the screen into your kief collection chamber.
You will be absolutely stunned by how much more kief you collect using this simple trick.
Promos & Deals
The “How-To”: The Simple Rules
- The Coin: What kind of coin should you use? Something with a bit of weight. A U.S. quarter or a one-Euro coin is perfect. But before you even think about dropping it in, you must clean it thoroughly with high-proof isopropyl alcohol to remove all the grime and bacteria.
- The Maintenance: Using a coin will make your grinder gunk up with resin faster. That’s a good sign! But it means you need to maintain your tools. Give your grinder a full, deep clean with isopropyl alcohol every 15 days to a month, or whenever you feel it’s getting sticky and hard to twist. A clean grinder is a happy grinder.
This simple trick is a cornerstone of the Community’s shared wisdom. It’s a small way to Innovate your process and get the absolute most out of the beautiful Homegrown cannabis you Cultivate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a “grinder coin” and what does it do?
A grinder coin is simply a regular coin that you place in the middle chamber of your grinder. It acts as an agitator. When you shake the grinder, the coin bounces around and knocks more of the potent resin glands (kief) off your ground cannabis and into the collection chamber.
Where exactly in the grinder do I put the coin?
You put it in the middle chamber, where the ground-up flower collects, so it sits directly on top of the mesh screen. You do NOT put it in the top chamber where the teeth are, as it will jam the grinder.
What’s the best kind of coin to use for this?
A small, relatively heavy coin is best. A U.S. quarter or a one or two-Euro coin is perfect. The most important step is to thoroughly clean and sterilize the coin with isopropyl alcohol before you use it for the first time.
How often should I be cleaning my grinder if I use a coin?
Because you’ll be collecting more resin and kief, your grinder will get sticky faster. It’s a good practice to do a quick brush-out after every use and a full deep clean with isopropyl alcohol every two to four weeks, or whenever it becomes difficult to turn.
