Thermal Titration
Thermal titration is the practice of gradually adjusting temperature across a session to control what you extract and when. Instead of setting one temperature and ripping through the material, you start low and step up—extracting different compound layers at each stage.
How it works
- Start low (330–350°F): The first few draws target volatile terpenes. Vapor is light and flavorful, effects are mild. This is where you taste the strain.
- Step to medium (370–390°F): Active compounds begin extracting alongside remaining terpenes. Vapor becomes denser. Effects become noticeable.
- Step to high (400–430°F): Heavier compounds extract. Vapor is thick, flavor diminishes, effects are strong. This is where you finish the material.
- Stop before 435°F: Anything above this pushes toward combustion.
Why titration matters
Titration gives you dose control without changing your load size. By managing temperature and draw speed, you decide how much you extract per draw. This is particularly valuable for patients and new users who need to find their effective dose without overshooting.
It also maximizes the value of your material. A single load extracted via titration can deliver 8–15 draws compared to 3–5 draws at a flat high temperature. The already-vaped material (AVB) from a titrated session is also more uniform, making it more predictable for secondary use.
Equipment requirements
Effective titration requires a device with precise, adjustable temperature control—ideally within ±5°F accuracy. Devices with only preset temperatures (low/medium/high) offer some titration capability but lack the fine control for repeatable sessions.