Infused Pre-Rolls: What Are They & How Are They Made?

Infused Pre-Roll

Also: Infused Joint

An infused pre-roll combines a traditional pre-roll with one or more types of cannabis concentrate. This infusion significantly boosts the potency while still delivering the same flavors, aromas, and effects you’d expect from a regular pre-roll.

An infused pre-roll is a marijuana joint that has a cannabis concentrate like hash, kief, wax, or shatter added to it. The concentrate can be placed inside the rolling papers with the ground flower, or it can be added to the outside of the pre-roll. By adding the concentrate, the pre-roll becomes more potent.¹

Pre-rolls are infused with concentrates in one of two ways (or sometimes, both):

• Add a concentrate to the flower before the pre-roll is rolled. This is a great option for kief pre-rolls, hash pre-rolls, diamond pre-rolls, and moon rock pre-rolls. 
  

• pack it, roll it, and then dip the entire pre-roll in a concentrate like wax, sauce, resin, or rosin.¹ 
  
  

If you’re creating your own infused pre-rolls, we recommend using hash or kief. It’s a little easier to work with, while still providing a potent experience. 

• Hash Pre-Rolls: Hash is made by compressing and heating the trichomes from the marijuana plant. The final product can be added to pre-rolls to increase both the potency and flavor of the product.
  
  
• Kief Pre-Rolls: Kief is just the loose, dried trichomes that come off the flower when it’s handled and ground. That fine, potent powder can be collected and added into the pre-roll before it's rolled to give the pre-roll a little extra kick.

You can also purchase infused pre-rolls from your local dispensary. Your options will typically include:

• Distillate Pre-Rolls: THC distillate is a highly refined, nearly flavorless cannabis concentrate known for its potency. In distillate-infused pre-rolls, a thin line of distillate is layered over the ground flower before rolling. Like diamonds, distillate enhances potency without overpowering the natural flavor of the flower strain.
  
  

• Wax Pre-Rolls: There are a few different types of waxes that can be used in pre-rolls, including budder and crumble, but the principle is all the same. Wax can be either broken apart and added inside the pre-roll, or it can be added after the pre-roll is rolled by dipping the roll into wax. While this tends to be a little messier, it is also much more potent.
  
  

• Diamond Pre-Rolls: Diamonds are little THCA crystals that form during the extraction process. When THCA is heated or decarboxylated, it turns into THC. By adding diamonds to the pre-roll, the manufacturer is packing in extra potency that hits the moment the pre-roll is lit.
  

• Moonrock Pre-Rolls: Sometimes, potency isn’t enough. Sometimes, you need potency on top of potency, and this is the premise behind moon rocks. Moon rocks are marijuana flower buds that have been dipped in a concentrate and then, in most cases, rolled in kief. To infuse a pre-roll with moon rocks, the concentrate-laced flower is broken apart and added into a pre-roll before it is rolled.
  
  
• Hash Holes & Donuts: A hash hole, also known as a donut, is a cannabis pre-roll that contains hash. This type of infused pre-roll is named for the way it burns: since hash burns faster than flower, it creates a hole through the center of the joint as it smokes.² 
  
  

While there are plenty of great infused pre-roll options available at dispensaries, you can also roll your own and infuse it at home. Some cannabis enthusiasts opt for a quick dip of the joint tip into oil or wax, while others get creative—adding intricate designs of concentrate or applying a layer of kief to the outside. Other consumers buy traditional pre-rolls and add concentrate to them. However you choose to infuse, the result is the same: a flavorful, aromatic, and highly potent smoking experience.¹

Below, we’ll lead you through the steps of a simple joint rolling and infusion process.

Here’s the materials you’ll need for a DIY infused pre-roll:

• Rolling papers or cone

• Grinder

• Dab tool

• ½ to 1 gram of flower of choice

• Concentrate of choice

• Rolling tray (optional)
  
  

After you’ve selected a quality flower strain (a budtender can help if you’re not sure what to use in an infused pre-roll), you’ll need to grind it or break it apart into smaller pieces with your fingers. You want a uniform consistency throughout.

Take your ground flower and arrange it evenly on your rolling paper or inside your cone. If you're using a cone, use a tamping tool or a small stick to gently pack the flower down without compressing it too tightly—this ensures an even burn.

Next, carefully incorporate your cannabis concentrate product, whether it's kief, wax, hash, or diamonds. You can mix it directly into the flower or lay a strip along the middle, paying attention to even distribution to ensure the best burn. A dab tool can come in handy if you’re working with a stickier concentrate.

Hold your filled rolling paper in a taco shape using your thumb and index fingers. Gently roll it back and forth to evenly distribute the contents. Then tuck one edge of the paper around the flower, lick or dampen the other edge, and roll it over to form a sealed cylinder. Make sure your roll is tight but not overly compact to allow airflow. 

Use something long and thin—like a chopstick, pen, or tamping tool—to gently pack down the contents. You can top it off with more flower, concentrate, or a mix of both. Finally, twist the excess paper at the end to close the joint securely.⁴

If you’re using a cone, simply pack it gently and twist the tip to seal it.

Light your infused pre-roll, take a slow inhale, and enjoy the heightened effects and enhanced flavors. Remember to start slow—infused pre-rolls pack a more powerful punch than standard ones.

Infused pre-rolls are a unique addition to the list of cannabis products that we carry, so we get a lot of questions about them. Here are just a few of them and their answers:

What’s the difference between pre-rolls and infused pre-rolls?

The biggest difference between pre-rolls and infused pre-rolls is that infused pre-rolls contain some kind of cannabis concentrate and pre-rolls do not. Because concentrates can have a higher potency than flower, infused pre-rolls tend to be significantly more potent than standard pre-rolls. Outside of the addition of the concentrate, there are really no other differences in the two products.²

What is a hash hole?

A hash hole is a type of infused pre-roll that contains a core of hash rolled into the center of the joint. It gets its name from the way it burns; as the hash melts away, it leaves a “hole” or tunnel in the middle of the pre-roll.²

Are infused pre-rolls expensive?

Not always, but they certainly can be. While prices vary depending on several factors (more on that below), infused pre-rolls are generally always more expensive than traditional pre-rolls because of the added cost of the concentrate.¹

What are terpene-infused joints?

Terpene-infused joints are pre-rolls enhanced with additional terpenes, or the aromatic compounds found in cannabis that contribute to its overall profile. The result is a more flavorful, aromatic, and heightened experience, thanks to the entourage effect.⁵

How much do infused joints cost?

The price of infused joints can vary widely depending on the type of concentrate used, the quality of the flower, and your state’s cannabis market. On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from $12 to $25 for a 1-1.5g infused pre-roll.¹ Premium options, which are usually larger and infused with high-end concentrates like diamonds or rosin, can cost upwards of $100 or more per joint.¹

How do you smoke infused pre-rolls?

Infused pre-rolls are consumed by smoking them. The end is lit using a lighter, and the cannabis enthusiast inhales through the mouthpiece.

Are infused pre-rolls strong?

Yes, typically, pre-rolls are infused with the purpose of making them more potent.

What is a diamond-infused pre-roll?

A diamond-infused pre-roll is a joint that has been enhanced with a type of cannabis concentrate known as THCA diamonds. When heated (or decarboxylated), the THCA in diamonds turns into THC.³

Purchasing Infused Pre-Rolls

Want to try an infused pre-roll? Visit your local dispensary, and talk to a budtender. They will show you the infused pre-roll options in stock and answer any questions you have about them.