// Definition
A terpene-rich full melt hash with exceptionally high terpene content alongside its cannabinoid concentration. Lab-tested turp melt from Episode 5 showed 84% THC plus 10-13% terpenes, meaning approximately 95% of the material was active compounds — cannabinoids and terpenes with virtually no contaminant or inert material. Represents the pinnacle of solventless extraction quality.
// From the Episode
Turp melt was presented in Episode 5 with lab results that demonstrated what's possible with expert dry sift technique. The numbers — 84% THC and 10-13% terpenes — were significant because they showed that the remaining material was almost entirely active compounds. Most extracts, even high-quality ones, contain significant percentages of plant lipids, waxes, and other non-active material. A turp melt of this quality means the hash maker successfully isolated nearly pure trichome gland heads with their terpene content intact. The high terpene percentage is particularly notable because terpenes are volatile and easily lost through heat, agitation, or improper storage.
// Source
Ep. 005 Hash Church Episode V →