Weed shake is the small pieces of cannabis flower that break away from buds as they are trimmed, packed, stored and weighed. It is the same flower as the buds it came from, just in smaller pieces, so it keeps its strain and is ready for rolling without a grinder.
This guide covers where shake comes from, how it compares with whole buds and trim, how we sell it and how to keep it fresh. To choose a strain, browse our weed shake.
Where does shake come from?
Cured cannabis buds are delicate. Every time flower is trimmed, moved into jars, carried or weighed, small fragments of bud and loose resin glands, called trichomes, break away and gather at the bottom of the container. That collection is shake.
Shake is sometimes called “shake weed” or “cannabis shake”,. The name simply comes from the way it is shaken loose from the buds.
Shake, buds and trim: what is the difference?
All three come from the same plant, but they are not the same thing.
| What it is | How it is usually used | |
|---|---|---|
| Buds | Whole flowers, trimmed and dried | Broken up or ground before rolling |
| Shake | Small pieces that break away from buds | Ready for rolling as it is |
| Trim | Leaves cut away when buds are trimmed | Usually made into extracts rather than smoked |
Shake comes from the buds themselves, so it is not the same as trim. Our shake is sold by strain, so you always know which flower it came from.
Is shake the same strain as the buds it came from?
Yes. Shake is part of the same flower, so shake from an indica is indica, and shake from a sativa is sativa. Each strain in our shake range is listed by name on the product page, and our indica, sativa and hybrid guide explains what the types mean.
The strain’s terpenes, the aromatic compounds behind its scent and flavour, come with it too. Our terpenes guide explains the common ones.
Why choose shake?
Shake suits anyone who rolls their own: it is already in small pieces, so there is no breaking up or grinding to do, and it is the same flower in a more practical form. If you would rather have whole buds, our THC flowers come strain by strain, and our pre-rolls come ready-rolled.
How do we sell shake?
By strain. Our shake comes in a choice of strains, each listed by name on the product page with its price, and you pick the one you want there. Like every order, it is sent Royal Mail Tracked across the UK.
How should you store shake?
Small pieces dry out faster than whole buds, so keep shake sealed in an airtight container, somewhere cool, dark and dry, and out of the reach of children and pets. Close the container straight after use, and keep it away from heat and direct sunlight, which dull its aroma.
Common questions
Is shake the same as trim?
No. Shake is small pieces of bud. Trim is the leaf cut away when buds are trimmed.
Can I choose the strain?
Yes. Our shake is sold by strain, so you pick the one you want on the product page.
Do I need a grinder for shake?
Usually not. Shake is already in small pieces, ready for rolling.
How is shake sent?
By Royal Mail Tracked to any UK address except the Channel Islands, dispatched Monday to Saturday, and orders over £200 ship free. Our THC delivery guide explains the options and costs.
Can I pay by crypto?
Yes. Our BTCPay checkout takes an automatic 10% off, and our crypto guide walks you through it.
Ready to choose? Pick a strain in our weed shake range.
Dispenseree is for adults aged 18 and over.