Although hashish is abundant all over the Middle East, Lebanon has become internationally known for its high-quality AAAA+ hash for as long as hash has been around. It all begins with cannabis cultivated in the heart of the valley of Baalbek here, harsh conditions and un-ideal climate help landrace strains from the region develop thick coats of THC trichomes to defend against the elements.

This makes cannabis from the Baalbek Valley ideal for hash processing and helps contribute to the potency, quality, and overall goodness of real Lebanese hash.

The red in Red Lebanese hash comes from the natural drying and curing process of the raw cannabis plant – cultivators leave the plants on the field until they’re just about ready, and during this process, they acquire a unique red tint from sunlight, and its’ own natural pistils which give off an orange-reddish color.