Cape Town to Cold Cures
Big Green Buddha is a South African hash maker and rosin specialist recognized for advancing solventless craftsmanship on home soil. His approach—precise, educational, and consistent—has helped establish South Africa within the global melt community. From small-batch cold cures to international judging panels, his work bridges local tradition and world-class technique.
Local Spotlight
A feature on The Hotbox Show’s “Insta-Your-Gram” segment gave Big Green Buddha early national visibility. The broadcast introduced his clean, colorful jars to South Africa’s connoisseurs, marking a pivotal moment for solventless awareness in the region.
Drops and Jars
His live hash rosin is available at retailers such as Whoomph and Gooddope, with cultivars including Dulce Dank and Grandpa’s Cookies. Each batch reflects careful washing, curing, and pressing, maintaining clarity and terpene richness. Typical retail prices range from R885 to R1,200 per gram (approximately $65 USD), underscoring the premium nature of his craft in a developing domestic market.
Method Over Clout
Education sits at the center of Big Green Buddha’s practice. Rather than chase social-media hype, he breaks down cold-cure science—discussing micron separation, live-wash technique, and resin behavior—to cultivate a more informed solventless culture across Africa. His approach reflects patience and transparency rather than performance.
Collab Chronicles
In 2025, Big Green Buddha collaborated with Terplings to launch Gold Dust, the first edition of the “Solventless Saga.” The release carried the tagline “Fusion: Pressed to Perfection,” representing both brands’ shared DNA—playful artwork, meticulous technique, and global-standard resin. The jars became collector pieces, linking African craftsmanship with the broader solventless movement.
Community and Competitions
His influence extended beyond production into culture and education. Masters of Rosin LA featured him in 2024 as a Cape Town representative of emerging global hash makers. That same year, Full Moon Sesh Official expanded its international editions, with Big Green Buddha’s name appearing on judging rosters—connecting South African resin with global peers in quality and ethics.
Cape Pioneer and Culture Preserver
From Cape Town dispensary shelves to worldwide sesh circles, Big Green Buddha embodies the spirit of African solventless craft. His ethos—no gimmicks, no shortcuts—champions clean technique, sustainable growth, and transparent process. As the continent’s resin scene evolves, his work continues to place South African hash among the world’s most respected melts.
YOUTUBE VIDEO
— Nugg Notes
SOURCES:
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The video itself: “BIG GREEN BUDDHA: CAPE TOWN COLD-CURE CRAFT (PODCAST).”
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Hotbox Show’s “InstaYourGram” feature on Big Green Buddha (early spotlight).
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GoodDope store listing — Big Green Buddha Indoor Live Hash Rosin (Cold Cured), price point around R885.
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Whoomph listings — Big Green Buddha Live Rosin jars (e.g., “Grandpas Cookies”) at R1,200.
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420 Flash (Cape Town) product page — “Gold Dust 90u” Big Green Buddha × Terplings collab
Instagram — Official account: @bgb_green_buddha
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