What is Infused Flower: Caviar, Moon Rocks, and Sun Rocks
May 06, 2025
If you’re exploring infused flower, chances are you’re no stranger to cannabis. Maybe you’ve tried edibles, dabs, or a variety of strains—and now you’re looking for something a little more potent, a little more elevated. That’s where infused flower comes in. Infused flower takes traditional cannabis buds and enhances them by adding cannabis concentrates like butane hash oil, kief, or THCA diamonds. The result? A highly potent, flavor-packed product that delivers effects beyond what standard flower alone can offer. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about infused flower.
What is Infused Flower?
Infused flower, or infused marijuana, is regular cannabis flower that has been coated, sprayed, or sprinkled with a cannabis concentrate—usually a type of butane hash oil, which is then sometimes followed by kief. Depending on the materials used, this process creates either moon rocks, sun rocks, or caviar. These forms of infused flower can still be smoked like regular flower, but they pack a punch in terms of THC, oftentimes reaching levels upwards of 50-80%.1,2
Types of Cannabis Flower Infusions
Cannabis flower alone can deliver a solid experience, but for those looking to try something new, infused flower opens the door to next-level potency and flavor. Infused flower products offer a more intense and often longer-lasting high, but not all infusions are the same. What you’re able to get your hands on will depend on the cannabis marketplace in your state, but here’s a breakdown of the different types of infused flower so you know what to ask for at your next dispensary visit.
Moon Rocks & Sun Rocks
These celestial-themed cannabis products are named for their ability to send you “into outer space” with their high THC content. Both moon rocks and sun rocks are crafted by soaking cannabis flower buds in a cannabis concentrate, then coating them in kief for an extra boost of potency.1 The main difference between the two lies in the quality of materials used: sun rocks are typically made with premium, top-shelf flower, then drizzled with a high-quality concentrate (of the same strain as the bud), and finally dusted with super-fine kief. This creates a major leap in potency: moon rocks typically sit around 50% THC, while sun rocks can push 80%.2
Caviar
Often confused with moon rocks, cannabis caviar is slightly different in both texture and composition. While moon rocks are typically rolled in kief after being soaked in concentrate, caviar is simply cannabis flower that’s been heavily coated in cannabis oil, usually with no kief involved. This gives it a slick, glossy appearance and a sticky texture. Caviar tends to be a bit more affordable than moon or sun rocks, making it a more accessible formulation of infused flower.3
Diamond-Infused Flower
THCA diamonds are a super potent form of cannabis concentrate made of nearly pure tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), which is THC in its raw, non-psychoactive form. This purity and high potency (they often contain 90-99% THCA) gives it a crystalline structure that can resemble a diamond. Once heat is applied, THCA converts into THC through a process called decarboxylation.
There’s plenty of ways to smoke THCA diamonds, one of them being combined with regular flower in a bowl for a THCA-infused flower experience. You’ll want to sprinkle just a tiny amount of diamond (remember, it’s almost entirely THC) on top of your ground flower before sparking up.4
How to Smoke Infused Flower
How you smoke infused flower is based on personal preference, but because of its potency and sticky quality, there’s a few things you’ll want to avoid doing. Here’s what we recommend:
Break Up With Scissors
Infused flower is packed with concentrates, which makes it too sticky for most grinders. Using a grinder can clog the teeth and ruin both your bud and your gear. Instead, grab a pair of scissors and gently snip your nugs into manageable pieces before packing your bowl, bong, or one-hitter.2
Use Glass
Glass smoking devices—like a classic pipe or bong—are ideal for infused flower. They’re easy to clean, easy to dose, and sturdy enough to handle the extra resin without getting ruined. Whether you're going all-in with just infused flower or sprinkling a bit on top of regular flower, glassware gives you the most control and the cleanest burn.1
Go Low & Slow
Infused flower may look like standard bud, but its effects are anything but. These nugs are ultra-potent, so a little goes a long way. Start with a small hit, wait to see how you feel, and pace yourself from there. This approach helps you avoid overdoing it and ensures you have an enjoyable high.
Infused Flower vs Infused Pre-Rolls: What’s the Difference?
Infused flower and infused pre-rolls are similar in that they both combine cannabis flower with a form of concentrate, but how you use them, and the kind of experience they offer, can be quite different.
Infused flower refers to loose cannabis buds that have been coated with one or more concentrates. This infusion process boosts the potency, flavor, and aroma of the flower. Infused flower gives you full control over your consumption—you can decide how much to use, how to smoke it (pipe, bong, joint, etc.), and whether or not to dilute it with regular flower.1
Infused pre-rolls, on the other hand, are ready-to-smoke joints or blunts that come pre-packed with ground cannabis flower and a concentrate already mixed together. Infused pre-rolls are super convenient because the work has already been done for you: no grinding, rolling, or prep needed. They’re great options for people who want the potency of infused flower without any of the hassle.5
FAQs About Infused Flower
Whether you're looking to get the most out of your next session or just want to know what you're getting into, we've got answers to all your questions about infused flower.
Is caviar the same as moon rocks?
Not quite, though you may hear these words used interchangeably. Both caviar and moon rocks are cannabis flower soaked in concentrate, but moon rocks are also coated in kief, giving them a dusty outer layer. Caviar skips the kief, resulting in a more oily nug.6
Is infused flower stronger than regular cannabis?
Yes, infused flower is definitely stronger than regular cannabis flower. Infused flower combines the potency of both flower and concentrate, often boasting THC levels anywhere from 50% to 80%.2 Infused flower also hits faster and lasts longer, so it's best reserved for experienced consumers.
What’s the difference between THCA-infused and concentrate-infused flower?
THCA is the raw, non-intoxicating form of THC. When heat is applied through smoking or vaping, it converts to THC. So, THCA-infused flower will only become psychoactive once you light it. Other concentrate-infused flowers use already-activated THC, typically in the form of hash oil (which doesn’t require this decarboxylation).4
How do you properly store infused flower?
Keep infused flower in an airtight container, ideally made of glass, and store it in a cool, dark place. This protects both the flower and the concentrate from degradation. Avoid putting your infused flower in plastic baggies or exposing it to extreme heat—this can cause the concentrate to melt and stick.3
Can you make infused flower at home?
Absolutely. The simplest way is to crown a bowl with kief or hash. For a more DIY project, you can create your own moon rocks at home by coating a nug in hash oil and rolling it in kief, but it can be messy.1
Why is infused flower more expensive?
Infused flower combines two (or more) premium cannabis products: flower and concentrate. The higher pricepoint reflects the added cost of all the products that went into making your moon rock, sun rock, or caviar bud.
What’s the best way to smoke infused flower?
Glass pipes or bongs are your best bet—they’re easy to clean and help preserve the flavor. You can also load up a one-hitter or roll infused flower into a joint with regular flower, but avoid using grinders or vaporizers unless they’re specially designed to handle sticky products.2
Does infused flower smell different?
It can, depending on what type of concentrate was used to infuse the flower. Hash oil and rosin will likely add new layers of flavor and aroma to your flower, but you won’t get the same effect from THC distillate because of its odorless, flavorless profile.7
More About Caviar, Moon Rocks, and Sun Rocks
Whether you're a seasoned smoker looking to challenge your tolerance or just want to treat yourself to a novelty, infused flower products offer a next-level high that’s truly out of this world. Ask about moon rocks, sun rocks, or cannabis caviar during your next visit to the dispensary—they’re a must-try for anyone looking to explore the outer limits of canna-verse.
Sources:
1. “What are moon rocks?” Weedmaps, April 17, 2024, https://weedmaps.com/learn/dictionary/moon-rocks
2. “What are weed sun rocks?” Weedmaps, December 12, 2023, https://weedmaps.com/learn/products-and-how-to-consume/what-are-sun-rocks
3. “Caviar Weed: What It Is and How to Make It,” NuggMD, September 8, 2024, https://www.nuggmd.com/blog/caviar-weed
4. “What are THC diamonds and how are they made?” Weedmaps, February 9, 2024, https://weedmaps.com/learn/dictionary/diamonds
5. “What is an infused pre-roll?” Weedmaps, April 23, 2024, https://weedmaps.com/learn/products-and-how-to-consume/infused-prerolls
6. “Moon rocks,” Leafly, https://www.leafly.com/learn/cannabis-glossary/moon-rocks
7. “THC distillate 101: What is it and how do you consume it?” Weedmaps, January 24, 2024, https://weedmaps.com/learn/dictionary/distillate
Use of Marijuana Concentrate may lead to: Psychotic symptoms and/or Psychotic disorder (delusions, hallucinations, or difficulty distinguishing reality); Mental Health Symptoms/Problems; Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) (uncontrolled and repetitive vomiting); Cannabis use disorder/dependence, including physical and psychological dependence. Please consume responsibly. This product may cause impairment and may be habit forming. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. State laws impact what dispensaries can and can’t sell to recreational customers and medical marijuana patients. Not every type of product, consumption method, dosage form, or potency mentioned on this blog will be permitted in all locations.
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