October 21, 2025

Episode 153: Nikka T: Solventless Pioneer, Hash Master & DJ

1 hour 21 minutes

This week, JP sits down with one of cannabis’s true innovators — Nikka T (a.k.a. Nick Tanem), the “Hashishin.” From Northern California origins to global influence, his journey spans craft, education, music, and legacy.

Nikka T built his reputation on creating ultra-refined solventless hash, travelling to Amsterdam and learning direct from hash-making legends before bringing that knowledge back stateside. He founded Essential Extracts in 2009, one of the first licensed solventless companies in the U.S.

Beyond extraction, Nikka T is a recognized educator — serving as an instructor in the renowned Ganjier cannabis sommelier program, where he teaches modules on processing methodology, flower & concentrate assessment, and consumption protocols.

His talents don’t stop at the lab — Nikka T is also a DJ and music producer, blending creative expression with craft culture to deliver a unique voice in cannabis.

In this episode, you’ll hear Nikka T’s full story: how he pushed solventless hash into legitimacy, what it means to teach the next generation of cannabis professionals, and how music, craft, and culture all connect in his world.

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🔑 What You Will Learn in This Episode
• The early days of hash-making and how Nikka T went from Northern California to Amsterdam’s hash scene
• What “solventless” really means and why it matters to him and the industry
• How cooking up a DJ career and a hash career shaped his approach to craft and community
• His role as a Ganjier instructor and the importance of education and quality standards in cannabis
• Why he stays fiercely committed to innovation, integrity, and artistry in extraction and beyond

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Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Nikka T!

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