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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