A cleanly pressed block, firm to the touch, with a bright and resin forward aroma. Earthy depth sits underneath a sharper, almost citrus edge that keeps it from feeling flat. Effects lean relaxed while staying clear enough for company, which is a harder balance to strike than it sounds. Warm it briefly and it breaks apart properly instead of crumbling to dust.

Texture is the most honest thing about a press. Hash that softens between the fingers without heat is resin rich and freshly pressed, while hash that stays hard and dusty has either dried out or was sieved from older material. Warming a corner briefly tells you almost everything before you light it.