Why Steam Distilled Terpenes Smell So Much Better

If you've ever cracked open a fresh jar of botanical extract and been hit with that unmistakable, crisp aroma, there's a good chance you were smelling steam distilled terpenes. It's one of those things where once you know what to look for, you can't really go back to the cheap, synthetic stuff. There is something fundamentally different about the way these compounds are pulled from the plant when you use nothing but heat and water. It feels cleaner because, well, it actually is. ...

May 12, 2026 · 7 min · Gwen Colwell