Understanding Polychrome’s Artisanal Approach to Solventless Cannabis

At The Tree House AK, we’ve carefully curated our selection to feature only the most exceptional cannabis products, and Polychrome stands at the top of Alaska’s solventless market—and for good reason. As EA originals ourselves, where the culture lives, we recognize the authentic craftsmanship that defines Polychrome’s approach to hash rosin production. Our commitment to relationships over transactions means we partner with producers who share our values of quality, integrity, and respect for the traditional cannabis culture.

Polychrome represents everything we believe cannabis should be: pure, flavorful, and meticulously crafted without compromise. Their dedication to solventless extraction methods aligns perfectly with our mission of providing the highest quality products at whatever value your budget affords. When you choose Polychrome products at our dispensary, you’re experiencing Alaska’s purest expression of small-batch, solventless artistry—a testament to what happens when culinary sensibility meets cannabis expertise.

The Science Behind Polychrome’s Five-Step Process

The journey from plant to product begins with ice water extraction, where whole-plant cannabis undergoes gentle agitation in ice water to mechanically separate intact trichome heads. This process requires no butane, ethanol, CO₂, or other solvents—just pure mechanical separation that preserves the plant’s natural chemistry. The temperature control during this phase is critical, as ice water maintains the trichomes’ brittleness while preventing degradation of delicate compounds.

Hash creation follows through meticulous sieving and collection, where only the cleanest resin glands make it through multiple micron screens. Every step happens in a meticulously maintained environment because clean rooms equal clean resin—a principle that sets professional operations apart from amateur attempts. The rosin pressing stage transforms water hash into golden-white to bright-yellow hash rosin through carefully controlled heat and pressure between metal plates. Temperature precision during pressing determines whether terpenes vaporize or remain captured in the final product, with Polychrome maintaining optimal parameters for each cultivar’s unique chemistry.

The cold cure process treats rosin like seafood—freshness is everything, and oxidation is the enemy. This controlled temperature aging transforms each batch into smooth, aromatic “budder” while preserving terpene brightness, texture, and stability. Finally, their full-spectrum vapes contain hash-rosin oil without additives, distillate, or manipulation—just pure, full-spectrum flavor that captures the essence of each cultivar.

Market Leadership Through Living Soil Excellence

Polychrome’s reputation as the standard for flavor-forward hash in East Anchorage and surrounding areas stems from their comprehensive approach to quality control and cultivation. Living-soil inputs produce demonstrably richer terpene and cannabinoid profiles compared to conventional growing methods, creating complexity that translates directly into the final extract. Whole-plant inputs, rather than dried or cured flower, preserve the freshest chemistry possible, capturing volatile compounds that would otherwise evaporate during traditional drying processes.

Their gentle agitation techniques protect trichome heads while maximizing terpene retention, ensuring each batch maintains the full spectrum of aromatic compounds. The absence of solvents means nothing interferes with natural aroma or purity—no residual chemicals, no altered flavor profiles, just authentic cannabis expression. Their quality control obsession extends to anti-air handling systems, cold cure management protocols, and proper storage conditions that keep oxidation to an absolute minimum throughout production and packaging.

Cultivar Selection and Product Excellence

The signature cultivars we stock from Polychrome represent years of phenotype hunting and selection:

• Queen of Soul: delivers complex berry undertones with diesel finish
• Wilson Zero: provides intense citrus profiles with balanced effects
• Wildberry Fumez: combines fruit-forward flavors with potent genetics
• Ruby Weapon: offers unique spice notes rarely found in modern cultivars
• Strawberry Guava: presents tropical fruit expression with lasting effects
• Camp Out: features earthy, pine-forward profiles perfect for outdoor enthusiasts

Each cultivar undergoes rigorous selection, often from bag seed discoveries, with decisions driven by flavor first, then effects and yield considerations. Only about seven percent of phenotypes make their cut for hash production, ensuring every product meets exceptional standards for extract quality. This selective approach guarantees consistency across batches while maintaining the unique characteristics that define each cultivar.

The Team Behind the Excellence

Polychrome’s success stems from combining diverse expertise into cohesive craft discipline. Owner and founder Natt Navachai brings over twenty years of restaurant world experience, where flavor-forward instincts now guide cultivar and extraction decisions. Hashmaker Yoshi Nishiyama contributes two decades as a legacy grower in Fairbanks, bringing deep cultivation intuition and hash-first genetics selection expertise. Glenn Helmer provides cultivation support with his unique background as a former butcher with construction experience, adding operational precision and hands-on skill to the team.

Their culture embraces quality over quantity, continuous learning, and freedom to experiment within established parameters. Mistakes become learning opportunities; evolution remains part of the craft. This philosophy produces consistently exceptional products that capture what they call “Tasty Alaskan Terps”—the unique expression of cannabis grown and processed in Alaska’s distinctive environment. At The Tree House AK, we’re proud to feature Polychrome’s cold cure live rosin and hash rosin vape cartridges because they exemplify our principle of good weed at a fair price while representing the absolute pinnacle of solventless extraction artistry.