Essential Extracts, Owner
Nick Tanem, owner of Essential Extracts, Is a cannabis visionary and curator, known for his work as an educator, public speaker, processor, activist, and artist.
Originally from the Bay Area, California, Nikka T moved to Colorado to pursue his professional board sport aspirations.
At CU Boulder, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2007. After college, he spent the next decade in Denver, founding Essential Extracts, the first licensed, non-solvent extraction facility in the United States.
From extraction to cultivation and dispensaries, Nikka T has owned and operated multiple fully licensed and compliant businesses within Colorado's legal framework.
A proud winner of 10 Cannabis Cups with his Essential tean, and another 100+ awards won by clients using his Essential Bag Design and techniques, Nikka T continues to shape the cannabis industry with innovation and expertise.
