Description

Mila – The Hash Queen is the extraordinary autobiography of Mila Jansen, an iconic figure in the history of cannabis culture and traditional hashish production.

From her early years in post-war Europe to her travels across Asia in the 1960s and 1970s, Mila shares a life lived outside conventions, driven by curiosity, creativity, and an unbreakable independent spirit. Her journey takes the reader from Amsterdam’s underground counterculture to remote regions of India and Nepal, where she learned and perfected ancient hash-making techniques directly from local traditions.

Recognized worldwide as the inventor of the Pollinator, the first mechanical hash separation system, Mila played a fundamental role in bringing traditional resin extraction methods into the modern era. This book is not only a personal memoir, but also a historical document that traces the evolution of hashish, cannabis culture, and alternative lifestyles over several decades.

Written with honesty, warmth, and sharp insight, Mila – The Hash Queen is a must-read for cannabis enthusiasts, historians, travelers, and anyone inspired by stories of courage, innovation, and living life on one’s own terms.

Technical Sheet

• Title: Mila – The Hash Queen
• Author: Mila Jansen
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback / Hardcover (depending on edition)
• Genre: Biography / Cannabis Culture / History
• Topic: Hashish production, counterculture, travel, innovation
• Audience: Adults, cannabis professionals, enthusiasts, collectors