Cannabis tea takes three things: decarboxylated cannabis, a fat, and heat. THC does not dissolve in water. Whole milk, cream, or butter carries it. Simmer the mix at 160-180°F for 45 minutes, strain, and drink. One cup made from 0.25 g of flower holds about 8-12 mg THC.
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Why water alone does not work
THC is fat-soluble. Steeping ground flower in hot water extracts little of it. A water-only tea tastes like cannabis and delivers a small dose. Adding 1 cup of whole milk or 2 tablespoons of butter raises extraction. Milk fat at 3.5 percent works. Cream at 30 percent works better. Coconut milk and MCT oil also carry cannabinoids.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk, coconut milk, or 2 tbsp butter
- 0.25 g decarboxylated cannabis flower, or 1 tsp spent vape material
- Honey, cinnamon stick, fresh ginger, cardamom pod (optional)
Step 1: Decarboxylate the flower
Heat the oven to 240°F. Break the flower into small pieces. Spread the pieces on parchment on a baking sheet. Cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes. Cool before use. Raw flower holds THCA, which has no psychoactive effect. Heat converts THCA to THC.
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Step 2: Simmer water and fat
Combine water and the fat in a saucepan. Warm to 160-180°F. Add the decarboxylated flower. Hold that range for 45 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes. Keep the liquid below 190°F. A rolling boil breaks the fat emulsion and scorches the milk solids.
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Step 3: Strain
Pour the mix through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Press the plant solids with a spoon to release liquid. Discard the solids. Add honey and spices after straining.
Dose math
Flower at 15 percent THC contains 150 mg THC per gram. A 0.25 g batch starts with 37.5 mg. Extraction pulls about 60 percent, so the pot holds near 22 mg. Split it into 2 cups for about 11 mg each, or 4 cups for about 5 mg each.
Onset and duration
Edibles take 30 to 120 minutes to start. Peak effects land at 2 to 4 hours. Effects last 6 to 8 hours. Wait at least 2 hours before a second cup. Do not drive after drinking.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. The fat separates on standing, so shake or stir before reheating. Freeze portions in an ice cube tray up to 3 months.
Legal note
The FDA has not approved cannabis tea as a food ingredient or a drug. Rules differ by state. Check local law before you make or serve it.