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Add a touch of cannabis magic to your culinary creations. Making your own edibles opens up a world of creativity and allows you to tailor your cannabis experience to your liking. Beyond the simplicity of pre-made products, this blog is your guide to unlocking the art of homemade edibles, from the science of decarboxylation to the creative infusion process.
The first step to making your own edibles is choosing what ingredients you want to infuse. Some of the most popular ingredients for THC infusion include:
If you’re not feeling that crafty, pre-made products like Chef for Higher infused oils offer a shortcut to making your own edibles with the same delicious outcome.
Making your own edibles will require a few essential items to ensure a successful outcome. We recommend gathering the following items before diving into the process:
Want a shortcut, or don’t have a knack in the kitchen? Machines like the Levo II, Ardent FX, and Magical Butter simplify infusion. You won’t need many of these supplies if you use one of these devices.
If you’ve chosen the DIY path for crafting your cannabis edibles, the crucial first step is decarboxylation. This process is vital for transforming raw cannabis flower into its active form, unlocking the full potential of cannabinoids like THC to enhance both the flavor and potency of your edibles. If you do not decarboxylate THCA to become THC, your product will not be psychoactive.
To decarb your cannabis for edibles, grind it up and bake it in the oven at around 250°F for around 20 minutes. Once done, let it cool before using it in your chosen infusion. Once it’s ready, mix it into your chosen infused medium (more on that below). For a more detailed guide on decarboxylation, check out the Weedmaps decarboxylation guide here.
After successfully decarbing your plant matter and determining your dosage, the next step is infusing your ingredient of choice. Follow these steps to create a potent and flavorful infusion for your homemade edibles, using either butter or oil.
There’s a relatively straightforward method to simplify dosage calculation. Here are three key steps:
Here’s an example to help put things into perspective:
If you used a half ounce (14 grams, or 14,000mg) of cannabis flower with 20% THC content to create 2 cups of butter, that would mean 2,800mg of THC went into those two cups. If you use 1/2 cup of infused butter to produce a batch of 24 cookies, the batter contains 700mg of THC. Divide this total by the number of servings (24), and each cookie will contain an approximate THC content of 30mg.
It’s worth noting that some of the flower’s potency will be lost during the process of decarboxylation and making your infused creation, so it’s unlikely to be quite so potent. Better safe than sorry, though. It’s best to calculate dosages this way to avoid accidentally overconsuming. Remember, you can always take more if you haven’t quite taken flight with your first bite.
Check out the High Times guide for a more in-depth explanation of this formula.
Whether you made your own infusion or you picked up a bottle of oil from The Travel Agency, here are some essential tips for putting your infused goodies to use.
Your own infused creations bring a personal, caring touch to the holidays and to gifts year-round. They offer something unique and memorable for the adults in your life to enjoy and elevate the season. The work is well worth the payoff, even if you’re a novice baker or cook.
If you’re not inclined to navigate the entire process, don’t hesitate to explore ready-made edibles from The Travel Agency. Our curated selection offers a hassle-free way to enjoy infused treats without the need for any hands-on prep.
Ready to get started? The premium selection of flower at USQTA offers plenty of options for creative, personalized, and potent infusions you can make at home. And if you want a shortcut, we got you covered, too, with Chef For Higher’s infused coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil, which are each infused with 240mg THC, with each teaspoon containing 10mg of THC.
Stop by our Manhattan location, place an order for delivery, or visit our online menu to see what we have in stock to elevate your next night in the kitchen.