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Guides | 03.17.2024

How To Make Weed Tea For Beginners

Weed tea gives a new meaning to the phrase ‘high tea’.

Making cannabis-infused tea is a wonderful way to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of this plant in a relaxing beverage. In this article, we will explore various recipes for cannabis teas along with step-by-step instructions for preparing them at home.

Whether you’re looking for cannabis recipes to manage pain or boost your mood, tea is a gentle yet effective delivery method. Let’s dive into the optimal ways to steep cannabis for maximum benefits.

Why Make Cannabis Tea?

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Before getting into specific recipes, it’s important to understand why cannabis tea can be such a pleasant option for consumption. Like other herbal teas, cannabis tea offers a soothing and enjoyable way to relax while also delivering targeted wellness support. Some key benefits of cannabis tea include: 

Pain relief: Cannabinoids like CBD and CBN can reduce inflammation and ease pain associated with conditions like arthritis. 

Anxiety relief: Compounds in cannabis counteract stress and promote relaxation. Tea is lighter than smoking to reduce anxiety. 

Improved sleep: Cannabis tea helps alleviate insomnia and promote uninterrupted sleep by regulating mood and calming the mind. 

Appetite stimulation: THC triggers hunger signals making cannabis tea ideal for those struggling to eat due to illness. 

Gentle effects: Properly dosed cannabis tea allows you to experience uplifting benefits without intense psychoactive effects. 

By combining cannabis herbs or concentrates with aromatic tea blends, it’s easy to craft cannabinoid-rich beverages suited to your needs. Keep reading to discover recipes and instructions for making your healing cannabis teas at home.

Essential Cannabis Tea-Making Ingredients

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Before diving into specific recipes, there are some basic ingredients you’ll need for making cannabis-infused tea: 

Cannabis material: Use dried flower, shake/trim, or pre-made cannabis concentrates/extracts. 

Tea leaves: Black, green, herbal tea blends are common. Choose your favorite flavors.

Water: Bring water to a boil before steeping cannabis and tea. 

Dairy or fat: Milk, cream, and coconut oil aid cannabinoid absorption when making cannabis teas. 

Optional extras: Honey, lemon, and spices can enhance flavor to mask the cannabis taste if desired. 

With these key components, you’ll be ready to craft various healing cannabis elixirs. Adjust quantities based on your tolerance and needs. Proper preparation unlocks the full benefits of your cannabis tea creations.

Now that we’ve covered the essential ingredients, here is a standard recipe for making basic cannabis tea:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water 
  • 1 tsp ground cannabis flower 
  • 1 tea bag of your choice 
  • Honey or sugar to taste (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. 

Step 2: Add ground cannabis flower material to the boiling water and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Step 3: Remove from heat and steep the tea bag in the infused water for 5 minutes. 

Step 4: Strain into a cup through a fine mesh strainer or paper coffee filter to remove plant matter. 

Step 5: Sweeten with honey or sugar to your preference. Enjoy your cannabinoid-infused tea while it’s hot! 

Start with this easy recipe as your baseline template. Adjust cannabis and flavoring ingredients to suit your liking in future batches. Proper steeping allows aromas and beneficial compounds to be released from your chosen plant materials into the hot water. 

Advanced Cannabis Tea Recipes

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While the basic method provides a simple starting point, there are numerous ways to enhance your cannabis tea recipes for specialized benefits. Here are some more involved infusion ideas to experiment with:

Cannabis Chai Tea Latte

Bring Indian spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves together with cannabis for a rich, soothing blend. Steep in steamed milk for a warming cannabis-infused Chai latte.

Morning Sunshine Citrus Tea

Boost your mood with this bright concoction. Steep 1⁄4 cup fresh citrus zest, 1 Tbsp lemon balm, and 1⁄2 gram cannabis concentrate in hot water. Sweeten with raw honey for vitamin C and cannabinoids to start your day.

Nighttime Sleep Elixir

Create the perfect nightcap with relaxing herbs like chamomile, lavender, passionflower, and 1⁄4 gram cannabis oil steeped in milk or coconut milk. Warm milk aids restful sleep while cannabis soothes any tension for uninterrupted slumber.

Pain-Relieving Ginger Turmeric Tea

Anti-inflammatory ginger and turmeric team up with cannabis analgesic properties to reduce aches and pains. Simmer dried grated ginger, ground turmeric, and 1⁄2 gram of cannabis coconut oil in milk or water. Sip it throughout the day as needed for relief.

Focus & Clarity CBD Tea

Focus on productivity without mental fog. In hot water, steep 1⁄2 teaspoon of ashwagandha powder adaptogen and 1 dropper of CBD tincture per cup. Honey enhances this blend for balanced energy without crashing. 

You can let your creativity shine when developing personalized cannabis tea recipes. Consider your needs around specific times of day, and select compatible herbs and cannabinoids for targeted benefits. Experiment until you find your perfect blends!

Tips For Making Cannabis Tea

Now that you have some versatile cannabis tea recipe ideas to try, here are some additional tips for infusing and preparing them properly: 

  • Grind or finely chop plant materials for more effective steeping. Powder is ideal for flowers. 
  • Simmer cannabis for 10-15 minutes to fully extract beneficial compounds.
  • Add fat-based liquids like milk, coconut milk, or MCT oil for enhanced cannabinoid absorption. 
  • Strain well through a coffee filter or cheesecloth before drinking to remove plant pieces.
  • Adjust cannabis dosage up or down based on desired effects and tolerance levels.
  • Store extra cannabinoid-infused liquids in the fridge for up to 1 week—reheat before serving. 
  • Serve cannabis tea warm for optimum enjoyment of flavors and aromatherapy benefits.
  • Start with low doses and assess how your body responds before increasing the strength of infusions.

Consuming cannabis through homemade teas is a truly rewarding practice that allows one to harness the plant’s powerful healing properties in a gentle, aromatic form. With the proper understanding of infusion techniques and ingredients, anyone can create personalized blends tailored to their unique wellness needs and tastes.

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