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CBD Infusion: How to Make Your Cannabidiol Herbal Tea?
From sublingual oils and e-liquids to herbal teas… There are various ways to consume CBD, catering to all your preferences. However, to reap the full potential benefits of CBD in herbal tea, it’s important to follow a few basic rules, which we’ll outline in detail below.
Key takeaways:
- For a CBD infusion, decarboxylate the flowers and use a fat to dissolve the CBD.
- Use hot water, CBD flowers, and a fat such as coconut oil for the infusion.
- Steep 0.5g of CBD flowers in hot water mixed with a fat for at least 15 minutes.
- Flavour your infusion with other herbs such as chamomile or rosemary for additional benefits.
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What do you need to know before making a CBD infusion?
The first thing to bear in mind before making this infusion is that a CBD infusion affects the body in the same way as if you were consuming CBD in a food preparation. In fact, cannabidiol must first be digested by the body in order to deliver its potential therapeutic benefits. This process therefore requires a certain amount of time to elapse before you can feel any effects.
Furthermore, it is important to note that CBD must undergo decarboxylation before being used in a herbal tea; otherwise, the cannabidiol molecules will not be able to bind to the body’s receptors. Decarboxylation is a process that removes CO2 (carbon dioxide) from the organic molecule by heating it. This alters the chemical structure of CBD, thereby enabling the potential therapeutic effects to be realised.
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Good to know: decarboxylation occurs automatically when CBD flowers are smoked or vaporised. However, when consuming flowers in the form of a herbal tea, it is necessary to induce this process, in particular by bringing the infusion to the boil for 20 to 30 minutes. |
The different ingredients for making a good CBD infusion
To make a high-quality CBD infusion, you will need:
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- CBD flowers or a ready-to-use preparation sold in bulk or in sachets;
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- a grinder (if you do not wish to use a ready-to-use preparation);
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- very hot water;
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- a small amount of fat.
What type of fat should you use for a CBD infusion?
Fat is an essential ingredient for a successful CBD infusion. This is because cannabidiol is not soluble in water and therefore requires a fat to bind to the body’s receptors. To help you choose the best fat for your CBD infusion, here is a short list of suitable ingredients:
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- unsalted butter;
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- whole milk;
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- coconut oil;
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- cocoa butter;
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- plant-based milk.
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Expert tip: to combine great taste with the potential benefits of CBD, we recommend using coconut oil to enhance your cannabidiol herbal tea. Its sweet taste pairs perfectly with hemp and ensures the CBD dissolves very well in the drink, unlike milk, for example. |
How to make a CBD infusion at home?
Here are a few essential steps to follow to prepare the perfect herbal tea right at home:
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- boil water in a kettle or saucepan;
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- then pour the hot water into a mug and stir in a teaspoon of fat;
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- using a grinder, grind approximately 0.5g of CBD flower or use your pre-prepared tea bag;
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- steep your ground hemp flower in a tea infuser or place the pre-prepared tea bag into your mug;
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- leave to steep for at least 15 minutes;
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- remove your tea bag or infuser and add sugar or honey;
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- and there you have it! All that’s left is to enjoy your brew!
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Tip: did you know you can also make a CBD latte? Simply follow the steps we’ve outlined and replace the water with milk! |
How to flavour your CBD infusion?
Did you know that you can enjoy CBD herbal teas combined with various other plants such as chamomile or rosemary? The advantage of this type of infusion is that it allows you to enjoy the benefits of different plants in a single drink.
For stomach problems, for example, a CBD and rosemary infusion can be a wise choice to aid digestion after a rather heavy meal. Similarly, a chamomile and CBD herbal tea is ideal to drink in the evening, a few hours before bedtime, to enjoy a peaceful and restorative sleep.
You now know all the secrets to making a good CBD herbal tea. We hope you make good use of them!
