Sometimes the best thing in the world is a soothing mug of hot tea. Throw in a bubble bath and your favourite cannabis, and you’ve got yourself the dream! But what if you could combine the two? That’s right! We’re talking about cannabis-infused tea.
Cannabis-infused tea is an excellent alternative to smoking or vaping— and it’s better on the lungs, too! Drinking weed tea offers both medicinal and recreational benefits. It’s an ancient method that can be a soothing and relaxing way to consume cannabis.
In this article, we will look at some of the most popular and easy ways to make your own weed tea at home and the many benefits of drinking it.
How to Make Cannabis Tea
There are a few different ways that you can make cannabis tea at home. Plus, it can be fun to experiment with new ingredients and recipes! Depending on the effects you’re looking for, there are different methods for consuming cannabis-infused drinks.
- Low Intoxication – Infuse water with dry cannabis flower. This infusing method probably won’t get you very high at all unless the THC is activated through a process known as decarboxylation. So unless you want to end up drinking weed-flavoured water without any effects, make sure to boil the water and add a fat such as oil or butter for the cannabinoids to bind to first. Then, add the ground cannabis (we recommend putting it in a teabag) and boil the water for about 10 minutes to decarboxylate it.
- Full Effects – Add THC tinctures to tea. Cannabis tinctures are available with very potent THC content, and adding these to your tea directly will give you the full effects of the “high”. Try Budmail’s Tinctures Daily THC.
- Happy Medium – Mix cannabis infused with fat (coconut oil or your favourite butter) into your favourite tea. The fat acts as a binder for the cannabinoids since THC on its own is not fat-soluble, as mentioned earlier. This creamy latte cannabis drink will give you the effects of a homemade weed brownie – so pick your favourite bud and add the amount you’re comfortable with.
- Relax and Unwind – Add CBD tinctures to your tea. For the calming and anxiety-reducing benefits of cannabis without the intoxicating effects, try adding CBD tinctures directly to your tea. Check out Budmail’s range of CBD products.
Easy Weed Tea Recipe
While there are plenty of different ways to make cannabis-infused tea at home, we’ve come up with the best and simplest weed tea recipe. It’s super easy and accessible for anyone with a little pot and a stove (pun intended).
At-Home Cannabis-Infused Happy Tea
This soothing recipe is sure to let you kick back, cozy up, and enjoy a quiet night at home with a deliciously warm mug of cannabis-infused tea.
Kitchen Supplies Needed
- Teapot or saucepan
- Spoon
- A mug that makes you happy
- Coffee filter or cheesecloth
Ingredients
- 1 gram cannabis (check our craft weed strains)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 4 cups water
- Teabag or loose tea
Recipe Instructions
- Break up the cannabis flower into a broken texture using a grinder, knife or scissors. It should be a coarse grind, so make sure to stop before it becomes powder.
- Boil water on the stove and add the coconut oil or butter to boiling water. Let dissolve.
- Add the cannabis and the tea to the water mixture. Boil 7 – 10 mins. Stir frequently.
- Remove tea from heat, remove the teabag, pour the tea through the filter to strain.
- Enjoy!
Optional: Adding the stems, trims, or flowers to the boiling water will add another level of potency to your tea.
Or add a little “je ne sais quoi” by tossing in some cinnamon sticks, honey, lemon, natural sugar, milk, or your favourite tea spice.
Brewing your own cannabis-infused weed at home is simple! You probably have most of these ingredients around the house already – just add some quality cannabis flower.
Does Weed Tea Get You High?
Whether or not weed tea gets you high depends on your method of preparation. Simply tossing cannabis flower into hot water won’t do much, aside from adding some flavour. A more precise infusion method involves a binding agent (such as oil or butter) and decarboxylation, which activates the cannabinoids by converting THCA into THC.
Unlike smoking, drinking weed tea will take longer to kick in as it passes through your system more slowly, much like edibles. Depending on your metabolism, it may take a couple of hours to feel the effects which can last a while depending on the potency and your tolerance. Since weed tea will metabolize through your liver, it’s important to monitor your consumption. That means don’t chug a few cups right away – start low and go slow.
The Benefits of Weed Tea
Many cultures believe that tea is the best cure-all beverage of choice. Studies show that drinking tea can help boost the immune system, fight inflammation, and contribute to your overall wellness. Add in the therapeutic and medicinal benefits of cannabis, and you’ll understand why weed-infused tea is so popular.
Cannabis tea is free from some of the adverse effects that some people experience when smoking weed. By drinking cannabis in tea form, you may avoid feelings of anxiety, lethargy, or paranoia that sometimes accompany cannabis use. Weed-infused tea will also give your lungs a break!
Since cannabis tea has similar effects to edibles, you can enjoy the edibles experience while skipping the sugar and calorie intake.
The Best Cannabis Tea
The best way to make weed tea is to make it yourself! Following a simple cannabis-infused tea recipe like the one above will allow you to get the most out of your cannabis tea experience. Try different cannabis flowers to find the right bud for you. Do-Si Cookies offer a creamy sweetness that could pair well with a milky tea. The citrus notes in Gelato would taste great with a lemon-based tea.
Not a tea person? No problem! Budmail carries various cannabis-infused drinks such as Mota Canna Cocoa, a sweet, cannabis-infused hot chocolate beverage.
Conclusion
With so many benefits to drinking tea, cannabis-infused tea and beverages are an excellent option for consuming cannabis. Weed tea is the perfect drink for a cozy night at home, so give your lungs a break and drink your cannabis instead!
Whether you want to feel the intoxicating effects of THC or the relaxing and calming benefits of CBD, there are plenty of ways to prepare cannabis-infused tea to suit your preferences.
Have you tried any of the recipes from this blog? Have another interesting cannabis tea recipe that we should try? Let us know in the comments! Check out our other blogs for more new and fun ways to experience the benefits of cannabis products.
Sources Cited
Leafly: How to Make Cannabis-Infused Tea.
Weed Maps: How to Consume Cannabis Tea.
Penn Medicine: The Hidden Health Benefits of Tea.
Budmail: Products.
