The world of edibles has gone so far beyond the classic pot brownies and space cakes.
Making edibles is probably one of the best things you can do with old weed. It’s also a great way to enjoy CBD and other cannabinoids without having to smoke them, especially for those who don’t like the smell or have respiratory conditions like asthma.
So here’s a quick guide on how to make edibles and proper dosing. Check out these exciting new recipes that push the frontier of cannabis edibles!
What Are Edibles?
Edibles refers to any CBD or cannabis product that is eaten rather than smoked.
This could be gummies or food products infused with cannabis, or even a soda that has CBD infused into the beverage. There’s really no limit to the edibles that can be made with THC and other cannabinoids.
Know the Effect
The first thing you need to know is that it takes a lot longer to feel the effect of edibles than it does with smokable cannabis products. It might take somewhere between 30 minutes on average to an hour or two on the high end to feel the effects of your edibles.
CBD cannot get you high, which means this is less of a problem for that particular cannabinoid. However, if you’re making edibles that contain THC you want to make sure to start with lower doses and get used to their effect on your body before you take more.
Decarbing
No, decarbing isn’t a diet plan. This process known as decarboxylation is essential for cannabis making, whether you’re making THC or CBD edibles.
Cannabinoids need to be activated before they can be utilized by our bodies. In the case of THC, it naturally occurs as THCA in the cannabis plant. Exposing it to heat change is the molecule to THC which can be used by the human body.
A very similar process happens to CBD.
All cannabis products need to go through decarboxylation before they can be used. If you’re working with cannabis flower, you’re definitely going to need to decarb before you make edibles.
However, if you’re making your recipe with a pre-made cannabis oil, CBD oil, or extract, the decarboxylation process was done for you by the manufacturer. You can skip this step if you’re working with a pre-made oil.
Here’s how it works:
- Preheat your oven to 220F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Grind your flower to a medium grind
- Evenly layer your ground flower on the baking sheet
- Place the baking sheet on the middle rack
- Toast for 30 to 40 minutes
- Let cool to room temperature
- Your flower is now decarbed and ready to go!
How to Make Edibles Drinks Today
You have plenty of options when it comes to making great drinks with CBD. Let’s take a look at a few.
CBD Vodka Spritz
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce Aperol
- 2 chilled ounces sparkling wine
- 2 ounces sparkling water or citrus sparkling beverage
- A few drops CBD oil
This recipe is about as straightforward as they get. All you need to do is mix together these ingredients and you’re good to go.
CBD Tea
- Your favorite tea
- Honey
- Lemon
- CBD Oil
For this recipe, you’ll want to steep your tea according to the instructions on your favorite brand of tea.
Once the tea is ready, add the honey and the CBD oil. Stir thoroughly to make sure everything is combined.
Finish off with a lemon and you’ll have a refreshing beverage.
DIY CBD Soda
- 12 ounces sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- A few drops of CBD oil
This is another great recipe for making a basic soda using CBD. You can use a regular simple syrup, but you can also use that simple syrup with other flavors like citrus to add more flavor.
Adjust the amount of CBD oil you’re adding based on your personal preferences.
Classic Edible Gummies
While there are a lot of new things you can do with CBD, why not stick with the classic edible gummies?
We’ve got a whole article dedicated to making CBD gummies that will show you everything you need to get started!
Baked Edibles
We’ve talked a lot about how you can do more than classic brownies, but why not pay tribute to the longest standing tradition in cooking with cannabinoids?
Here’s an easy way to bake with CBD. All you need to do is add several drops of CBD oil to your favorite cookie, brownie, or even cake recipe!
Get Creative With Savory Infusions
Did you know that you can do savory cooking with CBD oil as well?
You’re not limited to just candies and beverages when it comes to cooking with CBD. There are even award-winning chefs we’re starting to incorporate CBD and other cannabis products into their fine dining.
We’re going to start off with a simple recipe for cannabis infused olive oil. You’ll be able to incorporate this into just about any savory meals that you can also enjoy with olive oil.
- â…› ounce high CBD flower
- 1 Cup extra virgin olive oil
In order to make this recipe, all you’re going to need to do is gently simmer your eighth of CBD or cannabis flower in one cup of olive oil for 20 minutes.
Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to steep for an additional 30 minutes.
Once the half hour is up, all you need to do is strain out the plant matter and you have a CBD infused olive oil that you can use with just about any savory recipe.
Conclusion
Getting sky high is the limit when it comes to making DIY edibles with CBD and other cannabinoids.
Remember to always decarboxylate your cannabis or hemp flower. This is an absolutely vital step for making any kind of edible. If you’re working with a pre-made oil, isolate, or extract, you don’t need to worry about this process.
Always remember to get creative when you’re making edibles.
You’re not limited to the classic cannabis infused gummy bears and brownies. Why not make a fine-dining savory dinner infused with cannabis oil instead?
