The Art of Weed Butter by Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey

Author:Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey [Aggrey, Mennlay Golokeh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781612438870
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Published: 2018-03-15T04:00:00+00:00

Decarboxylation

The first thing you’ll have to do, regardless of which method you’re using, is decarboxylate your cannabis material. Also known as “decarbing,” this requires you to bake your weed, allowing the THC or CBD to activate. Raw, unsmoked cannabis contains various cannabinoids, including THCA and CBDA. These cannabinoids need to be heated in order to turn into THC or CBD. This happens when you smoke a joint, for example. It’s an instant decarboxylation that helps you to achieve your high. THCA is great for you too, but it won’t give you the same effects as THC. Decarbing is a necessary step in order to enjoy the full spectrum of the cannabis you consume. Also, it allows for the lipids (such as fatty acids, waxes, and some vitamins) in the butter or oils to easily bind to your weed for the ultimate cannabis infusion.

Though you can use top-notch, beautiful cannabis flowers from your local dispensary, feel free to use trimmings, stems, and/or stalks. If you’re someone who cultivates weed, it’s a great way to cut back on waste while using the entire plant. Just be sure that the quality of the plant is clean (free of pesticides, mold, etc.) and that the material is frosty with some trichomes.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

desired amount of weed (¼ ounce, ½ ounce, or 1 ounce)

hand grinder or scissors

glass baking dish or sheet pan

oven

WHAT TO DO

1. Preheat the oven to 220°F.

2. Gently break apart the desired amount of weed using a hand-grinder, scissors, or with hands until it’s the perfect consistency for rolling a joint—fine, but not too fine. Anything too fine will slip through cheesecloth (or a joint, for that matter). You want your cannabutter and oil to be clean and as clear as possible.

3. Evenly spread your plant material onto the glass baking dish or sheet pan. Pop in the oven on the center rack for 20 minutes if using old or lower quality weed; 45 minutes for cured, high-grade weed; or 1 hour or more for anything that has been recently harvested and is still wet.

4. Check on the weed frequently while it’s in the oven, gently mixing it every 10 minutes so as to not burn it. You will notice that the color of your herb will change from bright green to a deep brownish green. That’s when you know it has decarboxylated.

Just so you know, while you’re decarbing, your kitchen will smell like one giant edible. I love the way it smells, personally. But if you’re worried about neighbors, close windows and burn incense, palo santo, sage, candles, or whatever you prefer. Another great idea is to cook or bake something while your weed is decarbing. The other aromas will fill your home as well.

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