Everything You Should Know About Cannabis Tea: Brewing Instructions, Benefits, and Science

Cannabis tea is one of humanity’s oldest medicinal beverages with archaeological evidence dating back over 4,000 years to ancient China. Weed tea, unlike vaporizing or smoking, provides a gentler, much longer experience and, importantly, it has enjoyed more scientific interest recently.

The Science of Cannabis Leaf Tea

When you create weed with tea, the cannabinoids are “activated” with heat by decarboxylation — converting THCA (inactive) to THC (psychoactive). Cannabinoids are fat -soluble, not water-soluble, and this accounts for the need for a binding agent, such as coconut oil or butter, in a tea infusion for maximum effect.

Fun fact: raw cannabis leaves do not have substantive levels of THCA, but they are rich in CBDA which converts to CBD when heated, allowing for anti-inflammatory benefits without the psychotropic effects of THC.

Cannabis tea recipe

Classic Hot Water Method

With this method, brewing cannabis tea is as simple as steeping cannabis material in hot water with some added fat:

• Temperature: 200-212°F (not boiling)
• Steep time: 15–20 minutes
• Fat binding agent: 1 tsp coconut oil or whole milk
• Dosage: Start with 0.25–0.5 g ground cannabis

Decarboxylation Method

If you want the product to be as potent as possible, consider “activating” your cannabis in advance:

• Preheat oven to 240°F
• Spread the ground cannabis onto parchment paper
• Bake for 40–50 minutes
• Let cool before brewing

Cannabis Tea Timing Order to Improve Sleep

Strain Type	Main Effects	Best time before sleep	Duration
Indica Dominant	Sedation, Relaxation	2–3 hours	4–8 hrs
CBD Rich	Calming (non-psychoactive)	1–2 hours	3–6 hrs
Hybrid	Balanced interpretation	2–4 hours	4–6 hrs

Cannabis tea for sleep: effects take 30–90 minutes to fully appear and can last up to 8 hours, which is ideal to induce sleep and maintain sleep throughout the night.

The best place to buy cannabis tea is from licensed dispensaries. You will find the most selection of tested products:

• Pre-made tea blends with exact dosing
• Raw cannabis flower for brewing your own tea
• CBD-only products
• Premium products with sleep formulations

You can find online retailers in your market who deliver to your door, and options include hemp-derived CBD teas in many countries.

How do you make weed tea with Other Tea

Some common herbal additions to cannabis that help the effects of tea:

• Chamomile: Increased relaxation
• Lavender: Higher quality sleep
• Ginger: Anti-nausea
• Lemon Balm: Anxiety reduction

Professional Tips for Easy Weed Tea

• Use a tea infuser for the easiest brew
• Add honey or agave for flavor
• Strain through fine mesh to eliminate plant material
• Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for no more than 3 days

Safety and Dosage Considerations

The golden rule of cannabis remains true: start low, go slow. Newcomers should begin with a micro-dose (0.1–0.25 g) and wait at least 2 hours before increasing their intake.

In contrast with smoking, your veins will fill up slowly with THC and the duration of action will be much longer with ingestion.

Important: time to onset can vary based on your metabolism, stomach (full or empty), and tolerance levels. Don’t drive or operate machinery after consuming.

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