Those that smoke marijuana will be the first to tell you that ingesting the plant is much better for the body than smoking it. But how can you eat such a thing without that awful taste? Edibles are a good option because they are rather easy to make and the flavor of the cannabis gets lost in the goodness of whatever it is you’re eating. Another interesting option is making marijuana tea. While this practice is certainly less popular than baking the plant into edibles, it can still be just as potent and rewarding if one takes the time to do it right. It is a little more difficult than boiling some marijuana leaves in hot water, but not that much more difficult. And the end result is all worth it if the tea was made correctly.
THC in Boiling Water
The problem with trying to make marijuana tea in nothing but water is that THC is not very soluble in water. This means that no matter how long one boils the leaves for, the potency of their drink will not increase very much. This is why it is a good idea to add another liquid to the solution. There are many things that will get the job done such as butter, honey, whole milk, and even hard liquor. Adding this to your tea will greatly increase its potency. The science behind this is that the cannabinoids need something to stick to other than just plain water. As long as you add one of these liquids to your batch of tea, you will definitely get high from it!
Why Tea Is Better
The reason that some users of cannabis prefer eating or drinking the plant to smoking is because of the damage smoking can cause to one’s body. It is no secret that smoking can wreak havoc on one’s respiratory system and in this sense, cannabis is hardly different from tobacco. While there are more chemicals in cigarettes and the smoke is often considered more harsh, voluntarily inhaling smoke into one’s lungs is where the damage really comes from. If you are looking to completely remove the harm of smoking from your body, then ingesting the plant instead is a great way to do that. While THC has been shown to cause minor problems with the brain like short term memory loss and a loss of motor skills, the damage to one’s lungs is the primary concern for most marijuana users.
Marijuana Tea Recipe
- One cup of marijuana plant matter
- Four cups of water
- One cup of whole milk
- Your tea bag of choice
Now that you have all of the ingredients for your marijuana tea, it is time to start making it! First, boil the water and simmer your plant matter in the boiling water for about fifteen to twenty minutes. Next, add your tea bag, pour your milk in slowly, and add in any other sweeteners like honey or sugar. Let this simmer for another five to ten minutes. The milk must be added slowly to the solution or it will curdle when coming into contact with the boiling water. Finally, choose whether or not you want to strain the marijuana plant matter from the tea. While removing them will make the drink taste better, it will also slightly reduce its potency. All that’s left to do now is knock it back and wait for your high from the marijuana tea to kick in!
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