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Cannabis Infusion: Decarb, Butter, Oil & Tincture

Pick the base you want to make. Every guide below covers decarb temps, ratios, timing, and how to keep the batch consistent.

Start from what you have

I have flower, not decarbed

Skipping or rushing decarb is the single biggest cause of weak batches. Do this first.

Pick the base your recipes need — butter, oil, or an alcohol tincture.

The essential first step. Three methods for activating cannabinoids through controlled heat — oven, mason jar, and sous vide.

Potent, consistent cannabis-infused butter using stovetop, slow cooker, and machine methods.

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Where to go next

Once you've made your infusion, head to Dosage to calculate potency, then Recipes to put it to use.

Figure out exact mg per serving for any infusion you've made.

Put your infused bases to work in gummies, brownies, drinks, and more.

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