Everything you need to make your first batch of cannabutter, infused oil, or tincture at home — under $75 total, no machine required. This is the manual-method starter set: precision scale, oven thermometer, a couple of mason jars, a probe thermometer, cheesecloth, and syringes for clean dosing. We use every item on this list ourselves before reaching for any infuser.
If you're not sure whether to buy a machine instead, take the 60-second machine finder. For most beginners batching less than monthly, this kit beats a $250 machine on cost-to-first-batch — and you keep all of it as upgrade-friendly accessories when (if) you do go for an Ardent or LEVO later.
What this kit gets you
Decarb cannabis in a mason jar at a verified 240°F.
Make cannabutter, infused coconut oil, or Green Dragon tincture.
Calculate mg per serving with our dosage calculator and label the result.
Pour, dose, and store cleanly — no eyeballing, no guesswork.
Total comes in around $65–75 depending on Amazon's daily pricing. Optional silicone molds add ~$10–15 if you want gummies.
The shopping list
Each line item is paired with a specific reason it earned its spot — and the bare role it plays in a repeatable batch. Skip anything you already own.
What to make first
Once the kit arrives, run it through this exact order on a first batch — it's the lowest-risk path to a labeled, repeatable edible:
Decarb in a mason jar. Follow our decarboxylation guide — 240°F for 40 minutes, wide-mouth pint, finger-tight lid.
Make cannabutter or tincture. Use the cannabutter guide (slow cooker is the easiest first pass) or the tincture guide if you'd rather avoid the kitchen smell.
Calculate mg per serving. Plug your numbers into the edible dosage calculator and label the finished batch. Date + strain + estimated mg per tablespoon (or per ml for tincture).
Start with a microdose. 2.5 mg or less the first time, even if your math says you can handle more. The whole point of the kit is to know what you took.
What this kit doesn't cover
Flower. Source separately — dispensary, legal home grow, or the sourcing guide if you're outside a legal market.
Carrier ingredients. Butter, coconut oil, or Everclear depending on the method you pick.
Potency testing. Lab-grade testers (tCheck and similar) start around $200+. Out of scope for a starter kit; revisit once you're batching every month.
An infusion machine. Intentional — the whole point of this kit is to make your first batch without one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this enough to make my first batch?+
Yes. The kit covers decarb, infusion, straining, and dosing for cannabutter, infused oil, or tincture. You'll still need cannabis flower and your carrier (butter, oil, or Everclear).
Why no infusion machine?+
Machines are great once you're batching monthly or more. For a first batch, a $250–350 machine is overkill — and you learn the underlying chemistry better with the manual setup. Take the machine finder if you want to skip ahead.
Can I skip the scale?+
Strongly not recommended. Eyeballed flower weight is the single biggest source of dose error — the calculator can't fix what your input got wrong. A $15 scale fixes this for life.
What if my budget is under $50?+
Buy the scale, the oven thermometer, and cheesecloth first. Those three alone get you a verifiable mason-jar decarb and a clean strain — most of the way to a real first batch.
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For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction — verify local legality before use. Full disclaimer.