How to make hemp butter
The preparation of cannabis butter is simple. However, you should expect it to take several hours to prepare.
The preparation of cannabis butter is simple. However, you should expect it to take several hours to prepare.
Along with oil, canna butter is one of the simplest and most common ways to make medicinal cannabis foods.
In order for the THC to combine properly with the butter, it needs to be heated to a relatively low temperature for a long time. For the preparation of this cannabis extract, we recommend using an electric “slow cooker”, which can perfectly maintain the set temperature and therefore makes the production of cannabutter much easier than on a conventional gas or electric stove. Main rule is to keeping the temperature lies in keeping the temperature between 90 °C and 120 °C so that the cannabis does not get too hot and burn its active cannabinoids.
The ingredients:
Note: Some people also use the leftovers from vaporizing cannabis because many vaporizers can’t use up all the THC. But it is just like using fan leaves, cannabis butter will be weaker of course.
Note: Do not use the microwave to soften or melt butter. Instead, allow the butter to soften at room temperature before processing.
As for dosage, it is generally recommended to start with smaller amounts and check how “strong” the cannabutter will be. It is also important to bear in mind that the first effects are delayed compared to smoking cannabis, taking between 35 and 95 minutes, and can wear off after eight or more hours in extreme cases.
Cannabis butter will keep for up to two months in the fridge, ideally stored in the freezer.
If you are looking for suitable cannabis varieties for making cannabis butter, take a look at our varieties. We recommend Megaton for a high yield or Cleopatra for a high CBD content.