How to Make Weed Tea

A NativeCare Guide to Brewing Calm, Flavor, and Ritual

Tea has always been about slowing down. It’s intentional, grounding, and built around the simple act of taking a pause. When cannabis is introduced into the ritual, tea becomes a smooth, smoke-free way to explore the plant’s flavor, aroma, and experience.

Cannabis tea is subtle, customizable, and rooted in tradition. This NativeCare guide walks you through how to make it properly and enjoy it thoughtfully.

What Cannabis Tea Is (and What It Isn’t)

Cannabis tea is a warm herbal infusion made using cannabis flower, trim, or leaves, often blended with traditional tea herbs such as chamomile, mint, or ginger.

One important detail matters from the start: THC and CBD are not water-soluble. This means that without a fat source and proper preparation, cannabis tea will be primarily aromatic and flavorful, with little to no effect.

With the right technique, however, cannabis tea can deliver a gentle, longer-lasting experience that feels smooth and balanced.

Decarboxylation: Activating the Plant

If you want cannabinoids to be active, cannabis must be decarboxylated before brewing.

To decarboxylate:

• Preheat your oven to 240°F

• Break cannabis into small pieces (do not grind)

• Bake for 30–40 minutes

• Allow it to cool before use

Skipping this step results in a tea that offers flavor and aroma without noticeable effects. Including it allows THC or CBD to fully activate.

The NativeCare Cannabis Tea Method

Ingredients

• ½ to 1 gram decarboxylated cannabis

• 1–2 cups water

• A fat source (required for effects), such as whole milk, heavy cream, coconut oil, or butter

• Optional tea herbs: chamomile, peppermint, ginger, lemon peel

• Optional sweetener: honey or agave

Brewing Instructions

1. Bring water to a gentle simmer. Avoid boiling.

2. Add cannabis and approximately ½–1 teaspoon of your chosen fat.

3. Simmer for 15–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add herbs during the final 5–10 minutes of steeping.

5. Strain the tea into a mug.

6. Sweeten to taste and drink slowly.

Flavor and Customization Tips

Cannabis tea is highly adaptable.

• Ginger or mint helps soften earthy notes

• Coconut oil and cinnamon create a richer profile

• Lemon peel brightens flavor and aroma

• Lower heat and shorter steep times reduce bitterness

The goal is balance, not intensity.

Start Low and Sip Slowly

Cannabis tea tends to take longer to show effects than inhalation. Depending on your body and recipe, effects may appear between 30 and 90 minutes after drinking.

Begin with a smaller amount and allow time before consuming more. Thoughtful pacing ensures a comfortable experience.

Cannabis tea reflects a quieter side of the plant. It emphasizes intention, patience, and appreciation of natural flavor. It’s smoke-free, approachable, and ideal for evening routines, creative moments, or relaxed social settings.

Sometimes cannabis doesn’t need to be bold. Sometimes it just needs hot water and time.