If you’ve been curious about making your own edibles, this guide covers decarboxylation, infusion, dosing math, and safe storage—minus the fluff. For ingredients and supplies, browse Products or check what’s in stock on the Recreational Menu at Options Cannabis CO.
Adults 21+ only where legal. Follow local laws, keep products away from kids and pets, and consume responsibly.
Why Deli-Style Flower Is Better for Homemade Edibles
Options Cannabis CO serves cannabis flower deli-style—weighed fresh at the counter—so you can buy exactly the grams you need for your recipe. That’s a big win for first-time infusers and anyone chasing consistent potency. Benefits you’ll notice:
Precision: Buy to the gram for accurate dosing math instead of being locked into a whole eighth.
Customization: Mix strains/terpene profiles (e.g., a calm, myrcene-leaning cultivar with a bright, limonene-forward one) to tailor effects.
Freshness & inspection: See and smell before you buy; ideal when you care about cure and aromatics for infusion.
Budget control: Scale your spend to your recipe—no overbuying.
If you prefer to plan ahead, you can pre-order and pick up quickly. For browsing by category, start with Cannabis Flower and build your infusion list.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
Deli-style cannabis flower (gram-accurate buys make dosing easier)
A fat for infusion: unsalted butter, coconut oil, or olive oil
Equipment
Baking sheet + parchment
Oven-safe dish or foil
Small saucepan or (easier) a slow cooker
Thermometer (steady temps = better extractions)
Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer
Airtight, labeled container
Step 1: Decarboxylate the Flower
Heating activates cannabinoids (called decarboxylation). Background read: Decarboxylation.
Preheat oven to 230–245°F (110–118°C).
Break flower into popcorn-sized pieces (don’t powder).
Spread evenly on parchment.
Bake 30–40 minutes, stirring once.
Aim for dry and lightly toasted—not dark or brittle.
Pro tip: If your oven runs hot, stay near 230°F and add a few minutes. Lower/slower preserves terpenes for a more aromatic infusion.
Step 2: Infuse the Fat (Butter or Oil)
Stovetop (simple):
Combine 1 cup fat + 1–7 g decarbed flower in a small saucepan.
Hold 160–200°F (70–93°C) for 2–3 hours; don’t boil.
Strain gently through cheesecloth; avoid squeezing (keeps flavors cleaner).
Slow cooker (forgiving):
Put fat and flower in a mason jar (lid finger-tight).
Set jar in a water bath inside the cooker (water up to the jar shoulder).
Low setting (~180°F/82°C) for 3–4 hours.
Cool a bit, then strain.
Why deli-style helps here: You can ask for exact grams at the counter to match your target potency (see dosing math below) instead of guessing with pre-packed amounts.
Step 3: Dosing Math You’ll Actually Use
THC per gram ≈ %THC × 1000 mg.
Example: 20% THC ≈ 200 mg THC per gram.
Home extraction efficiency: assume ~70% (range 60–80%).
Total mg THC = grams used × THC per gram × efficiency.
mg per serving = total mg ÷ servings.
Example A (moderate):
3 g at 18% → 3 × 180 × 0.70 = ~378 mg total.
24 cookies → ~15.8 mg each (strong for many).
Example B (micro-friendly):
1 g at 15% → 1 × 150 × 0.70 = ~105 mg total.
20 brownies → ~5.25 mg each (great starting point).
Dial in with deli-style: If your math says 2.4 g, you can literally buy 2.4–2.5 g and hit your target—no leftover eighth and no “close enough” dosing.
Step 4: Cook or Bake
Swap infused butter/oil for some or all of the fat in your recipe. Keep temps moderate; extended high heat can dull aromas.
Beginner-proof picks
Brownies/blondies (very tolerant recipes)
Chocolate chip cookies
Banana bread or muffins
Savory: garlic bread, pesto, chili, or dressings (dose by the teaspoon)
Want reliable results? Keep one or two “house” recipes and iterate on potency.
Step 5: Label, Store, Portion
Label: name, date, and estimated mg/serving.
Store: refrigerate 2–3 months; freeze for longer. Keep airtight, dark, and cold.
Portion now: cut or portion before you forget your math.
Responsible Consumption
Onset: edibles often take 30–90 minutes; peak can land later.
Start low: 2.5–5 mg THC, wait at least 2 hours before more.
Skip mixing with alcohol until you know your personal response.
Secure storage is non-negotiable—kids and pets are curious.
Quick context read: Cannabis edible.
Troubleshooting & Pro Tips
Too “green” tasting? Lower decarb temp, strain gently, and use bold flavors (cocoa, spices, citrus zest).
Too strong? Cut smaller portions or dilute infused fat with regular fat.
Too weak? Use more infused fat next time or increase grams per cup (buy the exact gram amount you need—thanks, deli-style).
Inconsistent servings? Stir batter well; weigh portions or use a cookie scoop.
Where to Start Shopping
Check current stock on the Recreational Menu.
Compare categories on Products (flower for infusion; ready-made THC Edibles if you want grab-and-go).
Stretch your budget with Daily Deals.
Know what you want? Pre-order online for quick pickup.
Why Make (or Buy) with Options Cannabis CO
Whether you’re infusing at home or choosing ready-made gummies, Options Cannabis CO focuses on curation, consistency, and relationship-based guidance. Tell the team the vibe you’re after—calm evenings, bright social time, deeper sleep—and they’ll point you to deli-style flower for exact-gram infusions or edibles that fit your goals. You get clarity, friendly help, and products that respect your time and budget.
