How to Make Cannabis-Infused Tea or Coffee

To make cannabis tea or coffee, soak 3 to 5 g of decarboxylated cannabis in high-proof alcohol for 3 hours, evaporate the alcohol with sugar or honey, and stir a spoonful into the drink. Cannabis-infused tea and coffee are a delicious way to enjoy your dose, calming, energizing, and discreet. Since cannabinoids don’t dissolve in water, we infuse them into sugar or honey first.

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What You’ll Need

Core Ingredients

• 3–5g decarboxylated cannabis
• 1 cup high-proof alcohol (96%+ ethanol)
• 1 cup sugar or honey

Optional Flavor Boosts

• Cinnamon, vanilla, milk, or fresh herbs

Equipment

• Glass jar
• Saucepan or Canna Cooker
• Cheesecloth or coffee filter
• Stirring utensil
• Dropper or spoon
• Mug for serving

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Method 1: With herb cooker

Step-by-Step

1. Decarb Your Cannabis Use the Decarb setting on the POT.
2. Extract into Alcohol Add alcohol to the beaker with the decarbed herb. Let it sit for 3 hours. Filter out the plant matter.
3. Infuse into Sugar or Honey
   • For sugar: Mix with infused alcohol in the POT. Use the Evaporation setting to remove the alcohol.
   • For honey: Thin the honey with a little water before combining with the infused alcohol. Evaporate with the same setting.
4. Use in Tea or Coffee Brew your drink. Stir in a spoonful of your infused sugar or honey. Enjoy.

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Method 2: Without herb cooker

Step-by-Step

1. Decarb Your Cannabis Bake at 110°C (230°F) for 30–40 mins.
2. Extract into Alcohol Combine decarbed herb and alcohol in a jar. Let it sit for 3+ hours. Shake occasionally.
3. Strain Use a coffee filter or cheesecloth. Pour into a clean jar.
4. Combine with Sugar or Honey
   • Sugar: Simmer the infused alcohol with sugar over low heat until dry.
   • Honey: Loosen the honey with a bit of water, then gently heat with the cannabis alcohol until alcohol evaporates.
5. Serve Add a spoonful of the infused sugar or honey to your tea or coffee. Stir well.

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Tips for Best Results

• Cool Before Mixing: Let your brew cool slightly before adding your infusion.
• Start Low: Aim for 2.5–5mg cannabinoids per serving.
• Flavor Match: Dark roasts or strong teas help mask earthy notes.
• Storage: Store infused sugar/honey in a sealed jar, in a cool place.

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Enjoy your elevated morning or soothing nightcap. Looking for more recipes?

Last reviewed: April 2026

This process can be performed with the NOIDS Herb Lab.