How to Make Cannabis-Infused Rose and Lavender Tea at Home

The Heart of the Brew: Why Cannabis Tea?

If you’ve ever dreamed of pairing your love for delicate botanicals with the relaxing effects of cannabis, this tea will absolutely steal your heart. Unlike edibles like brownies or gummies, cannabis tea offers a lighter, more gradual onset, making it ideal for winding down without feeling overwhelmed. Plus, the ritual of steeping loose-leaf tea with rose petals, jasmine, and lavender adds that luxurious, spa-day-at-home energy we all need sometimes.

But here’s the thing: cannabis doesn’t work in recipes unless it’s properly decarboxylated. This is where we start our journey—with a step that turns raw cannabis into something active and potent.

What Is Decarboxylation and Why Does It Matter?

Decarboxylation (or “decarbing”) is the process that turns THCA (non-psychoactive) into THC, the beloved cannabinoid that delivers cannabis’s iconic buzz. Without it, even the strongest cannabis flower won’t get you high—it’ll just taste like earthy salad.

To activate the THC and make your infusions or tinctures effective, you need to heat cannabis to just the right temperature—not too high to burn off the good stuff, and not too low to leave it inactive. This is exactly what the ECRU Decarboxylator does in one click: just press the button, wait 30 minutes, and your THC is activated with no guesswork, no smell, and no mess.

As cannabis author Laurie Wolf once said, “Precision is the difference between being pleasantly relaxed and being uncomfortably zonked.” And I couldn’t agree more.

A New Way to Infuse: Alcohol Tinctures

Let’s talk about infusion. This recipe uses a cannabis tincture, which is simply cannabis steeped in high-proof alcohol. It’s a traditional, shelf-stable way to preserve cannabis potency, ideal for recipes like teas, mocktails, or even just under-the-tongue microdosing.

Why alcohol? Because it’s one of the most effective solvents for extracting THC, CBD, and all those delicious terpenes that give cannabis its flavor. But here’s the catch:

• Avoid lower-proof alcohol. Stick with at least 80 proof, but for best results, 120-proof Everclear is king.

• Avoid alcohol in the ECRU Decarboxylator itself—alcohol’s low boiling point creates pressure and can be dangerous in heated containers. Instead, decarb your herb first, then infuse.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cannabis Tincture:

• 8 oz of Everclear, vodka, or rum (at least 80 proof)

• 1 to 3 grams cannabis flower (ideally 20% THC, already decarbed in your ECRU Decarboxylator)

For the Tea Blend:

• ¾ cup Ceylon black tea leaves

• ¾ cup jasmine green tea leaves

• 1 tbsp food-safe dried rose petals

• 1 tbsp food-safe dried lavender

• (Optional) 1 tbsp blue cornflower petals

• (Optional) 1 tbsp jasmine flowers

This blend is romantic, floral, and slightly grassy—a sensory delight before the buzz even hits.

Step-by-Step Guide: Making Your Cannabis Tincture

Step 1: Decarb Your Cannabis

• Preheat oven to 220°F—or better yet, use your ECRU Decarboxylator.

• Insert up to 2 oz of cannabis into the non-stick canister.

• Choose “THC Decarb” (30 minutes). Let it cool after.

• This ensures even heating, no smell, and a consistent THC activation—unlike oven baking, which can over-decarb and waste precious cannabinoids.

Step 2: Freeze for Better Extraction

• Place the decarbed cannabis and 8 oz alcohol separately in the freezer for 1 hour.

Step 3: Combine & Shake

• Add cannabis to the alcohol jar. Seal and shake vigorously.

• Return to freezer for 24 hours, shaking 3–4 times during that period.

Step 4: Strain & Store

• Strain through a coffee filter into a measuring cup.

• Use a funnel to pour into 2-oz dark glass dropper bottles.

• Keep refrigerated up to 1 year. Flavor gets stronger (and more bitter) over time, so use sparingly.

Making the Tea: Steep, Stir, Soothe

Combine all the tea ingredients and store in an airtight jar. To brew:

• Steep 1 teaspoon of tea blend in 1½ cups boiling water for 5 minutes.

• Add desired amount of cannabis tincture (start with ½ dropper or 1 mg THC and adjust as needed).

• Sweeten with honey or agave to balance the floral bitterness.

THC Dosage Notes: Start Low, Sip Slow

This tincture contains around 6 mg THC per tablespoon if using a 20% THC flower. But depending on how much you decarb and the proof of your alcohol, that number can shift.

Beginners should start with:

• 1–2 mg THC per serving (a few drops) Experienced users might enjoy:

• 5–10 mg THC per cup of tea

Because tinctures absorb slower in hot tea than under the tongue, effects may take 30–90 minutes. Always wait before redosing.

A Word on Strains and Flavor

Just like wine, cannabis strains offer distinct flavor profiles. For this recipe, I love using a floral-forward strain like:

• Lavender Kush – notes of herbs and spice

• Cherry Pie – for a sweeter tea

• Jack Herer – citrusy, pine-laced clarity

Want to play it safe? Visit your local dispensary and ask about strains with calming effects and terpene profiles that complement lavender and rose. You’ll get a custom tea experience that suits your body and palate.

Final Thoughts: Brew for the Body, Blend for the Soul

Cannabis-infused tea isn't just a drink—it's a ritual. It’s how you say yes to calm, to creativity, to comfort. Whether you’re brewing it for a quiet evening read, a post-yoga wind-down, or just to taste something beautiful, this tea offers a deeply satisfying—and mildly intoxicating—experience.

And with a tincture ready in your fridge for up to a year, you can add a dose of cannabis magic to anything: lemonade, ginger tea, cocktails, and more.

So decarb once, infuse with intention, and sip into serenity. 🌿