How to Make Cannabis Honey: Infused Honey Recipe

Cannabis-infused honey combines the natural sweetness of honey with the benefits of cannabis. This versatile infusion works in tea, on toast, in baking, and as a natural remedy.

Quick Answer

To make cannabis honey: Combine decarboxylated cannabis with honey in a double boiler at 160-185°F for 4-8 hours, stirring occasionally. Strain through cheesecloth and store in glass jar. Use 7-14 grams cannabis per 2 cups honey for standard potency.

Why Cannabis Honey Works

The Honey Challenge

Honey is water-based with minimal fat content, making cannabinoid extraction less efficient than butter or oil. However, honey contains natural emulsifiers that help suspend cannabinoids.

Solutions for Better Extraction

Add lecithin: 1 teaspoon sunflower lecithin dramatically improves cannabinoid binding.

Longer infusion: 6-8 hours compensates for lower fat content.

Use concentrate: Adding a small amount of cannabis oil or pre-made infusion boosts potency.

What You Need

Ingredients

2 cups (680g) raw honey
7-14 grams decarboxylated cannabis
1 teaspoon sunflower lecithin (highly recommended)

Equipment

Double boiler or slow cooker
Thermometer
Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer
Glass jar with lid
Wooden spoon or spatula

Step-by-Step Cannabis Honey Recipe

Step 1: Decarboxylate Cannabis

Bake cannabis at 240°F for 40-60 minutes until golden brown. This activates THC. Cool completely before proceeding.

Step 2: Prepare Double Boiler

Fill bottom pot with 2 inches of water. Place glass bowl or smaller pot on top. This prevents direct heat that could burn honey.

Step 3: Add Honey

Pour honey into top of double boiler. Heat until thinned and easily stirred.

Temperature: Keep between 160-185°F. Higher temperatures damage honey's beneficial enzymes.

Step 4: Mix in Lecithin

Stir lecithin into warm honey until fully dissolved. This step significantly improves cannabinoid extraction.

Step 5: Add Decarbed Cannabis

Stir ground decarboxylated cannabis into honey. Ensure all plant material is coated.

Step 6: Infuse for 4-8 Hours

Maintain low, steady temperature. Stir every 30 minutes.

Minimum: 4 hours Optimal: 6-8 hours Check water level: Add more water to bottom pot as needed.

Step 7: Strain Honey

While still warm (easier to strain), pour through cheesecloth into clean jar.

Tip: Honey is sticky. Work over a large bowl to catch drips.

Step 8: Store and Enjoy

Seal jar and store at room temperature. Honey naturally resists spoiling.

Slow Cooker Method

Setup

Add honey to slow cooker
Mix in decarbed cannabis and lecithin
Set to lowest setting or "keep warm"
Cook for 8-12 hours
Strain and store

Advantage

Hands-off process with consistent low temperature. Ideal for overnight infusion.

Alternative: Concentrate-Enhanced Method

For stronger results with better consistency:

Process

Make cannabis oil or tincture first
Add concentrated extract to warm honey
Stir until fully incorporated
No straining needed

Why This Works

Pre-extracted cannabinoids in oil form blend smoothly into honey, bypassing the extraction challenge.

Dosing Cannabis Honey

Calculating Potency

Example with 10g cannabis at 20% THC:

Total THC: 2,000 mg
Extraction efficiency (with lecithin): ~60-70%
THC in 2 cups honey: ~1,200-1,400 mg
Per tablespoon (32 per batch): ~38-44 mg

Recommended Serving

Beginners: 1/2 teaspoon (6-7 mg THC)
Regular users: 1 teaspoon (12-15 mg THC)
Experienced: 1 tablespoon (40+ mg THC)

Honey's sweetness masks cannabis flavor, making it easy to overconsume. Start low.

Using Cannabis Honey

In Beverages

Tea (add after steeping, not to boiling water)
Coffee
Hot chocolate
Lemonade
Smoothies

On Food

Toast and bread
Yogurt and granola
Fruit
Cheese platters
Drizzled over desserts

In Recipes

Salad dressings
Marinades
Baked goods (replace regular honey)
Glazes for meat
Honey-sweetened sauces

Medicinal Uses

Sore throat remedy
Sleep aid (take before bed)
Cough suppressant
Anti-inflammatory support

Tips for Best Results

Tip 1: Use Raw Honey

Raw, unfiltered honey retains more beneficial compounds and has better flavor than processed honey.

Tip 2: Do Not Overheat

Temperatures above 185°F damage honey's enzymes and may degrade THC.

Tip 3: Add Lecithin

This single ingredient dramatically improves potency and consistency.

Tip 4: Strain While Warm

Cold honey is nearly impossible to strain. Work quickly while warm.

Tip 5: Label Clearly

Cannabis honey looks identical to regular honey. Label jars clearly and store away from children.

Storage

Room Temperature

Cannabis honey stores indefinitely at room temperature in a sealed jar. Honey is naturally antimicrobial.

Crystallization

If honey crystallizes, place jar in warm water bath to re-liquefy. This does not affect potency.

Refrigeration

Not necessary, but will not harm the product. Cold honey will be thick.

Troubleshooting

Honey is not potent

Did not use lecithin
Infusion time too short
Temperature too low
Cannabis not properly decarbed

Strong plant taste

Used too much cannabis
Plant material not strained completely
Try concentrate method instead

Honey separated or looks grainy

May have overheated
Stir vigorously before use
Still safe to consume

Cannabis honey offers a sweet, versatile way to consume cannabis. Perfect for tea, toast, or any recipe calling for honey.