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When you vape your cannabis flower at an ideal temperature, a decarboxylation process takes place. It is in this process that your system receives the different compounds of your marijuana, such as cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids.
It is assumed that once a weed is vaped, the brown-ish looking leftover flower is only good to be thrown out. But, this is not entirely true. Your already vaped buds still contain terpenes, CBD and THC, and they can still offer you potent effects.
Already Vaped Buds: What To Do
As thrilled and excited you might be to re-use these leftover flowers now that you know they aren’t just waste, you shouldn’t do so right after vaping them. You will not like its bitter taste.
The great news is that there are a few different ways you can re-use your already vaped buds in which you can maximize their potency and enjoy their taste.
One of the most popular uses for leftover cannabis flowers is the delicious art of turning them into edibles. The best part about it is that you can do so yourself in the comfort of your own home.
Turning your already vaped weed into edibles will enable you to benefit from the effects of the cannabinoids still left in the flowers. Cannabis butter is a very popular edible made from already used buds. You can buy these from BudStars.
If you wish to make this at home, you’ll need:
- Four butter sticks (or two cups of coconut oil)
- A quart of water
- A medium-sized saucepan
- Cheesecloth (or something similar)
- At least one ounce of already vaped buds
- One bowl
Here is what you’ll need to do to make your cannabutter.
- Add the water into the saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the butter or coconut oil into it, and leave it to melt.
- When the butter, or coconut oil, is fully melted, add your leftover buds into the boiling buttery water.
- Bring the heat down to a minimum, and allow about three hours for it to simmer. It is key for the mixture to not be boiling. Once the mixture creates a glossy and thick layer on top, then you know it is ready.
- Once your mixture is ready, you can place the cheesecloth or a mesh sieve over your bowl. Start pouring your mixture into your cloth, and slowly stir it until the liquid gets through and only the lumps remain. Pour slowly, and stir at a low speed to avoid spilling the mixture onto your counter.
- When you finish straining your mixture into the bowl, let it sit for about one hour at room temperature, after which you can place your bowl into the fridge to cool and texturize.
- Once your mixture solidifies in the fridge, you can take it out. Oftentimes you’ll see that there will be water around the butter, which you can separate with the help of a knife.
- Once you separated your butter from the water, place it onto a clean surface. If at this point there is still water left, simply scrape it away with the knife. Now you can place your cannabutter into an airtight container.
And voila! Now whenever you are in the mood to bake something, your cannabutter is ready to be used whenever you are. Your options are limitless here, from brownies to cookies and cakes. You can take any recipe, all you need to do is replace the oil with your homemade cannabutter.
Other Uses For Already Vaped Buds
Cannabutter is not the only thing you can do with your leftover marijuana flowers. Here are more options.
- Add some into your tea or coffee. How amazing it is to start your day with a boost of caffeine accompanied by a beneficial dose of cannabinoids for an even more energized and productive day.
- Make tinctures. Tinctures are amazing because their effects can last for many hours and they usually only take fifteen minutes to kick in. You can also make this at home.
- You need a dropper bottle, your leftover buds, cheesecloth (or a sieve), and an alcoholic beverage (minimum 90 proof).
- Add your already vaped buds into the alcohol and let it sit for a couple of days.
- Stir the mixture, and strain it using the cheesecloth (or sieve).
- Add it into the dropper bottle and store it in a dry and cool place.
- Use it as a supplement. If you have empty capsules, you can place your already vaped buds into them. You can easily consume them this way anytime and in anyplace.
