As discussed in the preparation section, you will need to decarb all of your herbs
before making any type of infusion.
To decarb a small amount(1/2 oz or less) in the infuser, spread an even layer of no
more than 1/2 inch high of herb on the bottom. Press “Choose” until “Decarb” is
flashing, and then set the time and temperature as described in Basic Operation.
You can easily find dozens of decarb procedures, but most generally agree that
your temperature should range between 225℉ and 240℉. Times should be
between 30&45 minutes. Another point of general agreement is that decarbing at
the lower end of the temperature range preserves the herb flavor, while decarbing
at the higher end will minimize the flavor.
You will want to experiment with times and temperature that works best for you. If
you need to decarb a large amount of herb at one time, use the oven method
described earlier but make sure your oven settings match the correct temperatures.
You can easily ruin a batch of herbs by overheating it.
Please note that the mixing blades do not operate in the decarb setting. It is a
heating only operation.
OIL FUNCTION
For many, oil infusions and specifically coconut oil infusions, are becoming the
daily go-to infusion. A coconut oil infusion is very versatile. Oils work well in any
food recipe and as rub-in topical ointments.
Coconut oil is a great oil to use because it has a very high saturated fat
content(90% compared with 60% for butter ). The active ingredients in herbs have
a high affinity for absorption by saturated fat. This means you can easily make
potent mixtures or use much less herb to make your infusions.
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