Cannabis Infused Honey

Cannabis Infused Honey Recipe: Precisely Dosed CBD, CBG, or THC Honey

By Mellow Moose | Updated 08/24/2026

Quick Answer

Cannabis honey is raw honey with cannabinoids whisked directly into it at low heat. Using 2.5g of CBD or CBG isolate (or 1g of a THC source — see the THC section) and 2 cups of raw honey kept under 110°F, you'll produce ~2,425mg of total cannabinoids — roughly 76mg per tablespoon. Total time is about 35 minutes, no decarboxylation needed with CBD or CBG isolate, and the low temperature preserves the raw honey's natural character.

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Why Make Cannabis Honey?

Honey is the most versatile infusion on this blog: it stirs into tea, drizzles over toast and yogurt, sweetens marinades and baked goods, and works by the spoonful. It's also one of the cheapest to make — about $7.50 worth of a 20g jar of CBD isolate plus a jar of good raw honey, versus $30–50 for commercial CBD honey with a fraction of the milligrams.

Starting from ≥97% pure, third-party-tested isolate (COAs here) also means the whole batch is dosed to the milligram — no guessing what a spoonful contains.

Recipe Overview

• Yield: 2 cups infused honey (32 tablespoons)
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: Beginner

Equipment

• Double boiler, or a pot with a heatproof bowl
• Whisk or stirring spoon
• Thermometer
• Measuring cups
• Glass jar with a tight lid
• Kitchen scale that reads to 0.1g

Ingredients

• 2.5g CBD Isolate or 2.5g CBG Isolate — or, for the THC version, 1g of a THC source: THCa isolate (decarbed first), THC distillate, or another dabbable extract (see the THC section below)
• 2 cups raw honey

Instructions

1. Set up the double boiler. Fill the bottom pan with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Place the honey in the top pan or a heatproof bowl over the pot.
2. Warm the honey. Slowly heat, keeping the temperature below 110°F (43°C) — this preserves the raw honey's enzymes and character, and it's far below any temperature that degrades cannabinoids. Stir occasionally.
3. Add the cannabinoid. Sprinkle the isolate (or your already-active THC source) into the warm honey while whisking. Whisk for a full 10 minutes — honey has almost no fat or alcohol for cannabinoids to dissolve into, so what you're really doing is dispersing ultra-fine crystals evenly through the honey. Long, thorough whisking is what makes every spoonful the same dose.
4. Cool and store. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then transfer to a jar with a tight lid. Store in a cool, dark place.

Suspension note (read this): because honey isn't a fat or an alcohol, the cannabinoid rides in the honey rather than chemically dissolving into it. Honey's thickness holds the dispersion beautifully, but over weeks a little settling can occur — give the jar a good stir every so often and before measuring a dose, and if it's been sitting a while, set the jar in warm water for a few minutes and stir before using.

Dosage Math

CBD or CBG version: 2.5g isolate at ≥97% purity ≈ ~2,425mg per 2-cup batch

• ~76mg per tablespoon
• ~25mg per teaspoon — a teaspoon in your tea is a sensible everyday serving

THC version: 1g of decarbed THCa isolate or ~85% distillate ≈ ~850mg per batch

• ~26.5mg THC per tablespoon
• ~8.8mg THC per teaspoon — start with half a teaspoon (~4.4mg) if you're newer to THC

Making a different batch size or want a different strength per spoonful? Run your numbers through our Edible Dosage Calculator — it handles the THCa decarb conversion automatically. For your personal starting range, use the dosage calculator.

Edibles take 45–120 minutes to onset and effects last 4–8 hours — wait a full 2 hours before having more, especially with the THC version.

The THC Version — Pick Your Source

• THCa isolate (~97%+ purity) — needs decarb, highest yield. Hemp-derived THCa isolate is the inactive precursor to THC. Spread 1g in a small oven-safe glass dish and bake at 240°F for 30–40 minutes — it melts and bubbles, and it's done when the bubbling stops. Let it cool, then whisk into the warm honey. THCa converts to active THC at ~87.7% of its weight: 1g → ~850mg active THC.
• THC distillate (~85–90%) — already activated, no decarb. Whisks straight into the warm honey. 1g at ~85% → ~850mg — identical math.
• Other dabbable extracts (~75–80%) — usually still need decarb. Unless labeled "decarbed" or "activated," give them the same 240°F treatment first. 1g at ~78% after decarb → ~680mg (~21mg per tablespoon), with more cannabis flavor carryover than isolate or distillate.

THC honey safety: finished THC honey looks exactly like regular honey. Label the jar clearly and store it away from anyone under 21 and from pets. Never drive after consuming.

Ways to Enjoy Cannabis Honey

• Tea time: Stir into herbal or black tea — the classic. Let very hot tea cool for a minute first; brief contact with hot (not boiling) liquid causes no meaningful potency loss.
• Sweet spread: Drizzle over toast, waffles, pancakes, yogurt, or fruit.
• Cooking & baking: Use in sauces, marinades, dressings, or baked goods — just remember the dose divides across servings.
• Direct: A measured spoonful is the simplest serving of all.

Common Failure Modes

• Gritty texture or visible powder. The whisking stage was too short or the honey too cool. Rewarm gently below 110°F and whisk longer until fully uniform.
• Uneven doses over time. Normal settling in a suspension. Stir the jar before each use — especially the THC version, where consistency matters most.
• Honey crystallized. That's just raw honey being raw honey. Set the jar in warm water (under 110°F) and stir until liquid again; potency is unaffected.
• Overheated honey. Above ~110°F you lose the raw character (though cannabinoids are fine well beyond that). Keep the thermometer in the honey, not the water bath.

FAQs

What is cannabis-infused honey? Raw honey with cannabinoids — CBD, CBG, or THC — evenly dispersed through it, creating a precisely dosed sweetener for tea, food, or taking by the spoonful.

Do I need to decarboxylate first? Not for CBD or CBG — our isolates arrive already active. THCa isolate and most dabbable extracts must be decarbed first (240°F, 30–40 minutes); distillate is already activated and skips the step.

Why keep the honey under 110°F? To preserve the enzymes and character of raw honey. Cannabinoids themselves tolerate much higher temperatures — the limit protects the honey, not the cannabinoid.

How potent is the THC version, and how should I dose it? This recipe yields ~26.5mg THC per tablespoon (~8.8mg per teaspoon). Start with half a teaspoon, wait a full 2 hours, and adjust from there.

Will the honey be as strong at the bottom of the jar as the top? Yes, if you whisked thoroughly and stir before each use. Honey suspends the cannabinoid rather than dissolving it, so an occasional stir keeps the batch uniform.

What's the difference between cannabis honey and other edibles? Versatility — honey works in drinks, on food, in cooking, and straight off the spoon, without any baking or additional prep.

How should it be stored? In a sealed jar in a cool, dark place, like regular honey. Properly stored, it retains potency for many months. (THC version: labeled and out of reach of anyone under 21.)

Is cannabis honey legal? Hemp-derived CBD and CBG honey made from federally compliant isolate (≤0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight) is legal federally under the 2018 Farm Bill and in most states, though restrictions vary. Our isolates — including our THCa isolate — are federally compliant hemp-derived products. Check your state's laws before making or sharing any THC version.

Related Recipes & Products

• CBD Isolate (20g, USDA Organic) — one jar makes eight batches
• CBG Isolate (20g, USDA Organic) — for daytime honey
• Cannasugar — the dry-sweetener sibling of this recipe
• Canna-Lean (CBD or THC Syrup) — the pourable, drink-ready alternative
• Cannabutter — for fat-based recipes