Infusing Cannabis
into MCT Oil
Versatile · Shelf-stable · The TRM base for everything
Before infusing, you must activate the THCA into THC using heat. Without this step, your oil will have little to no psychoactive effect.
Grind your flower into small, popcorn-sized pieces. Do not pulverize it into powder — too fine and it will be harder to strain cleanly later.
Spread it evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer.
Bake at the following temperature and time:
Your flower should come out looking light brown and toasted — not dark or burnt. A light golden color means your THCA converted successfully. Dark brown or black means it overheated and the cannabinoids degraded.
Combine your decarbed flower and MCT oil into your chosen infusion vessel. For a standard potency, use the 7–10g per cup ratio.
Keep the temperature in this range throughout — do not let it boil:
Stir occasionally. Low and slow is the goal — excessive heat degrades cannabinoids and ruins flavor.
Our preferred method at Tropical Roots Maui. The ALTA1 Fuse method cuts infusion time down to just 40–60 minutes with precise temperature control.
Set on low. Combine flower and oil directly in the crock. Easy and hands-off — great for larger batches.
Seal flower and oil in a mason jar, place in a pot of simmering water. Clean setup, minimal odor.
A bowl of oil over simmering water. Gives good visual control over temperature without direct heat.
Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth and set it over a bowl or measuring cup. Pour the warm oil through and let it gravity-strain completely — this takes 5–10 minutes.
Pour the finished oil into a tinted glass bottle — amber or cobalt blue are ideal. Label it clearly with the date, strain used, and estimated potency.
Store in a cool, dark place. MCT oil is shelf-stable at room temperature for several months, but refrigeration extends the shelf life to 12+ months without affecting texture since MCT stays liquid when cold.
⚠️ Keep clearly labeled — store away from children and pets!
- Store in a tinted glass bottle in the fridge — stays fresh for up to 3 months.
- Use a green rubber band on the bottle as a universal "infused" at-a-glance signal.
- Start with ½–1 tsp in any recipe and wait 60–90 minutes before adding more.
- Use our Oil Potency Calculator to fill in the Est. Potency field.
- Use our Dosage Calculator to plan per-serving doses in recipes.
Example: 7g × 1000 × 0.20 × 0.85 = ~1,190 mg total
Step 2 — Per tsp: (Total mg) ÷ (Total tsp in batch)
Example: 1,190 mg ÷ 48 tsp (1 cup) = ~25 mg per tsp
Or skip the math — use the Oil Potency Calculator for an instant result.
For adults 21+ only. Cannabis infusion is intended for legal use in compliance with your local laws. Always label infused products clearly and keep them out of reach of children and pets. Potency estimates are approximate — start with a low dose and wait at least 60–90 minutes.