Making cannabis edibles at home starts with one essential step that most beginners skip: decarboxylation. Raw cannabis flower contains THCA, which is non-psychoactive. To convert THCA into THC (the compound that gets you high), you need to apply heat at a specific temperature for a specific duration. This process, called decarboxylation or 'decarbing,' is what makes the difference between a potent edible and an expensive garnish.
What You Need to Know
To decarb, preheat your oven to 240°F (115°C). Break your flower into small pieces (don't grind it fine) and spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes until it turns from green to light golden-brown. Once decarbed, infuse the cannabis into a fat (butter, coconut oil, or olive oil) by simmering on low heat (160-180°F) for 2-3 hours. Strain through cheesecloth. This cannabutter or canna-oil can then be used in any recipe that calls for butter or oil. For dosing, calculate total THC in your starting material, divide by the number of servings, and adjust to target 5-10mg per serving for beginners.
Products at QCD
Quality Control Dispensary carries a full range of cannabis products at both our Brooklyn (3169 Coney Island Ave) and Staten Island (1172 Victory Blvd #4) locations. Whether you're looking for flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates, pre-rolls, tinctures, topicals, or accessories, our trained budtenders can help you find the right product for your needs and experience level. All products are lab-tested, accurately labeled, and sourced from licensed New York cultivators.
Have Questions?
Cannabis education is an ongoing process, and new research emerges regularly. If you have questions about anything covered in this guide, our budtenders are here to help. Stop by either QCD location during store hours or call us at (718) 887-2131 (Brooklyn) or (718) 310-6528 (Staten Island). We're happy to walk you through any topic in more detail.
Responsible Use: Cannabis affects everyone differently. Start with a low dose and increase gradually. Must be 21+ to purchase. Quality Control Dispensary products are NYS-licensed and lab-tested.