Water Curing Weed for 7 Days: Does It Remove the Nasty Taste?

Water Curing Weed for 7 Days: Does It Remove the Nasty Taste? | Gourmet Edibles
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Water Cure 7 Days: I Soaked My Weed to Kill the Weed Taste

To reduce strong taste, maintain 160-190F, limit infusion 2-3 hours, grind coarsely not powder, and consider water curing cannabis for 5-7 days before infusion to remove water-soluble compounds like chlorophyll responsible for bitter flavors.

Method

  1. Break flower rice-size, soak in cold distilled water in jar, fridge.
  2. Change water daily - water turns green/brown.
  3. Day 5-7 drain, pat dry, decarb low 220F until dry. Makes butter golden not green.

Potency loss ~5% if cold water, 15% if warm. Taste loss 80% - worth it for savory.

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