Mini Batch Run - Infused Oil Testers 
I started this almost a month ago when I decarbed a small amount of 4 different chemovars in the oven for 110minutes @ 110ºC (with about 15mins drying time beforehand factored in).
I’m keen to test out what these are like at different times of day, and for differnt purposes etc. I’m looking for pain relief during the day without sedation and for focus enhancement as well. I had an awesome study session a while back fueled by some AUto Pounder and a coffee. The AP had strong coffee terps during flower and it felt like a really good match when I had them together. I dont drink coffee much anymore (recently has been the first time in over 2 years), so I’m keen to compliment it’s effects by adding some AP infused oil to a cup of coffee pre study sessions. I’m also keen to see what the Kush oil is like for sleep.
So!
DECABOXYLATION
I use
@InTheShed ’s innovative method of foil pouches to decarb’ - taking care to see that the edges are well sealed.
Budfordecarb.jpeg
Budswrappedinfoilpouchesfordecarb.jpeg
This decarb happened on March 7 and I wasn’t in a position to do the rest right away. I usually give the decarb’d bud at least overnight in the freezer before infusing, so these pouches got overnight for 3 weeks!
Yesterday I fired up the oven and pulled out the decarbed pouches. I had weighed out 2g of each except the Auto Pounder which weighed at 1g. Strangely, the decarb’d amounts weighed in at about the same
- I’m going to go with the theory that at small weights, my scales don’t perform very well. What I ended up with was decarb’d weights of 2g of MiG, Blue Dream, and the Kush and 1.5g of Auto Pounder.
I use the basic guide of 1g per oz. of oil for all my medicinal oils. I plan to experiment with that a little bit once I settle on the ones I like. For this batch, the Auto Pounder went into just over an oz. of oil and the rest got 2oz. of oil each.
Decarb’d bud ready to go Extra Virgin Olive Oil ...
Drcarbedbudreadyforinfusion.jpeg
Into the oven @100ºC for 8hrs - I use foil in place of the lid and place a very tiny hole in the foil, the size of a pinprick. I believe this is good to keep the pressure even.
BatchofminiEVOOinfusions.jpeg
Cooked Infused
Postinfusion.jpeg
I then added a tiny teaspoon of Liquid Sunflower Lecithin. The usual ratio is 1tblsp of the liquid lecithin per cup of oil and I figured that is about 10% of the liquid volume so that’s what I approximated with the mini teaspoon.
Addinglecithinpostinfusion.jpeg
I make sure to add the lecithin while the oil is still warm so it mixes in nicely (I take the liquid lecithin out of the fridge the day before, too, so it’s softer).
MIxinthelecithinwhileoilistillwarm.jpeg
Then strain into whatever bottle you like. These, I put straight into the 25ml dispenser bottles. I failed to catch the double-layer of cheesecloth i use to strain it in the photo
Terrible! Above this bottle is a tiny funnel with folded cheesecloth placed inside it (like the way a coffee filter sits in its funnel) to strain out any plant matter.
Straininto25mlbottle.jpeg
The samples are now in the fridge and will get 24hrs there before being ready to use.
The liquid lecithin allows the cannbinoid molecules to attach to the EVOO molecules for effective absorbtion into our bodies and this 24hrs in the fridge is when the bulk of this molecular bonding takes place.
4 beautiful little 25ml sample bottles for me to play with!
4optionsinfusedEVOO.jpeg
24hrs in the fridge, then, let the testing begin!
There is about the same amount left in all the little Mason pots, they will get stored in the fridge until I need to replenish.
I’ll lay out my basic ‘recipe’ here to summarise. I’ll do it as if i was making cup of oil so the quantities will be clearer. I simply reduced these amounts to do this micro run.
8g decarbed bud
dry in pouch in oven for 15mins at 105ºC
Continue in oven for 110mintes at 110ºC to decarboxylate.
place in freezer overnight (this is optional but may do something to help retain terpenes)
8oz (1cup) of EVOO (ideally organic, cold-pressed)
Seal with decarb’d bud in Mason jar or similar, use foil in place of the lid and put a tiny pinprick in it.
Infuse for 6-8hrs at 100ºC
Some folks are seeing stronger infusions by stopping the process half-way though, letting things cool, and then running again.
You can also do this step in a Magic Butter Machine but it is minimum 2cups of oil (8oz)
1 tblsp of Liquid Sunflower Lecithin per every cup of oil.
You can add this before or after infusion, but prefer after
Blend the liquid lecithin in while the oil is still warm.
Strain into final container/bottle or jar and refigerate for 24hrs.
Experiment and enjoy! And if you’re like me, enjoy almost pain-free days and some blessed sleep at nights
. I love cannabis.
I dont make capsules. I prefer to dose from the dropper either straight onto food, into a beverage or under my tongue (which works well for me). The best options I’ve found tho’ is when I have coconut milk in the beverage or when i put it straight onto peanut butter!
I’ve wanted to do this batch of minis for ages and I’m so happy to get it done
I’ve experienced a nice reduction in pain (about40%) just from licking my fingers after straining the MiG29 (Haze) and my usual CBD dose. It was early in the day so I figured that one was worth getting a taste of - the others i simply wiped off my hands cause i didn’t want to muddy things up. I’ve also had no desire to reach for my vape since then so that tells me it’s working well already. It will be even better tomorrow no doubt.
Happy oily weekend to all
So i’ve been gearing up for it, honing my chops 
I have Panama and Bubba Hash lined up - just in the regular 7gal pots. ANd maybe a couple of dynamo’s DDA in a 3-5gl pot in a corner, just as a bonus. The pheno he made is prone to produce budsicles so there should be room and wow it’s also the most syrupy delicious cannabis I have ever experienced - and it had me dancing to music that was just welling up inside me. Was totally fantastic! I’m keen for more.
Freedom comes with controlling your own, doesn't it? So glad to read you found sweet relief already. 
Thank you kind sir.
