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Lemon & Basil Ice Cubes with Terpene-Rich Tea (Water Routine OR Facial Routine)

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Lemon & Basil Ice Cubes with Terpene-Rich Tea (for infused water or facials)

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 ice cubes
Terpenes & Flavor Profiles: The lemon brings a zesty, citrusy flavor profile with high levels of limonene, which provides uplifting and anti-inflammatory properties. Basil imparts a fresh, herbaceous flavor rich in linalool, offering calming and stress-relieving effects. The herbal tea (such as chamomile or peppermint) adds its own terpenes- bisabolol in chamomile, known for soothing skin, or menthol in peppermint, which has cooling and anti-inflammatory effect. Together, these ingredients provide a refreshing, aromatic experience that helps hydrate and revitalize both your body and skin.
Bodily System Help: The ice cubes are beneficial for both the dermal system and digestive system. The lemons provide vitamin C, which supports skin health, while basil offers antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits. The herbal tea helps relax and soothe the body, providing digestive support when consumed, and calming benefits for the skin when used topically.
Number of Serving: This recipe makes about 12-15 ice cubes depending on the size of your tray.
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Equipment

  • Ice Cube Tray
  • Small bowl (for lemon juice and zest)
  • Fine grater or zesting tool
  • Pitcher or container (for brewing and storing the tea)
  • Strainer (optional, if you want to strain the herbs from the tea before use)

Instructions

Prepare the Tea🫖

  • Brew your choice of terpene-rich herbal tea (chamomile, peppermint, or lemon balm are ideal). Allow it to cool to room temperature. If you like a sweeter flavor, stir in 1-2 teaspoons of honey while the tea is still warm.

Prepare the Lemon and Basil🍋🍃

  • Zest the lemon using a fine grater to extract the zest.
  • Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl, removing any seeds.
  • Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces to release their natural oils.

Fill Ice Cube Tray🧊

  • In each section of the ice cube tray, add a few pieces of torn basil leaves, In each section of the ice cube tray, add a few pieces of lemon zest, and a few drops of lemon juice.
  • Pour the cooled herbal tea over the basil and lemon mixture in each ice cube slot. Ensure that the tea covers the herbs and lemon.

Freeze🥶

  • Fill the tray with water until the ice cube sections are fully covered.
  • Freeze the cubes for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until solid.

Use

  • Once frozen, pop the ice cubes out of the tray and use them in infused water or as part of your facial routine. For facial use, gently rub the ice cube over your face in circular motions for a cooling and refreshing effect, perfect for calming irritated or puffy skin.

Betsy’s Infusion Notes:

🍵🌿Herbal Tea Selection: You can choose any terpene-rich herbal tea that compliments the flavors of lemon and basil. Peppermint adds a cooling sensation, chamomile is known for its calming properties, and lemon balm adds a mild citrusy undertone.
🧊Ice Cube Variations: You can add other herbs or citrus fruits like orange slices or mint leaves to customize the flavor and aroma.
🥰Facial Use: Gently rub the ice cube in circular motions over your face for a refreshing and cooling experience, especially after a long day or if you have puffiness or inflammation.
🫙Storage: The ice cubes can be stored in a sealed bag or container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
These lemon & Basil Ice Cubes with Terpene-Rich Tea are a perfect way to hydrate and refreshen your skin or add flavor to your water. Whether you’re using them for your face or a nice, infused drink, they provide a delightful, spa-like experience at home.

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Remember, everyone’s cannabis dosage tolerance is different. Only you know your tolerance preferences, so listen to your body. If you do not know where to start, go low and start slow!

Below each recipe card (this recipe included!) are Betsy’s recommended calculators that are the most helpful to calculate your final cannabis dosage!

Some people choose to start out by measuring their tolerance levels by eating a pre-dosed gummy purchased from their local dispensary. Typically, a standard gummy should be approx. 10 milligrams per piece. If you eat a whole gummy and it is too potent, start by micro-dosing your meals under 10 mg per serving. If you eat a whole gummy and it is not enough, increase your per serving potency to over 10 mg per serving.

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Below you will find one or more calculators inserted into this post applicable to the above recipe. Before you get started, here are some helpful tips on how to maximize our calculators throughout Grass with Class. Click on the 🤖 Bot Headlines 🤖 below to expand explanations to maximize every aspect of Grass with Class: Cooking with Cannabis.

🤖 How do I read my flower label? 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓.

🕵Look at the Potency Percentage Profile on your Flower Label. Depending on the dominancy of the flower (CBD or THC) there will be a line that says either THCA% or CBDA%.
🕵Look for the letter “A” at the end of THC or CBD line item on the label. This is the raw, non-decarboxylated originating estimated potency for your newly purchased flower. Search for the line item on your label that says either “THCA” or “CBDA” depending on the dominant flower you are using. The numbers for this line item will be in the format of two digits a decimal point and two more digits.
👉💡 For example “CBDA 15.75% or THCA 18.72%”. Enter your label percentage into the calculator fields that call for flower label deets.

🤖 Wait, What? A Flower Label? 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

If you have “lost” your label 😉, your flower THCA% or CBDA% will range roughly between 15.00% to 25.00%.
👉💡 If you know the strain of your flower, you can look up the general cannabanoid profiles that are typical for that particular strain such as Bubba Kush or Terple Purple. If you have lost your label and you do not know the flower strain, your guess is as good as ours! 🫠
👉💡 If you cannot identify your flower strain type, Betsy Bot recommends that you enter the “ceiling” or highest estimated percentage of 25.00%. per mg/g of flower. Enter this into the calculator fields that call for flower label deets.
👉💡Remember, you can always consume more but you cannot consume less.

🤖 Decarboxylate? 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

📌ALL of our Potency Form Calculators assume that you intend to OR already have DECARBOXYLATED your flower. If you do not know how to decarboxylate your flower, Betsy Bot or our FAQs can help you with this step before moving on to your staple ingredient infusion.
👉💡You may notice that the potency of your flower goes down when you decarboxylate, HOWEVER, the bio-availability of flower benefits go UP when you decarb your flower.
👉🧬The decarbed flower bioavailability provides a much better experience for the diner as well as maximizes the medicinal benefits of the flower itself.

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🌿🌳Our calculators help you determine the approximate milligrams of potency per one (1) Gram of Flower Weight.🌳🌿
📌NOTE: A scale is extremely helpful to weigh your flower plant matter. Kitchen scales and jewelry scales (for micro-dose measurements) are recommended for this PFC.
👉💡Determining your starting milligrams calculation works for both CBD and THC Dominant Flower.

🤖 Flower Weight Guide 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

⚖ 1/8 ounce of Flower = 3.5 grams in weight
⚖ 1/4 ounce of Flower = 7 grams in weight
⚖ 1/2 ounce of Flower = 14 grams in weight
⚖ 1 whole ounce of Flower = 28 grams in weight

🤖 Play Tips 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

🤹PLAY with different flower weights in this calculator until you find the dose you want.
👉💡 For example: If you want to use your herb garnish for 5 servings at 10 mg per serving then your batch of ground flower buds needs to equal at least 50 mg of CBD or THC total, depending on flower dominancy.
👉💡FORMULA: 50 / 5 = 10

🤖 Measurement Conversions 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

🔀 5 milliliters (ml) = 1 teaspoon (tsp)
🔀 15 ml = 3 tsp = 1 TBS = 1/2 oz = 1/16 cup
🔀 30 ml = 6 tsp = 2 TBS = 1 oz = 1/8 cup
🔀 60 ml = 12 tsp = 4 TBS = 2 oz = 1/4 cup
🔀 90 ml = 18 tsp = 6 TBS = 3 oz = 3/8 cup
🔀 120 ml = 24 tsp = 8 TBS = 4 oz = 1/2 cup
🔀 175 ml = 36 tsp = 12 TBS = 6 oz = 3/4 cup
🔀 240 ml = 48 tsp = 16 TBS = 8 oz = 1 cup
🔀 480 ml = 96 tsp = 32 TBS = 16 oz = 2 cups = 1 pint
🔀 960 ml = 192 tsp = 64 TBS = 32 oz = 4 cups = 2 pints = 1 quart
🔀 3,840 ml = 768 tsp = 256 TBS = 128 oz = 16 cups = 8 pints = 4 quarts = 3.84 Liters = 1 gallon

🤖 Plan Ahead 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

If you are going to use a Primary or Secondary Staple Ingredient infusion to infuse another treat or meal, plan ahead and make sure your Primary or Secondary Staple Ingredients are potent enough to withstand levels of dilution for your next infusion creation. Your portion potencies will become diluted in larger batch incorporations.
Examples of planning ahead include:
👉💡 adding infused sugar to a batch of cookies
👉💡 incorporating maltodextrin powder into a cake mix
👉💡adding infused honey to sweet & sour sauce
👉💡making deviled eggs with mayonaise

🤖 A Note on Labels 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

📌 DO NOT FORGET! Make SURE to label your final infusion! The more experienced you become with infusions, the more you will rely on your labels for meals and treats!

📌An example of a final label to stick to your zip lock bag or Tupperware container when using CBD or THC Dominant Flower will look like this:
366.52 mg CBD or THC for entire batch
22.91 mg CBD or THC per Tablespoon portion.

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