SMOKED BACON SAVORY BOTANICAL TEA 🥓☕🌿✨
A bold, umami-rich smoked tea emulsified with infused bacon lipids and cracked black pepper. A sophisticated, sugar-free savory infusion.
RECIPE INFO:
Category: Gourmet Edible / Beverage
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Brew Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
THC per serving: Approximately 10mg per cup
TERPENE PAIRING:
Best paired with strains high in Caryophyllene or Humulene. Caryophyllene provides a sharp, peppery kick that mirrors the black pepper in the recipe, while Humulene offers earthy, hoppy undertones that complement the smoked bacon and dark tea leaves.
DOSAGE INFORMATION:
Each cup contains approximately 10mg THC, carried through 1 tsp of infused bacon fat. Mechanical emulsification is required to ensure the dose is fully integrated into the liquid.
PLEASE CONSUME RESPONSIBLY AND START LOW, GO SLOW!
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Effects may take 30-120 minutes to onset. Savory, fat-heavy beverages can provide a steady, long-lasting experience. Do not drive or operate machinery.
INGREDIENTS:
* 7 grams high-quality cannabis flower (for the infusion base)
* 1/2 cup rendered thick-cut smoked bacon fat (you will use 1 tsp for this recipe)
* 1 tbsp loose-leaf Lapsang Souchong or Pu-erh tea
* 12 oz filtered water (heated to 205°F)
* 1/4 tsp sunflower lecithin
* 1/8 tsp freshly cracked tellicherry black pepper
* 1 pinch smoked Maldon sea salt
* 1 sprig fresh thyme (for garnish)
DECARBOXYLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
* Preheat oven to 240°F.
* Break the cannabis flower into small pieces.
* Spread in a thin layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
* Bake for 40 minutes until toasted and activated.
* Allow to cool completely.
INFUSION INSTRUCTIONS:
* Render bacon fat over low heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove all solids.
* Combine 1/2 cup of the clean fat with the decarboxylated flower in a double boiler.
* Maintain heat at 160°F-170°F for 3 hours.
* Strain through cheesecloth and store in a glass jar. Measure 1 tsp for this recipe.
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
* Steep the loose-leaf tea in 12 oz of 205°F filtered water for 5 minutes to achieve a robust extraction.
* Strain the tea into a tall, heat-safe blending vessel.
* Add 1 tsp of the infused bacon fat, sunflower lecithin, cracked black pepper, and the pinch of smoked sea salt.
* Use an immersion blender on high speed for 30-45 seconds. The tea should transform into a light, creamy-looking liquid with a dense, savory froth on top.
* Pour into a pre-warmed heavy ceramic mug.
* Garnish with a fresh sprig of thyme to add a floral, aromatic top note.
CHEF TIPS:
For the best results, ensure your bacon fat is "white-rendered," meaning it was collected at a very low temperature. If the fat is too dark or has been overheated during rendering, it will introduce a bitter, burnt taste to the tea. A clean, light-colored fat will provide the purest smoky flavor and the most stable emulsion for a professional gourmet presentation.
Enjoy the Smoked Bacon Savory Botanical Tea responsibly 🥓☕🌿✨