How to Make Everclear Tincture at Home

I’ve been enjoying using this ecru kit since day one and now it’s my first step before making my #Everclear tincture.

This is the most in-depth design dedicated to herbal decarboxylation I've seen by far. Two most important for a perfect decarb graph is time and temperature, and the ecru kit covers it all and makes it beyond.

For anyone who doesn't know about tincture or is interested in trying it, I have to say this is by far my favorite way of ingestion. The method here is sublingual, which means absorption under the tongue. The tissue under the tongue and around the gum or cheek is rich in blood vessels, which allows the active compounds to enter the bloodstream faster than with any infused treat. A regular treat normally takes more than an hour to be effective, while evaporated #Everclear taken sublingually takes around 5 to 10 minutes for you to notice.

If you think tincture is a good way to go, then we need to think about what kind of solvent to use to make the tincture strong and effective, and if possible, make it taste good. Strong liquor has been used to achieve the best compound dissolution. Everclear (my favorite) and Spirytus are ideal options for their high alcohol content, but they might burn your tongue like taking a brandy shot. Remember, tincture does not have to be taken alone to achieve the desired results. Diluting it in any cold or warm drink, juice or tea can reduce the alcohol burn. I enjoy making myself fruity cocktails when I feel like it. This is my way of making my tincture not burn while maintaining its effectiveness.

If you don't want any alcohol in your drinks

If you don't want any Everclear in your drinks, vegetable glycerin is also a very nice base for tincture when you think about its taste and its effectiveness. You can easily put it under your tongue and let it soak. Generally, glycerin tastes a bit sweeter and slimy. Coconut oil works fine too. A coconut oil tincture can be easily incorporated into salves and balms. Coconut oil is naturally odorless and tasteless. If you incorporate the herb correctly (ideally with the #qwet method prior to infusing), you won’t be bothered by the smell of herb. MCT could be better if budget is not your concern. Any form of tincture should be stored in a dark brown or black container to maintain its strength. Though I have never heard of expired tincture, I always prefer fresh ingredients when talking about drinks and food for me and my family.

Conclusion:

The tincture is a great idea if you want to digest the active compounds easily. Tincture also gives you the option to incorporate it into food and drink or even take it sublingually. So get yourself some high-quality dried herb and a base you like and get started.