Mug Weed Brownie: The Biggest Mistakes People Make

You have two good reasons for making this recipe using the mug method: quickness, and an illusion of control over the size of the portion. When you are looking at a “small portion,” that’s when problems arise. Because, just like other foods that contain THC, there is no such thing as a “safe” size of edible.

This recipe has absolutely nothing to do with chocolate. It has everything to do with the consistency of the mixture and the amount of THC per serving.

Why does making a mug weed brownie seem easier than it really is?

You have to understand that microwaves cook food at different rates depending on the location within the dish. In addition, ingredients used in the recipe that contain fats and oils will also cook at varying rates. So, even though you think you’re being careful and making sure the portions are correct, you might be surprised at how unpredictable the final product is. For example, one time the brownie may not produce a noticeable effect, and the next time you may feel like you’ve been hit by a lorry.

Most people’s biggest mistake when consuming THC edibles is expecting a rapid high

Unlike inhalable forms of cannabis, edibles typically take longer to reach their peak levels and last longer than their counterparts. Therefore, people tend to consume more marijuana thinking they haven’t gotten enough yet. However, the delayed reaction is what makes it difficult to estimate how much marijuana is needed.

Typical onset and duration of cannabis consumed as an edible:

What really matters when you eat edibles

• Labelling and dosage. Don’t use “eyeball it,” or “my friend says.”
• Purity and origin. Unknown products = more risk (contaminants and quality).
• Wait. Edibles reward patience. Cannabis doesn’t accelerate just because you are impatient.
• Environment. What you eat, how stressed you are, and whether you are tired can affect how you perceive cannabis.

Small “panic-free” checklist

• Use the least amount of cannabis as possible and don’t jump to increase the amount.
• Do not combine cannabis with alcohol.
• Prepare your evening so that you will not have to leave home or perform any important tasks.

A mug brownie is essentially about comfort and “quick gratification”. Once you add cannabis into the picture, speed is often the largest reason for errors when consuming cannabis. Use the information provided above to help create a better and more reliable experience.

If you do not want to try and experiment with the amounts of ingredients, check out Canna City. You can view the catalogue of weed edibles, see what others have said, and learn how to identify clearly labeled products where they are available — so you can make an educated decision that is less stressful.