# Mug Weed Brownies: The Most Common Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) | CannaCity URL: https://cannacity.net/mug-weed-brownie-the-biggest-mistakes-people-make/ [Weed online in UK](/) / [Blog](https://cannacity.net/blog/) / Mug Weed Brownie: The Biggest Mistakes People Make # Mug Weed Brownie: The Biggest Mistakes People Make - [Cannabis edible](https://cannacity.net/category/cannabis-edibles/) January 12, 2026 by Canna City 3 minutes This page was last updated on **January 30, 2026** ![buy THC Flowers Canna City UK ](https://cannacity.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/easiest-way-to-make-weed-brownies-770x270.jpg) 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. 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