The process of preparing a beverage from the Cannabis sativa plant, specifically utilizing hemp flowers, leaves, or stems, involves infusion with hot water. This method extracts cannabinoids, terpenes, and other beneficial compounds, creating a liquid solution intended for consumption. This extraction can be achieved through steeping the plant material directly in hot water or by first infusing the hemp into a fat-soluble medium like milk or oil, and then adding it to hot water.
Beverages derived from hemp offer a means of potentially experiencing the plant’s therapeutic properties, such as relaxation and pain relief, without the psychoactive effects commonly associated with marijuana, due to the low THC content in hemp. Historically, various cultures have utilized hemp for medicinal purposes, including the preparation of teas and other liquid remedies. The consumption of such preparations represents a traditional approach to accessing the plant’s inherent benefits.
