Root tea/"coffee"

BeastLebanese

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Please don't post anything until I say "I'm done", thank you.

If anyone is interested in making some root tea/"coffee", I just thought I'd make a simple guide. This is my first thread so hope this is the right section.

I recommend only using organically grown cannabis roots.

OK first, dig up the main tap root and secondary roots around 6-10 inches around the stalk, depending on plant size. A small hand shovel or large knife really help with this.
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Release as much dirt as you can, then bring it to sink to rinse off and scrub the rest, a small brush really helps.
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Next step is to cut off all secondary roots and put them in a strainer, a sharp knife or strong pair of kitchen shears work well for this. Once your done that, its time to separate the root from the stalk. BE CAREFUL!! If you have a chop saw, use that, a bow saw, hand saw, or hack saw can work too. When you're done that it will look something like this.
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Put the stalk to the side if you want to use it for anything. I like to keep it sometimes and make something with it, carve keychains and stuff. It's pretty much like fine grained wood when it's dry.

Next, chop up the tap root like this.
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Like this.
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And finally like this.
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Now would be a good time to pull the bark off the stalk,
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if you plan on using it, or you could leave it on for a more rustic look. I really think that would be cool to grow a tiny plant and use the leftover "skeleton" to make a unique ring/necklace hanger as gift. If the stalks are big enough you could even use them as scales for a nice custom knife grip. Whatever you can think of.

Once you have all your roots chopped and in the colander, give em a good rinse and leave them to dry for a bit.
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Then, make sure your ovens empty, preheat it to 350, put the roots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper like this.
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SFnone

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Please don't post anything until I say "I'm done", thank you.

If anyone is interested in making some root tea/"coffee", I just thought I'd make a simple guide. This is my first thread so hope this is the right section.

I recommend only using organically grown cannabis roots.

OK first, dig up the main tap root and secondary roots around 6-10 inches around the stalk, depending on plant size. A small hand shovel or large knife really help with this.
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Release as much dirt as you can, then bring it to sink to rinse off and scrub the rest, a small brush really helps.
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Next step is to cut off all secondary roots and put them in a strainer, a sharp knife or strong pair of kitchen shears work well for this. Once your done that, its time to separate the root from the stalk. BE CAREFUL!! If you have a chop saw, use that, a bow saw, hand saw, or hack saw can work too. When you're done that it will look something like this.
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Put the stalk to the side if you want to use it for anything. I like to keep it sometimes and make something with it, carve keychains and stuff. It's pretty much like fine grained wood when it's dry.

Next, chop up the tap root like this.
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Like this.
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And finally like this.
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Now would be a good time to pull the bark off the stalk,
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if you plan on using it, or you could leave it on for a more rustic look. I really think that would be cool to grow a tiny plant and use the leftover "skeleton" to make a unique ring/necklace hanger as gift. If the stalks are big enough you could even use them as scales for a nice custom knife grip. Whatever you can think of.

Once you have all your roots chopped and in the colander, give em a good rinse and leave them to dry for a bit.
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Then, make sure your ovens empty, preheat it to 350, put the roots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper like this.
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does this actually do anything?
 

BeastLebanese

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Put it in the oven, middle rack, for roughly a half hour, turning it every 10 minutes until it looks something like this.
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After half hour or more, depending on how much you make, take it out and let it cool down. Grab a grinder or food processor and grind it up. I use a bit at a time as not to overload the machine.
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Once your done you can use this to make a tea, either in a teabag, french press, however you like. It will have some fine particles so if you dont like any root matter in the finished product be sure to strain it well. Oil, although not really necessary, helps with absorption. I prefer coconut oil, but any healthy oil works nicely.

To take it to the next level, take the grounds and put them in a good nonstick pan.
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And put it on medium heat, stirring occasionally. It will start to brown after a few minutes. This is where it gets interesting as the aroma and flavor start to really change/develop. Be careful not to burn it, but it can get nice and dark and rich. I usually cook it up till it looks like this.
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Once it's as dark as you like it you can use the ground, roasted root like you would coffee grounds, feel free to even blend some with your coffee. I like to make it with an espresso maker like this.
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Hope this helps anyone interested in making some root tea or "coffee", I find it really calming and relaxing, plus it tastes great!!

OK, I'm done!!
 

BeastLebanese

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does this actually do anything?
I said not to post anything until I was done!! Lol, its all good, I'm just playin I'm not mad, honestly kinda surprised someone responded so fast. If you try it let me know, I've had some of the DEEPEST sleeps after drinking it. Also great for early mornings. Overall I find it highly medicinal. Doesn't get you high, but gives a wonderful calming, clear headed feeling, almost like CBD.
 

BeastLebanese

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the Chinese have boiled the roots for a millenia, I think its anti everything, cool post
Yes, I can definitely say Traditional Chinese Medicine has had a big influence on me. It's what made me want to try using the roots, after tossing them for years, not seeing their value. Same thing with stems, stalks, fan leaves. Eventually I got tired of tossing so much and tried to see what I could do with everything. Now, almost nothing goes to waste. I just had an idea, I could carve the stalk into a nice fishing lure over the holidays, after it dries up fully.
 

Crazy_Ace420

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What if i took a few grams , decarboxylate at 220* for 35min . and make tea with that. Or add to my coffee grind before starting the brew. You think that'd be a potent drink? :eyesmoke:
Gonna have to try this with my roots, sounds awesome to make. Thanks for sharing man!
 

BeastLebanese

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The best way is to try any way you like, I think it would come out real nice that way. This is just the way I usually make it, but I've prepared it many different ways. Dried it out fully and powdered it to put it in smoothies, boiled it fresh and put a bit of coconut oil and made tea that way. I even chew on a small root when I process them.
Thank you!!
 

BeastLebanese

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Very Cool! Stoked to try this the next time I harvest. Def going to take the time to roast them in a pan like you showed. Cheers Bud!
Sounds good!! I love the pan part the most, make sure to put the exhaust fan on though, I still get looks from my wife, and the occasional "what the hell is that smell" lol. It's not a bad smell, just really different, unique.
 

BeastLebanese

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I applaud the effort you put into this, I'm going to try it next harvest too along with Malawi "cob" curing. Nice post!
Thank you!! I commend anyone willing to put in the hard work to harvest the roots!

Gonna try the cob curing next harvest as well, with a few buds at least to try it out. I've had brickweed almost 20 years ago that was a totally different high, curious to see the effects if done properly. I do have a vacuum sealer, and access to corn husks, so no excuse lol.
 

Geneiac

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Just brewed some up for the first time. My roots were very fine and didn't have as big of a tap root so what looked like a lot of starting material ended up being just enough for one cup. I brewed mine up in a Moka pot which worked well! Super unique flavor the tea that I enjoyed quite a bit. Thanks for the tip, Beast!
 

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BeastLebanese

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Just brewed some up for the first time. My roots were very fine and didn't have as big of a tap root so what looked like a lot of starting material ended up being just enough for one cup. I brewed mine up in a Moka pot which worked well! Super unique flavor the tea that I enjoyed quite a bit. Thanks for the tip, Beast!
:D All I can say is I am privileged to see this man. I will forever hold you in high esteem. You are a gentleman of the highest caliber.

Were those the roots from the one that was cloned? I remember you saying one was from seed, one was a clone of it.

Regardless, this really made my day. I actually saved one last cup of a cannabis root/dandelion root/coffee blend I had in the freezer for this very moment. It's never tasted as good as it did just now, wish I saved 2 cups lol! Oh well, back to regular coffee grounds for the next 3 weeks.
 

Geneiac

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Ayye, Cheers! I'm glad you enjoyed that. Never would have thought to brew the roots in a tea and I love the idea of utilizing all parts of the plant so thanks for the inspiration

That's a really good question, but actually the roots weren't from the clone. But thinking back through the plant's life maybe it makes sense that there wasn't a huge tap root. They spent a solid 1-1.5 months in a tiny 2" x 2" x 2" pot got a little root bound, then spent a few months in a 5 gallon pot and got EXTREMELY root bound. If the plant started out in a 5 gallon pot or bigger perhaps there would have been a larger tap root.

What was interesting from digging up the roots was that the only roots that grew out of the dense rootball (that I pruned during transplanting) grew from the topmost 3-4 inches. Any roots below that level were still the same exact shape of the 5 gallon pot they were in before their final transplant.
 
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