Equipment Checklist

Kitchen scale (0.1g)

Accurate dosing depends on accurate weighing

Oven thermometer

Oven dials are unreliable — verify actual temp

Baking sheet + parchment paper

For decarboxylation

Aluminum foil

Cover tray during decarb to trap compounds

Saucepan or slow cooker

For infusion heat source

Cheesecloth or fine strainer

For straining plant material

Mason jars (pint size)

Storage and optional infusion vessel

Infrared thermometer

Quick surface temp checks

Silicone spatula

Scrape every last bit from the pot

Sous vide immersion circulator

Precise temp control for optimal extraction

Dedicated infusion machine

Fully automated (Levo, MBM, Ardent)