LĒVO infusion calculator
Infusion times, temperatures and Activate settings
Pick your herb and your carrier to get the recommended LĒVO time and temperature. Set it once and your machine holds it for the whole cycle. Infusing flower? See Activate settings by machine.
Rosemary Woody herbs like rosemary and thyme. Bold, savory flavor.
Olive Oil Fruity, peppery flavor for dressings and dipping.
Set it once. Your LĒVO holds the time and temperature for the whole cycle.
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Shop machinesEvery herb, carrier, time and temperature
| Herb | Time |
|---|---|
| Flower | 5 hours |
| Basil | 1 hour |
| Petal | 1 hour |
| Vanilla | 1 hour |
| Citrus | 1 hour |
| Rosemary | 1 hour |
| Vegetable | 1–2 hours |
| Root | 1–2 hours |
| Seed | 2+ hours |
| Carrier | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Avocado Oil | 170°F · 77°C |
| Glycerin | 185°F · 85°C |
| MCT Oil | 170°F · 77°C |
| Corn Oil | 185–200°F · 85–93°C |
| Grapeseed Oil | 185–200°F · 85–93°C |
| Sesame Oil | 185–200°F · 85–93°C |
| Canola Oil | 175–185°F · 79–85°C |
| Almond Oil | 175–185°F · 79–85°C |
| Ghee | 170°F · 77°C |
| Coconut Oil | 170°F · 77°C |
| Butter | 170°F · 77°C |
| Olive Oil | 165°F · 74°C |
| Honey | 105°F · 41°C |
| Milk | 165°F · 74°C |
| Vinegar | Varies by herb (below) |
| Herb | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 105–115°F · 41–46°C | 2–4 hours |
| Basil | 130°F · 54°C | 1–2 hours |
| Petal | 110–120°F · 43–49°C | 2–3 hours |
| Vanilla | 120–130°F · 49–54°C | 3–4 hours |
| Citrus | 110–120°F · 43–49°C | 2–4 hours |
| Rosemary | 120–130°F · 49–54°C | 3–4 hours |
| Vegetable | 120°F · 49°C | 2–4 hours |
| Root | 120–130°F · 49–54°C | 3–4 hours |
| Seed | 120–130°F · 49–54°C | 3–4 hours |
| Pairing | Time | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Flower + Honey | 2–4 hours | Add 1 tsp of lecithin per 2 cups of honey to help the flower bind to it. |
| Flower + Milk | 1–2 hours | — |
| Flower + Avocado Oil | 5 hours | Or infuse low and slow: 10 hours at 160°F. |
| Flower + Coconut Oil | 5 hours | Or infuse low and slow: 10 hours at 160°F. |
Activate settings
How long to Activate (decarb) in a LĒVO
LĒVO II+: 240°F (116°C) for 30 minutes. LĒVO Lux: 240°F (116°C) for 30 minutes. LĒVO C: 240°F (116°C) for 45 minutes, preset.
Activate (decarboxylation) gently heats your herb of choice before you infuse it. Use it for flower. Fresh garden herbs use the Dry cycle instead.
| Machine | Activate setting | Can you change it? | Herb per pod | Dry cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LĒVO II+ | 240°F · 116°C · 30 min | Yes, 200–275°F | ¼ oz · ~½ cup loose | Yes |
| LĒVO Lux | 240°F · 116°C · 30 min | Yes | ¼ oz · ~½ cup loose | Yes |
| LĒVO C | 240°F · 116°C · 45 min | No, preset | 1 oz · ~2 cups loose | No, dry fresh herbs first |
How to Activate
- Grind your herb of choiceGround herb activates and infuses more easily than whole pieces.
- Fill the pod and close the lidA Power Pod holds about ¼ oz (7 g), roughly ½ cup loose. The LĒVO C Jumbo Pod holds 1 oz (28 g).
- Select Activate and press StartLĒVO II+ and Lux start at 240°F for 30 minutes. LĒVO C runs a preset 240°F for 45 minutes.
- Let it warm upWarm-up comes first and isn't counted in the Activate time. It can take 15–30 minutes, depending on your settings and altitude.
- Add your oil or butter and InfuseWhen Activate finishes, add your carrier and run Infuse. Use the calculator above for the time and temperature.
Want a stronger batch? Put more herb in each cup of oil. The Potency Pod for LĒVO II+ and Lux holds up to 1 oz, four times a Power Pod.
FAQ
Infusion calculator questions
Quick answers on time, temperature, Activate and batch size.
How long should I Activate (decarb) in my LĒVO?
Use 240°F (116°C) for 30 minutes on LĒVO II+ and Lux. LĒVO C runs a preset Activate cycle at 240°F for 45 minutes. Warm-up comes first and isn't counted in that time. See Activate settings by machine.
Do I need to Activate before infusing?
If you're infusing flower, yes. Run Activate first, then add your oil or butter and run Infuse. Fresh garden herbs don't use Activate; dry them with the Dry cycle instead.
How much herb should I use per cup of oil?
A Power Pod holds about ¼ oz (7 g) of dry herb, and LĒVO II+ and Lux hold up to 2 cups of oil or butter. The LĒVO C Jumbo Pod holds 1 oz (28 g) for up to 6 cups. The same herb in less oil makes a stronger infusion; more oil makes it milder.
How do I make a stronger infusion?
Use more herb per cup of oil or butter. The Potency Pod for LĒVO II+ and Lux holds up to 1 oz, four times a Power Pod, and you can also run two Power Pods. Grinding your herb first helps it infuse, and you can infuse your finished oil again with fresh herb.
What temperature should I infuse butter at?
Infuse butter at 170°F (77°C). The time depends on your herb: soft herbs, petals and vanilla take about 1 hour. Pick your herb above for the exact time.
What temperature should I infuse MCT or coconut oil at?
Infuse both MCT oil and coconut oil at 170°F (77°C). Pick your herb above for the time.
What temperature should I infuse olive oil at?
Infuse olive oil at 165°F (74°C). Rosemary or basil in olive oil takes about 1 hour.
What temperature should I infuse honey at?
Infuse honey at 105°F (41°C). Honey is low in fat, so add 1 teaspoon of lecithin per 2 cups of honey to help your herb of choice bind to it.
How long should I infuse?
It depends on the herb. Soft herbs, petals and vanilla take about 1 hour, roots take 1–2 hours, and some herbs take up to 5 hours. Pick your herb and carrier above for the exact time.
When should I use lecithin?
Use lecithin when your base is low in fat, such as honey, maple syrup, agave or plant milk. Add 1 teaspoon per 2 cups of base before you infuse.
Do I need to dry fresh herbs first?
Can I infuse alcohol to make a tincture?
No. LĒVO doesn't recommend infusing solvents like grain alcohol or ethanol, because they can cause fire, electric shock or injury. For an alcohol-free tincture, infuse vegetable glycerin at 185°F (85°C).
Can I see temperatures in Celsius or share my settings?
Yes. Use the °F / °C switch to change units, and Copy link to share your exact herb and carrier pairing.
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