Time & temperature calculator
Infusion times and temperatures for every herb and carrier
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.
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. |
FAQ
Time & temperature questions
Quick answers for the most common bases.
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 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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