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Infusing with Levo OIL - Review + Recipe

11/20/2017

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Infusing with Levo OIL - Review + Recipe

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If you've hung out here for awhile, you know I love making my own Holiday gifts AND things that save me time and money. I'm a girl who loves a good deal! We've made a couple fun Holiday crafts on the site (see our Homemade Cookies in a Jar, Thanksgiving Centerpieces + 2-Ingredient Christmas Ornaments), but today we're talking about infusing your own oils at home, how to use them for yourself and friends, and the incredible new machine that helps you do it more easily than ever before. I'm obsessed! 

When I first heard about the LEVO Oil machine I was totally intrigued; a machine that allowed you to create any custom infused oil, at home, with all the conveniences of a countertop coffee pod maker - but easier, cleaner, and sleeker than any other model on the market. Now maybe you're thinking "What kind of infusions could I possibly make?" And friends - the list is so, so long. As a yoga instructor I see value in this machine beyond food infusions, as a tool to help me create my own custom massage oils for practice and teaching. As someone with a love for cooking, I see unlimited infusion possibilities. Everything from garlic-infused olive oil and vanilla-infused vodka to cannabis-infused coconut oil and cinnamon-infused maple syrup. If you can cook with it, you can infuse it! The machine uses controlled heat and time are used to transfer the flavor, scent, color, and nutrients from a variety of ingredients into the carrier of your choice. The possibilities are nearly endless!
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If you've done your own infusions before, you know that process is often time consuming, messy, and often fills your house with whatever smell you're cooking with for DAYS - which can sometimes be fine (think vanilla) and can sometimes be a problem (think marijuana). The old method often involved using a crock pot to keep a low, constant heat for hours or days until the desired infusion was reached. It took too long and was inconsistent. Plus, you had to have a crock pot! Then you were stuck making large batches just to make all of the work worth it, and you still had to strain the cloves or flowers or herbs from your oil once you were done. With the LEVO, it couldn't be easier! When you pull the machine from the box one of the first things you'll notice is just how sleek and counter-friendly the design of this machine is. It's no bigger than your standard Keurig, with a digital, touch-responsive keypad for adjusting everything from the power and lock buttons to the time and temperature of your infusion. The parts are all easily removed and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning, which is always a plus. The machine comes with a a small pod for fitting your infusing item - flower, herb, nut, fruit or root - and a small herb press for packing the herb (what we used) into the pod. Since their release, LEVO has since released a larger, double-sized pod for heavier infusions and a silicon pod press for pressing the last of the oil from your pod post-infusion (both items available on their website).

We've used the LEVO several times now, and the process is incredibly simple. Simply pack the metal mesh pod with your herb of choice - we used marijuana for the infusion in these photos. How much will depend on your personal preference, but for this particular infusion we used 2 grams of Utopia Farms C. Banana Strain Cannabis Flowers infused into 1 cup of Primal Kitchen Extra Virgin Avocado Oil. The flowers contain about 25%-30% THC. This combination means that for every tablespoon of oil, there should be about 36 mg of THC. Good to know if you're dosing! If you're using something like garlic or lavender flowers to infuse, it becomes more about how potent you want the flavor and smell to be and less about dosage.
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Figuring out how long and how hot to infuse for can be tricky. Luckily LEVO has an incredible calculator right on their website, so it was easy for me to figure out that our infusion should be set at about 180-200 degrees F for about 2.5 hours. They have clickable options for all kinds of infusion situations, so you should be able to find the setting you need. After that it's easy peasy! Simply pack your pod, place it inside the oil reservoir - its magnetized! - and then pour in your oil or base. Close the lid, and use the keypad to lock the machine and choose the length and temperature of the infusion. Then wait! When the infusion is finished, simply dispense your infusion into a sealable container like a glass jar. Remove the used parts and throw them in the dishwasher. That's it! ​
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LEVO Oil has made the infusion process one of ease, and this chef totally approves. I can see endless possibilities for what we'll make with the LEVO, and have plans for lots of homemade Holiday gifts using the machine. We love the people behind the company, who very much believe in knowing what you're putting into your body and supporting consumers so that they can be self-sufficient and successful. Interested in how you can play with the LEVO Oil? Check out their website for more info + to shop their NEW colors! And don't forget - use code GOODSAINT to get $10 off your LEVO infuser!

Want to learn more about cooking with infused oils? Click the link below to download a simple Thanksgiving recipe that'll have you celebrating Danksgiving, instead! (Don't worry - it's a very small dose. And if you like, you can always just make the most delicious garlic-infused butter or ghee instead.) Happy Thanksgiving!
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24 Comments
Harold Finck
2/20/2018 01:46:19 pm

what a lousy company. Called them today about a out of warranty repair. was told sense I did"t buy from them I was out of luck they do not repair units that was purchased from Amazon or any company. there is no warranty. they will not even repair for a charge. DON"T BUY LEVO.
They don"t stand behind there product
beware

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Barb
3/19/2019 04:37:21 pm

I've had pretty good communications with them. They always return email within a day.

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Kara
10/27/2019 07:00:47 am

I've had 2 levos now, the first one Levo replaced bc I broke it and the replacement was an upgrade from the Levo1 to the newer model, Levo2. No questions asked, no hassles, just 100% great service.
I also lost my magnet that does the stirring and they sent me another, free of charge. Then I managed to break the magnet off my pod and they sent me another pod, also, free of charge. Great company, just order direct through them and you'll have great luck.

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Dana
4/23/2018 02:14:30 pm

Great post. ... and can't wait to get OUR Levo Infuser, which will be very soon. Unfortunate that Harold (commenter above) had such a negative experience with the company as I've heard quite the contrary regarding the company. So hmm.

Quicke Q on your wonderful Danksgiving Cannabis Infused Gravy. Rather than using a white flour or whole wheat flour (even non-GMO), wouldn't it also work using an organic brown rice flower? I use brown rice flour in a vegan gravy recipe I make (very yummy), so I'm thinking the answer is yes. Just wanted to run it by you. Thanks in advance. :)

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Dana
4/23/2018 02:16:53 pm

Oops. Typo. That was supposed to be brown rice 'flour' (obviously). Eesh.

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Amber link
5/1/2018 06:16:11 pm

Agreed - I'm had only the BEST of experences with LEVO! But YES - You can TOTALLY use rice flour! You may need to add a little bit less or more depending on preferred thickness, but should be great! 💛

Meak
12/14/2018 10:48:28 pm

I was wondering is there an overwhelming scent emanating from this device?!

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Amber link
12/19/2018 10:39:28 pm

Believe it or not almost NONE!

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Kara
10/27/2019 07:02:54 am

I dont get any smell at all but if you do, just light a candle. Its remarkable how little older there is. I use mine for sooo many great picks, butters and tinctures

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Robby
2/9/2019 12:58:43 am

Little to no smell from this unit. I have the Levo 2 and absolutely love the darn thing. After decarbing in my oven and smeeling up my entire apartment floor! ...oh lord.... this unit does decarbing and infusing in a single device that pretty much contains ALL the smell. I purchased from Amazon as wll unfit unfortunately, so Levo cant gaurantee quality or honor warranty. This is the caveat with buying from third parties. Bug directly from their website and u should be good. Love my Levo 2!

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Barb
3/19/2019 04:40:09 pm

You can DeCarb in Ardent first to get a stronger better result in the LEVO. DeCarb first. Ardent lift or nova (same thing).

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Ryan
4/2/2019 07:58:12 pm

Levo 2 decarbs now as well.

April Strange
4/3/2019 07:39:29 am

I have a rare genetic skin disease called Hailey and Hailey extremely painful. We just bought our LEVO II. I want to try to make a cbd salve to put on my lesions. I bought a cbd lip balm and used it on a few and seem to overnight start the healing process which typically takes between 6 to 7 weeks of sometimes excruciating pain. If I can make and infused salve that will help to heal me from this debilitating and Incurable disease just giving me even a slight relief, by golly I’m going to try it. Is there anyone that can help me get started with Instruction on how to extract the CBD from the flower for the maximum healing properties?

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Barb
4/3/2019 09:02:17 am

You extract like regular marijuana. If your weed has 1;1 ration of CBD to THC THEN YOUR EXTRACT WILL ALSO, if out start with hemp it will be CBD only. Just hang and dry flowers like normal and decarb In Levo2 Or in ardent first Or bake in oven at 240F for 40 min and then infuse with coconut or avacado oil. In levo 1. Add to salve ingredients like Shea butter add oils for smells and healing like eucalyptus, peppermint

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April Strange
4/13/2019 07:40:24 am

Thank you so very much. I’m thrilled with this machine! I can’t wait to infuse fresh herbs from my garden into some most awesome salad dressings as well. Rosemary and Thyme are a combo that’s so very versatile and delicious.

Diana Engler link
5/12/2020 10:26:43 am

Hello April! I just received my Levo ll today and while researching on how to infuse I’ve come across your comment. One of the reasons why I’ve purchased this beautiful machine was to make a salve for my brother and sister whom also have Hailey hailey. My father had it (he’s past) and I also have the gene, as well as my children. So, my question to you is, have you come up with a recipe for a salve that works for you? My fingers are crossed for you that you have! I’ve seen firsthand what this incredibly cruel disease can do to a person, and it’s definitely a monster! Any input or advice that you could pass on I’d greatly appreciate it! Look forward to hearing from you, take care!

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Rachael Cook
9/11/2019 10:00:49 am

I'm trying to create cannabis infused vegetable glycerin. I'm having so much trouble! I've wasted so so much flowers and not made a single batch with any observable noticeable potency! :( please help

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Amber link
9/16/2019 08:59:54 pm

Hi babe! Are you trying it in the LEVO? If so - i'd say reach out to them directly for the best input here. I don't want you wasting anymore precious flowers!! Good luck babe!

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Kara
10/27/2019 07:08:16 am

What problems are you having and why do you say you're wasting so much flower?
Maybe it's the cannabis you have that's not potent. I've made tinctures also with food grade glycerin and that shit packs a PUNCH! Try a different weed and fill that pod up with it, grind it or cut it a little first so the fluid can easily flow through it

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Heather M
3/26/2020 03:29:00 am

Are you decarbing the weed first?

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Amber link
3/26/2020 09:36:06 am

Hi!! The machine does the decarbing for you ☺️💛

Heather M
3/26/2020 03:29:50 am

Can you infuse milk in the LĒVO? Or does it get too hot?

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Amber link
3/26/2020 09:36:51 am

You can, yes, because you can completely control the temperature of the machine. Enjoy!

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Amanda
4/10/2020 01:58:43 pm

Can you infuse corn syrup in the Levo?

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