🍎 Herbal ACV Infusion Guide – Tangy, Safe & Infuser-Friendly

Looking for a tangy, alcohol-free way to enjoy your favourite herbs? Apple cider vinegar (ACV) makes a great natural base — and with our Decarb & Infuser Units, it’s easy to create herbal-infused vinegar blends at home with no stove, no guesswork.

This guide will walk you through:

✔️ Prepping your herbs (optional activation)
🍏 3 simple infusion methods
🧪 Safe temps & times
🧊 Storage tips for best results

Note: This guide is for legal herbs only, including rosemary, turmeric, or — where lawfully prescribed — medicinal cannabis.

🔥 Step 1: Optional Decarb First (If Required)

Some herbs benefit from a process called decarboxylation, which helps activate plant compounds for more effective infusion.

✅ Use your infuser’s decarb mode, or preheat using an oven with caution.

🍯 Step 2: Choose Your Infusion Method

We recommend three safe, device-friendly ways to infuse herbs into ACV:

🍏 Option 1: Herb Directly in ACV

How to:

• Add decarbed herb and ACV to your infuser

• Set temp: 55°C / 130°F

• Infuse: 4–8 hours

• Strain and bottle

✅ Pros: Simple, alcohol-free, long shelf life
⚠️ Cons: Milder result, strong herbal-vinegar flavour
📝 Best for: Dressings, marinades, culinary uses

🥥 Option 2: Herbal Oil Blended with ACV

How to:

• First infuse herbs into MCT oil (70–80°C for 2–3 hours)

• Blend oil with warm ACV (~55°C)

• Add lecithin if you want to reduce separation

• Store in a dark glass jar, shake before use

✅ Pros: Stronger infusion, more balanced flavour
⚠️ Cons: Oil separates unless emulsified
📝 Best for: Food prep, sauces, flavouring oils

🍯 Option 3: Glycerin Tincture Blended with ACV

How to:

• Infuse herbs in vegetable glycerin (55–60°C for 6–8 hrs)

• Blend strained tincture with warm ACV (1:3 ratio recommended)

• Store sealed and refrigerate for longest shelf life

✅ Pros: Fully blended, oil-free, easy to mix
⚠️ Cons: Slightly syrupy texture
📝 Best for: Culinary syrups, light kitchen use

📊 ACV Infusion Comparison

🧊 Storage & Handling Tips

• 🫙 Use dark glass jars for light protection

• ❄️ Refrigerate glycerin-based blends

• 🌀 Shake oil-based mixtures before each use

• 🔁 Rewarm gently if needed — do not overheat

⚠️ Safety Notes

• ❌ Do not use alcohol-based infusions — unsafe for heating

• 🔥 Never exceed 60°C (140°F) with vinegar

• 💧 Use only legally permitted herbs in your region

⚖️ Legal Disclaimer (Australia)

This guide is for educational purposes only. Some herbs — including cannabis — are regulated substances in Australia and may only be used under lawful prescription in accordance with federal and state law.

The Hippie House:

• Does not promote or condone illegal activity

• Does not sell or supply cannabis or cannabis derivatives

• Offers products intended only for use with legal botanicals

• Provides information for general educational use, not therapeutic advice

These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal products.

By using this guide or our devices, you agree to take full responsibility for compliance with applicable laws.
Use is at your own risk and discretion.