CBD Infused Coffees

Should you try CBD-infused coffee?

Proponents claim the combination of caffeine and CBD is a possible way to wake gracefully by helping take the edge off the coffee jitters while taking in your daily CBD dose.

Some CBD products are flavored which can be a great natural alternative to sugar-based or artificial coffee creamers or syrups. 

Many have researched and published information about CBD products including Harvard physician and cannabis medicine specialist Jordan Tisher, MD.  Dr. Jordan points out that CBD oils do not dissolve in water.  His research shows a number of health uses.

CBD Infused Peppermint Chocolate Espresso

Sean Markey, cannabis education publisher and self-proclaimed coffee snob, is a fan of CBD and coffee. He mixes up a delicious CBD-infused espresso brew every morning. Here’s his recipe, and if you like your coffee fancy, you’re going to want to try this!

Ingredients

• Espresso or coffee
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened drinking chocolate
• 1/2 tsp. sugar, or whatever sweetener you prefer
• 1/4–1/2 cup creamer
• Preferred dose of peppermint-flavored CBD oil, such as The Mothers Best Cinnamon Fireball.

Directions

1. Make a double shot of espresso, then set aside. You can also substitute a strong cup of coffee.
2. Place the drinking chocolate and sweetener in a mug.
3. Drop your CBD tincture directly onto the drinking chocolate.
4. Pour the espresso onto drinking chocolate and mix (milk frother optional).
5. Heat creamer in microwave for 30 seconds or on the stovetop until just below boiling.
6. Pour the hot creamer into the mug mixture.
7. Blend all ingredients in the mug with milk frother for a nice finish.

Energizing Chocolate CBD Latte

For a truly easy CBD fix, you might want to try out a CBD beverage. CBD coffee is becoming very popular, and so here is a deliciously sweet latte recipe containing enough CBD to get you through the day. In fact, this recipe doesn’t contain any coffee, and so it is completely caffeine-free, but it tastes just like a good ol’ latte! Serves: 1 You will need:

• 1 cup milk (or a plant-based alternative)
• 1 tablespoon cacao powder
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt
• CBD oil
• Flavorings of choice (e.g. sprinkle of cinnamon)

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients apart from the CBD oil in a small pot.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking to break up any clumps. When it begins to simmer, remove from the heat and stir in the CBD.
3. Pour into a mug or over ice and serve immediately.
4. Simple!

Is CBD Legal? Hemp-derived CBD products (with less than 0.3 percent THC) are legal on the federal level, but are still illegal under some state laws. Marijuana-derived CBD products are illegal on the federal level, but are legal under some state laws. Check your state’s laws and those of anywhere you travel. Keep in mind that nonprescription CBD products are not FDA-approved, and may be inaccurately labeled.

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