Fans of CBD have sung its praises and long enjoyed its many health benefits in a variety of forms including CBD soda, CBD water, CBD sparkling water, gummies, body lotions, bath bombs, CBD-infused chocolates and even hemp oils for their pets. One area where the CBD movement seems to have been a bit slow on the uptick however is coffee. And this is a bit surprising. So many people from all walks of life make coffee part of their morning routine you’d think that CBD coffee would be leading the cannabidiol way forward. But until now though, CBD java has been late out of the gate. Recent evidence however, indicates that the CBD coffee gap may finally be on its way to being filled. And we at sparklingcbd.com say it’s about time.
Clearing up Confusion
It’s quite possible that the reason CBD coffee hasn’t taken off before now is that people are confused about the difference between CBD coffee, hemp-infused coffee and marijuana coffee. If that’s the case then it’s totally understandable because frankly, we get the 3 confused sometimes ourselves. So let’s set the record straight about the differences between these various beverages before we move on to a more general discussion of CBD coffee itself.
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Marijuana Coffee - Marijuana coffee is infused with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in pot that produces the high. Because of this having a cup of marijuana coffee in the morning will likely send you to work with a pretty significant buzz. Especially if you make yourself a cup of marijuana espresso.
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Hemp-infused Coffee - The hemp plant and the marijuana plant are both of the same species but hemp contains only a fraction of the THC you’ll find in weed. It does however contain CBD. So a cup of hemp-infused coffee in the morning will provide you with all of the health benefits of CBD along with a small amount of THC which may or may not produce a very mild buzz.
- CBD Coffee - Pure CBD coffee has all of the cannabidiol benefits with zero THC. So, unlike marijuana coffee or even hemp-infused coffee there is no chance you’re going to arrive at work with a buzz on.
Keep in mind that the only way to be sure you’re not consuming THC that could get you high and/or show up on a work related drug test is to get pure CBD coffee. Always check the label carefully to ensure you’re not getting more than you bargained for. Now let’s take a closer look at CBD coffee itself.
How do They Make CBD Coffee?
Since cannabidiol is a chemical found in the marijuana plant it needs to be extracted before it can be infused into the coffee beans by the roaster. Once it has been properly isolated getting it into the coffee beans in a useful way that doesn’t compromise taste gets a bit tricky. The process requires getting the oils released by the beans during the roasting process to act as carriers for the CBD. It’s an exacting process that can take a roaster a long time to master. But the results are undeniable.
What are the Health Benefits of CBD Drinks Like This?
Because CBD coffee isn’t going to make you crazy high some folks wonder “what’s the point?” Well, the point is that CBD provides benefits far and above just giving you a short term buzz that will make “Everybody Loves Raymond” reruns seem funny. Those benefits include:
- Pain relief - CBD has been shown to be effective in reducing both short and long term pain from injuries or various different ailments. So if you twisted your ankle while playing tennis recently a bit of CBD coffee in the morning will help you start your day pain free.
- Stress relief - While it doesn’t have the power to generate psychoactive effects like THC, CBD is nonetheless is able to provide relief from anxiety, mild depression, stress and more. It’s also shown promise in the treatment of migraines, fibromyalgia and PMS.
- Relief from chronic ailments - Health professionals have long known of the ability of CBD to help alleviate the worst symptoms from chronic ailments such as epilepsy, diabetes and MS.
Best of all CBD coffee provides people with an overall sense of well-being and calm that allows them to make clearer, better decisions in both their personal and business lives and to sleep and feel better on a daily basis. And all without having to smoke a joint or carry around a vaporizer.
Are There Any Side Effects to CBD Beverages?
Everything has a downside right? Well, not really. It would be hard to find a downside to being independently wealthy for instance, and the same is true for CBD. That is, there haven’t been any real adverse effects that have been logged in relation to CBD in spite of millions of people using the compound for various reasons for years. About the only possible side effects anyone has noted are things like dry mouth and drowsiness. And even then it’s not clear if these symptoms were the result of the CBD or were particular to the person reporting them.
The bottom line is that if you’re looking for a way to get more from your morning coffee, reduce stress and face the day with a more upbeat, positive attitude those of us at CBD Sparkling wholeheartedly recommend some CBD coffee.
