CBD Drinks 101: How to Choose the Right One for You
Today, there are a growing number of ways to embrace wellness as an everyday commitment. Consumers are turning their attention to the emerging world of CBD, while ongoing research continues to reveal new insights on its potential benefits. For those curious about this hemp-derived compound, there’s been a better time to begin your CBD journey!
Archies Coffee was born from a shared passion for hemp history, coffee, and culture. As reform allowed consumers and businesses to explore the healing potential of hemp in new ways, we recognized the need for a new approach that centers both coffee and CBD. Now, Archies stands apart for our unique take on Amsterdam-style coffee shops with a focus on hemp-based products, coffee, and community.
While CBD doesn’t have the same intoxicating qualities as THC, figuring out your ideal CBD dose is just as important. Figuring it out can be a process, but Archies is here to help. If you’re ready to take the plunge, keep reading as we take a look at how to choose the best CBD drinks, coffee infusions, and doses for you!
What is CBD?
CBD is a plant compound found in cannabis and hemp. It’s a “cannabinoid,” just like THC, but the main difference is that CBD is non-psychoactive. This means CBD does not elicit the “high” or intoxicating effects associated with THC, but it still comes with plenty of benefits.
CBD is an ideal choice for folks curious about the THC’s wellness benefits while remaining clear-headed and avoiding its more euphoric effects. You’ll find endless infused products to explore including CBD drinks, edibles, flower, oil, and topicals.
Potential Benefits of CBD
The body of research on CBD and related compounds is still ongoing. As the world of CBD, hemp, and cannabis continues to expand, more studies are investigating the potential benefits these plant compounds offer in terms of health and wellness.
While this list is not exhaustive, some of the potential benefits associated with CBD include:
- Pain relief
- Anxiety relief
- Assistance with sleep
- Reducing inflammation
- Lowering blood pressure
- Treating epileptic and seizure-related conditions
Many people turn to CBD to relieve specific symptoms. There are also a growing number of consumers who use CBD more generally in their regular wellness routines to help navigate their daily lives. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, but a quick look at the rapidly progressing CBD market shows the hype is indeed real.
What CBD Dose is Right for You?
It’s true that CBD has less barriers to entry than a psychoactive compound like THC. There are fewer concerns about unpleasant effects, but it’s still important to recognize the unique factors that can influence your ideal dose.
Variables for CBD Dosing
When exploring a proper CBD dose for you, keep these key considerations in mind:
- Experience with CBD: If you are brand new to CBD, a specific dose is likely to affect you differently than someone who routinely consumes it. Using CBD and other hemp-derived products consistently can build a tolerance, so frequent consumers generally need a higher dose than new consumers for comparable effects.
- Time of day and specific symptoms: The time of day you consume CBD and your specific intentions may influence your dose. For general wellness and midday consumption, low to moderate doses — or even a CBD coffee — can create that even-keeled balance. If you’re winding down for the day or want to optimize more therapeutic benefits, higher CBD quantities and even a CBD:THC combination may be the ideal move.
- CBD administration method: CBD and other cannabinoids affect you differently depending on how you consume them. Since CBD beverages are metabolized sublingually (inside the mouth), you can expect a faster onset of effects compared to edibles that metabolize through digestion. For this reason, CBD drinks are a great option for anyone after a quick boost.
- Body chemistry: Individual factors like hydration, body weight, diet, exercise, genetics, and sleep habits can influence your CBD dose as well. It’s not a perfect science, but understanding your own unique body chemistry can provide insights on how certain doses affect you differently than others.
Finding Your Perfect CBD Dose
Understanding these variables is a great way to establish a solid baseline for your CBD dose. Still, many people find that some trial-and-error is needed to establish their personal sweet spot.
With CBD and any other hemp-derived products, remember that you can always increase your dosage, but you won’t be able to reduce it after consuming. We recommend starting “low and slow” if you’re new to CBD, sticking to one lower dose and examining the effects over time before deciding whether or not to adjust.
Those looking to counteract specific symptoms or seeking more profound therapeutic relief may find that higher CBD doses are most effective. On the other hand, people using CBD in their regular wellness routines often find that lower to moderate doses provide a sense of ease while still efficiently navigating their daily lives. If you really need to stay on your toes, a CBD coffee café is a great resource for balanced energy and ease.
We’ll also emphasize that CBD and THC have a synergistic effect, promoting distinct experiences compared to CBD alone. If you’re just getting started, we recommend sticking solely with CBD before adding THC into the mix. Regardless, this combination can be stellar for those seeking more explicitly therapeutic relief with a mindful approach.
CBD Drinks at Archies Coffee
The Archies team exclusively works with the highest quality CBD, including isolate and full-spectrum. You’ll find a number of CBD-infused products at Archies, but our drinks are surely a highlight.
Archies CBD-Infused Beverages
With those elements influencing your ideal dose in mind, Archies has you covered with two ways to enjoy CBD drinks at our locations:
- Customizing Archies Drinks with CBD: You can create your own custom CBD infusion by adding the dose of your choice to any coffee or specialty drink on our menu. Choose between 1 to 4 doses of CBD and give your favorites at Archies that extra kick to keep you at your best.
- Pre-Packaged CBD Drinks: For grab-and-go convenience, Archies stocks prepackaged CBD drinks ranging from sparkling waters to fruity teas, flavored sodas, and more.
With any caffeinated beverage, CBD can be a game changer. You’ll notice the energetic boost of caffeine, but a CBD infusion can ease its more antsy and jittery side effects.
Embrace CBD with Archies Coffee
It can be intimidating to take the next step and try CBD for yourself, but Archies is here to help! Stop into one of our locations in San Antonio and San Marcos or order ahead, and our baristas will happily assist you in finding your ideal CBD infusion.
At Archies, we combine coffee, CBD, and hemp to create a fully new experience. Our customers can count on a delicious café experience every time along with a welcoming atmosphere to explore the potential of hemp-derived wellness. Stop in and stay hi say hi! We’re eager to see you and begin this journey together.
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