The Benefits of CBD & Caffeine

So, CBD and caffeine. At first blush, the combo may seem unnatural, like Kim Kardashian dating Pete Davidson (they’ll probably be broken up by the time you read this anyway!)...but it’s actually not a weird idea at all. Here’s why.

Caffeine: Friend or Foe?

Fans of caffeinated tea and coffee have several reasons to enjoy a few cups every day. Moderate consumption of caffeine has several well-documented short-term benefits, including:

• Increased mental focus
  
• Decrease fatigue by blocking adenosine, a brain chemical that makes you feel tired
  
• Improved short-term memory
  
• Contains antioxidants

For many, coffee’s aroma is so appealing that just smelling it provides a feeling of calm and reduces stress. Even people who don’t like how coffee tastes often say that they enjoy the aroma. That’s one powerful whiff!

However, as most everyone knows, caffeine’s downside is that depending on your body chemistry and other factors, after one, two or more cups, you can start to feel jittery and anxious. That’s where CBD comes in!

CBD Can Be Caffeine’s New BFF

Adding CBD to your daily cups of tea or coffee can actually help counter the negative effects of caffeine. The all-natural properties of CBD that help you feel calm and relaxed can have the same effect on caffeine. Think of it as a mellower, more laidback side of caffeine. You can still enjoy the benefits of your favorite cuppa tea or joe, but turn down the volume on those jitters. It’s like telling caffeine to use its inside voice!

 

When you think about it, the combo of CBD and caffeine can really be a twofer: you get the benefits of caffeine while reducing the downside, and at the same time you get all the good stuff that CBD has to offer. We offer several ways for you to incorporate this dynamic duo into your day.

1. CBD Teas. We offer several caffeinated teas that contain various levels of CBD. Choose the flavor and CBD level you want!

• Center. Our popular and delicious Hot Cinnamon Spice blend with an added 8mg of CBD.
  
• Focus. The caffeinated herbs yerba mate and yaupon and blended with spearmint and 20mg of CBD to do just what its name says. Comes in a bottled iced version as well!
  
• Glide. Another iced green tea with a sidekick of monk fruit and 20mg of CBD.
  
• Boom. This chocolate and coconut-flavored black tea has 22mg of CBD.
  
• Refresh. A light iced green tea with cranberry, coconut and 25mg of CBD.
  
• Cruise. Iced green tea and honey with 25mg of CBD for a smooth ride.
  

 

2. CBD Coffees. Whether you like your coffee piping hot or ice-cold, we’ve got you covered with these CBD coffee options.

• Lift. We source only the highest-quality Ethiopian coffees to make this delightful iced coffee that contains 20mg of CBD. Enjoy it hot as well with our Lift coffee grounds.
  
• Ace. Take your iced coffee on the sweeter side? Try this maple-sweetened version of Lift, also containing 20mg of CBD.

3. CBD Tinctures. Finally, you can add CBD to any of your favorite caffeinated beverages, including soft drinks, with a few drops of CBD tincture. Choose from 1200mg or 3600mg to adjust the CBD to your perfect level. These full-spectrum tinctures are virtually aroma-free and flavorless, making them perfect to add to the beverage of your choice without affecting the flavor.

 

As always, if you have a history of high blood pressure, are pregnant or have other medical concerns, consult with a physician before incorporating caffeine or CBD into your diet.