Cannabis-infused drinks are the hottest new summer drink and with good reason! CBD-infused drinks, like other foods and drinks infused with activated cannabis concentrate, are considered cannabis “edible” (although technically, you drink them).

Interested in learning more about this new consumable product from Cloud Water and how it may improve your summer? Continue reading

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What are cannabis drinks?

There are several methods to take cannabis these days, one of which is through edibles, which are cannabis-infused foods and beverages.

Many people are aware of the concept of edibles in the form of food and baked goods, but cannabis-infused beverages are a new phenomenon that is piquing the curiosity of the cannabis community. A cannabis-infused drink is any drink that includes cannabis, including juice, teas, CBD seltzers, sodas, and even alcoholic beverages like beer and wine.

Cannabis beverages have quickly become a huge industry, and the market is rapidly expanding. Non-alcoholic drinks are popular for their wellness and health benefits, whereas alcohol cannabis cocktails are popular for relaxation.

THC-infused beverages typically include approximately 10mg of THC per serving, whereas CBD-infused drinks often contain around 25mg per serving. CBD drinks are legal and may be purchased online or at actual cannabis establishments. Many cannabis tours also provide cannabis beverages.

Types of cannabis drinks

There are several cannabis-infused drinks available, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Among the alternatives are:

  • Cannabis-infused non-alcoholic beverages: These are cannabis-infused non-alcoholic beers, wines, or mocktails. With flavors such as peach, ginger, pomegranate, hibiscus, coconut, lime, etc
  • Cannabis-infused water is available in both still and sparkling water.
  • Cannabis-infused sodas: These are cannabis-infused acidic drinks with different tasty flavors. For example, blood orange, mango, peach, jasmine, grapefruit, rosemary, raspberry, lime, lemon, ginger, lemonade etc
  • Cannabis-infused tea: for example, CBD tea with tea leaves to make black tea, iced tea, and green tea.
  • Cannabis-infused alcoholic drinks are beers, wines, and cocktails infused with calming herbs.

THC-infused drinks have euphoric effects, whereas CBD-infused beverages are mostly taken for health advantages and to treat specific medical ailments. Consider what you are searching for while selecting a drink.

THC-infused drinks and alcoholic beverages are usually for a fun time and a high. Consider sipping tea before going to bed to relax and unwind. Whatever your requirements are, there is a solution for you. 

However, you should be aware that cannabis beverages do not have a nice flavor, and many people describe them as having a funky weird taste. Before ingesting the drink, you should also examine the amount of cannabis that has been infused into it.

Hemp Extract, CBD, THC, & Delta-8 THC: What’s the difference?

It’s important to note that CBD, THC, and delta 8 THC are all derivatives of broad-spectrum hemp extract products. The only difference between the products is how they are made and the buzz and high they give you.

You should feel the benefits of the hemp extract within 15 minutes of consuming it. That also implies that you risk getting too high if you consume anything like a cannabis cocktail.

Consider what kind of response you desire. Do you want to avoid the buzz? Choose CBD over THC. Do you want a light buzz? Consider the Delta-8. In search of a more conventional cannabis experience? THC is considered a classic for a reason.

CBD-infused drinks

CBD isolate is typically used to infuse CBD drinks (there are exceptions to this). As a result, unlike hemp beverages, CBD water lacks the additional cannabinoids required to aid in the entourage effect.

This explains why CBD drinks are the most soothing and peaceful of all. They lack not just the psychoactive ingredient (THC) but also the other cannabinoids that enhance the cannabis experience. If you opt to experiment with CBD beverages, you should expect a slight euphoric sensation.

Add in the CBD advantages, and you might never pick up an alcoholic beverage again! Despite the minimal study, CBD has shown great promise for efficiently controlling anxiety, sleeplessness, and chronic pain.

Hemp drinks

The hemp market has long been recognized as the primary outlet for all hemp-derived CBD products. That begs the question: what is the distinction between full-spectrum hemp extract and CBD? The majority of its differences stem from how the product is supplied.

Technically speaking, hemp products are produced from or with hemp oil. Hemp plants (and their oil) contain cannabinoids such as CBD, although the phrases hemp and CBD are not interchangeable. Hemp oil products are often derived from hemp plant seeds, while CBD products are derived from hemp plant stems and leaves.

This is why pure form CBD products do not include hemp oil. The only exception is a limited number of CBD products created with a combination of both.

However, when it comes to marketing and promoting. Hemp drinks are liquids infused with hemp oil (full spectrum hemp unless otherwise noted). These beverages contain trace levels of CBD but larger quantities of other cannabinoids and terpenes. Authentic hemp products have been proved to improve your emotions, decrease blood pressure, support heart health, and relieve overall inflammation (hemp in lemon balm).

THC drinks (broad-spectrum hemp extract)

Weed drinks are beverages infused with THC, the primary psychoactive component found in marijuana plants. So drinking one will result in more than simply a general sensation of exhilaration and comfort. Depending on the strength,

Be careful with such drinks; you should never chug them.

Delta 8 THC drinks

Delta-8 THC is a delightfully calm THC that exists between THC and CBD. Delta-8 is enjoying a national moment due to its popularity and legally uncertain status.

Delta-8 THC is a less potent version of THC derived from hemp and cannabis plants.

Although it is allowed in more states than regular THC, it has recently come under investigation. Check your state laws before placing an order. Having said that, Delta-8 is a divine gift for everyone with a poor tolerance.