What is CBD?
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is the non-psychoactive compound found in hemp plants. Unlike THC, it will not get you high. Its effects are related to the body’s endocannabinoid system, a network of cells and receptors that regulates various cardiovascular, nervous and immune functions and helps control how the body achieves balance. From AM to PM, CBD can be taken at any time to find a moment of calm.
What is CBD tea?
CBD is usually a herbal tea that is infused with CBD through oil droplets. It’s often confused with hemp tea, which is made with the dried buds and flowers of the hemp plant. You can buy CBD tea in a number of strengths and in a variety of flavours, such as peppermint or camomile. In all cases, the real deal will contain active cannabidiols — the chemical compounds that induce the desired effects.
What does CBD tea do?
CBD tea does not boast the same amount of bioavailability as products such as oil, however. This means that your body will not find it as easy to absorb the cannabinoids and let them circulate in your system, making it a less potent form of CBD.
What are the benefits of CBD tea?
One of the main reasons people use CBD is to help them find moments of calm. However, plenty of CBD products do not have an enjoyable taste; infusing tea with CBD is a tasty way of getting your daily dose.
What are the different types of CBD tea?
CBD tea can be purchased in a variety of flavours where the extracted compound has been added to herbal tea leaves. However, you can brew your own at by infusing your beverage with the compound.
What do I need to make CBD tea at home?
To brew your own CBD tea all you need is CBD, herbal tea bags or leaves of your choosing, a fatty substance like milk or butter to absorb the CBD, and a freshly boiled kettle. This DIY method also means you are more in control of the dosage, though the amount of time you steep the drink in CBD will not influence the effectiveness.
Here’s a recipe you can try out as soon as you’re done reading this piece.
Simple CBD tea
Ingredients
- Your chosen tea, such as green, peppermint or rooibos
- Premium quality CBD oil
- Hot water
- Milk or butter
Method
- Boil water using kettle
- Add tea to mug
- Pour water
- Leave to brew
- Stir in milk or butter — a fatty substances is what is required for CBD to be absorbed
- Add at least one droplet of CBD oil and mix well
How long do the effects last?
Typically, CBD tea’s effects last the same amount of time as other products: between one and six hours. However, if you’re adding more than the recommended amount you may see its effects linger.
Possible side effects
As with other CBD products, there may be a few side effects from ingesting the compound — though these are uncommon and pretty mild. They might include feelings of drowsiness, fatigue and a loss of appetite. At the end of the day, if you follow the recommended dose you should be fine. However, if you are taking any medications it would be wise to speak to your doctor before trying CBD to find out about any contraindications.
Conclusion
To sum up, like similar products, adding CBD tea to your daily routine can have a great deal of positive effects, and help build a calmer and more balanced you. And as shown in this article, it’s incredibly easy to make your own!
If you’re not sure about whether you might experience side effects, rest assured that they are uncommon — but it’s definitely worth speaking to your doctor or healthcare professional if you’re concerned.
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