CBD is on the rise – you can now buy everything from CBD drops to CBD chocolate and CBD gummies. But one of the most popular products is CBD-infused coffee, since it’s a delicious and easy way to get your daily intake of CBD. 

If you’re unsure of the hype and want to know more about CBD coffee, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for all you need to know. 

CBD stands for a chemical found in the cannabis plant, cannabidiol. But, there’s no need to raise an eyebrow, CBD does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the psychoactive ingredient that makes you high.¹ 

Without THC, the remaining CBD is legal in the UK.² This bi-product can be made chemically, but the most-prized version is 100% hemp-derived. 

Many people now are experimenting with the different ways CBD can be incorporated into their daily intake, providing them with delicious alternatives to drops. However, when you explore the range of products, make sure you don’t confuse CBD with hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil does not contain CBD and is typically used in cooking. The crucial difference is that CBD oil comes from hemp stalks, leaves, and flowers of the cannabis plant. 

With such a variety of options to consider, many are left wondering, what is the best way to take CBD? Lots of people struggle with the taste of neat CBD or, even with much more pleasantly tasting CBD drops. So, instead, we know people are keen to find alternative options. That’s where CBD coffee comes in. 

CBD coffee – or cannabinoid-infused coffee – is coffee that also contains CBD. Now, you can enjoy the taste of a great blend of coffee while getting also some CBD.  

In the best quality options, the coffee is precision-infused at the point of roast with CBD to ensure each blend contains all of the benefits neat CBD has to offer. MCT coconut oil is also added. This also brings its own caffeine-boosting and nutritious properties, while giving CBD a fresher and more enjoyable taste. 

If you choose regular CBD coffee, you’ll still get a caffeine boost, but this is kinder to your body. As the coffee beans are combined with CBD, this has a diluting effect on the amount of caffeine. Your cup of coffee will still uplift you, but won’t give you the jitters. The caffeine it does contain is released in a more sustained and controlled way, allowing you to enjoy an energising cuppa. 

If you know how to brew coffee, you know how to brew CBD coffee. You can enjoy it as an espresso hit, as a filter coffee, in a cafetière or an Aeropress, as a Turkish coffee – the list goes on. Just brew as you usually would and enjoy your favourite drink with added CBD benefits. If you fancy a cold brew coffee, check out this handy guide.  

CBD is legal in the UK as long as it doesn’t contain more than 0.2% THC. Reputable CBD providers will display independent laboratory test results as evidence of the THC content in their products – like these.² Always look for the lab report, and always look for hemp-derived CBD so you get the full natural profile of the plant.  

If you’ve decided to take a measured dose of CBD oil each day, another option is to add your dose of oil to your coffee – a few delicious CBD drops add an excellent flavour twist to your brew. 

You may be able to improve the bioavailability of the oil by also adding fats in the form of milk, coconut oil or butter, ensuring the oil doesn’t float on the top of your coffee. Using coconut oil or butter will make what’s known as a ‘bulletproof’ coffee which is prized for its energy-boosting properties and ability to help you focus. The key point, though, is that CBD will dissolve in fats, leaving no oily slick on top. 

When it comes to how much CBD to add; the dosage is a very personal thing. We recommend up-titration, where you begin with a tiny dose and gradually build up over time until you get the desired effect.  

On the other hand, if you choose a CBD-infused coffee, you won’t get any oils floating on the top, nor will you have the hassle or flavour-altering issues of adding oil separately. At the end of the day, it’s up to you – a good middle ground is to carry CBD oil with you so you can add it to your coffees when you’re out and about. 

Whether you’re a CBD connoisseur or a convert, Cheerful Buddha offer a brand of CBD coffee that goes the extra mile, delivering excellent flavour while focusing on quality and ethics. With a close eye on their supply chains, you can be sure you’re buying ethical, top-class ingredients to make you feel good on every level – delivering good karma as well as great quality and taste.  

Get your CBD-infused coffee blend today and enjoy the finest Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee beans, 100% hemp-derived CBD carried in MCT coconut oil and a perfect brew.