Have you visited cannabis oil coffee shop in 2019?

You might know your latte from your flat white and your aeropress from your cold brew, but what about CBD coffee? If you’ve been paying attention to the menu at your local artisan coffee shop recently, you may have noticed these three letters cropping up with increased frequency.

You may be thinking, what on earth is pure CBD oil? And why on earth would I want it in my coffee? This new fad might have something to do with the popularity of CBD oil suppliers like Good Hemp, who have opened up the market in a big way by offering a bunch of different flavours for people to choose from. It could also be the added visibility of CBD and other oils on popular Netflix shows and documentaries over the last couple of years. In order for us to dig a little deeper into CBD oil, we first have to look at where it comes from and why health food fans are calling it the next big thing.

What is CBD?

CBD stands for cannabidiol and is a phytocannabinoid extracted from the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, another phytocannabinoid extracted from the cannabis plant, CBD does not make you feel “high”. Instead, it has been cited as being capable of reducing anxiety, pain and inflammation. Studies are still ongoing, but many users swear by this cannabis extract to help them manage a range of conditions. The overarching opinion seems to be that CBD products help to contribute to an overall feeling of wellbeing.

Why is it put in coffee?

Most CBD products are ingested, either as an oil or in some cases as a water soluble paste. Since it can be added to most food items, people are opting to give their morning coffee an added kick with the addition of CBD oil. This is why we are seeing more and more cannabis oil coffee shops cropping up throughout the country.

Coffee shops are opening in partnership with CBD oil suppliers, so you can get your morning coffee with a drop of CBD, or pick up your own CBD to go. Look to Swansea City Centre where CBD One partnered with Bogarts to offer CBD infused lattes to the people of Wales.

Just like you might order a shot of flavoured syrup in your coffee, you can now upgrade to a CBD latte. The appeal is that CBD can make some users feel very relaxed, so pairing it with coffee allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Is it legal?

Despite the association with cannabis, CBD oil is completely legal. Provided the CBD product does not contain any of the psychoactive substance THC, then it is perfectly legal. Since medical trials are still ongoing, CBD is sold as a food supplement and can only be marketed as such. As a result, users are turning to consumer friendly places like coffee shops to try this new health food craze.

What can it help with?

Fans of CBD oil will tell you that it can help manage a range of conditions including pain and anxiety. Studies are still ongoing, but researchers are testing the neuroprotective properties of CBD and THC which could help to slow the onset of conditions like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s. Researchers are also investigating the potential for CBD and THC to be used to slow the growth of aggressive cancers. However, your morning CBD latte is unlikely to offer the same kind of benefits.

What other products can I try?

If you really want to try CBD products, it is best taken as an oil tincture or a water soluble paste. This is placed under the tongue for around 10 seconds before swallowing. Start with just a single drop three times per day and build up the amount in the weeks following. You’ll know when you’ve reached the optimum amount and there is very little chance of being able to take too much. There are very few side effects, and these will subside once you stop taking the food supplement.