CBD Tea Couldn’t Be Easier with Tinctures
CBD tea is a warming, relaxing option for those cold winter days when the weather has us less than enthusiastic to brave the outdoors, but it can also make a great companion on a walk or hike too! The pain-relieving qualities of CBD make it a natural partner to the soothing nature of tea. There are several ways to create gourmet versions of CBD or cannabis tea on the web, but for added convenience and ease, tinctures are your best friend. They offer an easy way to control dosing, and their mild (if at all present) flavor goes well with just about any tea you may have in the cabinet.
CBD to THC Ratio Considerations
A few tincture options from Fairwinds and Ceres
As we’ve stated before, knowing the potency and ratio of CBD to THC that is best for you is key. Select a tincture that’s appropriate to the activity. If you’re at home and mellowing out on the couch and in need of serious relief, it may be beneficial to use a tincture with with a higher concentration of THC, while conversely if you’re out on a walk or out in nature, you may want to minimize the risk of intoxication with something like a 20:1 (20 parts CBD to 1 part THC). Everyone’s needs are different and unique. Safety is always the number one consideration. It’s also good to consider the onset time of effects. We always recommend to start low and go slow, and build up to a dose that’s most effective and comforting for you.
Tinctures | Onset time is typically 15-45 minutes with 4-5 hour duration. Oil based liquids placed under the tongue can begin absorbing into the bloodstream faster than other ingestible products. Note that effects may be delayed to 2 hours to be felt in some cases.
Dosing
Most CBD and cannabis tinctures have a dropper with a capacity to administer 1 dose, around 0.6ml of liquid. Meter your dose based upon desired effects and the ratio and strength of the product you’e using. Remember that if you consume the entire cup of tea you’re adding it to, it will have the same effect as it would if you’d placed the CBD liquid under your tongue as the tincture intends.
CBD Tea Recipe: Easy as 1-2-3
Heat a kettle with purified water and wait for it to boil. Meanwhile prepare your tincture and select your favorite bagged or loose leaf tea. A high THC tincture and a high caffeine tea may be jitter-inducing and energizing, so pair your ratio and tea to tailor your optimal experience.
Pour water over tea and steep for desired amount of time or around 3-4 minutes. Fun and tasty additions like sliced lemon or cinnamon can be added at this point too to let those flavors marry.
Remove the steeped tea and discard. Stir in a dropperful of your preferred CBD or cannabis tincture and stir. Tinctures typically use avocado oil in their formulation and you may see that float to the top of your tea, that’s ok! Now it’s time to enjoy your tea, happy holidays!