CBD is also known as cannabidiol, a compound found in the cannabis plant. While few studies investigate the health benefits of CBD tea, many manufacturers claim benefits that science does not yet support.

Emerging evidence points toward some possible health benefits of CBD oil and its use in certain products.

CBD teaTrusted Source contains cannabidiol. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD alone does not create the “high” people often associate with cannabis use.

Is CBD legal? Hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC are legal federally but still illegal under some state laws. Cannabis-derived CBD products, on the other hand, are illegal federally but legal under some state laws. Check local legislation, especially when traveling. Also, keep in mind that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have not approved nonprescription CBD products, which may be inaccurately labeled.

What is CBD tea? 

CBD tea is a drink that uses various concentrations of CBD to induce relaxation or support other purported CBD health benefits.

Cannabidiol tea is not a medication or a supplement. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Trusted Source continues to warn consumers of potential contaminants and side effects associated with CBD products.

However, traditional medicine practitioners have used hemp and cannabis products for thousands of years to manage many health conditions. Supporters argue that it works and is safe. The main problem with these products is that researchers have not thoroughly tested how well CBD works or whether it is safe.

CBD teas come in a variety of formulas and flavors. Some include additional ingredients with claimed health benefits, such as mint for congestion or chamomile to aid sleep.

Similar to all food, beverages, and dietary supplements, CBD teas must contain the ingredients on their labeling and not contain harmful or toxic chemicals. However, there is little oversight of CBD products.

Legalities

At the federal level, while CBD is no longer considered an illegal narcotic, the FDA warns that CBD-containing products are prescription drugs, and retailers cannot sell them as food, beverages, or dietary supplements. Different states have enacted different rules governing the sale of CBD products.

States, such as Arizona and Colorado, for example, allow the sale of products containing both CBD and THC, meaning consumers do not need a prescription or prove a medical requirement to obtain them. However, some states, including Kansas, prohibit the sale of both THC and CBD altogether.

How do you take CBD?

Most people take CBD orally via drops of oil under their tongue but there are other ways to ingest it too. 

Coming soon at CBD One we have CBD patches that give a slow release over 36 hours but we also have our innovative Absorb range that can be added to drinks, and the new kid on the block is Hatcha, our newest product, which is a powder made entirely from hemp.

It is a lovely, luscious green colour and has been milled into a fine powder to be added to baking, food or drinks. It smells of cannabis and has a pleasant nutty taste.

Can you use CBD in tea?

It is perfectly possible to add CBD to tea, or coffee or any other drink you prefer but why do people want to do this? 

Some people do not like the taste of CBD oil so wish to mask the flavour. Let’s face it, this product is a plant extract and should taste like that. It is not a dessert. 

Actually, here at CBD One our products are so well made that their flavour is very complex and interesting. A customer once described it as tasting like walking down a country lane.

There are a myriad of flavours, from pine and lemon, to grassy through to a little fiery kick at the end. This is how a real cannabis extract should taste.  

What are the benefits of CBD tea?

For many the main benefits of taking CBD tea are simply because they do not like the taste of the oil. 

However, depending on the type of CBD you use and how you add it to your drink there is a chance you can increase the bioavailability of the CBD oil. This means that you can increase the amount of CBD that your body uses by the method you ingest CBD.

How to make CBD tea

There are four main methods for making CBD tea:

1. Specialist CBD Teas

The first option is to buy a specialist tea or coffee that has been infused with CBD. 

The main drawback of this method is that it can be quite expensive and you have no idea of the quality of the cannabis extract that has been used. It may be pure CBD in isolate form, which means it will be less potent than a full spectrum plant extract. 

This method is convenient but as ever, this convenience will come at a price.

2. Adding CBD Oil To Your Drink

The second option is to add CBD oil to your tea. 

There are a number of problems with this. Firstly the oil will sit on the surface of the drink, it will not mix in because oil and water do not mix! This also means you lose bioavailability.

Basically this is an expensive way to flush most of the cannabinoids you have paid for down the toilet! 

You may be able to increase the bioavailability slightly by adding a fat such as coconut oil or full fat milk but really this is a whole host of compromises and will not get the best out of your product.

3. Using A Water Soluble CBD

The third option is to use a water soluble CBD. 

There are many products that claim to be water soluble that are substandard products. Fortunately, here at CBD One our entire Absorb range is water soluble and is designed to be added to any hot or cold drink. 

This also has the added advantage of being 100% bioavailable so every cannabinoid you take in will get to work in your body straight away. 

The easiest way to do this is to add a shot of Absorb to your cup then make your tea as normal, either by adding a tea bag and making it in the same cup or in a teapot then pour into the cup with the shot in.