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by Nicola Boulton January 16, 2023 5 min read
Consider adding CBD oil to your tea. Find out how that can be done and how much CBD you can use. This article provides information about CBD-infused teas, how to make them, and how much CBD oil to add to tea.
CBD oil is a versatile product that can be used in various ways. CBD oil is available in different flavours or can be taken raw. In the spirit of exploring different ways to enjoy CBD, one might add it to their favourite drink. Some people like taking CBD oil infused in other drinks or food to mask its taste. CBD-infused tea brands can be bought and enjoyed, but there is nothing good as making your tea at home and then adding your favourite CBD oil brand.
CBD products have been on the rise in popularity. It is not uncommon to come across CBD gummies, oils, topicals and skin care products in the market today. Still, not many people are aware of what CBD is. Cannabidiol, known as CBD, is among the most known compounds of the cannabis plant. When one hears about cannabis, one instantly thinks of its intoxication. Another compound, tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, bring this effect. CBD, on the other hand, is not psychoactive. It is mostly known for its therapeutic and medical benefits without causing a high effect. Atalay, Jarocka-Karpowicz, & Skrzydlewska (2019) explained that they had used cannabidiol medically for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in pain management. O'Sullivan, Stevenson & Laviolette (2021) observed that most people use it to help with stress, anxiety, and sleep-related conditions.
The amount of CBD oil to put in tea is a personal decision. What works for someone might not work for you. CBD oil often comes with droppers, and one can add the drops they want according to the amount of CBD they want. What determines how much CBD oil to add depends on the CBD potency and what effect they want. CBD potency is indicated on the label as a percentage or milligrams. This is the total amount of CBD in the container. Some manufacturers might indicate the amount of CBD contained in one drop. If not, one can calculate how much CBD oil they get in each drop. This will then help them know how much they want. It is advised to start with a small dose and increase gradually. Learning and getting their dosage will take patience for someone starting to use CBD products.
Since CBD is fat soluble, it does not mix well with water. Making tea with milk or cream and then adding CBD oil is a good option to make sure one gets the full benefits of CBD. To make CBD tea at home, one can boil water and steep the tea as required. The choice of milk and sweetener are added to a pot and heated. When ready, turn the heat off and add the desired CBD oil. Mix the CBD oil in the milk using a whisk or hand frother. Next, pour the milk with CBD oil into the tea and enjoy with an optional topper.
Sublingual administration of CBD oil offers quick results because of the blood vessels under the tongue. Taking CBD oil orally, in food, or drinks takes longer. This is because it has to pass through the digestive system and be absorbed through the lungs. CBD tea will take between half to an hour to have effects.
Sleep and rest are why people take CBD oil in the evening. Shannon et al. (2019) concluded that people using CBD frequently have reported reduced anxiety and improved sleep quality and latency. One can take CBD oil with tea in the evening to help sleep. For easy sleep, one should avoid tea with caffeine in the evening. CBD has been known to interact with receptors and enzymes in the body to produce a calming and relaxing effect that makes sleeping easy. How CBD affects people differs, one should take time to note their personal experience with CBD oil.
Unlike THC, CBD does not have psychoactive effects. Taking CBD oil in tea will not make one high. In contrast, most people take CBD because it has calming and relaxing effects.
Tea and CBD are natural products that should not cause adverse side effects. However, other ingredients in the product might have effects or allergens. One needs to pay close attention to the effects of CBD oil on the body. Boehnke et al. (2021) mentioned that common side effects of CBD are dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Most people find it beneficial to take daily doses of CBD oil. Someone who likes taking tea daily can add CBD oil or take infused tea instead. There is no harm reported on taking CBD daily.
There are readily available CBD-infused teas available in the market. One can also make tea at home and add CBD oil. When new to cannabidiol products, it is advised to start with small doses of CBD in tea. With time, one can increase the dosage until one gets the desired amount.
CBD has a lot of benefits. However, it works differently for every individual. One must try it out to fully experience the benefits of CBD. New CBD users are advised to start with a small dose and low potency.
There are a lot of CBD products available in the market. People wanting to experience CBD in different ways can try CBD tea. There are infused teas readily available in the market, or one can make their own at home. Making CBD-infused tea is easy, with a lot of recipes available. The amount of CBD oil in the tea depends on the potency and the effects one wants. New users are advised to start with a small dosage and increase gradually until they get their preferred serving.
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Shannon, S., & Opila-Lehman, J. (2016). Effectiveness of cannabidiol oil for pediatric anxiety and insomnia as part of posttraumatic stress disorder: a case report. The Permanente Journal, 20(4).