Make Your Morning Cup Your Best Bud With This Recipe

The benefits of CBD and THC in your coffee

Caffeine and cannabis are the Bonnie and Clyde, and there's nothing better than bringing your best buds together all in one cup. While we are based in a state that lets you consume this sacred plant in whatever form you feel, if your Governor is less cool with you getting absolutely ripped—that doesn't mean you can't celebrate on this sacred holiday. CBD is derived from marijuana and has a litany of benefits, particularly when paired with your coffee.  

Coffee and cannabis independently offer numerous health benefits, but together— and particularly as CBD-infused coffee—they make a power couple. This dynamic duo makes a super coffee packed with benefits that can help make a healthier and happier you–without having to give up your daily dose of coffee. Because let’s face it, no one can live without caffeine.

Check out these details on how CBD and coffee play well together, and learn how to make your own infused coffee. Want to get a little weird? Sub the CBD oil in these recipes for an infused butter or THC tincture.

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What Exactly is CBD? 

Cannabidiol, or CBD, as it’s more commonly known, is a non-psychotropic compound that is found in the cannabis plant. CBD won’t get you high—like your pal, Mary Jane (THC). Instead, CBD works with the other elements in your body to promote relaxation and aid in chronic pain relief. When you add CBD to coffee, they work together to combat various health problems—talk about a pair of power.  

Here’s how a little dab of CBD in your daily coffee can benefit you: 

CBD-Infused Coffee is Natural Therapy  

The most common use of CBD is general pain relief, but it can also be used to provide relief for anxiety, depression, panic disorders, OCD and PTSD. Both coffee and CBD have proven to be extremely effective for chronic seizures/epilepsy, diabetes, migraines, neurodegenerative diseases, various cancers and more.  

Antioxidants in CBD and Coffee Improve Brain Health 

This is one benefit that may not come to mind for most people, but never doubt this power couple. Both CBD and caffeine are superfoods. In fact, coffee is considered the largest source of antioxidants in the Western diet. The powerful antioxidants in CBD and coffee help protect cells and DNA from damage caused by free radicals, which support healing and protection against aging. CBD also plays an important role in preserving brain cells, as it can increase cell regeneration and ultimately improve learning and memory.

CBD and Caffeine Energizes and Boosts Mood 

Both CBD and caffeine have been found to increase the happy hormone, also known as serotonin. That means they have a serious mood-lifting power that has been proven to decrease the chances of developing depression.  

We already know you want strong coffee, so why not add a splash of CBD to enhance the benefits? Don’t know how to make CBD coffee? We’ve got you covered with the best CBD coffee recipe.  

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CBD Coffee Recipe  

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup Death Wish Coffee
• 2 tbsp organic maple syrup 
• Dash of CBD oil 
• 3/4 cup milk of choice
• Dash of nutmeg
• Cinnamon stick 

Instructions: 

1. Brew your coffee as usual - strong and bold. 
2. Add maple syrup to a cup and pour hot coffee over to melt. Stir until fully combined. 
3. Add in CBD oil and stir.
4. Add milk, or if you're feeling real fancy, froth that sh!t up and add to coffee mixture.
5. Sprinkle a dash of nutmeg and serve with a cinnamon stick - because you deserve nice things. 

Grim Reaper Pro Tip: Pour your coffee mixture over ice to enjoy the perfect iced CBD coffee! 

While a majority of the world is running on strong coffee in the morning anyway, why not add a little somethin’ somethin’ to make the benefits even stronger?

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