Best CBD-infused drinks

CBD drinks have really hit it off, and there are lots of different types of drinks and flavour combinations you can experiment with. Easy, convenient, and delicious, it’s no wonder many people are choosing to drink their CBD.

Fancy sipping your daily dose of CBD? We don’t blame you! Find out more about CBD drinks and our top recommendations here. 

CBD drinks are infused with CBD (cannabidiol), which is the non-psychoactive part of hemp and cannabis plants.¹

We know what you’re thinking, cannabis? In a drink? Well, CBD doesn’t give you a high as it doesn’t contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is what gives cannabis the ability to give you a ‘high’.²

Without THC, CBD is legal in the UK and as such, can be found in a growing number of products like food, supplements, and even beauty products.³

From CBD coffee to tea and canned drinks, there are many CBD drinks available on the market to suit everyone. But which CBD drinks are the best?

Here are five of our top CBD drink picks for you to enjoy!

The World Health Organisation’s 2018 Critical Review Report on CBD stated that, to date, there’s no evidence that recreational use of CBD is harmful, or that there’s any public health-related problems associated with its use.⁴

However, like with any food, drink, or supplement, CBD can cause side effects like a dry mouth, a reduced appetite, drowsiness, and fatigue.^5,6 It can also interfere with medication, so it’s important to check with your GP before introducing CBD to your routine.⁷

CBD can also affect you if you take too much! If you take too much CBD, you might experience:⁸

The FSA set an acceptable daily intake of 0.15mg/kg/body weight which equates to 10mg for a 70kg adult (for products with 98% purity).

The following people should avoid CBD products:⁹

It’s also really important that you check with a GP that CBD products are safe for you specifically to use, and to make sure they don’t interact with any medication being taken.

Generally, it’s best to stick to one CBD drink per day. The UK Food Standards Agency has set an acceptable daily intake of 0.15mg of 98% pure CBD per kilogram of body weight. This equates to roughly 10mg of CBD per day for a healthy adult weighing 70kg, so if you weigh less than 70kg you should consume less CBD.¹⁰

Some drinks on the market may contain more or less CBD than this, so it’s really important to check the label of each drink to make sure you’re not having too much in a day. The portion of the product recommended for daily consumption will be stated on the product label and it’s important not to exceed the stated acceptable daily dose.

When introducing CBD drinks to your diet, it’s advisable to start with a low dose initially and gradually build it up if necessary. As with all food or drink supplements, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions as these may vary from product to product.

There are lots of different ways to enjoy CBD nowadays, including chocolate, sprays, capsules, oils, muscle balms, gummies, and more.

The following guides should help you decide which is the best way to take CBD products for you: 

From CBD coffee and tea to sparkling canned drinks and handy shots, CBD drinks are an easy, convenient, and versatile way to take CBD. With various flavours, textures, and types, there’s a CBD drink for everyone here at H&B.

Just remember to stick to the correct dose, and always check with your GP to make sure it’s safe for you to take.