CBD, a compound in cannabis plants called cannabidiol is finding its way into a variety of food and drink, from coffee, bottled water and alcohol to energy bars, chocolate and pastries. Research shows that CBD has some positive health benefits. For example it may help relieve pain and reduce inflammation and it may treat anxiety and sleep problems.
The team at THE DVN have been looking at UK based products that contain CBD, from beverages, oils to coffee, keep reading to find out more about the products and where you can try them from.
First up is a CBD drink company form the UK - TRIP. Established in 2018. Liv and Dan began their business due to an injury caused while playing football. To find ways of reliving the pain they looked into CBD oils. Resulting in a positive change leading less pain.
Trip offer a variety of flavoured drinks infused with CBD, as well as CBD oils. The drinks are available in Cold Brew Coffee, Elderflower Mint and Peach Ginger flavours.
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“CBD works with your endocannabinoid system and can help you feel more calm, more focused and more you. It may help reduce stress and aid mood, inflammation and recovery, so you can grab a can or take a few drops of oil at any time of the day!”
The CBD oils are available in Orange Blossom & Chamomile and Wild Mint & Chamomile,
advised by the team at TRIP: “The most effective way to take CBD oil is to put a few drops under your tongue and leave it there for a minute, before swallowing”
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Medahuman, founded by Adam Feldheim in early 2019 is the next brand we discovered, based in the UK supplying CBD drinks that - contain nutrients, adaptogens, nootropics and best-in-class micro encapsulated CBD for optimal absorption and effectiveness.
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Medahuman is manufactured in the UK, they work with a premium UK CBD supplier who leads the way in helping farmers grow a reliable and sustainable supply of organic industrial hemp.
There are five flavours in range which are: RECOVER, GLOW, RELAX, NIGHT and ENERGY.
What we admire the most about Medahuman is their support towards mental wellbeing:
"Mental wellness is the key to mind + body balance. We pledge to donate a portion of our proceeds to local and national charities. To promote a positive view of mental health. Supporting our community means helping our entire community reach mind and body balance"
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With a great selection of flavours to try out, along with the benefits of CBD, could this replace your favourite soft drink? Try it out and let us know your thoughts....
This is another CBD infused drinks brand "featuring three terrifically tasty drinks, people in the U.K"
The Leaf Life comes in three lightly sparkling flavours – Laidback Lemonade, Relaxing Raspberry and Mindful Mango & Passionfruit. Each containing 15mg of full spectrum CBD (6mg per 100ml), meaning it includes hundreds of cannabinoids from the cannabis plant.
If you're looking for CBD infused coffee then Cheerful Buddha is for you.
Claudia Marcela Guevara Gonzalez, Founder and CEO created a new method of CBD consumption. Cheerful Buddha aims to make people feel good and improve overall wellbeing.
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Some cafes in the UK sell ‘CBD coffee’ where they just add CBD oil to the coffee prior to serving. however oil and water do not mix and so the oil forms an oil slick which is consumed first and results in a large deterioration in taste.
Cheerful Buddha have decaffeinated and caffeinated ground coffee and beans coffee infused with CBD, the variety includes: 100% natural, Colombian blend, single origin Guatemalan (Swiss water method)
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As well as coffee, Cheerful Buddha also have CBD infused chocolate, in Natural, Mint and Orange flavour.
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CBD oils are all over the market, Cheerful buddha also have their own range of drops you with exciting flavours: Chocolate &hazelnut, Citrus and Peppermint.
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Check out some other UK based CBD infused products we found:
Kaya offer discovery sets, this is a great way to test out a bit of each product.
CBD infused chewing gum
Mood-boosting CBD gummy bears
Rise & Shine Adaptogenic CBD Supplement
CBD capsules for a better sleep
