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CBD and D8 Infused Coffee Beans Craft the Perfect Brew

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Written by Megan Lane

Some folks are wondering what the health benefits are of drinking coffee infused with the popular hemp derivative, Delta 8 THC. The primary reasons for indulging in a euphoric brew like D8 coffee are the medicinal properties and subtle high — CBD, Delta 8 coffee produces a high that’s similar but less potent than Delta-9 THC. 

When you pair quality coffee with cannabinoids like Delta-8, the unique, smooth combo is to-die-for. 

Many CBD coffee and D8 brands are teaming up with roasters to get top-notch coffee beans. Then they infuse the beans with Delta-8 for good reason. The final brew tastes damn good and aids in minimizing the symptoms of various ailments while triggering an incomparable and mellow high. 

But let’s face it: Not all Delta-8 coffee— or D8 flower — is equal. Not even close. Regardless, the quality and flavor is best when hemp brands craft this roast to support next-level euphoria. 

When you infuse coffee beans with the proper amount of Delta-8 THC, the effects can improve your mood and sense of well-being.

Drinking a cup of Joe with synthetic CBD — AKA, Delta 8 — gives people the full-on caffeine and cannabinoid experience. This triggers a pleasant mixture of motivation, energy, and bliss.

But with no crash at all, imagine an indescribable mellow feeling from the time it kicks in and peaks, till it wears off. 

Get this: There’s no need to worry about the dreaded coffee jitters either. Even after drinking multiple cups. 

Delta-8 THC boasts a multitude of health benefits, and it’s a cannabis compound that’s similar to actual weed — technically cannabis is titled Delta-9 THC. And marijuana is said to contain more psychoactive components than other cannabinoids. 

CBD is psychoactive, too, though. After all, you have noticed that it promotes happiness, relieves anxiety, and leads to other changes in the brain, right? 

Some people like a nice buzz though. That sweet euphoric feeling we all know and love? It comes from Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC.

All strains of Delta-8 THC have terpenes in them — the terpenes are compounds that enhance flavor to give coffee that rich, irresistible flavor. 

How Does Delta-8 THC Work?

Perhaps a bit complex, but here are some of the basics about how D8 works. Delta-8 THC binds to the CB1 and CB2 receptors in the endocannabinoid system. Everyone’s body houses one. This invisible web-like structure is responsible for regulating and balancing functions like appetite, metabolism, and memory. 

When D8 connects to these receptors, the influx of happy chemicals can boost confidence and help alleviate depression. Delta 8 also increases the serum concentration of anandamide, along with other “feel-good” transmitters like serotonin and dopamine. 

Another important aspect of how Delta-8 THC works are the entourage effect. You might have even heard the term before. But what is the exact meaning? In essence, it’s how cannabinoids react with other compounds, even caffeinated beverages like coffee.

Delta-8 Pairs With Coffee Just Like PB&J

When you roast and infuse coffee with the proper amount of Delta-8 THC, the effects can boost your mood and positively impact your life.

You see, a cup of Joe that’s infused with synthetic CBD — AKA, Delta-8 THC — provides people with full-on caffeine and cannabinoid experience. This is all in addition to having more motivation and energy every day.

The combination of Delta-8 THC and caffeine can amplify one another’s effects. Basically, the caffeine and cannabinoid high is intensified. You will experience stronger effects from both substances, in comparison to people who haven’t dabbled with weed and coffee.

Everyone’s different. So it’s always best to be mindful after drinking a few cups, especially before important events like a work presentation. 

With no crash or come-down, imagine an indescribable mellow feeling like pure bliss. We think Delta-8 THC and coffee go together, just like peanut butter and jelly. 

Who wouldn’t want to remain wakeful throughout the day? Exactly. Pushing through daily work and responsibilities is a breeze with D8. 

Pro Tip: Squeeze a dropperful of a CBD tincture into your coffee. Two cannabinoids stirred in a cup definitely packs a punch. 

The Laws Revolving Around CBD, Delta-8 THC 

Despite the fact that Delta 8 contains a lower percentage of THC, studies have shown that the likelihood of failing a drug test for THC is highly probable.

Luckily for us, marijuana and workplace drug testing protects applicants in most states from discrimination. In other words: You’re about 90% safe (depending on where you live.)

There are a lot of bans set in place against THC testing during job interviews. 

But is consuming Delta-8 in any form legal? 

The 2018 Farm Bill passed and then put an act into effect which legalized the growth and sales of hemp-derived products. So now CBD is legal across the states, despite the fact that it’s not FDA approved. 

Still, Delta 8 is manufactured synthetically so the laws are still a bit hazy.

D8 is found in cannabis and hemp plants — they’re both legal to grow anywhere in the US. But CBD — a compound extracted from hemp — is entirely natural. However, The Farm Bill classified CBD products as medicinal supplements; and they’re still in that class. 

On the other hand, Delta 8 THC is pretty much man-made — it’s created by using a thin film distillation with cannabis flower. 

Your best bet, though, is steering clear of any run-ins with the law. Research the legalities revolving around the use of Delta-8 THC ingestibles (tinctures, edibles, coffee & drinks) and smokables (flower, vapes, prerolls) in your area online.

Coffee beans that have been roasted and infused with Delta-8 THC are innocent enough, but if your state’s late to the recreational game, maybe just enjoy the buzz from home.

I started my business & I tried CBD Coffee for a month

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How I started my Ott coffee business

Being in graduate school has turned me into a big-time coffee drinker. All the early mornings and constant assignments have made me dependent on that morning energy juice. And I love it. Everything from the taste of coffee to the way its aroma fills the air has me hooked. Everything except for one thing: how anxious and jittery it makes me feel. Of course, this varies on the type of coffee I drink. But usually, my post-coffee-high crash involves a lot of nervous feelings in my stomach that force me to take some deep breaths and several paces around my apartment. It got to the point where I started to dislike drinking coffee because of how it made me feel. I started to skip it some mornings because I didn’t want to feel that way. 

After complaining to a friend about this, he recommended that I try CBD-infused coffee. He said that I would get all the good parts of coffee (the flavor, alertness, and focus) without the bad parts (the nervous jitters). He explained that Cannabidiol (CBD) is the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis and that research shows that CBD has been useful in easing symptoms for a number of ailments. These ailments include anxiety, skin conditions, chronic pain, and inflammation. When mixed with coffee, your brain helps your body get into the zone while still keeping you awake and focused – and it won’t get you high! 

This sounded perfect to me, so I started searching for CBD-infused coffees to try. Ott Coffee came to my attention in the middle of March, at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak here in the states. I was wanting to support local businesses at the time, and I found that Ott Coffee is roasted locally in Austin, so it was a perfect match. I ordered two bags of ground coffee, one from the Productivity Series and one from the Relaxation Series, and I drank them every day for a month. This is what I thought about the Productivity Series: 

Smell

I think I spent a solid 20 seconds after opening the bag just appreciating how good it smelled. If I could make an air freshener with that scent, I would. 

Taste

I drank my coffee black because I wanted to really taste the flavor notes. Normally, I don’t like my coffee plain, but this coffee was so flavorful that I loved it. And I prefer it that way now. I could taste all of the caramel, chocolate, and vanilla notes. It didn’t taste bitter or sour like how other coffees taste black. This coffee also honestly tastes rich, rich in history and quality. I felt like I could taste the story of where it came from; it tasted very earthy and smokey and I could just picture the Colombian fields these coffee beans came from. 

Effect

I honestly felt just how the package said I would feel: alert, calm and focused. For example, I had a particularly busy morning a couple of weeks ago that I was dreading because I had a lot of emails and video calls to get through. I brewed my cup of coffee and sat down on my laptop ready to get to work, slowly sipping it down. The next thing I know, I am getting off of my last call feeling extremely productive. I was so focused and buzzing through my emails and tasks, the day felt like it had just flown by. And I felt absolutely none of the usual coffee jitters I would get before that would force me to get up and pace to calm down. I only felt the alertness of coffee with surprising calmness. The sensation was honestly incredible. 

Get Yourself Some OTT Coffee

If you want to enjoy a cup of deliciously rich and flavorful CBD-infused coffee that won’t have you shaking with jitters, get yourself some Ott Coffee. online.

My experience after I Drank CBN Coffee Decaf For a Month

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My experience after I Drank CBN Coffee For a Month

As I mentioned in my previous blog, being in graduate school has turned me into a big-time coffee drinker. All the early mornings and constant assignments have made me dependent on that morning energy juice. And I love it. Everything from the taste of coffee to the way its aroma fills the air has me hooked. Everything except for one thing: how anxious and jittery it makes me feel. Of course, this varies on the type of coffee I drink. But usually, my post-coffee-high crash involves a lot of nervous feelings in my stomach that force me to take some deep breaths and several paces around my apartment. It got to the point where I started to dislike drinking coffee because of how it made me feel. I started to skip it some mornings because I didn’t want to feel that way. 

After complaining to a friend about this, he recommended that I try CBN-infused coffee. He said that I would get all the good parts of coffee (the flavor, alertness, and focus) without the bad parts (the nervous jitters). He explained that Cannabinol (CBN) is the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis and that research shows that CBN has been useful in easing symptoms for a number of ailments. These ailments include anxiety, skin conditions, chronic pain, inflammation & insomnia. When mixed with coffee, your brain helps your body get into the zone while still keeping you awake and focused – and it won’t get you high! 

This sounded perfect to me, so I started searching for CBD-infused coffees to try. Ott Coffee came to my attention in the middle of March, at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak here in the states. I was wanting to support local businesses at the time, and I found that Ott Coffee is roasted locally in Austin, so it was a perfect match. I ordered two bags of ground coffee, one from the Productivity Series and one from the Relaxation Series, and I drank them every day for a month. This is what I thought about the Relaxation Series: 

Relaxation Series 

Smell

As with the Productivity Series, I spent about 20 seconds after opening the bag just appreciating how good it smelled. I wanted this aroma to fill the air around me.  

Taste

I drank this coffee black as well because I really wanted to taste the flavor notes. This cup of coffee tastes similar to the Production Series, but smokier. I remember drinking this for the first time in the evening. I sat there, sinking into my chair and letting the smoked caramel, chocolate, and vanilla notes take over my mouth. The whole flavor experience reminded me of a campfire, or those lazy Sunday mornings at a cabin getaway where you’re just sitting there relaxed, drinking your coffee and enjoying the outside view. The beans also tasted mature, like they have been in the game for a while and know how to roast the perfect cup. 

Effect

Let’s elaborate on the image described in the previous paragraph to illustrate how I felt drinking this coffee. I was sinking into my chair, letting this calm, relaxed, and peaceful feeling take over my body. The essence this cup emitted was the perfect soothing nightcap to wind down my energy. It does exactly what it says it will, relax you, all while tasting delicious.

Get Yourself Some OTT Coffee

If you want to enjoy a cup of deliciously rich and flavorful CBD-infused coffee, get yourself some Ott Coffee. You can order online or shop locally.