The enticing aroma of freshly pressed beans is the perfect wake up call to your mind and body. The magic of coffee travels through every cell to awaken your senses and prepare you for the day ahead. For most people, imagining a day without the fabulous flavor of coffee simply feels like a nightmare. But have you heard of CBD coffee and its benefits? If not, read on (and get your five recipes too).
Coffee has become an integral and irrevocable part of our day to day lives today. But each of us likes it differently. Some like it with milk, some like it black, some like a latte, and some like a foam-filled frothy cappuccino. But most of us are yet to try another fabulous combination—cannabis, and coffee.
Cannabis and coffee have a lot of common properties. Both come with impeccable energy-boosting properties and are strong stimulators. CBD infused coffee is the perfect way of enjoying your everyday dose of CBD in order to injest its various health benefits. So here are five CBD coffee recipes for fanatics that will blow away your mind. Several serve more than just one person, so share with family and friends.
1. CBD Chocolate Peppermint Espresso
Elevating the innate bitter flavors of espresso with rich cocoa and vibrant peppermint, this CBD coffee recipe can light up your mornings with a Christmas-y vibe. This brew is the perfect level of bitterness that will excite the caffeine lover in you.
What you Need:
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened drinking chocolate
- ½ teaspoon sugar, honey, or sweetener (as per your choice)
- Double shot espresso
- Peppermint oil or extract
- ½ teaspoon CBD oil or CBD tincture
- ½ cup nondairy or dairy milk or creamer
How to Prepare:
- Freshly brew a double shot espresso. Alternatively, you can choose a strong cup of coffee as per your liking.
- In a mug, add the drinking chocolate and sweetener of your choice.
- Add the CBD oil or tincture and a few drops of peppermint oil or flavoring agent. Mix the ingredients well to form a thin paste.
- Pour the espresso into the mug while continuously stirring the contents.
- Heat the creamer in the microwave for 30 seconds or place it on the stove to heat it.
- Add creamer to the mug and blend the ingredients for a fresh cup of peppermint and chocolate enriched CBD coffee.
2. CBD Bulletproof Coffee
The flavors of the roasted beans that glide into a fresh cup of French press coffee simply steals your heart. But there is something missing in a black coffee—the creamy texture. Blend in the finest quality CBD oil to add the fat that gives a creamy, mind-blowing texture. It is not only the coffee that can awaken you in the morning. People claim that CBDfx tincture is a mood-lifter that you can use.
What you Need:
- About 1 teaspoon CBD oil
- 1 cup of fresh French press coffee
- 1-2 teaspoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of organic coconut oil
- Cinnamon powder or cardamom powder
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
- Blender
How to Prepare:
- Make sure your French press coffee is ready for use.
- Transfer the coffee to a container that is usable with a blender.
- Add the butter, coconut oil and CBD oil along with a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom powder.
- Blend the mixture for 20 minutes. Wait for it to foam up well and add volume.
- Transfer the coffee to a mug and sprinkle chocolate shavings for garnish and enjoy every sip.
3. CBD Latte
If you are a latte person, then this simple recipe binds the creamy texture of this cozy drink with a sparkle of green goodness through CBD oil. You can add some hemp milk to the mixture to prepare a cannabis rich cup to brighten your day. It makes an unbeatable combination with Mary’s edibles.
What you Need:
- 1 teaspoon of CBD oil
- 2 teaspoons of honey, sugar, date syrup or any sweetener of your choice
- 1 cup of hemp, almond, or full cream milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 scoops of coffee grounds
- Pinch of salt
- Saucepan
How to Prepare:
- Place a saucepan on low heat and add the milk, CBD oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt and mix thoroughly.
- Turn off the heat and add the sweetener. Whisk the ingredients together until they completely mix.
- Pour the mixture into a mug containing a cup of coffee.
- You can enjoy a hot cup or pour over ice to enjoy it chilled.
4. CBD Pumpkin Spice Latte
The vibrant aroma of a pumpkin spice latte can drown your morning blues with its powerful stimulating effects and rich flavors. Add some CBD to the mixture and you are bound to grow fond of a delightful coffee recipe that also makes an ideal Halloween drink too.
What you Need:
- ½ tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- 2 cups of hemp, almond or full cream milk
- 2 teaspoons of honey, date syrup or any sweetener of your choice
- 1 teaspoon of CBD oil
- ½ cup of coffee granules
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Saucepan
How to Prepare:
- In a pan, add the milk, pumpkin puree, and sweetener together and whisk them properly.
- Place the pan over a medium flame and cook the mixture. Keep stirring continuously, and do not let the mixture boil.
- Take the mixture off the heat and whisk with pumpkin spice, CBD oil, and vanilla extract. Keep mixing while adding the ingredients to prevent separating.
- Add the coffee to the mixture and whisk till it becomes frothy.
- Place the pan in heat until it gets hot.
- Add a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, and some whipped cream if you like and serve.
5. CBD Minty Iced Latte
If the summer sun is keeping you from enjoying a warm cup of coffee, then add to it a splash of mint and ice and make it the perfect cold coffee recipe to enjoy. The refreshing flavors of these ingredients, along with nutritious add-ons such as spirulina and CBD oil, making it one healthy recipe to enjoy.
What you Need:
- 1 teaspoon of mint CBD oil
- 2 cups of almond, hemp, or milk
- ½ teaspoon of spirulina powder
- 2 tablespoons coffee granules
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
- 2 teaspoons of honey, date syrup or sweetener of your choice
- ¼ teaspoon of spearmint oil
- Ice
How to Prepare:
- Add all the ingredients, apart from the CBD oil and ice to a blender and blend for about 90 seconds and add the ice to the mixture and blend for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in CBD thoroughly to blend well.
- Serve the drink with a garnish of mint leaves.
These refreshing CBD infused coffee recipes add a fun and healthy twist to every cup! Comment below when you try one!