[The following article is from our “High-Brr-Nation Cannabis Guide” which is packed with fun, interesting stories about surviving the winter with weed. Check ’em out here!—eds.]
Last year, I got into CBD products in a big way.
I don’t know if it’s the placebo effect or the actual cannabidiol—a cannabinoid found in cannabis that’s thought to relieve pain and anxiety without the psychoactive effects of THC—that helped me stay (somewhat) relaxed but still functional during 2020. Frankly, I don’t really want to know. The best CBD products help me mellow out, ease the tension in my neck and shoulders, and also have a pleasantly dank, grassy taste, not dissimilar to smoking a nug of some top-shelf pot.
So naturally, as the weather grew colder, I decided to sample some Oregon-grown CBD teas (and one hot chocolate, for good measure). On the whole, I’d say you’d need to already have an affinity for the way cannabis tastes and smells to get really into these hot beverages—but if that’s up your alley, then I can’t think of a better way to enjoy a cozy yet in-control winter evening.
Tranquility Tea Company
Tranquility’s website boasts that it uses “quali-TEA” ingredients, and I can’t fight them on that point. This Cornelius-based business names each of their hemp-derived CBD teas after an Oregon natural landmark; I tried the Manzanita Mint, Wallowa White, and Columbia Chai, and threw in a CBD honey stick for good measure. All teas have 60 milligrams of CBD per bag, while the honey stick had 30 milligrams. (For reference, the CBD gummies I usually eat are 25 mg each, so they aren’t skimping on the hemp here.)
