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Beverage
Cannabis-infused beverages are just what they sound like: drinks that have cannabis infused into them. Sounds simple, right? Ok, perhaps it’s not as simple as just adding it in. Traditionally, cannabis beverages have needed fatty ingredients in order to dissolve properly, meaning that combos were limited to a few recipes using milky liquids.
How do cannabis beverages work?
Cannabis beverages work by using nano-emulsification to make THC water-soluble, allowing it to be absorbed quickly through the mouth, esophagus, and stomach lining into the bloodstream, resulting in faster effects (15-30 mins) compared to traditional edibles, which must be digested. This process bypasses the liver’s lengthy metabolism into more potent compounds, offering a smoother, more predictable, and quicker-onset high as THC interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system.
How long do cannabis drinks last?
Like edibles, beverages are ingested and go through your digestive system. It may take a bit longer for you to feel the effects (vs. smoking or vaping), and those effects typically last longer. Beverages kick in after about 30-120 minutes and can last up to 12 hours* Because cannabis affects everyone differently, our advice is always to start low, and go slow.
