We’re Ditching Happy Hour and Reaching for These Calming Drinks Instead
CBD is the hottest wellness item that seems to have been added to every part of our daily routine, from relaxing bath bombs to fruity gummies and post-workout muscle recovery powder. We love it all, but if we had to pick just one method of dosing, we’d have to say we’re partial to consuming our CBD in sippable form. Whether it’s iced tea, soda, seltzer, or coffee—if you can dream it, you can probably find a DTC company making a delicious drink infused with the relaxing ingredient.
While CBD drinks aren’t exactly new, they’ve received a major facelift thanks to trendy, poolside-aesthetic designs and other natural flavor enhancers like fruits and herbs, making them more appealing than ever.
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Nope, fortunately (or unfortunately 😉), CBD won’t get you high.
Derived from the hemp plant like THC, it helps you relax and unwind—which is why many people take it to help with anxiety or sleep. But unlike THC, you won’t feel any disorientation, giddiness, or other psychoactive effects on your body or mind. Similar to THC, though, the time it takes for the naturally-derived chemical to start working varies from person to person.
We’ve tried some of the best CBD beverages that you can buy, from refreshing sips to mood enhancers. All of these items are legal to purchase online and can be delivered to your front door. Here are our top four:
VYBES CBD Tea
Vybes’ tea-based CBD beverages would be right at home in a bustling farmer’s market. Made with ingredients like fresh lemon juice and green tea, these drinks taste like a delicious juice without all the sugar. As of this writing, there are seven flavors available. We’d suggest starting out with Blueberry Mint and Peach Ginger.
Vybes’ line of sweet drinks come with 25 mg of hemp extract from Colorado. They’re a great alternative to the current seltzer trend, if you’re not a fan of carbonation.
Recess Hemp Sparkling Water
For those looking for a more trendy version of La Croix, look no further than Recess. We fell for the dreamy pastel packaging and stayed for the delicious flavors and chill vibes after drinking. Each can is loaded with stress-relieving adaptogens like L-theanine and American ginseng, which certainly helps the 10mg of CBD in each can do its job.
If you’re concerned that Recess’ drinks might taste like hemp, don’t fret. They’re available in flavors like Pomegranate Hibiscus, Blackberry Chai, and Coconut Lime—and they just might be some of the most delicious canned drinks we’ve tried.
Zolt Mixie Sticks
For those who live life on-the-go, you’re gonna like this one. Unlike the other options on this list, Zolt Mixie Sticks are made with a powder that, when mixed with water, creates a range of CBD drinks that can be used for anything from waking up to falling asleep.
Zolt offers a ton of different options: choose from CBD isolate (20 mg per stick) or full-spectrum hemp (with trace legal amounts of THC), or even adaptogen powders like collagen and melatonin. And if you want to be prepared for any and every vibe, you can spring for the variety pack to try them all.
Sweet Reason Calming Blends
While Sweet Reason’s bottles resemble high-end sparkling water from a trendy cafe, the ingredients are all down-to-earth—think things like chamomile and cucumber. Their wide range of drinks are available with varying amounts of CBD. Sip a soothing PM blend before bedtime, or an energizing AM blend during the day.
Sweet Reason donates 1% of every purchase to a non-profit of your choice, but previous donors include the LA Trans Wellness Center and the Loveland Foundation for Racial Equality.
Now Go Forth, and Chill Out
These drinks are a convenient and easy way to consume CBD, and thanks to innovations in the space over the last few years, there are dozens of delicious options to choose from. These are our top four picks, but we urge you to explore the world of CBD for yourself to see what strikes your fancy. Happy drinking!
