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If you’re a coffee lover, you’re aware of just how many decisions one cup of coffee takes. Drip coffee or espresso. Regular or oat milk. Hazelnut or vanilla syrup. There might be another decision you want to add to that. CBD.
Why?
Because it can give you a more balanced experience.
Coffee gives you much-needed energy. CBD can help take the edge off. The goal is to bring out the best in both.
Some people use coffee and CBD together to avoid the coffee jitters. Others say it helps with staying focused for a longer period of time, which is much needed when working or studying. And people who deal with general stress or social anxiety have found that CBD with caffeine takes the pressure off but doesn’t make them sleepy.
Timing is important, too. If you take CBD before coffee, you might feel more balanced from the start. If you wait until the caffeine kicks in, CBD can help with the crash or decrease any tension that shows up after.
Tinctures and oils tend to act faster, especially under the tongue. Edibles or capsules take longer, so they’re better if you want the effects to stretch into the afternoon. The dose plays a role, too. A small amount, 5 to 10 mg, can be enough to smooth things out without making you tired.
Taking coffee as a stimulant and CBD to relax may lead you to think that mixing CBD and caffeine sounds like a contradiction. But it’s not that simple.
Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, the chemical that makes you sleepy. That’s what makes you alert after the first few sips of coffee. CBD, on the other hand, interacts with your endocannabinoid system and can help regulate mood, stress, and lots of other things.
When you take them together, CBD and caffeine shouldn’t cancel each other out. They could actually give you a better experience.
Research on CBD and caffeine is still limited. Published human studies that directly look at what happens when you combine them are few and far between, and the results are neutral at best.
In a 2023 study, 54 regular caffeine users were given 200mg of caffeine with varying doses of CBD. The study found no significant changes in how people felt, but determined preliminary safety evidence for consuming the two together.
Another study found something a bit more interesting: CBD might make caffeine stay longer in your system. When participants were given a steady dose of CBD, their bodies showed 15% higher peak caffeine levels, and overall caffeine exposure nearly doubled.
That’s the extent of it, for now. No one’s studied whether CBD and coffee improve focus or calm your nerves.
Still, plenty of people share their own experiences online. The general consensus is that mixing CBD and coffee makes you energized but may reduce the caffeine crash and the jitters that sometimes come with coffee.
The research may be scarce, but people are figuring it out for themselves.
Adding CBD to coffee is as easy as stirring in a few drops of oil. But there are a few things to get right if you want it to actually work.
Start with your regular coffee routine. Brew what you normally drink, then add your CBD oil or tincture once the coffee’s ready. Make sure there’s a bit of fat in it, like milk, oat milk, or cream. That helps with absorption, since CBD is fat-soluble.
If you’re using CBD with caffeine for the first time, go low. You should feel the effects with 10-20mg, but you don’t have to start there. Some do fine with half that. See how your body reacts, then adjust as needed.
You’ll also want to avoid CBD-infused coffee beans. A recent study showed that they often lose potency when brewed. If you want real CBD and coffee benefits, use tinctures or ready-made beverages that clearly label CBD and caffeine contents.
If you struggle with post-coffee jitters and anxiety, adding CBD to your coffee could help. This small shift in your morning routine works for a lot of people, and it can give you a more balanced experience, too.
The science is limited, but the combination of caffeine and CBD is deemed safe. If you’re curious, start simple. Add some CBD to your next cup and see what kind of difference it makes. You’ll know soon enough if it works for you.
