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Video – Edibles 101: An Introduction to THC and CBD Infused Edibles

3Leaf and Cyntivee partnered together to bring you Edibles 101: An introduction to THC and CBD infused edibles. We answer some of your biggest questions about cannabis:
⇢Why do the effects of edibles last longer?
⇢ What is a cannabinoid and how does it effect my cannabis experience?
⇢ What’s a good starting dose for new consumers?
⇢ What should I know before I purchase edibles?

If you prefer to read the video’s transcript, take a look below!

Hey guys, welcome back to Cyntivee. If you’ve joined us before than you know that we’re all about CBD and cannabis education, breaking through all the information, and helping you get started.

Today we’re introducing edibles and everything you need to know if you’re feeling ready to try it for the first time.

Edibles are an incredibly popular way of consuming CBD and cannabis. They are the second most popular consumption tool after the CBD tincture and cannabis flower, respectively. Still many people’s first experience ranges from being very good to very scary. But luckily for all of us, edibles on the market have come a long way, and so has education about cannabis as an aid for pain, insomnia, anxiety, and stress.

So, let’s get to it. Edibles. How do they work?

How Edibles Work

Edibles. How do they work? Let’s do a little comparison here to illustrate.

When inhaling cannabis either through smoking or vaporizing, the cannabinoids hit your lungs and enter your blood stream immediately. That’s why you feel the effects of a joint pretty quickly after taking one hit. The effects of one hit can last anywhere from a few minutes to two hours.

Smoking cannabis has a short onset time – you’ll feel it nearly immediately – and effects can last up to two hours.

When you’re taking an edible, on the other hand, the cannabinoids have to pass through your digestive system first, and then they enter your blood stream. All of our bodies operate differently, so the effects of an edible can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to fully kick in. And they can last from two hours to six.

Edibles pass through your digestive system before entering your blood stream. The effects of edibles take longer to feel but they also last much longer, up to six hours.

Experts recommend that you start low and go slow when you’re trying edibles. You can always take more but you cannot take less.

Determine Your Desired Experience with Edibles

First, you’ll need to decide what you want from your edible. Do you need help falling asleep? Do you want to feel a buzz? Maybe you just have some pain or stress that you want to take care of.

What are you looking for? A good night’s sleep? Elevating effects? Pain relief? Knowing what you want from your edible will help you pick the right cannabinoid profile.

What you feel when you take your edible will be largely determined by cannabinoids. Remember those? There are many different types, but the two you’re most likely to see on your packaging is THC and CBD. Each of these cause different effects when consumed independently and combined. You can learn a little more about cannabinoids and there effects in Cyntivee’s blog post and video on choosing the right cannabis product for you.

The most important thing is to figure out what you want from your edibles experience, and to choose cannabinoid profiles that help achieve those goals.

Pick Your Cannabis Dose

Next, you’ll have to figure out the right dose. In addition to cannabinoids, dosing plays a huge role in the way that you feel after taking your edible.

A standard dose when taking THC products is 10 milligrams. A standard CBD dose ranges from five to 25 milligrams.

If you’re new or particularly sensitive to cannabis, you may want to start with a fraction of a standard dose. These doses are called micro-doses and they typically clock in between two and five milligrams.

To get a micro-dose you can either break a standard dose piece into smaller pieces, or you can buy a pre micro-dosed product on the market.

Decide Which Edible is Right for You

Third up, you’ll have to decide what type of edible you’d like. The days of pot brownies as the most popular edible are long behind us, and there are tons of new options on the market.

Ratio-infused treats. Vegan edibles. Micro-dosed fruit jellies. You have so many edible options to choose from now!

There’s everything from cookies, to chocolate, gummies, teas, honey sticks. There’s all kinds of things. You can also try making your own infused recipes at home by making a CBD or THC infused oil.

Some days you may want to have an infused granola for a hike. Other days you may want to just have a fruit chew for a fun treat. There’s a lot of variety out there, so have some fun with it!

Why Ingredients in Edibles Matter

And finally, given all of the variety on the market, the next important thing to consider is the quality of your edible. If you’re typically a consumer that considers ingredients or nutrition in your food purchases, get an edible that lives up to your standards!

If you’re Gluten-free, Vegan, or have allergies, there are edibles on the market for you. Just make sure to read the package so you know exactly what you’re eating.

3Leaf’s Vegan Quinoa Granola Bites. All 3Leaf edibles have the ingredients listed on the back of every package.

Whether you make edibles at home or purchase them at a dispensary, just make sure you know exactly what’s in your edible.

Phew! It seems like a lot, but you got this.

Simple Tips to Remember for Edibles

Here are a couple last tips as you get started with edibles.

First, read the package. You’re going to be taking a look at the cannabinoids, the dose, and the ingredients.

Also, be patient! I’ve said it once, I’ve said it twice, and I’ll say it again. You’ve got to be patient. Start low and go slow. You’ll figure out what’s right for you with edibles, but it might take some tinkering around to figure it out. Consider a journal to keep track of the doses, ratios, and products that you’re trying and how you feel when you take each one.

Third, consider what’s in your system. If you’re new, avoid trying edibles with an empty stomach or while drinking alcohol. What’s in your stomach will definitely affect the onset and duration of your edible’s effects. So keep that in mind.

Lastly, ABC – Always Be Comfy

Always be comfy! Look, if you feel comfortable doing what you do in public, then do that. But most likely, if you’re new, you should be testing out edibles from the comfort of your home.

Set and setting play a key role in your experience with edibles. So, always be comfy.

You’ve got blankets, you’ve got water, a couch, other snacks. If you feel comfortable, go for it! But just always be sure to ABC – always be comfy.

So, there you have it. Edibles are an incredible way of consuming CBD or cannabis. I hope that this was a helpful introduction to help you get started with edibles. Thank you so much to 3Leaf for making this video possible! Check out the link to learn more about them. If you have any questions be sure to reach out and stay tuned for more from us here at Cyntivee.

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Five Rules For The Best Experience With Edibles

Curious about cannabis? Interested in edibles? Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place. Our team at 3Leaf has been producing food-first edibles for the last two years in California’s legal cannabis market. In addition, our team is made up of both experienced and new cannabis consumers. Here’s our recommendations on simple rules to follow for having a positive experience with edibles.

Have a Basic Knowledge of Cannabinoids

When it comes to consuming cannabis, whether for medical or recreational use, a good place to start is with a basic understanding of cannabinoids. There are approximately 120 cannabinoids from cannabis that we know of today. Of those, the two most popular are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).

THC is known for its ability to produce feelings of euphoria, also known as a high. It’s been popular for so long because it elevates a variety of experiences and makes a great alternative to alcohol. But CBD has recently taken the spotlight, because so many people enjoy the fact that you can experience the medicinal effects of cannabis without the high. CBD is known for relieving pain and inflammation, and for providing overall relaxing effects. All cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, produce a range of euphoric, elevating, and medicinal effects because of how they work with our endocannabinoid system. If you want to find out more about THC and CBD, and how they work with our body, take a look at 3Leaf’s introduction to THC and CBD.

Note the Difference in Consumption Methods

How you choose to consume cannabis plays a key role in the type of experience you have, and there are a variety of consumption methods for you to choose from. You can smoke or vape, use a tincture or topical, or you can even enjoy cannabis through infused bath bombs. Our favorite cannabis consumption method, if you haven’t guessed already, is edibles. Edibles offer a delicious way to control your dose. They can be infused with raw cannabis flower, hash, or concentrates, such as distillate. At 3Leaf, we infuse our edibles with distillate because it offers a clean, solventless cannabis product, and it blends perfectly with our recipes for accurate dosing.

A few things to look for when choosing your consumption method are:

Onset time
Duration time
Level of discretion

If you need fast acting relief, look to smoking or vaping. The onset time of smoking cannabis flower or vaping a cannabis concentrate is nearly immediate. You’ll typically feel the effects within three to five minutes, with peak effects taking effect around 20-30 minutes. The effects of edibles take longer to kick in because the cannabis has to be digested first through the stomach and then processed through the liver. You can expect edibles to take effect anywhere between 30 minutes and two hours. So remember to wait at least two hours before increasing your dose.

As we mentioned above, it’s important to think about how discreet you need your consumption method to be. Obviously smoking will produce a cannabis smell, which doesn’t work for everyone, especially those who need to discreetly medicate with cannabis throughout the day. Edibles allow you to consume the medicine you need while providing a discreet consumption method. There’s no smell and they’re easy to stow in your bag and take on the go.

Micro-dosed edibles in discreet packaging allow you to medicate throughout the day.

Know Your Dose

We’ve said it 500 times and we’ll say it again. When it comes to edibles, start low and go slow. You’ll be surprised to find out that a low dose can go along way. When you start with a low dose edible, especially if you’re new to cannabis, you have the opportunity to see where your tolerance level is at. It also mitigates the likelihood of experiencing adverse effects. Starting with a low-dose allows you to safely experiment and slowly build up to a dose that meets your needs.

It’s also fair to say that you’ll have different needs at different times. We’re human after all. A lower dose of cannabis can relieve anxiety and inflammation, whereas a higher dose can relieve your pain and help you relax and get a good night’s sleep. The beauty of cannabis is that it truly allows you to take control of your health by offering different doses and consumption methods to meet your particular needs.

Choose Low-Sugar Edibles

Cannabis, both THC and CBD, are anti-inflammatory. Sugar, on the other hand, is highly inflammatory. It doesn’t make sense to consume an edible with 60 grams of sugar when you’re goal is to use cannabis as a medicine to treat inflammation. It’s counter-intuitive.

To get the most out of THC and CBD when treating inflammation, look for edibles with low-sugar content and avoid processed ingredients like corn syrup. 3Leaf’s Coconut Oatmeal Cookie and Quinoa Granola Bite both make great options. They’re sweetened with agave nectar rather than sugar. And with 10mg of THC per serving, you’ll get the inflammation and pain relief that you need.

Choose low-sugar edibles for a balanced and consistent cannabis experience.

Consider Your Surroundings

Context is highly underrated as a factor in your cannabis experience. Consider where you are and who you’re with before you partake in an edible. The effects of edibles can last for up to eight hours, so in order to set yourself up for a positive experience, consume in a peaceful, relaxing place with familiar faces. And remember, start low and go slow.

As you become more familiar with how you experience edibles, go ahead and experiment with it. Try one before a concert. Consider a ratio-infused treat during Thanksgiving dinner. Perhaps you’ll enjoy adding a Vegan Quinoa Granola Bite to your yoga practice. The point is, with cannabis, and edibles in particular, you have lots of options. So have fun with it! Just make sure to always purchase any cannabis products from licensed cannabis retailers.

Vegan Edibles: Find Out How We Do It.

What makes someone a vegan?

Veganism is a diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy, fish, and any other animal byproducts. Many vegans tend to avoid purchasing products that are tested on animals or that are derived from animals such as leather, wool, and fur. A hot topic amongst the vegan community is honey, and whether or not it qualifies as vegan food. According to The Vegan Society, honey, when harvested by humans, can be harmful to bees, which goes directly against the vegan belief of living in a way that is not cruel or exploitative of animals.

This sticky debate made its way from the Reddit feeds, blog forums, and Whole Foods check-out lines all the way into the 3Leaf test-kitchen. When we set out to offer healthy, delicious, and consistently effective cannabis-infused edibles, we also vowed that we would offer a variety of products to meet a multitude of needs. When we first launched in California with the Coconut Oatmeal Cookie and Quinoa Granola Bite we were lucky to have such a warm reception from so many of you! As our products hit more shelves, we began to connect with more and more people. And time and again we kept hearing that Californians were searching for something that they could not find: Vegan edibles.

Vegan edibles covered in a dark chocolate drizzle. — 3Leaf’s Vegan Quinoa Granola Bite

A Coconut Oatmeal Cookie from 3Leaf Edibles. Contains oats, coconut, agave nectar, and a white chocolate drizzle. Infused with 10 milligrams of THC distillate. — 3Leaf’s Coconut Oatmeal Cookie

So, we set out to find a way to address this need. We created a vegan cannabis edible by modifying the formulation of our Quinoa Granola Bite.

3Leaf’s food scientist, Jim, was paramount in helping take the Quinoa Granola Bite from a healthy, all-natural edible to a healthy, all-natural, vegan edible. Jim has over 30 years of experience in crafting and formulating high quality, delicious food products with precision and accuracy. He determined that we could sweeten these bites with agave nectar instead of honey. And we sourced high-quality chocolate without any milk or milk products, such as whey. The combination of agave nectar, quinoa, flax seed, oats, and cranberries topped off with a chocolate drizzle makes for a delicious edible that can be enjoyed whether you’re vegan or not!

3Leaf's vegan Quinoa Granola Bites surrounded by dark chocolate, cranberries, rolled oats, and quinoa. — Only the highest quality, all-natural ingredients in these bites.

When looking for vegan edibles, the first indicator to be cognizant of is the V symbol on the label. Second, make sure you check the ingredients list. Manufacturers can add a symbol to denote if a product is vegan or vegetarian, similar to foods that have the Kosher symbol. But this is not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, make sure you read the ingredients list to make sure that your edible is actually vegan.

If you’d like to adopt a vegan lifestyle, look for edibles that do not include eggs, gelatin (usually in gummies and candy), milk and other dairy products such as whey, casein, and lactose. And cannabis-infused beef-jerky is definitely off the table. Note that dark chocolate typically does not contain animal byproducts.

If you have any questions about 3Leaf or want to know more about how we formulate our recipes, we would love to hear from you! You can reach us at [email protected].

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