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How CBD and CBG Balance the Effects of Caffeine

by Marc Narrie
Key Takeaways: Caffeine is the stimulant. CBD and CBG are the two non-intoxicating hemp cannabinoids we bond into the bean during the roast. Together the cup drinks balanced: alert without the wired edge, focused without the crash, and dosed in labeled milligrams per bag.

The Problem with Caffeine Alone

Caffeine is the world's most consumed psychoactive substance, and for good reason. It works. But it works bluntly. Along with the lift, plenty of drinkers get the jitters, a wired edge they don't want, and the infamous midafternoon crash.

Three Compounds in One Cup

Caffeine

The stimulant, from the bean itself. Raw energy and alertness.

CBD

Non-intoxicating hemp cannabinoid, bonded during the roast. Takes the sharp edge off the cup.

CBG

The rare "mother cannabinoid," paired 1:1 with CBD in our CBG coffees.

How This Feels in Practice

  • Minutes 0-15: You drink great coffee. No difference yet.
  • Minutes 15-30: Caffeine activates. You feel alert and awake.
  • Minutes 30-60: The cannabinoids come along for the ride. The alertness smooths out. Instead of scattered energy, drinkers describe directed clarity.
  • Hours 1-4: Sustained productive energy. Fewer jitters, no midmorning crash.
  • Hours 4-6: Gentle taper. Unlike regular coffee, no sharp crash.

Why We Pair CBG With CBD Instead of Running CBD Alone

CBD coffee already drinks smoother than straight coffee, with fewer jitters. Adding CBG changes the character of that smoothness. Drinkers describe the difference as moving from "smooth and relaxed" to "smooth, relaxed, and dialed in." That is a description of a cup, not a health claim: CBG is a young research subject and we are not going to tell you what it does inside you.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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