How we make it: infused in the bean, not sprayed on
The difference between Buddha Beans CBG coffee and a sprayed-on imitation.
CBG Coffee. One of the First in the US.
We started infusing CBG into specialty coffee in 2021. Single-origin Colombia beans bonded with cannabigerol during the roast, third-party lab tested.
What is CBG?
CBG, short for cannabigerol, is one of more than 100 cannabinoids identified in the cannabis plant. It is sometimes called the "mother cannabinoid" because the acid form, CBGA, is the chemical precursor that the plant converts into THCA, CBDA, and CBCA as it matures. Most of the CBGA gets used up during the plant's life cycle, which is why CBG appears in trace amounts in mature hemp, usually under 1 percent of total cannabinoid mass.
CBG is non-intoxicating. It binds only weakly to the CB1 receptor, the receptor most associated with the THC high. That mechanistic fact is why CBG, like CBD, does not produce a high when you consume it.
The descriptors that hold up at the cup level: smooth, mellow, balanced. The descriptors that do not hold up and you will not see on this page: focus, calm, anxiety relief framed as outcomes. Those framings live in medical-claim territory. The lab data lives at lab results, and the question of how you feel after a cup is yours to answer.
CBG vs CBD: what makes them different?
CBG and CBD are both non-intoxicating hemp cannabinoids. They are not the same compound. CBD sits later in the plant's chemistry, after the CBGA precursor has converted. CBG sits earlier. In a mature hemp plant the two compounds coexist, but CBG is far rarer because most of the CBGA has already been used up by the time the plant is harvested. That rarity is the whole story of why CBG costs more and why most brands do not bother with it.
Extraction tells the same story. A pound of mature hemp flower yields a meaningful amount of CBD. The same pound yields a fraction of that in CBG, sometimes a tenth or less. To produce a usable CBG isolate or broad-spectrum extract, a roaster needs roughly ten times the raw plant material per gram of finished cannabinoid. That cost shows up in the bag. It also shows up in how few CBD brands offer a true CBG product at all. Most do not. Buddha Beans started infusing CBG in 2021 because nobody else was doing it. A deeper CBG vs CBD breakdown lives here.
Why is our CBG coffee different?
Buddha Beans CBG coffee differs in three ways. We have infused CBG since 2021, the base is a single-origin Colombia Huila coffee graded 80+ on the SCA scale, and the cannabinoids go into the bean during the roast with our ZenFusion™ process instead of being sprayed on afterward. Our CBG coffee is third-party lab tested for cannabinoid potency and THC.
Early to the Category
Buddha Beans began infusing CBG into specialty coffee in 2021, early in the category's history.
Single-Origin Colombia, SCA 80+
The base coffee is direct-trade Colombia Huila microlot, SCA-graded specialty (80 point minimum). Medium-heavy body, chocolate and caramel notes, light citrus brightness. The cannabinoid extract sits in the finish rather than fighting the front of the cup.
Bonded During the Roast
Most CBD coffees on the market spray hemp oil onto already-roasted beans. The oil sits on the surface and the dose pools in the corners of the bag. Buddha Beans bonds the cannabinoid to green coffee during the roast curve itself, so the bag is uniform from top to bottom.
Third-Party Lab Tested
Third-party lab tested for cannabinoid potency and THC. The COA is published at lab results.
How CBG Infusion Works
CBG infusion works in three steps. A CO2-extracted broad-spectrum hemp extract is potency-checked, then introduced to the coffee during the roast with our ZenFusion™ process, and the roasted coffee goes to an independent lab. The published certificate of analysis covers that last step: cannabinoid potency and THC.
Extract
A CO2-extracted broad-spectrum hemp extract is potency-verified for CBG content before it enters the roastery.
Bond During Roast
The extract is introduced to green Colombia coffee at a specific temperature point in the roast curve. The bean's cellular structure absorbs and locks the cannabinoid in place during development.
Lab Test
The roasted coffee goes to an independent lab and is third-party lab tested for cannabinoid potency and THC.
The CBG Coffee Range
Three ways to drink it. All built on the same Colombia Huila single-origin base.
Black Label Colombia CBG
$37 to $38
~12.5mg of each per 8oz cup
Highest-potency CBG coffee in the line. Medium roast, single-origin Colombia Huila. Heavy body, chocolate and dark caramel. For the customer who wants the full cannabinoid load without sacrificing the cup.
Order Black LabelColombia CBG + CBD Coffee
$28 to $29
~6.25mg of each per 8oz cup
The standard CBG coffee, the original SKU we launched in 2021. Same Colombia base as Black Label, half the cannabinoid load. The right starting point for a first-time CBG drinker.
Order Colombia CBGCoffee Flight (Sampler)
$25 to $35
Mexico, Colombia CBG, Ethiopia
Three origins in one set, including the Colombia CBG. The cheapest way to sample CBG coffee alongside a CBD and a single-origin Ethiopia, then decide which becomes the daily cup.
Order FlightTasting Notes for the CBG Range
Black Label Colombia CBG
Medium-Dark Roast · Heavy Body
Dark caramel and bittersweet chocolate up front. The hemp extract integrates into the finish as a clean herbal note, never grassy. Pairs well with whole milk or oat milk. Mellow, smooth on the stomach, the kind of cup that holds up to a second mug.
Colombia CBG + CBD Coffee
Medium Roast · Balanced Body
Brighter than Black Label, with milk chocolate and toffee notes and a touch of citrus brightness in the finish. The original CBG cup. Smooth, mellow, balanced. The Colombia Huila base does most of the talking and the cannabinoids stay in the background.
Coffee Flight (Sampler)
Three Origins, One Box
The Colombia CBG carries chocolate and caramel. The Mexico Chiapas is gentler, with brown sugar and a hint of cocoa. The Ethiopia opens up bright, floral, with citrus and tea-like notes. A useful comparison set for a household that drinks coffee three different ways.
The Lab Work and the Numbers
Buddha Beans CBG coffee is third-party lab tested for cannabinoid potency and THC, and the certificate is published on the lab results page. The lab gets paid for the test, not for a passing result.
0%
Delta-9 THC
11
Cannabinoids tested
The Colombia CBG product delivers 6.25mg CBG plus 6.25mg CBD per 8oz cup. Black Label doubles that, at 12.5mg of each. THC sits at non-detect, verified at the analytical detection limit of 0.05 mg per gram. The source hemp is broad-spectrum (THC removed). View the full lab results page.
Verified reviews live on each product page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBG coffee?
CBG coffee is specialty coffee infused with cannabigerol (CBG), a non-intoxicating hemp cannabinoid. Buddha Beans bonds the cannabinoid to single-origin Colombia beans during the roast itself, so every cup carries a measurable dose of CBG alongside the caffeine.
How is CBG different from CBD?
CBG and CBD are both non-intoxicating hemp cannabinoids, but they are different compounds. CBG sits earlier in the plant's chemistry as the precursor that the plant later converts into CBD and other cannabinoids. CBG is rarer in mature hemp, harder to extract, and more expensive. Most CBD brands never bother with it.
Will CBG coffee get me high?
No. CBG is non-intoxicating. It binds only weakly to the CB1 receptor, which is the receptor most associated with the THC high. Buddha Beans CBG products use broad-spectrum hemp extract with non-detectable THC, per our published results from an independent ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
Is CBG coffee lab tested?
Yes. Our CBG coffee is third-party lab tested for cannabinoid potency and THC. The certificate of analysis lives on the lab results page.
How much THC is in Buddha Beans CBG coffee?
Buddha Beans CBG coffee has no THC detected in third-party lab tests. It uses broad-spectrum hemp extract, and batch certificates of analysis from SC Labs, an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited lab, report total THC, delta-9 THC, delta-8 THC and THCA as not detected. State rules on cannabinoid products in food vary, so check your local rules before you order.
Does CBG coffee interact with medications?
Cannabinoids can interact with the cytochrome P450 liver enzymes that metabolize many prescription drugs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist. The lab analysis lists exact cannabinoid concentrations so you have something concrete to bring to the conversation. Drugs of practical concern include warfarin, statins, SSRIs, and grapefruit-warning medications.
How much CBG is in each cup?
Colombia CBG + CBD Coffee delivers 6.25mg of CBG per 8oz cup, paired with 6.25mg of CBD. Black Label Colombia CBG doubles those numbers, with 300mg CBG and 300mg CBD in a 12oz bag. Most customers settle on one cup of standard or one cup of Black Label per morning.
What does CBG coffee taste like?
Like coffee. The single-origin Colombia base carries chocolate and caramel notes, a medium-heavy body, and light citrus brightness. The hemp extract sits in the finish rather than fighting the front of the cup. Customers describe it as smooth, mellow, and balanced.
Can I drink CBG coffee daily?
Many Buddha Beans customers drink one cup every morning as part of their routine. A cup of the standard CBG coffee carries 6.25mg of CBG and 6.25mg of CBD, so you know exactly what you are adding. If you take medication or are pregnant or nursing, talk to your doctor before making any cannabinoid product a daily habit. The Subscribe and Save program ships fresh beans monthly.
Why is CBG coffee more expensive than regular coffee?
Two cost drivers. First, the source coffee is SCA 80+ specialty grade, direct-trade Colombia, which already prices above commodity coffee. Second, CBG appears in trace amounts in mature hemp (often under 1 percent of total cannabinoid mass), so extracting a usable CBG isolate or broad-spectrum extract takes far more raw plant material than extracting CBD. The cost differential shows up in the bag.
The Story
I started infusing CBG in 2021 because nobody else was. Most CBD coffee brands still don't. The math is harder, the extract costs more, and the upside is a calmer cup. Worth it.
Buddha Beans shipped what I'm pretty sure was one of the first commercial CBG-infused coffees in the country. Seven years later we are still roasting it in Culver City, still buying direct from the same Colombia farms, still sending our coffee to an independent lab. The category got crowded, then it got thinner, and the brands that took shortcuts didn't make it. We did.
Marc Narrie · Founder, Buddha Beans Coffee Co.
Try the Colombia CBG. Single Bag, No Commitment.
If your first bag isn't right for you, email us within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. No need to send it back. The same Colombia Huila microlot that we have been roasting since 2021, with the original cannabinoid load that helped shape the category.
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Reviewed by Marc Narrie, Founder and Head Roaster, Buddha Beans Coffee Co. Last updated November 2026.
For the full picture, read our complete guide to water-soluble CBG: what it is, how to dose it, and how it works in coffee.
