Cannabis Edibles
Quality edibles can be hard to come by, but at Kind Meds, we have both the top-shelf goods and the extensive knowledge base you need to find the best edible product for you.
Whether you’re new to edibles or a seasoned cannabis treat connoisseur, there’s so much to know about cannabis products that it can be hard to parse out what’s important and what isn’t. Fortunately, you aren’t alone in your exploration: there’s always more we can learn about the products we love.
From traditional brownies to new drink varieties, there are many options for edibles. Our guide will provide you with the information you need to make the best possible decisions about your edible choices.
What Are Cannabis Edibles?
Cannabis edibles are any kind of food or beverage infused with cannabis. These products are meant to be consumed orally via eating or drinking. They are frequently referred to simply as “edibles.”
While the traditional “pot brownies” are the variety you’ll see portrayed in the media most often, in recent years, edibles in general have seen a real renaissance. This has resulted in edible cannabis products in many interesting and creative forms. From sweets and hard candies to gummies, drinks, and salty snacks, the range of edibles available for purchase is wider than ever before.
It’s important to note that edibles, like most other cannabis products, can boast one or more cannabinoids like THC, CBD, CBG, CBN, and more. Your choice may come down to the experience you are seeking, whether that is the therapeutic benefits of CBD-only products, the euphoric high of THC-heavy products, or something else.
An Edibles Experience
Another important note about edibles is that the experience can be a little different from other forms of cannabis, as the cannabinoids don’t take effect immediately upon consumption like you may be accustomed to when you smoke or vape. The cannabinoids in edibles must be metabolized by the body before they will reach the bloodstream and exert their effects on you, and the experience may also last a bit longer due to the cannabinoid byproducts produced by metabolism. The exact time frame depends on how quickly your body metabolizes food, but it can take up to two hours to feel anything from your initial edible dosage.
Since it takes longer for the effects of edibles to present themselves, it is also important to regulate your dose and the rate at which you re-dose. It’s always recommended to start with a low dose and go slow with increasing the amount you consume at one time, as metabolizing cannabis can feel much different than other methods. If you’re not accustomed to consuming cannabis, start with 2.5 mg; if you’re a seasoned cannabis consumer, start with 5 mg. Then, wait at least two hours before consuming more.
How Are Edibles Made?
Making edibles at home can be a creative journey, but most people choose to purchase one of the many readymade varieties found at dispensaries like Kind Meds. Edibles you can purchase here at Kind Meds are subject to strict regulations and are carefully produced with both food safety and uniformity of cannabinoid content in mind. This is a stark contrast to those you would make at home. In addition, for this reason, professional edible manufacturers typically use potent concentrates like distillate to create their goods. As an added bonus, distillates are flavorless and odorless, allowing the edibles created to be more diverse and interesting.
To create edibles, concentrates are often bonded to a fat such as oil or butter, so that they can be infused into edible goods. However, cannabis-infused butter created with cannabis flower can also be used to make edibles. Creating cannabis butter (cannabutter) to make edibles is a straightforward process that involves heating ground cannabis to a low temperature to activate the cannabinoids involved and bond it to the fat present in the butter. At this point, the butter can then be used in many different types of edibles.
Cannabis edibles made without oil or fat are often made with an alcohol-based tincture. Tinctures are created in much the same way as cannabis-infused oils: by soaking food-grade alcohol in cannabis flower. Alternatively, distillates can be stirred right into some products.
The Different Types of Edibles
Of course, our favorite method of consumption isn’t necessarily for everyone. The great news is that there are quite a few options when it comes to edibles, so there is something that can fit every palate. Here is a general overview of the types of cannabis edibles we offer at Kind Meds.
Cannabis Baked Goods
As mentioned, some of the most popular cannabis edibles come in the form of baked goods. While any baked item that contains a fat like oil or butter can be infused with cannabis, the most common are brownies, cookies, cakes, and single-serve treats like rice cereal treats. From muffins to doughnuts and cupcakes, the sky’s the limit when it comes to cannabis baked goods. Check our live menu to see which delectable cannabis treats we’re featuring.
Weed Gummies
Chews and gummies have long been a staple of our edibles selection. Chews are easy to consume for most people, as they’re sweet, soft, and small enough for simple dosing. They also come in a range of shapes and flavors, often including a mouthwatering variety of fruit flavors – you’ll find sours, sweets, and some truly unique flavor combinations. You’ll also find a bevy of strength options suitable for edible consumers of all experience levels.
Hard Candies and Cannabis Suckers
Here at Kind Meds, we enjoy the classic flavor that is particular to cannabis. We recognize that many people prefer edibles that mask that flavor, though, and that’s why so many mints and hard candies are made with distillate. This allows you to get a fun candy flavor with the effects you’re looking for, and you don’t have to worry about that marijuana taste.
One ideal thing about this method for edibles is that they’re easily portable, often packaged in convenient tins or single-use suckers. Also, because they’re dissolved in the mouth, not just ingested, you may feel the effects quicker than with traditional edibles. This is because consumables dissolved through the thin skin under the tongue (the sublingual tissue) can reach the bloodstream via the network of capillaries that reside there.
Infused Chocolates
For a quick sweet treat, cannabis chocolates are an ideal item. White, milk, and dark chocolate options – as well as more exciting options like mint chocolate – are available for chocolate enthusiasts who also love their cannabis. Chocolate lovers can enjoy these edibles on two different fronts, satisfying that sweet tooth while still achieving the soothing or euphoric effects of THC, CBD, and more.
Canna Drinks
Cannabis beverages are some of the most innovative products on the market, and they’re quickly becoming very popular. The great news is that they come in many forms, including teas, juices, seltzers, lemonades, coffees, and even more choices. While most are sold in cans, there are also drink mixes available for those who want to take a more DIY hands-on approach to beverage creation. This allows you to have a little more flexibility and creativity in your cannabis consumption.
Salty Infused Snacks
While most of the other edible options are sweet, the salty infused snacks you can find at Kind Meds make the most of the cannabis-butter connection. Trail mix can be a great combination of sweet and salty, while popcorn and corn nutz hit that salty craving you’ve been having. Stay tuned as we curate a larger list of salty snacks for all types of taste buds.
Gel Caps
Typically, when you consider the idea of edibles, you think about something that you can taste and enjoy. Not everyone wants or needs that experience, though, and that’s why gel caps exist. For those who want all the effects without thinking too hard about the process, gel caps can be fantastic. They are easy to swallow, and they typically use hybrid blends to create the best cannabis consumption experience.
Why Choose Edibles?
With so many methods for cannabis consumption available on today’s booming market, it can be difficult to know why you should choose one method over another. Each person has their own tastes and preferences, and that’s incredibly important to acknowledge – as mentioned, no single choice is best for everyone. But if you’re considering edibles, you should know the many reasons you might want to choose this option over another.
Taste
We understand that the classic “weed” taste isn’t for everyone. While we enjoy it, it can be off-putting or too potent for some. Rather than dealing with something distasteful, edibles come in a range of flavors, from chocolate and caramel to fruit flavors, mints, and salty snacks. This way, you get all the tastiest flavors you love, less of the flavors you don’t, and all the most desired therapeutic and euphoric effects cannabis can offer.
No Smoke
Smoking is the classic way to enjoy cannabis, but its smell and general societal restrictions can prevent you from enjoying cannabis when and where you’d like. With edibles, that issue is eliminated. These tasty treats contain concentrates or infused products that have already undergone the decarboxylation process, so no combustion or smoke is necessary for you to get your desired effects.
No Smell
While we work to fight the stigma surrounding cannabis use, edibles eliminate some unnecessary judgment regarding the aroma caused by a cloud of smoke. They allow the consumer to enjoy the effects of cannabis without affecting others. Best of all, your body, hair, and possessions will be free of cannabis smoke.
Onset and Duration
It takes our bodies a certain amount of time to metabolize food, and that means it can take up to two hours for edibles to completely take effect. However, that’s far from a negative when you consider the fact that this gives you an ample amount of time to prepare for the onset of effects. Another bit of good news is that the effects of edibles typically last much longer than other methods of marijuana consumption, and this can be a real benefit for some.
Discretion
Edibles are easily the most discreet method of cannabis consumption. Edibles require no additional equipment, just the product that you consume. As mentioned, you also won’t give off any cannabis aroma or smoke. This means you can easily bring an edible product with you to a stressful situation, like a family dinner or another event that is high-stress.
Easier to Use
Again, for edibles, there’s no special equipment required: your favorite edible and your body is all you need to process edibles. This makes edibles a very convenient method of enjoying cannabis. Just pop a gummy, chomp a cookie, or sip on your beverage, and you can float away on your cannabis journey.
Easy Dosing
The great thing about edibles is that the dosage is included right on the packaging. You know exactly how much you’re getting depending on the portion size you choose, and you don’t have to worry about taking too much. For example, it’s simple to take one or two gummies for ideal cannabis effects or to break a pre-portioned piece away from an infused chocolate bar.
Edibles FAQs
Whether you’re new to cannabis or a practiced consumer, you may still have questions about edibles. It’s perfectly natural to have some questions, and below, you can find answers to our most common.
Trust Kind Meds for Your Edible Needs
As you can see, the booming cannabis industry means we can offer a wide variety of different options for cannabis consumption. Edibles are just one more interesting and exciting method available to you here at Kind Meds. While we offer a broad range of edible products from the most reputable brands on the market, it can be difficult to decide which you should try first. Should you go with gummies, a beverage, brownies, or any of the plethora of other choices available?
Rather than leaving your edible choice up to chance, you can trust the team at Kind Meds to answer any questions you may have about edibles. Our kind and knowledgeable staff can help you eliminate the mystery surrounding our other forms of cannabis products as well. Stop in today to start your edible journey or browse our menu to get a feel for what we have to offer. We look forward to your visit!
