Cannabis selters: you should know that

Weed drinks are on the rise, but they’re still not on the same level as other cannabis products. Vapes, edibles, and stronger batches of cannabis flower have sold well with a wide variety of users, from newbies to seasoned cannabis users.

Cannabis drinks are in an awkward place; As interest in a “sober” lifestyle grows in California, many people fail to understand why they should drink cannabis when they could consume it some other, more traditional, way. The herbaceous taste also takes getting used to.

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Replacing a weed gum or joint with a cannabis drink is not an ideal solution. These drinks offer a different effect, something that is much lighter than what edibles are known for.

The creators of Cann seltzert told INSIDER that they wanted to create a cannabis drink that people can consume in social situations and that contains between 2-4 mg of THC. With some CBD in the mix, the experience of the drink is one that Cann describes as a plateau rather than a peak.

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Not all cannabis drinks are like Cann Seltzer; some are higher in THC and can produce stronger results. However, when comparing cannabis beverages to other forms of cannabis use, beverages are more consistent and less surprising than edibles. Drinks start working the minute they are in your mouth and are absorbed into the bloodstream through the mouth, esophagus and stomach.

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If compared to any other cannabis substance, a cannabis drink offers an experience similar to smoking a joint. You may notice that the high sets in shortly after ingestion.

“When someone asks us, ‘How high will that get me? – It’s the strength of light beer or a glass of wine, but instead of getting drunk, you get high, ”said Luke Anderson, co-founder of Cann Seltzer.

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Only recently have cannabis companies started successfully incorporating cannabis into beverages. Cannabis beverages have a hard time catching on, especially since cannabinoids like THC and CBD are difficult to infuse into substances that do not contain fat.

Canna drinks have had a bit of success with new technology, but it’s a growing market that will hopefully develop a loyal following once there is more variety and accessibility.