3 CBD-Infused Drink Recipes to Kick-Start Your Mornings

The perfect way to sprinkle a little oomph into your morning routine? 

Combine the beneficial properties of full-spectrum CBD with a delicious beverage designed to awaken the senses. 

To help you jumpstart your day on a positive note, here are three beverage recipes guaranteed to brighten your mornings. 

Matcha Green Tea: Taste the Health Benefits

For centuries, matcha has served as a revered staple in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. Made into a delicate powder from green tea leaves, matcha gained notoriety in the U.S. in recent years due to its plethora of health benefits. 

The vibrantly-green drink contains powerful antioxidants and nutrients that are said to help boost metabolism, lower blood pressure and minimize your risk of heart disease. 

Recipe: A Matcha Made in Heaven

What you’ll need...

• ¼ teaspoon matcha (Here are 7 matcha powders for your taste buds to explore – courtesy of Eat This, Not That!)
• 2 ounces hot water; ideal temperature – 175°F 
• 6 ounces additional hot water or steamed milk of choice – oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc. 
• Honey, maple syrup, or your preferred sweetener (optional)
• Sopris Full-Spectrum CBD Oil or one of our CBD + Botanical blends

Instructions:

1. Matcha tends to clump easily. To ensure the tea evenly disperses when combined with liquid, first sift the powder into a small bowl or mug to remove any lumps.
2. Add your 2 ounces of hot water and vigorously whisk the mixture using a zigzag pattern, briskly moving from side to side. You want to avoid your run-of-the-mill circular whisking motion (think: scrambled eggs), as it’ll fail to produce the desired foamy top layer we’re looking to create. 
3. Pour in your 6 ounces of hot water or steamed milk to top it off. Whisk it once again until foamy. 
4. Add in your droppers of Sopris’ full-spectrum CBD. 
5. Sweeten to taste, if desired, and enjoy!

Coffee: Happiness in a Cup

Is there anything more enticing than the earthy aroma of freshly pressed coffee beans? It’s like the perfect little wake-up call for your body and mind. There’s a myriad of preferred techniques for making coffee – from grinding your own beans to using a Keurig machine.

While you can simply add a dropper (or two) of our full-spectrum CBD oil to your everyday cup of Joe – hot or iced – here’s one of our favorite palate-pleasing recipes. 

Recipe: Homemade Hazelnutty Goodness

What you’ll need...

• Brewed coffee of your choice
• 1 cup roasted hazelnuts
• 1 tbsp. cacao powder
• 3 pitted dates (we recommend organic Medjool dates)
• 2 cups distilled water
• Dash of nutmeg
• Honey or maple syrup for added sweetener (if desired)
• Try it with our Focus or Bliss CBD + Botanical Blend

Instructions:

1. The night before: In a container (i.e. Tupperware), add your cup of roasted hazelnuts and two cups of water. Cover the container, ensuring the seal is airtight, before placing it into the refrigerator overnight. 
2. The next day: Using a colander or similar utensil, strain excess water from the hazelnuts. 
3. In a blender, add hazelnuts, pitted dates, and cacao powder. Blend for approximately three minutes or until you achieve a smooth consistency.
4. Filter any remaining solid pieces from the nut mixture by placing a cheesecloth over a small bowl or container and carefully pouring the blended contents through the cheesecloth. 
5. Fill ¾ of your glass, mug, or tumbler with coffee. Top off with the hazelnut mixture and stir to evenly distribute throughout the coffee. 
6. Add in your droppers of Sopris’ full-spectrum CBD. 
7. Garnish with a dash of nutmeg.

Smoothies: The Perfect Blend

Always a good addition to a healthy, balanced diet, homemade smoothies provide an abundance of nutritional benefits. Plus, there’s no shortage of ingredients or combinations to try, making it a highly versatile drink that pleases a wide range of palates. 

Recipe: Dreamy Creamy Orange Smoothie

What you’ll need…

• 1 peeled orange
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 
• 1 cup unsweetened milk of your choice – oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc. 
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 
• Sopris Full-Spectrum CBD Oil or one of our CBD + Botanical blends
• Honey or maple syrup (if desired)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine all the above-listed ingredients (including your droppers of CBD). 
2. Blend the mixture until a smooth consistency is achieved. 
3. Pour into a glass and savor the creamsicle flavor!

Is your mouth watering yet? Because ours is. 

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