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” Sure , you ’ ve probably already tried the prototype versions , or even DABBLED WITH A FEW EXTRACTS during lockdown . Now it ’ s time for the real deal .“
CBD Hitters for Coffee Jitters
CBD coffee is another craze that seems to be getting cannabis connoisseurs all hot and bothered . Caffeine is the most tolerated of all the stimulants but make no mistake , it ’ s powerfully addictive and not without side effects . As a hardcore Arabica bean-addict I know all about the early morning brain fog and the jitters after that fifth espresso before lunch , too . CBD coffee aims to balance out the bugs in the beloved beverage . OK , so you are not likely to pick up a image courtesy of facebook . com / stravacraftcoffee cup of CBD coffee from any of the big chains anytime soon , but odds are you have probably already invested in a pod coffee machine to get you through lockdown . If you ’ re like me , it ’ s akin to a life support machine and just as important as a reliable high-speed internet connection — nothing gets done without it . I ’ m no barista , so it ’ s got to be pod coffee and at last CBD coffee pods have come to market , catering to all this pent-up demand . Strava are offering recyclable k-cup compatible pods in 4mg- , 10mg- , and 20mg-CBD servings ; they even have some Nespresso compatible pods . This Denver-based coffee emporium sources their CBD from Colorado hemp and has the best variety of CBD coffee at present . In the future I ’ m hoping to see some more frothy developments in lattes , mochas , and cappuccinos .
Vape Tech
And finally , some brilliant new inventions from a particularly evil company . Now , before I elaborate on these wonderful breakthrough ganja gadgets it ’ s important to put things in perspective . Big Tobacco is on the brink . Pressures from the health lobby and nicotine content restrictions are forcing some to turn away from the dark side . The point is don ’ t be too judgemental when I tell you Altria is developing some killer vape tech . So , the Big Tobacco beast has finally gotten its claws into the cannabis market , well indirectly , by filing for patents on two new vaporizers that have some revolutionary technology .
Specifically : advanced resistive heating technology and precision sensors . One type is aimed at flower and will dramatically increase the “ mouthfulness ” of the vaping experience . The second is a precision cannabinoid delivery system .
The big problem I have with vaporizers is they don ’ t really produce a lot of flavor and lack the aforementioned mouthfulness . Version one aims to boost the flavor from the vape to make it comparable with toking a spliff , achieving this by modifying the temps the bud is heated as it is consumed . This strikes me as the connoisseur model . Version two is a cartridge system aiming to deliver a precise dose . A lock-and-load convenience model . Yes , a dosespecific vape from one toke to the next . If they actually pull either of these two high-tech vapes off , then I will be compelled to give vaping another shot . Let ’ s hope “ project flavor country ” is a success .
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