The Cannavist Issue Four | Page 138

T Food & Drink REVIEWS CBD SPRING WATER BY RÓISÍN DELANEY 10mg CBD per 200ml CBD waters are a great way to rehydrate after a night on the tiles, in the sun or during a workout. But they are also a good starting point for those who haven’t taken CBD before and wish to start with a low dose. CBD Spring Water claims to be ‘fast acting’ and a ‘highly effective CBD delivery system,’ but does it work? At first I was a little concerned when I poured the contents of the electric blue bottle into a glass to check the colour. Cloudy, I was hesitant to try a sip. I had tried a few CBD waters prior to this occasion and none resembled this liquid. It almost looked like that organic pale lemonade you get at upmarket health food stores in Fulham, without the sparkle. I learned there’s actually a reason for the cloudiness. The manufacturers say this is due to the water being rich in minerals. Packed with calcium, the water is sourced at the Welsh foothills of Mount Snowdon. I love trying British-made products – that’s a big selling point for me. I can’t fault the glass bottle either. It’s a good idea at a time when everyone is joining the ‘ban plastics’ brigade. One thing I have seen on similar products from the US, which doesn’t appear to be listed on this packaging, is the use of water-soluble CBD extract. I suspect this is what the manufacturers used, as they boast its high bioavailability on the bottle. British made CBD-infused water hasn’t been easy to come by in 2019, but this is a great introduction for those who want to try it. If there was one thing I’d love to try, it’s a sparkling version!