What Does CBD Oil Taste Like?

If you’re looking for pain relief, stress reduction, or a way to promote overall well-being in your life, you might be considering trying Hemp oil. If so, you’re not alone - an estimated 64 million Americans have used Hemp in the last 24 months. Out of these, 64% use Hemp consistently to help with pain relief or reduce inflammation. Hemp-based Hemp products are legal in all 50 states and are widely available online.   Before you try out a tincture or oil, you may have questions like “what does Hemp oil taste like?” and “how should I use it?” Just as there’s no one way to take Hemp oil, there are also several flavor options from which to choose.

What Does Hemp Oil Look Like? 

Hemp oil typically comes in a small bottle with a dropper. Each bottle will come labeled with the milligram dosage when you purchase from a reputable source like Pure Relief. Pure Relief offers 500 mg, 1000 mg, and an extra-strength dosage of 2500 mg. You can select the different strengths of Hemp according to your need and experience. The oil itself has a pale vegetal color, derived from a combination of flavonoids and carotenoids naturally occurring in the hemp leaf. 

What Does Hemp Oil Taste Like?

At Pure Relief, each bottle of Hemp oil is derived from organic hemp plants cultivated in the United States. Full-spectrum Hemp retains some minor terpenes and cannabinoids from the original plant, giving Hemp oil a slightly earthy, nutty flavor. Full-spectrum Hemp is widely regarded as the most effective way to take Hemp, as the entourage effect enables the oil to pass on all of the benefits from the plant to the body’s endocannabinoid system.  Many users describe Hemp oil taste as reminiscent of how the earth smells after a summer rain or like the faint flavor of campfire smoke. However, even though the oil is often suspended in a fractionated coconut oil, the final product doesn’t have a coconut taste.  what does cbd taste do

Flavored Hemp Oil Options

While the taste of regular Hemp oil is not very strong, some people find that they enjoy it. However, if you prefer a lighter, sweeter experience, you may want to consider one of the different Hemp oil flavors available. For example, Pure Relief offers a full-spectrum Mint Hemp oil flavored with natural mint extract for a refreshing taste. 

How to Take Hemp Oil 

Purchasing Hemp oil means you don’t have to learn how to make a Hemp tincture on your own or master the principles of decarboxylation. Instead, you can use a Hemp oil infusion and take it sublingually. You can also control the dosage more accurately by using the dropper provided.  Sublingual delivery or holding the oil under the tongue is one of the most effective ways to absorb Hemp. To take Hemp oil sublingually, simply place a drop under the tongue and hold it in your mouth for 30 seconds. By waiting to swallow, you allow the Hemp to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through oral blood vessels. This allows the body to take in more of the Hemp than it otherwise would via the digestive system. Whenever you swallow Hemp or any other substance, a small part of it is metabolized by the liver before entering the bloodstream. This process decreases the bioavailability of the product, making it less effective. 

Other Ways to Use Hemp Oil

If you’d like to take Hemp oil sublingually but don’t want to taste it, one option is to brush your teeth immediately beforehand. The stronger taste of toothpaste in your mouth overpowers the faint flavor of Hemp. Additionally, holding the Hemp under the tongue circumvents most of the taste buds. 

Hemp and Food

cbd and food You can also add Hemp oil to your favorite drinks or foods. Instead of learning how to flavor Hemp oil on your own, adding a few drops directly into a drink or as a drizzle over food lets you enjoy the benefits of the oil while masking the earthy taste.  One important thing to keep in mind when cooking with Hemp oil is not to heat the oil, which can change its composition and flavor while limiting its efficacy. Instead, add the oil in at the end, after whatever you’re preparing has been removed from heat. Some chefs recommend adding Hemp oil to salad dressings or drizzle over breakfast sandwiches or roasted vegetables. Because of Hemp’s frequent use as a sleep aid and de-stressor, you may decide to use some at dinner or alongside dessert to help you relax before bedtime.  Hemp drinks have gone mainstream in the past few years, and recipes for Hemp-infused lattes, teas, and smoothies abound. This Hemp smoothie recipe maximizes the anti-inflammatory aspects of Hemp by adding ginger and turmeric, two known antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. 

Hemp Smoothie Recipe

CBD Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 mango, peeled and chopped
  • 1 banana
  • 1 piece ginger, about 1 inch in size, peeled and grated 
  • ½ cup coconut water
  • ½ tsp unflavored Hemp oil
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • Optional pinch of salt
  • Optional pinch of red chili flakes

To Prepare

Purée all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. If using all fresh fruit, add 1 cup of ice to the mixture, and blend well to combine. If using frozen fruit, omit the ice.  Takeaway While Hemp oil doesn’t have a strong taste, it can be said to be slightly earthy, nutty, and reminiscent of days spent outside in the garden. If the taste doesn’t appeal to you, you can always choose flavored Hemp, like Pure Relief Mint Hemp Oil 1000MG, or brush your teeth before taking it. You can also add the oil into salad dressings, smoothies, and snacks to reap the rewards of Hemp without even knowing it’s there. No matter how you choose to enjoy Hemp, Pure Relief offers the most effective, all-natural option on the market to help you unwind, relax, and feel better.
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