Should you drink a plain cup of coffee or one with CBD? Coffee can be stimulating, whereas CBD can help calm the jitters caused by caffeine. If you're wondering how to take coffee and CBD at the same time, we're sharing the different techniques on how to make CBD coffee.

How to Make CBD Coffee

To make CBD coffee, you can brew CBD-infused coffee beans, add CBD oil, put CBD honey, or use hemp powder. You can also add milk to help the CBD extract infuse better and ensure the body can absorb it. Put sweeteners or other flavorings of your choice, then stir well.

There are various ways to make CBD coffee, and each method has its benefits and disadvantages. Follow these recipes to see which technique is the best for preparing a cup of CBD coffee.

Brewing CBD-Infused Coffee Beans

BigUp CBD offers a delicious blend of coffee beans infused with the purest CBD. In this way, you don't have to worry about measurements when infusing since you'll only have to brew the beans straight away.

Ingredients and Materials

Prepare these ingredients and materials for an average-sized cup of CBD coffee.

• 1 tablespoon of ground coffee beans per 1 fluid ounce of water
• 1 double shot of another coffee flavor of your choice (optional)
• Half teaspoon CBD tincture (if you need reinforcement in the CBD flavor)
• Half teaspoon sweetener of your choice, which can be honey or sugar cubes
• Half cup of full-fat milk (optional)
• Espresso machine or French press
• Coffee grinder
• Handheld frother
• Mug

Step-By-Step Process

The traditional brewing method enables the beans to release the natural oils during the roasting and grinding processes.

1. Grind the coffee beans coarse if you're going to use a French press or a fine grind for an espresso machine.
2. Brew the grounds in the espresso machine or French press to extract the caffeine or CBD oil. 
3. Add the sweeteners of your choice.
4. Pour the shot in a mug.
5. Put a double shot of another coffee as you prefer.
6. Skip the milk if you prefer it black.
7. If you want a milky CBD coffee, use a handheld frother or French press to froth the milk. This is also a great option since CBD oil would infuse easier with the milk's fat.
8. Add CBD tincture if you want to enhance the CBD's taste.
   

Adding CBD Oil to Coffee

Much like when learning how to make CBD tea, you can use CBD oil in coffee. This is one of the simplest ways of making CBD coffee, especially if you want more control over the infusion.

Ingredients and Materials

Prepare these ingredients and materials for an average-sized cup of CBD coffee.

• 1 tablespoon of ground coffee beans per 1 fluid ounce of water
• A sachet of instant coffee if you don't have the means to grind and brew beans.
• 2 to 3 drops of CBD oil
• Half teaspoon sweetener of your choice, which can be honey or sugar cubes
• Half cup of full-fat milk
• Espresso machine or French press
• Coffee grinder
• Handheld frother
• Mug

Step-By-Step Process

CBD oil is a water-soluble ingredient that makes CBD easier to infuse with other beverages using these steps.

1. Brew the coffee grounds in the espresso machine or French press to extract the caffeine or CBD oil.
2. Alternatively, prepare instant coffee by pouring instant coffee crystals in hot water.
3. Add the sweeteners of your choice.
4. Put 2 to 3 drops of CBD oil.
5. CBD oil tends to float on top of the coffee mixture. This is why it's advisable to steam milk or add froth so the fats can absorb the CBD oil better.

Using CBD Honey

Another method to prepare CBD coffee is to use a CBD sweetener or honey in pre-made coffee. Honey is a great coffee ingredient because of its antibiotic effects.

Ingredients and Materials

Prepare these ingredients and materials for an average-sized cup of CBD coffee.

• 1 tablespoon of coffee beans per 1 fluid ounce of water
• Double shot espresso or instant coffee
• Half teaspoon of CBD-infused honey
• 1 tablespoon chocolate powder (optional)
• Half teaspoon CBD oil (optional)
• Half cup milk
• Additional sweeteners like sugar
• Espresso machine or French press
• Coffee grinder
• Handheld frother
• Mug
  

Step-By-Step Process

The process is quite similar to CBD oil since you can control how much to add to meet your desired CBD dosage.

1. Brew the grounds in the espresso machine or French press to extract the caffeine or CBD oil. Alternatively, you can prepare instant coffee by pouring instant coffee crystals in hot water.
2. Stir half a teaspoon of CBD-infused honey.
3. If you don't have CBD-infused honey, you can heat honey in a saucepan and then mix drops of CBD oil.
4. This step is optional, although you can also make mocha CBD coffee by adding 1 tablespoon of chocolate powder.
5. Honey dissolves and mixes well with coffee, so adding steamed or frothed milk is optional.
6. If you need more CBD flavor, adding CBD oil instead of CBD-infused honey would be better to avoid making the coffee taste too sweet.

Putting CBD or Hemp Powder

If you don't want to use oil, CBD or hemp powder is an excellent alternative. Hemp powder is another water-soluble CBD extract that easily mixes with coffee, ensuring better absorption. 

Ingredients and Materials

Prepare these ingredients and materials for an average-sized cup of CBD coffee.

• 1 tablespoon of coffee beans per 1 fluid ounce of water
• Instant coffee (if not using coffee beans)
• Half cup milk
• Additional sweeteners like sugar
• Espresso machine or French press
• Coffee grinder
• Handheld frother
• Mug

Step-By-Step Process

Follow these steps for a relaxing cup of coffee with a nutty aftertaste coming from hemp.

1. Put a teaspoon of CBD or hemp powder into a cup. 
2. Add a splash of warm water and mix to form a smooth paste.
3. Brew coffee in an espresso machine or French press. You can also use instant coffee.
4. Heat milk in a saucepan and pour the milk into the mug. Use cold milk if preparing an iced latte.
5. Mix the CBD paste in the coffee.
6. Add sugar or honey.

Conclusion

You can make CBD coffee by brewing CBD-infused coffee beans, adding CBD oil, putting CBD honey, or using hemp powder. Regardless of the method, it's essential you enjoy the brewing process and reap the benefits. We hope these recipes can help you drink a refreshing cup of CBD coffee anytime!