The CBD boom of the past decade has led to a proliferation of CBD-based products: you can vape CBD oil, use a tincture, apply topical balm, eat CBD edibles, and now, at your local corner store (and even in some restaurants) you can drink CBD soda.
There are a few major CBD sodas on the market to choose from, so we put together this quick buyer’s guide. Learn how CBD sodas are made, where to find them, and which brand to buy.
What is CBD Soda?
CBD soda is a CBD-infused carbonated drink similar to flavored sparkling water that comes in a number of fruity flavors, either in a can or a bottle. CBD-infused soda is ingested and absorbed in the same way as CBD oil, so it has the same effects.
Where to Find CBD Soda
Hemp-derived CBD is now legal in all 50 states, so CBD sodas are increasingly easy to find on store shelves. While you can’t typically find them at supermarkets yet, CBD sodas are often available at health food stores and supplement stores, along with cannabis dispensaries. You can also order CBD sodas online.
How Are CBD Sodas Made?
CBD soda makers infuse their drinks either with full-spectrum CBD or CBD isolate. A certain number of drops of CBD oil are mixed into each drink to provide an accurate dosage.
Amount of CBD in CBD Sodas
While it varies brand-by-brand, most CBD sodas contain between 10-25mg of CBD (either full-spectrum or isolate).
5 Best CBD Sodas
Each CBD soda brand has their own set of flavors, type of CBD, and method of CBD extraction. We chose these sodas based not just on how good they taste, but on the quality and medicinal value of their CBD.
1. Recess
Recess sodas get the top spot because they’re refreshingly delicious, highly therapeutic, and affordable. Their drinks are infused with herbs and come in a number of flavors, including Peach Ginger, Orange Vanilla and Blackberry Chai. Recess sodas have 10mg of full spectrum CBD, along with adaptogens like L-theanine and ginseng that fight stress. A 12-pack of Recess costs $49.99.
2. Sprig
Sprig is the probably the most popular brand of CBD soda, and they have the widest selection of flavors, including Lemon Tea, Citrus, Melon, and more. Though Sprig has 10mg of CBD they use CBD isolate, which is less therapeutic than full-spectrum CBD. Sprig sodas are ideal for calorie counters since they have zero sugar. A 24-pack of Sprig costs $140.00.
3. Bimble
Bimble is not yet as established or widely-available as Recess or Sprig, so you’ll probably have to buy it online. Bible offers a nice deal (a 12-pack costs $59.99), plus, it has a much higher dose of CBD than other brands, clocking in at 25mg of full-spectrum CBD. Bimble is also infused with 100% raw honey, which has a range of medicinal benefits itself.
4. Cannabinoid Creations
The CBD hemp sodas made by Cannabinoid Creations are closer to traditional sodas like Coke and Fanta, with flavors like Orange Cream, High Tide Honeydew Melon, and Ginger Ale. These drinks are also relatively strong with 25mg of CBD. A 4-pack costs $28.00 and a case is available for $120.00.
5. Dram
Dram is a CBD brand that sells one soda: Lemongrass Adaptogen CBD Sparkling Water. In addition to 25mg of broad spectrum CBD (relatively high for a canned soda), this soda has stress-fighting herbs like eleuthero root and hibiscus. It’s also not too expensive: a 12-pack costs $49.50.
Conclusion
The CBD soda market has firmly established itself, and CBD’s current status as an in-vogue health supplement has made many of the major options relatively expensive. Sprig and Recess are the two CBD sodas with the widest national reach and the cheapest price, so they are an excellent starting point if you’re new to CBD soda and edibles. From there, you can try out the more upscale sodas.