With the legalization of medical and adult use cannabis in Massachusetts, manufacturers are getting creative with their methods of THC delivery. Cannabis is now available in so many forms. Flower, various forms of concentrates, delicious treats, and now beverages. Everyone has a different favorite – could THC seltzers be for you?
What Is a Cannabis Infused Seltzer?
A cannabis infused seltzer, or a THC drink, is a beverage that is generally listed as a cannabis edible. These products are found typically in cans, at low doses of THC.
What Makes Cannabis Seltzers and Tonics So Appealing?
Cannabis seltzers are exploding in popularity and more people are trying them than ever before. Both new smokers and seasoned tokers can enjoy the fast onset and great taste of cannabis seltzers.
Here’s a few reasons they’re so appealing compared to other methods of consuming THC:
They Work Faster Than Traditional Edibles
Cannabis seltzers are made differently than traditional edibles and tend to work much faster. Instead of being absorbed through the stomach lining and being processed through the liver, which can take up to two hours, THC is absorbed directly into the bloodstream sublingually, or under the tongue. Seltzers and tonics work best when you sip and enjoy versus chugging and take only about 15 minutes before you begin to feel the effects.
They’re More Acceptable Than a Joint in Social Settings
Unfortunately, smoking cannabis is still seen as unacceptable in most social situations, especially in public. Even though cannabis is legal in Massachusetts, you cannot smoke or vape in public and must do so in the privacy of your own home. This makes edibles a good option, and seltzers even more so.
THC drinks fit right in with alcoholic beverages and are extremely discreet; you’re not going to get busted for enjoying one in public but like with alcohol, it’s critical that you never drink and drive.
They Don’t Require You to Puff, Puff, Pass
A cannabis drink is typically considered a one-person show; it’s not a passing affair like a joint or blunt would be. Post-COVID-19, reducing the amount of germs you share with other people is a good way to avoid getting sick. No one will expect you to pass your “soda” can, and you can enjoy your cannabis without unnecessary exposure.
There is No Stigma
Seltzers have long been a popular beverage. These fizzy drinks have been all the rage since the rise of alcoholic seltzers in the mid-2010s. Now, in the fleeting days of old-school cannabis stigmas, there are few reservations to the combination of seltzer and THC being the next big thing.
How to Consume Cannabis Seltzers Safely
Dosing correctly with a cannabis infused seltzer is as important as dosing correctly with edibles. You want to start low and slow, but you don’t have to wait as long in between doses. 20 to 30 minutes should suffice; you can then increase your dosage over time until you achieve the level of elevation you desire.
