CBD vs. THC Drinks: What's the Difference?
CBD and THC are the two best-known cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, and both now show up in drinks. But a CBD drink and a THC drink are very different things. One won’t get you high. The other can.
Here’s how CBD and THC drinks compare, what a 1:1 drink is and how to find the right one for you.
Table of Contents
- What’s the Difference Between CBD and THC?
- What Is a CBD Drink?
- What Is a THC Drink?
- CBD vs. THC Drinks at a Glance
- What Is a 1:1 CBD:THC Drink?
- How Fast Do THC Drinks Work?
- How to Choose Between CBD and THC Drinks
- Where to Buy CBD and THC Drinks
What’s the Difference Between CBD and THC?
CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are both cannabinoids, compounds found naturally in the cannabis plant. The biggest difference is that THC is psychoactive and CBD is not. THC is what causes a high. CBD on its own won’t get you high.
That one difference shapes nearly everything else, including where each type of drink is sold and who can buy it.
What Is a CBD Drink?
A CBD drink is a beverage infused with cannabidiol. You’ll find CBD in sodas, sparkling waters, teas and more. Because CBD isn’t intoxicating, CBD drinks are sold much more widely than THC drinks.
What Is a THC Drink?
A THC drink is a beverage infused with THC. THC drinks can get you high, and how you feel depends on the amount of THC, your tolerance and other personal factors. Learn more in Do THC Drinks Get You High?
Keef’s dispensary drinks are made with marijuana-derived THC and are sold only through licensed dispensaries, where you must be 21 or older to buy them. Keef also makes hemp-derived Delta-9 THC drinks, sold at keefbrandshemp.com.
CBD vs. THC Drinks at a Glance
- Gets you high: CBD drinks, no. THC drinks, yes.
- Where they’re sold: CBD drinks are sold widely. Marijuana-derived THC drinks are sold only at licensed dispensaries in legal markets.
- Who can buy them: You must be 21 or older to buy THC drinks.
- What to check on the label: For THC drinks, check the milligrams of THC per serving and per container.
What Is a 1:1 CBD:THC Drink?
Some drinks contain both cannabinoids. A 1:1 drink has equal amounts of CBD and THC in every serving.
Slims by Keef are our 1:1 sparkling H2O line. They’re naturally flavored, zero-calorie and zero-sugar, and each one pairs CBD and THC in a balanced 1:1 ratio. Flavors include Mango, Blackberry Coconut and Blood Orange.
A 1:1 drink still contains THC, so it can still get you high. Check the label for the milligrams of both CBD and THC per serving, and start low, just as you would with any THC drink.
How Fast Do THC Drinks Work?
Many THC drinks are made with emulsion technology, which helps them kick in faster than traditional edibles. Many people begin to feel a THC drink within 15 to 45 minutes, and the effects typically last 2 to 4 hours. Learn more in How Fast Do THC Drinks Work? and How Long Do THC Drinks Last?
How to Choose Between CBD and THC Drinks
If you don’t want to feel high, a CBD drink is the way to go. If you’re looking for a THC experience, start with a low-dose THC drink. If you’re curious about both, a 1:1 drink lets you try CBD and THC together in one can.
Whichever you choose, start low and go slow. Our THC drink dosing guide and THC Drinks for Beginners cover the basics.
Where to Buy CBD and THC Drinks
CBD drinks are widely available online and in stores. Marijuana-derived THC drinks are sold only through licensed dispensaries in legal markets.
Keef THC drinks, including Classic Sodas, Mocktails, Life H2O and Slims, are sold through licensed dispensaries in select markets. Product availability varies by market. Use our store locator to find Keef near you.
Looking for hemp-derived THC drinks that ship to your door? Keef hemp drinks ship to eligible states from keefbrandshemp.com. You must be 21 or older to purchase.
The content in this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.