After spending hours meticulously carving your pumpkin like a renaissance sculptor, rather than throw it away (after you’ve uploaded the pics to Facebook of course), instead of wasting all those delicious nutrients, why not make an amazing pumpkin spice CBD latte? Let’s enjoy and hop onboard the pumpkin spice train.
What Is CBD Coffee?
CBD coffee, is, as the name suggests, coffee infused with cannabidiol, that powerfully potent yet non-intoxicating compound from the cannabis plant.
You can purchase specially made ground or whole bean coffee already infused with CBD or simply add a few drops from your tincture bottle into your favourite coffee.
Dosage and Bioavailability
CBD coffees typically contain anywhere between 10 mg to 25 mg per cup, as any greater than this and it may influence the taste of your coffee.
Anecdotal evidence suggests most people take between 25 mg to 200 mg of oil in a day, but of course that depends on how much they require.
Bioavailability is the amount of CBD that enters your circulation after it goes through the digestive system and liver. For CBD coffee it can be anywhere between 10 to 20%.
Is It Good For You?
A pumpkin spice CBD latte offers you the best of both worlds.
Scientists describe cannabidiol as a pharmaceutical wonder due to its anti-seizure effects in people, its anti-cancer effects in cell cultures, not to mention a whole host of other potential medicinal benefits.
Pumpkins have a tremendous amount of nutritional benefits that can help our bodies prepare for winter, including its immune-boosting antioxidant properties as well as skin revitalising agents.
Pumpkin benefits:
- Beta Carotene (Vitamin A) – Eye health and better skin
- Fibre – Aids digestion
- Zinc – Immune system and metabolism
- Lutein and zeaxanthin (antioxidants) – Healthy cells
- Vitamin C – Fights off winter colds
CBD benefits:
- Anti-Anxiety Effects
- Anti-Inflammatory Effects
- Anti-Catabolic Effects
- Analgesic Effects
- Anti-Seizure Effects
How To Make a Pumpkin Spice CBD Latte At Home
Ingredients
- 40g of pumpkin
- 30g of sweetener
- Pinch of ground Nutmeg
- Pinch of ground Cloves
- 3 dashes Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Vanilla essence
- 2 shots of expresso
- 280g milk
Equipment
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 large coffee cup
- Coffee machine or percolator
- Steamer
Method
Chop the pumpkin into small even-sized pieces and steam for approximately 10 mins until soft.
Remove the soft pumpkin from the skin and force through a fine sieve
Add 40g of the pumpkin to a good-sized cup and the 30g of sweetener.
Add a pinch of ground nutmeg.
Add a pinch of ground cloves.
Add ¼ tsp of cinnamon.
Add ½ tsp of vanilla essence.
Add 10 – 25 mg of CBD oil*.
Add 2 shots of espresso and stir well.
Slowly stir in 280g of frothed steamed milk. (Coconut or almond milk is a delicious milk alternative)
Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
*If using CBD infused coffee then there is no need to add additional CBD oil
Pumpkin spice CBD latte is a delicious way to start your day and so easy to make.
Not only will the caffeine wake you up but the CBD will help you feel less anxious and more relaxed while the pumpkin will give you a boost of essential nutrients to ward off any winter colds.
Happy Halloween!
If you loved this, be sure to try one of our other healthy CBD recipes.
