Afternoon tea is a beloved British tradition originating in the 19th century. From tasty finger sandwiches and cakes to the perfect brew, it’s no surprise afternoon tea remains a staple of British life and spread far and wide to become a beloved social event. While some people prefer to stick to its traditional roots, there are also ways to modernise it. For example, if you’re planning an afternoon tea with fellow CBD enthusiasts, there are plenty of ways to infuse the event with CBD. From CBD teabags to frostings, this article covers the plethora of options to choose from.
Serving pre-infused CBD tea
One of the simplest and most naturally fitting ways to include CBD in your afternoon tea is by using pre-infused CBD tea bags. In most cases, each tea bag contains an exact dose of CBD, eliminating any potential confusion. For example, the teas in our range each contain 5mg of CBD per teabag. Brewing it is as simple as any other cup of tea; simply boil your water, let it steep, and enjoy. You can even serve it over ice for a refreshing treat in the summer. Whether you prefer your tea decaf, fruity, black, or green, there’s a CBD-infused version for you.
Infusing your favourite brews with water-soluble CBD
If pre-infused tea bags don’t tickle your fancy, you prefer to stick to a classic brew, or you would rather have more control over your dose, water-soluble CBD is your solution. It’s taste-free, can be added to any hot or cold drink, and you have full control of the dose every time. Just make sure to allow your tea to brew first before adding your drops, as this allows the water temperature to cool slightly from boiling, helping to preserve the CBD. This option is highly convenient and allows for much more flexibility, making it a perfect addition to any afternoon tea.
Infusing food with CBD oil
If you want to leave the tea as it is and would prefer to include CBD in some tasty treats instead, CBD oils are a great option. They’re fat soluble, which means they easily infuse into recipes with ingredients like oils and butters. For recipes like cakes and loaves, simply add your desired dose to your mixture before baking, mixing well to ensure an even dose throughout the recipe. If you are making individual goodies, such as cupcakes or shortbread, you can either add CBD to the entire mixture or individually add a specific dose to each one, depending on your desired outcome.
CBD can begin to degrade and evaporate above certain temperatures, so it’s important to use extra care when baking with CBD. Your baking temperatures should not exceed 325°F as this helps preserve CBD quality while still allowing your baked goods to cook properly. If your recipe calls for a higher temperature, you may be able to reduce it and bake for longer, or you could choose to add CBD to an uncooked element of your recipe, such as the frosting.
Infusing toppings, glazes, and frostings
Whether you prefer CBD tea bags, CBD oils, or water-soluble CBD, you can use your favourite to infuse toppings, frostings, syrups, and glazes. CBD infused teabags can be used to add both flavour and CBD content. For example, if you’d like to make a citrusy frosting, you could include CBD-infused lemon green tea in the recipe. If you’d rather add CBD without impacting flavour, then water-soluble CBD or CBD oils are the best options. Use water-soluble CBD when mixing with water-based recipes, such as infused syrups or glazes, and CBD oils for recipes with fats, such as frostings. This method allows full flexibility and convenience without worrying about cooking temperatures, making it a popular way to include CBD in afternoon tea.
Key takeaways
Here are the key points to remember about the different ways to include CBD in afternoon tea:
- Pre-infused CBD tea bags are arguably the most fitting and simplest method of adding CBD to your afternoon tea.
- Water-soluble CBD allows you to use your own favourite tea blends and decide your own doses.
- CBD oils are ideal for adding to recipes that include fats like butters and oils as it is a naturally fat-soluble compound.
- When baking with CBD, ensure your oven temperature does not exceed 325°F to preserve CBD quality while still allowing your recipe to bake properly.
- You can use CBD tea bags, CBD oils, and/or water-soluble CBD to infuse toppings like frostings, syrups, and glazes.
- Adding CBD to your afternoon tea is a great way to modernize a classic tradition and elevate the experience, especially when shared with fellow CBD lovers.
