It’s likely you’ve heard the term “ wake and bake,” as it is a very common phrase and practice among cannabis consumers and patients alike. Waking and baking is the act of consuming cannabis after waking up in the morning, most often in conjunction with the common morning cup of coffee. Have you ever wondered about the effects of mixing caffeine and THC or caffeine and CBD? Curious if you can combine your weed and coffee, or can you drink coffee with CBD? If so, you are in the right place, as we are going to explore both the benefits of mixing cannabinoids with caffeine as well as any potential downsides.
Caffeine vs. THC in the Mornings
It is undeniable that coffee and cannabis can both result in euphoria. This is because both of these substances increase dopamine levels in the brain, aka the happiness hormone. There are many differences between THC and caffeine, but both serve a great purpose when consumed with intention shortly after waking up. While they are both quite different, there are reasons why individuals would choose to embrace one over the other in the mornings as well as many reasons why they should, and are often consumed together.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a go-to for many people on a daily basis as it helps to boost your energy as well as helps improve your energy levels throughout the day. However, enjoying your first cup of Java directly after waking up might not lead to the greatest benefits. It is suggested that since cortisol levels are the highest upon waking up that it may be best to wait at least one hour before indulging to get the most out of the caffeine in your coffee. This may also help you to avoid any unintentional tolerances to caffeine or interruption to your body’s natural biological rhythm. There are other natural sources of caffeine aside from coffee as well that can be explored, such as kola nuts, green tea, and guarana.
Potential Benefits of Caffeine in the Morning:
THC
THC, which is short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, offers many potential therapeutic benefits, so what better time to consume it than in the morning? You may be asking yourself, doesn’t cannabis make you tired? And while that may be the case for some, with certain strains of cannabis, when consumed with intention and by consuming specific strains, THC can be a great way to start the day!
THC is often embraced for things such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, cancer-related pain, and nausea, as well as things such as muscle spasms, spasticity, neuropathy, epilepsy, and much more. When you live with conditions and symptoms such as these, consuming THC first thing can sometimes mean the difference between being able to face the day or having to surrender back to your bed or, even worse, the doctor’s office. If you are one that finds that THC tends to make you tired and are scared to embrace it first thing in the morning, check out these strains that may help with productivity! Interestingly enough, one study found that cannabis consumption, including the consumption of THC, was related to decreased symptoms in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Potential Benefits of THC in the Morning
- Fight Fatigue
- Decreased Pain, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Nausea
- Increased Focus and Productivity
- Increased Patience
Effects of Combining Caffeine and THC
While caffeine and edibles with a high THC content may not be the best choice for combining caffeine and THC as the edibles may take a while to take effect, there are some benefits to combining THC and caffeine, and it’s not that hard to accomplish all of this in a single cup of coffee!
Have you ever asked yourself can you infuse THC in coffee? Or can you mix THC with coffee creamer? If so, you may be excited to know that the answer to those questions is an astounding YES! There are actually coffees that now contain THC that is available in certain markets, or you can simply infuse your coffee with using an infused water base, a tincture, or an infused oil. You can also use cannabinoid-infused sugar if you prefer to add sweetener. When it comes to adding THC or CBD to coffee creamer, there are some major benefits as most coffee creamers are high in fat, which THC happens to bind to, meaning that your body will essentially receive more cannabinoids than if they were simply infused into black coffee.
Of course, there are other ways of consuming THC as well as CBD along with caffeine that doesn’t involve infusing coffee. You can choose to smoke or vape cannabis and sip on a cup of green tea, or perhaps you may prefer to take a sublingual tincture followed by a guarana soda. Whatever way you prefer to combine THC and caffeine, there are some benefits as well as some potential risks in doing so.
Potential Positive Effects of Combining THC and Caffeine
- Increased Dopamine – Cannabis as well as caffeine have both been shown to increase dopamine levels which in return leads to increased happiness.
- Increased levels of alertness and productivity have also been linked to both THC and caffeine.
- THC and caffeine both also help to fight fatigue which is backed by both research and anecdotal studies in abundance.
Potential Negative Effects of Combining THC and Caffeine
Increased Heartrate: Cannabis and coffee can increase your heart rate. They are known to cause tachycardia which is an increased heart rate. If you have any underlying heart problems or problems with heart arrhythmias, consuming either separately or alone can cause heart complications.
Memory Loss: Caffeine from coffee may increase the short-term memory loss often associated with cannabis. It seems logical that the caffeine would counteract this cannabis effect since coffee can make you more alert. Caffeine and lower doses of cannabis seem to impair working memory, more than cannabis would on its own.
While we are on the topic of THC and caffeine, we have to mention the fact that cannabis cafes are opening up in places around the world in abundance and are being embraced by consumers. There are many reasons why people choose cannabis and caffeine, and as more research is performed, it seems that there are also significant benefits to consuming the two together. Want to experience the powers of caffeine and cannabis firsthand? Click here to see if you qualify to become a medical cannabis patient!
