CBD in the UK: what's legal, what's safe and how to check a brand
CBD tea is legal to buy in the UK. CBD in food counts as a "novel food", and products linked to an application on the FSA's public list can stay on sale while it's assessed. The FSA advises healthy adults to limit CBD to 10 mg a day, and THC, the part of cannabis that gets you high, is a controlled drug. All four of our teas are Validated on the FSA's public list, every bag is made to contain 10 mg of CBD, and THC was below the lab's limit of quantification in our 2022 tests.
Valerian tea: what it tastes like and why it's in Tranquilitea
Valerian tea is made from the dried root of the valerian plant, Valeriana officinalis. It's caffeine-free, earthy and a bit musky, and it has been used as a bedtime herb for centuries. It's also one of the six herbs in Tranquilitea.
Gifts for tea lovers: a chef's Christmas list
The best present for a tea lover is something they'd never buy themselves: a tea they haven't tried, something lovely to drink it from, and a little treat on the side. Here's my list, from stocking fillers to the big one.
Hemp tea vs CBD tea: what's actually in your cup?
Hemp tea is dried hemp leaves, brewed like any herbal tea. CBD tea, the way we make it, is proper tea with 10 mg of CBD added. One is the plant in your mug. The other is a brew you'd buy anyway, with a known amount of CBD in it.
CBD tea bags vs loose leaf: what's the difference?
The real difference is how sure you can be about what's in your cup. Many loose-leaf CBD teas are dried plant material, most contain hemp leaves with questionable amounts of CBD if at all. So the CBD you get depends on the leaf and how you brew it. Four Twentea teas are bags: each one holds a measured, water-soluble CBD extract, so every bag is made to contain 10 mg.
The best bedtime teas, and the night-time blend I built herb by herb
The best bedtime teas are caffeine-free and made from herbs people have brewed in the evening for centuries: camomile, valerian, lemon balm, passion flower and honeybush. Steer clear of black, green and white tea after about 4pm, because they all contain caffeine.
The best CBD tea in the UK: what to check before you buy
The best CBD tea is one you can check. A clear amount of CBD in every bag, lab results to back it up, honest THC wording, tea you'd want to drink anyway, and a spot on the FSA's public list. After that, it's down to taste.
CBD Iced Tea: The Easiest Summer Chill Hack
This summer, skip the fizzy drinks and make cold brew CBD tea your go-to refreshment. It’s quick to prepare, delicious to drink, and a small luxury that’s actually good for you. Check out our recipe ideas for a functional, healthy and refreshing summer drink.
CBD tea and my wind-down routine: what my sleep app showed me
A private chef who couldn't switch off, a sleep app, and the wind-down routine that changed my evenings.
CBD: What It Is and How It Works in Your Body
CBD (cannabidiol) is a natural compound from the cannabis plant. It doesn't get you high. In the body it interacts with the endocannabinoid system, a network of receptors that helps keep things like mood, sleep and appetite in balance, and researchers are still working out exactly how. In the UK, the FSA advises healthy adults to have no more than 10 mg of CBD a day from food and drink.
Black CBD Tea: Better Than Coffee for Deep Focus?
Sipping Sunshine: CBD Tea, Your Mood and the Power of a Proper Cuppa
Can a cup of CBD tea brighten your day? We'd say a proper cuppa is one of the best starts to a grey morning there is, and here's why. Researchers around the world are studying CBD and the body's endocannabinoid system, the network that helps keep mood, sleep and stress in balance, and it's one of the most exciting areas of plant science going. Add the simple joy of five minutes with a warm mug, just for you, and you're onto a winner.