Edibles: A Beginner's Guide

Cannabis edibles are often a preferred method of intake over smoking or vaping for many people due to a variety of appealing reasons. Not only can you enjoy a quality brownie, cookie (among countless other edible recipes) rather than potentially choking on a hit, but by ingesting the cannabis you avoid the lingering and often danky smell that marijuana smoke is known for. Their inconspicuous nature makes them a hot item that every pot community member should at least try it out once. It is also much easier for you to measure and keep track of how much THC or CBC you are ingesting.

Another positive point for edibles is that they do not carry the same risks as smoking cannabis does, such as chronic cough and the production of phlegm.

Especially now with the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis in Canada, it is intriguing to see café shops now offering THC-infused beverages and snacks. One such example is CAFÉ Delivery which has a number of shops popping up throughout Toronto.

As the new legislation continues to draw in new and inexperienced members to our cannabis community, many first-time consumers are going the edible direction. It is important to note that eating cannabis-infused foods can be tricky as each person responds differently to different doses. The average dose for edibles is 10-15 mg of THC however you can purchase items with much more (20mg) or much less (0.5mg).

Here are a few common questions when it comes to the use of edibles:

How long does it take for edibles to take effect? How long does an edible high last?

The average amount of time that edibles take for you to feel the effects do vary person to person from as short as 30 minutes to 2 hours. If this is your first time you should start at low doses and expect to wait at least 2-3 hours to feel the full effects before considering eating more. By waiting you are reducing your risk of potentially uncomfortable side effects.

Though edibles take on a slow creeping effect of the high whereas smoking cannabis effects are almost instant, the high itself lasts much longer than when you smoke it – another very appealing quality. Your edible high can peak at 2-3 hours and you can continue to feel the effects for 7-12 hours. Those who are new to the cannabis world may feel the effects a lot more intensely and for much longer than a seasoned indulger.

What does an edible high feel like?

When you are ingesting THC heavy edibles, you can expect to experience the similar euphoric and relaxation feelings as the smoking compound. Just like with varying strains of pot for smoking, the edible high will similarly depend of the type of cannabinoids and potency level in the edible.

Here is a list of some dispensaries in Kingston and Toronto, Ontario who carry edibles AND that are offering same day delivery to your door:

Kingston Area

Cannabis Delivery Kingston

500 mg Shatter Bars - Euphoria Extractions - Milk Chocolate Indica

500 mg Shatter Bars - Euphoria Extractions - Sativa - Milk Chocolate

Toronto Area

The420 Delivery

At The420 Delivery located in Toronto, ON they offer a wide range of edible products from gummies, to toffee and chocolate bars, tea, lollipops and more!

If you are feeling really adventurous and want to try your hand at making your own edibles, check out our blog below on how to make cannabutter.

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