Most people believe that when you smoke weed, you get the munchies, but what happens if the munchies begin even before you consume cannabis? The munchies are all about a craving. And sometimes, that craving involves chocolate. If you have a hankering for chocolate when you’re stoned, or before you’re stoned—there’s a way to enjoy both cannabis and chocolate—together!
From cannabis infused chocolates, THC infused seltzers, and CBD gummies—edibles have been around for a long time, providing a little something for everyone. While the world of edibles is vast, today, we’re exploring the wonderful world of cannabis chocolates. Chocolate is a popular confectionery due to its versatility, and with cannabis becoming less taboo, putting the two together just feels right.
I’m sure that cannabis and chocolates together has been happening already for a while, and suddenly it makes sense as to why everyone was freaking out about Willy Wonka’s chocolates at the Chocolate Factory–there had to be something in those chocolates that made everyone feel that good. The lessons of Willy Wonka’s story can serve as a warning, too, because sometimes edibles can go down a dark path if you aren’t prepared or don’t know how to handle them correctly.
When it comes to cannabis chocolates in Scarborough, Weedjar has you covered. Here are some tips to keep your cannabis experience pleasant all around so that you won’t fall into a chocolate pit of despair.
What are Cannabis Chocolates?
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To understand what cannabis chocolates are is to understand what edibles are. Edibles are food or drinks that are infused with cannabis. Weed chocolates, in particular, is chocolate that is infused with either a CBD or THC concentrate.
This isn’t exactly a new process, people have been infusing cannabis with food for a really long time by melting cannabis with butter to create cannabutter. There is probably a horror story you’ve heard about edibles that have scared you off trying them, but now with all the advancements of cannabis-infused goods, they’re regulated and dosed accurately so you know exactly what you’re getting, and what to expect. Although it might seem scary, edibles are a perfectly safe option to consume cannabis without the side effects of smoking or inhalation. If you’re worried about the effects of weed chocolates and want to learn more, our budtenders at Weedjar have the expertise to give you the lowdown on what will work best for you, based on your taste and dosage requirements.
What to Know About Cannabis Chocolate and Edibles
If you’re looking into getting into cannabis chocolates or other edibles, it’s important to know edible etiquette.
Know Your Dose.
The cannabis chocolates at our Weedjar shop in Eglinton offer up to 10% of THC or CBD. Only a maximum of 10 mg of THC (the psychoactive component of cannabis) is allowed in a single package and unit of edibles.
Understanding the Difference Between THC and CBD Cannabis Chocolates
CBD is short for cannabidiol and is the non-psychoactive ingredient that helps alleviate signs of anxiety, depression, pain and helps promote better sleep. The non-psychoactive aspect of CBD is appealing to folks who are looking for the healing benefits of cannabis, without the mind-altering effects that THC can provide.
THC is tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the main ingredient that gets you high. The higher the THC percentage, the stronger your high will be. THC is also used for a number of benefits, which include increasing appetite, reducing nausea and reducing pain.
Simply put, THC helps the way the mind perceives pain and helps in that way, whereas CBD may be able to treat it from the local source.
Be Patient.
The most common mistake when people try edibles is not waiting to feel the effects. Edibles require anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to take full effect. We recommend that you try waiting until taking another dose to speed up the effects because more times than not, you’ll get too stoned and it will be a really uncomfortable time if you’re unprepared for the experience.
Choosing Weed Chocolate
There’s a lot to know about weed chocolates if you’re new to the game. Before you go into the store without knowing what to ask for, let’s break down some of the common forms that cannabis chocolates come in. Cannabis can be infused with dark chocolate, white chocolate, caramels, and matcha chocolate coating, it can also be processed into lava cakes, space cakes, chocolate taffy, truffles and the beloved brownie – you name it! Although the names and shapes might change, the method of consumption stays the same; you eat it! Edibles are slow-acting, and some folks say that leaving the chocolate to melt on the tongue lets the THC or CBD seep even more slowly into your bloodstream – although that hasn’t been personally tested, it might be an option to enjoy both the flavour of the chocolate while reaping the benefits of the weed-infusion.
Cannabis Chocolates in Scarborough
Not sure what to try? Weedjar’s Eglinton location has a vast selection to choose from. We’ve selected our top three best-selling chocolates to ensure that you have the best experience when trying cannabis infused chocolate.
BHANG – Dark Chocolate Bar
The Bhang® Dark Chocolate Bar is a hybrid infused chocolate bar with 10% of THC. The bar is made with sustainably-sourced, fair-trade cacao beans and is Powered by Indiva.
There are four pieces in each bar, each containing 2.5 mg of THC. They contain a rich 73.8% cocoa and 10 mg of THC. The richness of the chocolate hides the taste of the cannabis flavour and offers hints of sweetness, spiciness, and malt in their dark chocolate blend.
The Dark Chocolate Bar is made in Indiva’s facility based in London, Ontario.
BHANG – Cookies and Cream White Chocolate
Bhang ® is a popular cannabis chocolate producer in Ontario. The Bhang Cookies and Cream White Chocolate provide a stark contrast from its Dark Chocolate counterpart. This bar is pieced into four morsels of 2.5 mg of THC, which make it perfect for sharing or saving for later. The Cookies and Cream White Chocolate Bar has a crunchy flavour with chunks of cookies, cream and delicious white chocolate without the strong cannabis-taste.
CHOWIE WOWIE – Balance 1:1 Milk Chocolate
Bring the wow with Chowie Wowie’s Balance 1:1 Milk Chocolate. The hybrid milk chocolate bar is breakable into two portions each with 5 mg of THC and 5 mg of CBD per piece, which makes it a total of 10 mg of THC and 10 mg of CBD total—the perfect balance.
The effects felt with these bars are calm, happy, relaxed, and energetic.
Benefits of Cannabis Chocolates in Scarborough
There aren’t any enchanted chocolate factories that make weed-infused chocolate in Scarborough, but you can find retailers like ours that carry products that taste good and are infused with THC and CBD. As mentioned before, edibles are required by law to be limited to 10mg per package, which means that they are perfectly safe and easy to manage your dosage. If you’re worried about the effects of cannabis chocolates, it’s always recommended to start low and go slow.
Where to Buy Weed Chocolates in Eglinton?
If you’re a newcomer to cannabis chocolates, or if you’re a long-time fan, we at Weedjar want to let you know of the benefits of the products we’ve got in our store so you can make an educated choice about how to consume the product for whatever type of mood you’re looking for. This guide is to steer you in the right direction and to hopefully make the world of cannabis chocolates a little less intimidating.
Stop by Weedjar in Scarborough
At our Weedjar: Eglinton location, we have budtenders on hand that are well-versed in products we sell, including vape pens, pre-rolls and more –they can guide you in finding cannabis chocolates that are of high quality from brands that create and craft cannabis products that provide optimal effects for your lifestyle.
Weedjar is a family-owned and operated business providing carefully curated cannabis products and accessories to our customers in over three locations in Ontario, including Eglinton, Oakwood Village, and Broadview.