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LEAFMAGAZINES.COM CHAI IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT!
Drinkables are all the rage in the Alaskan market right now, and with the new 100mg per package allowance, there’s never been a better time to plunge into the world of liquid edibles. And a great way to dip your toes in the water is Higher Altitude Manufacturing’s Chai Apple Cannbucha.
Admittedly, there are times when kombucha can taste like unfiltered vinegar. Or in other words, it can be an acquired taste. However, that is not the case with Cannbucha. From the second you crack open the lid, your nose will be filled with the scent of fresh apples and cinnamon – think your mom’s fresh-baked apple pie. The scent is so alluring you might find yourself sneaking sniffs in between swigs.
Then again, you might find yourself taking swigs in between deep inhales because Cannbucha tastes just as good as it smells.
Musky black chai adds a beautiful base to tangy apple and spicy cinnamon, coating your tongue with an exciting blend of flavors. Super potent, the remnants of Cannbucha linger on the tongue well after each sip – much like the high you’ll experience.
There is 100mg of THC per bottle, but there are bold serving markers on the side to prevent you from overindulging. The heady high was surprisingly fast-acting and robust, so definitely tread slowly until you find the proper dosage for your needs. Luckily, you won’t have to wait long to feel the initial effects.
10MG SERVING | 100MG/BOTTLE @HIGHERALTITUDEMFG
STONEY MOOSE KITCHENS' COCKTAIL SQUARE GUMMIES KEY LIME MOJITO
Wine and chocolates for Valentine’s Day are so ho-hum. That’s why this year we’re shaking things up (literally) with Stoney Moose Kitchens’ Watermelon Mojito and Lemon Drop Gummy Squares – plus a side of homemade key lime mojito.
WE STARTED our beach-inspired pairing by making a delectable jug of homemade key lime mojito featuring Bacardi Rum. To make the cocktail, we combined the following simple ingredients in a large pitcher: 2 1/2 cups of rum, ¾ cup of lime juice, ¾ cup of key lime juice, ¾ cup of confectioners’ sugar, and 3 ¾ cups of club soda.
Typically, you’d want to garnish with fresh mint, but when mixed with the gummy squares, we found the extra mint to be unnecessary – especially when paired with the Watermelon Mojito Gummy Squares.
These small, sugar-coated gummies were bursting with spearmint flavor! In truth, we didn’t pick up much else tastewise, but the mint was a really lovely contrast to the sweet and sour profile of the key lime mojito. However, the robust flavor is only one part of the one-two punch you get from these gummies. Made with full spectrum CO2 extract, we got to reap the full sleepy benefits of the indica-leaning hybrid gummy. But beware, even a single 10mg serving and a few sips of cocktail had us comatose on the couch for most of the day.
For our second round of pairings, we dipped back into the fridge for another glass of mojito to go with a Lemon Drop gummy. Unlike the Watermelon Mojito variety, the Lemon Drop had a more complex flavor. A dominant lemon profile was met with spicy notes of turmeric that made the gummy taste just like its cocktail inspiration. Paired with the citrus of the key lime, this was a home run of sour flavors that really delighted our taste buds.
In contrast to the sleepy Watermelon Mojito, the Lemon Drop was bright, uplifting and energizing. The high slowly crept up in waves of bubbly happiness that made us let go of all the stress we’d been lugging around. Although we couldn’t utilize the energy kick to knock out chores around the house, finding happiness in the dark winter months was an unexpected pleasure.
Bottom line, both of Stoney Moose Kitchens' cocktail-inspired gummies are standouts. Just make sure you clear your calendar before imbibing.
stoneymoosekitchens.com | @stoneymoosekitchens
10mg/serving | 100mg/package
