Coffee culture keeps evolving, and the newest wave isn’t about latte art—it’s cannabinoids. Across the U.S., cafés and ready-to-drink brands are experimenting with CBD for calm-without-the-crash and THCV for a clearer, more alert vibe. The trend builds on a few shifts: better infusion tech (goodbye oily tincture slick), a sober-curious audience, and a patchwork of state rules that—when navigated well—let cafés offer add-ons or stock packaged drinks.

Why CBD (and THCV) with coffee?

CBD’s reputation for taking the edge off caffeine jitters made it the first cannabinoid to hit cafe menus back in the late 2010s. Today, many coffee pros say the category has matured, with nano-emulsions blending seamlessly and delivering more predictable effects—key for a good café experience. 

THCV, meanwhile, is a rarer, buzzy minor cannabinoid marketed for “clear-headed” energy. It’s still niche, but you can already find THCV-infused coffee from specialty producers (see “Where to try it” below). As with any wellness trend, the research is still developing, so brands tend to emphasize transparency and lab testing.

How cafés are doing it

Some shops offer CBD as an add-on “shot” to a latte or cold brew; others stock grab-and-go cans. In Texas, Archies Coffee in San Antonio builds the experience right into the menu and spells out dosing basics for newcomers, reflecting how cafés are treating cannabinoid coffee as part of a guided, social ritual rather than a novelty.

On the packaged side, infused cold brews and coffee shots are expanding fast, often leveraging emulsions so cannabinoids disperse smoothly (and quickly) in the drink—no oil cap, no separation.

A quick word on rules

Because federal guidance remains murky, states set their own guardrails. Some allow packaged hemp beverages at retail but restrict baristas from adding cannabinoids to drinks made on-site. Georgia, for instance, prohibits coffee shops from adding CBD/THC to beverages they prepare, though they can sell licensed, prepackaged hemp products. Always check your local rules to stay compliant.

Where to try it (brands & cafés with products)

• Highest Ground Coffee (THCV coffee): Specialty beans infused so a brewed cup yields ~8 mg THCV, with published references and lab focus for dosing transparency.
• Sträva Craft Coffee (CBD coffee): A pioneer roaster offering whole-bean, ground, pods, and multiple CBD strengths (4/10/20 mg per cup) for “jitter-free calm.”
• Buddha Beans Coffee Co. (CBD coffee): Organic, in-house-infused beans from a Los Angeles roaster, available in several origins.
• The Hemp Division by Harney & Sons (CBD coffee & coffee shots): Classic tea brand’s sister company now sells “Lift” 252 mg CBD ground coffee and a 2-oz coffee shot with 10 mg Delta-9 THC + 20 mg CBD. Great for grab-and-go.
• Workman’s Relief “Daily Grind” (THC + CBD coffee): Whole-bean and flavored blends pairing caffeine with hemp-derived cannabinoids—sold as prepackaged goods.
• Archies Coffee (San Antonio café): Offers CBD infusions in-house and explains dosing for guests—an example of how cafés frame cannabinoid coffee as a curated experience.

The vibe: mindful, social, and a little nerdy

Think less “wake-and-bake,” more “dialed-in morning.” Fans say a CBD-spiked flat white can smooth out a high-caffeine day, while THCV-curious sippers are chasing a focused lift without fog. The bigger story is hospitality: cafés are turning cannabinoid coffee into a guided ritual—dose-labeled, lab-tested, and offered alongside your favorite milk and syrup—so guests can explore confidently and responsibly. And with beverage tech and regulations evolving, expect more nuanced menus (and better-tasting cups) ahead.