Last updated: October 2026
CBD coffee is coffee with CBD added, either ready-made or by stirring a few drops of CBD oil into your own cup. It won’t get you high. Many people like the pairing, but there’s no good evidence CBD prevents caffeine jitters, and at high doses CBD slows how fast your body clears caffeine. Most healthy adults can combine them sensibly.
This guide covers what CBD coffee is, how CBD and caffeine interact, how it feels, how to make it properly, timing, and who should avoid it.
What is CBD coffee?
| Type | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| DIY: oil added to your cup | You control the dose and use your own coffee | Oil can float on black coffee |
| CBD-infused beans or grounds | Convenient | Dose per cup is hard to know; heat and storage may reduce CBD |
| Ready-to-drink cans or café drinks | Easy | Often low CBD; check the label and lab report |
Any CBD food or drink sold in the UK should be linked to an application on the FSA public list.
How CBD and caffeine interact
Caffeine is broken down in the liver by an enzyme called CYP1A2, and CBD weakly blocks that enzyme. In a study for the prescription CBD medicine, people taking 1,500mg of CBD a day cleared caffeine more slowly: their total caffeine exposure almost doubled. Supplement doses are far lower, so the effect is likely to be small, but it’s a reason not to overdo either.
Caffeine and CBD also pull in different directions: caffeine is a stimulant, while some people find CBD relaxing. See does caffeine cause anxiety?
Does CBD stop caffeine jitters?
It’s a popular claim, but no trials have tested it. If coffee makes you jittery or anxious, the proven fix is less caffeine: a smaller cup, a half-caf, or no coffee after midday. Adding CBD to a strong coffee won’t cancel out too much caffeine, and the interaction above could even make caffeine last longer.
What does CBD coffee feel like?
Mostly like coffee. CBD doesn’t get you high, and most people notice little at everyday amounts. Some describe a calmer feel to their morning, but that’s personal experience, not something trials have shown. See does CBD get you high?
How to make CBD coffee
- Brew your coffee as usual.
- Add fat: CBD dissolves in fat, not water, so it mixes best into milk, oat milk with some fat, or a splash of cream.
- Add your CBD oil to the milk first, then pour in the coffee, or blend it all for a frothy, even mix.
- Let it cool slightly rather than adding oil to just-boiled coffee.
- Start low: a few drops, around 10mg of CBD.
The FSA’s 10mg a day figure is precautionary advice rather than a legal limit, set while longer-term safety research continues. At Evopure we think it is a very cautious figure, and many adults use more. If you go above it, increase slowly, and check with your GP or pharmacist first if you take any medication. See how much CBD to take.
Our Evolabs orange, mint and cherry oils add a light flavour to a latte, and our Flow CBD Oil pairs CBD with ashwagandha and maca for daytime use. Prefer something caffeine-free? Try a mushroom coffee or our reishi hot chocolate in the evening.
Timing: together or separate?
- Together: fine for most people at modest amounts of both.
- Separate: some prefer coffee in the morning and CBD in the evening as part of a wind-down. See CBD for sleep.
- Sleep: caffeine can affect sleep for many hours, so keep coffee to the morning or early afternoon.
- Caffeine limits: EFSA says up to 400mg a day is safe for most adults. An instant coffee has about 100mg; filter and coffee-shop coffee often more.
Who should avoid it
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: CBD isn’t advised, and the NHS says no more than 200mg of caffeine a day in pregnancy.
- Medicines: CBD can interact with some, and so can caffeine. Ask your pharmacist. See can CBD interact with medication?
- Heart rhythm problems, anxiety disorders or poor sleep: watch your caffeine first.
- Under-18s: CBD products are for adults.
See also coffee on an empty stomach.
FAQs
Can you put CBD oil in coffee?
Yes. Mix it into milk or another fat first, as CBD doesn’t dissolve in water, and start with around 10mg.
Is it safe to mix CBD and caffeine?
For most healthy adults, at modest amounts, yes. At very high doses CBD slows how fast caffeine is cleared, so don’t overdo either.
Does CBD cancel out caffeine?
No. There’s no evidence CBD cancels caffeine’s effects or prevents jitters. Less caffeine is the proven fix.
Does heat destroy CBD in coffee?
Normal coffee temperatures are unlikely to destroy much CBD, but adding oil to slightly cooled coffee with milk mixes it better.
Will CBD coffee get you high?
No. CBD isn’t intoxicating. Use a product with no detectable THC.
Should I take CBD in the morning or at night?
Either. Many people take it in the evening as part of a wind-down; others add it to their morning coffee.
