It’s normal to face a learning curve when trying edibles for the first time.
After all, edibles generally take longer to produce effects, which also last longer than the effects of smoking or vaping, so it’s important to manage dosage and timing properly.
Fortunately, this list of the best edibles for beginners and our tips on what newcomers should know will arm you with the knowledge you need to make your experience a good one.
1. Mr. Moxey’s Zen Peppermint Mints
- Sativa, indica, or hybrid: Hybrid
- Cannabinoid content: 40 mg CBD / 1 mg THC per mint
- Serving size: 20 servings per package (800 mg CBD / 20 mg THC total per package)
The ultra low-dose Mr. Moxey’s Peppermint Mints are infused with just 1 mg THC per mint, making them perfect for beginners and low tolerance consumers.
Each mint contains 40 mg CBD as well, resulting in a 40:1 CBD:THC ratio; expect muted effects with little to no intoxication.
Most folks who enjoy these gluten-free, vegan mints say that they sharpen the mind, an effect supported by these crisp, refreshing edibles’ peppermint, damiana, and lemon verbena extracts.
2. Camino Sparkling Pear Social Gummies
- Sativa, indica, or hybrid: Sativa hybrid
- Cannabinoid content: 6 mg CBD / 2 mg THC per gummy
- Serving size: 20 servings per package (120 mg CBD / 40 mg THC total per package)
Designed to provide euphoria with no anxiety, Camino’s Sparkling Pear Social Gummies contain a microdose of 2 mg THC per piece.
Alongside 6 mg CBD per gummy (a 3:1 CBD:THC ratio), you may feel subtle stress-busting effects perfect for enjoying any party or event.
Plus, these gummies’ fruity, tart flavor is as exciting as wherever you’re headed.
3. 1906 Chill Tablets
- Sativa, indica, or hybrid: Indica hybrid
- Cannabinoid content: 25 mg CBD / 5 mg THC per gummy
- Serving size: 20 servings per package (500 mg CBD / 100 mg THC total per package)
Kick back and relax with 1906’s Chill Tablets, which are made for swallowing whole instead of chewing.
Each tablet contains 5 mg THC, the typical “starter dose,” which is balanced out nicely by five times as much CBD (25 mg).
Thanks to this 5:1 CBD:THC ratio and other relaxing plant extracts, many consumers find Chill Tablets to offer soothing, chill vibes.
We recommend starting your exploration with Chill Tablets if you’re interested in cannabis for relaxation or sleep.
4. Wana Classic Blood Orange Gummies
- Sativa, indica, or hybrid: Hybrid
- Cannabinoid content: 20 mg CBD / 1 mg THC per gummy
- Serving size: 10 servings per package (200 mg CBD / 10 mg THC total per package)
Minimal intoxication is on the table with Wana’s Classic Blood Orange Gummies, which contain CBD and THC in a 20:1 ratio, as well as a 1 mg THC microdose.
At this high-CBD ratio and minimal THC dose, you can expect little to no intoxication, even if you’re new to cannabis.
Try these gummies as you’re venturing into cannabis if you want to manage symptoms while still going about your everyday routine.
5. Grön Tart Cherry Pearls
- Sativa, indica, or hybrid: Indica
- Cannabinoid content: 25 mg CBN / 2.5 mg THC per gummy
- Serving size: 10 servings per package (250 mg CBN / 25 mg THC per package)
Grön’s Tart Cherry Pearls are the best gummies for beginners seeking to get better rest.
Each Tart Cherry Pearl (this is Grön’s name for its spherical gummies) contains 2.5 mg THC, which is a microdose.
More importantly for nighttime enjoyment, one Tart Cherry Pearl contains 25 mg of CBN, a minor cannabinoid often associated with promoting deep relaxation and sleep.
This amount of CBN is among the highest you’ll find in any edible, and the vibrantly sour yet still sweet flavor is very literally the cherry on top.
6. Journeyman Blueberry Lemonade Syrup
- Sativa, indica, or hybrid: Indica
- Cannabinoid content: 10 mg THC / 5 mg cannabinol (CBN) per capful
- Serving size: 10 servings per package (100 mg THC / 50 mg CBN per bottle)
With half a capful of Journeyman’s Blueberry Lemonade Syrup, you get a standard dose of 5 mg THC.
You also get 2.5 mg of CBN to help promote restfulness.
Swallow your half-capful, or mix it into your nighttime tea or water, about half an hour before bed to potentially sleep more deeply.
Avoid swallowing a full capful, though, since that’s a 10 mg dose of THC that’s likely too strong for your first handful of experiences.
7. Breakwater Lemon Ginger 25:1 CBD:THC Gummies
- Sativa, indica, or hybrid: Hybrid
- Cannabinoid content: 250 mg cannabidiol (CBD) / 10 mg tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per gummy
- Serving size: 10 servings per package (2,500 mg CBD / 100 mg THC total per package)
Tart and sharp in flavor, Breakwater’s Lemon Ginger gummies are the rare 10 mg THC gummy that we recommend for beginners.
Whereas a 10 mg dose of THC is typically too potent for newcomers, these gummies’ 25:1 ratio of CBD to THC may change the story.
Most cannabis consumers find that CBD dampens THC’s most overwhelming effects, and this effect typically becomes more pronounced as the ratio of CBD to THC increases.
A ratio of 25:1 is rather large (and a rare find), so these gummies may deliver the therapeutic benefits associated with a large dose of THC, but without its potential unwanted sensations.
If you’re new to edibles and interested in them for strong symptom management — combating anxiety, boosting focus, promoting sleep — these gummies may start you off on the right foot.
Due to their elevated potency, we do still recommend cutting these gummies in half the first time you try them, in order to get a better sense of how they may affect you.
What to know if you’re new to edibles
When venturing into edibles for the first time, you should learn how your digestive system metabolizes THC.
You should also understand what THC to CBD ratios do and don’t mean.
Additionally, it’s good to read up on edibles’ onset time and effects duration, consume your edibles somewhere familiar, and know what to do if the effects feel too strong.
How the digestive system metabolizes THC
When you ingest THC, your liver converts it into 11-hydroxy-THC, which then enters your bloodstream.
This compound is widely believed to be two to three times more potent than standard THC, though there is minimal research into how it may affect your body and mind.
What’s for sure is that, whereas standard THC enters your bloodstream when you inhale cannabis, 11-hydroxy-THC drives the edible experience.
Digestion also means cannabinoids are released slowly over time, leading to the delayed onset of effects and their longer duration.
Learn more about 11-hydroxy-THC and how it impacts the edible experience via Leafwell, and explore our Leafwell partnership.
What CBD to THC ratios do (and don’t) mean
Many of the best edibles for beginners contain both THC and CBD.
The proportion of CBD to THC is what makes these edibles beginner-friendly, so the CBD to THC ratio is a strong indicator of your likely experience.
For example, at ratios in which CBD is present in greater amounts than THC — say, 3:1 CBD to THC — there’s enough CBD present compared to THC that overwhelming effects are less likely.
The greater the CBD to THC ratio, the lower the chances that you’ll experience undesired intensity.
At the same time, the ratio alone doesn’t tell you everything you need to know.
A 2:1 CBD to THC ratio for a gummy with 20 mg CBD means 10 mg THC, which can still feel quite strong for first-timers.
By comparison, a 2:1 CBD to THC ratio for a gummy with 5 mg CBD means 2.5 mg THC, which is a beginner-friendly microdose.
How to accommodate edibles’ onset time and duration of effects
When consuming any cannabis product, you should know its onset time and duration of effects.
The onset time is how long after consuming the product you should expect to start feeling effects, and the duration is how long you should expect the effects to last.
For edibles, the average onset time is 30 minutes to two hours, and the effects typically last four to eight hours, though sometimes longer.
When you consume an edible, be patient; if you don’t feel the effects right away, you may not need to consume more.
Additionally, the effects of edibles last several hours once they kick in, so be sure to plan accordingly when consuming.
Final tips for a good experience
For your first time trying edibles, make sure you’re somewhere comfortable, like at home or a trusted loved one’s house.
Being fully familiar with your surroundings can make any unwanted effects much more manageable.
If you get too high, find a safe and calm space to wait until the effects pass — ideally somewhere quiet and dimly lit where you can sit or lie down.
Hydrating and eating a bit can help, as can deep breathing, relaxing activities, consuming a CBD-only product, and reminding yourself that these feelings will pass soon.
Is a 10 mg edible too much for a beginner?
In almost all cases, an edible with 10 mg THC is too much for a beginner.
If you can halve the edible, though, that’s 5 mg THC per half, which is a reasonable dose for a beginner.
Even better is an edible you can cut into quarters — each quarter will contain a microdose of 2.5 mg THC.
What size edibles should a beginner take?
In almost all cases, a microdose of 2.5 mg THC is best for a beginner.
It’s entirely possible that you’ll feel little to no intoxication at this dose, in which case you may consider a dose of 5 mg THC next time.
Keep your dose to at most 5 mg THC until you get more familiar with cannabis, as this will reduce the likelihood of an overwhelming experience.
If you’re not sure where to begin, when to move up to a higher dose, or how to choose a beginner-friendly edible, our expert sales specialists are here to answer all your questions.
Find the best edibles for beginners at Blue Oak
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Visit our welcoming space for a journey into edibles that’s customized to your exact wants and needs.
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