Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink

The Manual may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.

These are the best CBD gummies you can buy, period

Check out the best CBD gummies, according to experts

By
Image used with permission by copyright holder

CBD’s hot streak shows no signs of cooling down any time soon, as shown by the eagerness with which consumers snap up products containing this cannabis compound. The benefits of cannabidiol create a high demand for CBD products. This results in a somewhat flooded market, which can seem like a good problem to have, that is, until you’re planning to buy a container of high-quality CBD gummies you can munch on, and you don’t know where to start. Having been in this challenging position a few times myself, I thought it prudent to seek advice from the experts, and ten cannabis industry pros came through with recommendations for the best CBD gummies that are currently available on the market.

Looking for something else to consume? We’ve also rounded up the best CBD drinks and CBD snacks for you to consider.

Recommended Videos

Related Guides

Kurativ CBD/CBG gummies

Kurativ CBD
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Containing both CBD and CBG, another cannabinoid compound that shows evidence of therapeutic benefits in early trials, Kurativ gummies offer a well-balanced effect. They are an easy gummy to integrate into your lifestyle. “I like Kurativ’s CBD/CBG blend in gummy form. The candies themselves are easy to eat (almost too enjoyable!) and have the right amount of softness that I like; I don’t like gummy candies to be too tough to chew, and these have a smooth texture and nice flavor. Plus, I like that they are sure to have CBG in there as well. The milligrams-per-servings is easy [to handle], and they fit right into my routine,” says CBD writer Stephanie Johnson of Since Day 3.

Wyld CBD gummies 

Image used with permission by copyright holder

CBD expert and founder Caleb Chen of The Highest Critic opts for Wyld CBD Gummies largely due to the variety of flavors and the overall quality of this product. “I like Wyld CBD’s line of gummies because they break away from the monotony with delicious flavors and an eye-popping form factor. Their CBD gummies are not run-of-the-mill flavors — blackberry, raspberry, and even huckleberry — as well as a classic lemon flavor, and they are truly delicious and productive,” Chen explains. You can grab a singular 500 mg bottle (20 gummies per bottle) or try the variety pack with all four flavors.

R+R Medicinals CBD Gummy Rings

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Amsterdam-based CBD expert Winston Peki, the founder of Herbonaut, likes CBD gummies that offer good value, solid potency, and low sugar content. In these categories, he ranks R+R Medicinals CBD Gummy Rings among the best, claiming that “They’re one of the only CBD gummies that are a true full-spectrum product (besides CBD, they contain various hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes). This matters because other hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes are thought to make CBD more effective. Taking CBD as part of a full-spectrum hemp extract is the best way to experience the effects of CBD and produces fewer side effects. [Also], these gummies are the best value for money that you can get. For every $1, you get 15mg of full-spectrum hemp extract with 13-14 mg of CBD. And finally, these gummies have very low sugar content; they’re vegan and have clean ingredients.”

Plus gummies

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Plu s Gummies creates CBD-THC blends (only available for purchase in California and Nevada) and a line of hemp-derived gummies, which can be purchased throughout the country. According to founder and cannabis expert Jamie Evans of The Herb Somm, Plus Gummies are a good buy for CBD newbies and regular users alike: “Bite-size and delicious, Plus Gummies are available in many different flavors and CBD: THC ratio blends. Plus also launched their hemp-derived CBD line last year, available in three different “effects”: Balance, Uplift, and Sleep. I’ve tried both the cannabis line and the hemp line. Plus Gummies are effective and are blended with other healing ingredients to enhance therapeutic effects.”

Kiva Midnight Blueberry Camino gummies

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Like CBD, CBN (short for “cannabinol”) is a cannabis compound that can have a relaxing effect on users, and many enthusiasts use this close cousin of CBD to help improve their sleep quality. If that’s your goal, take the advice of public affairs director Spencer Andrews of the March and Ash cannabis retailer in San Diego and try Kiva Midnight Blueberry Camino Gummies. “The Midnight Blueberry Camino Gummies aid with sleep and use relaxing terpenes with a hint of chamomile and lavender for a soothing effect. Each gummy contains 1mg of CB, and can be ordered here,” Andrews tells The Manual.

Kiva Confections is California-based and is only available in certain states. These gummies, in particular, are only available in Arizona or California.

Buy at Kiva Confections

Kanha CBD gummies 

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Antonio Frazierise is president of CannaSafe, a company that tests cannabis for effectiveness, quality, and safety, so he’s a highly knowledgeable resource for CBD gummy intel. His top recommendation? “Kanha CBD Gummies are a great product. At CannaSafe, we tested the gummie,s and we found that they are formulated for precision and efficacy. You get a consistent dose and experience with this product.”

Kanha CBD Gummies can be purchased at dispensaries throughout California, and you can find a full list of vendors here.

Buy Now

How do CBD gummies work?

CBD gummies work by delivering CBD to the bloodstream through the digestive system. CBD is a compound found in the cannabis plant with various potential health benefits. When you eat a CBD gummy, the CBD is absorbed into the bloodstream through the lining of the stomach and small intestine. The CBD then travels to the liver, where it is metabolized. The liver converts CBD into other compounds that can interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is a complex system of receptors and neurotransmitters that regulates various functions, including sleep, mood, and pain.

The effects of CBD gummies can vary depending on the individual and the dose of CBD. Some people may feel the effects of CBD gummies within minutes, while others may not feel the effects for up to an hour. The effects of CBD gummies can also vary depending on the CBD form used. For example, CBD gummies that contain CBD isolate may have different effects than CBD gummies that contain full-spectrum CBD.

CBD gummies are a convenient and easy way to take CBD. They are also a good option for people who do not like the taste of CBD oil or tinctures. However, it is important to note that CBD gummies can be expensive.

Here are some of the factors that can affect how CBD gummies work:

  • The dose of CBD: The amount of CBD in the gummy will affect the effects’ strength.
  • The form of CBD: CBD in the gummy can also affect how it is absorbed and metabolized by the body.
  • The individual’s metabolism: The individual’s metabolism will also affect how quickly the CBD is absorbed and metabolized.
  • The individual’s body chemistry: The individual’s body chemistry can also affect how CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system.

If you are considering CBD gummies, it is important to talk to your doctor first. CBD can interact with some medications, so it is important to ensure that it is safe to use. It would be best to start with a low dose and gradually increase it until you find the best amount for you.

Editors’ Recommendations

Topics
Nate Swanner
Nate Swanner
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Nate is General Manager for all not-Digital-Trends properties at DTMG, including The Manual, Digital Trends en Espanol…
The Oklahoma Martini and 9 more drinks: The best cocktails you’ve never heard of
Here are some of the best unknown drinks
Boilermaker

While there's nothing wrong with a classic cocktail recipe or a reliable glass of cabernet sauvignon, sometimes you want a change of pace. Who knows, your favorite beverage might be one you've never tried, let alone ever heard of.

Some of these wild drinks come from different parts of the U.S., offering regional twists on signature drinks. Others, like smoothie sour beers, are the work of creative producers looking to shake up the game. Others still are from faraway parts of the planet — places you may never reach, but you can at least visit in mind with the appropriate drink in hand.

Read more
What is a gruit, and where can you find one?
Gruit, the beer made without hops that you need to try
Beer snifter chalice glass

Most beers you know and love today have four primary ingredients: water, barley, hops, and yeast. That’s largely due to the centuries-old German beer purity law, or reinheitsgebot, which demanded that beer be made exclusively using these ingredients and set the standard for today’s brews. 
But beer is an ancient beverage — historians believe its story stretches back to 5th millennium BC in Iran and went on to be enjoyed by the likes of Egyptian pharaohs and the Greek philosophers. However, if Socrates or Tutankhamun ever enjoyed a pint in their days, the beer was likely missing one of those four critical ingredients: the hop.
In today’s hop-hungry climate of India pale ales (and hazy IPAs, New England IPAs, as well as milkshake IPAs, and others), it seems impossible that beer could exist without hops. The fact is that many other natural ingredients can serve as substitutes for the bittering, aromatic, and flavoring characteristics of hops. Today, if a beer relies on other herbs to fill the "hops" role, the beverage is classified as a gruit.

Gruit is the German word for herb. Instead of depending on hops, these brews use exotic additives like bog myrtle, horehound, elderflowers, and yarrow to offset the sweetness of the malts and create a more complex beverage.
Thanks to the creativity of modern breweries, you don’t have to travel back to the Middle Ages to find a gruit (though if you can, please let us in on your time travel technology). You can try them right now, but you will have to do some detective work.
“Authentic” gruits can be tough to find in the mainstream marketplace. That’s because some laws require hops to be present for a product to be sold as beer. Not having the “beer” title would limit distribution and sales channels for some breweries.  To illustrate how rare gruits are in the current marketplace, there are currently 32,576 American IPAs listed on the Beer Advocate database and only 380 gruits.
But don’t despair — this list will help you get started on the path toward discovering modern versions of the ancient ale. Start your gruit journey here:

Read more
The best Cachaça you can get: Our top picks
Make it a Cachaça filled summer
Cachaca

Similar to rum, cachaça is a distilled spirit made from sugarcane. It bears a close resemblance to the other well-known sugarcane-base spirit, but a few glaring things differentiate it from the likes of Bacardi and Havana Club.

Like cognac or tequila, cachaça has a specific geographic designation. Before anything else, to be called a cachaça, it must be produced in Brazil. It also must have an ABV of at least 38% and a maximum of 48%. It’s so similar to rum that before 2013, some cachaça-producers even labeled it as “Brazilian rum.” Now, it has its designation, and while similar to rum, it’s rum.

Read more