<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Ygbxn_1GshM4mA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Ygbxn_1GshM4mA00" width="1536" height="864" ></figure>Boulder knows a thing or two about what can go into a can. We’ve spent years talking about hops, malt, and which local beer belongs on the picnic table. Now I’m looking at grapefruit and prickly pear in a cannabis drink and wondering why more ordinary sodas don’t use that combination.I’ve long advocated for ways to consume cannabis without combustion. I’m also interested in cannabinoids beyond THC. Give me an interesting ingredient list, something to learn about, and a little ginger, and you have my attention.That brings me to LOREA’s cannabis-infused tonics. Their flavors caught my eye before I got to the cannabinoid amounts. This is an exploration of those formulations, rather than a tasting review of every drink.<h2>Beyond the Smoke</h2>In a community with Boulder’s appetite for discovery, cannabis beverages give us plenty to discuss. They bring a familiar ritual—opening a can and pouring a drink—together with ingredients that deserve a closer look.For me, the appeal begins with avoiding smoke from burning plant material. Drinking cannabis offers that option, although it brings its own risks. Dosage and delayed effects complicate the picture.An alcohol-free beverage can still be intoxicating. A colorful can and a tropical flavor do not change that.What interests me is the possibility of a thoughtfully flavored adult beverage with clearly listed ingredients. Before opening one, I want to know what those ingredients are and how much THC the can contains.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3AgZzH_1GshM4mA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3AgZzH_1GshM4mA00" width="1024" height="683" ><figcaption>Combustion Is Simply Not A Good Alternative For Imbibing. Art: Lensworth</figcaption></figure><h2>Four Flavors Worth a Look</h2>According to LOREA’s product information, its four signature blends take different approaches to flavor and formulation.Sharp Focus combines tangerine and ginger with 5 milligrams of THC and 10 milligrams of CBD per can. Other listed ingredients include lion’s mane, L-theanine, and turmeric. Tangerine and ginger make sense together: citrus sweetness with the promise of a little bite.Epic Energy pairs grapefruit and prickly pear with 5 milligrams of THC and 20 milligrams of CBG. It also contains green tea caffeine and Panax ginseng. That caffeine deserves attention, especially if you are choosing an evening beverage. Don’t forget that caffeine is also a drug potentiator, enhancing the efficacy of the drug it is paired with.Simply Happy brings passion fruit and mango together. Its 5-milligram THC version lists 10 milligrams each of CBD and CBG. A 10-milligram THC option is also offered, so recognizing the name is no substitute for reading the label.Deep Sleep pairs blackberry and pomegranate with 5 milligrams of THC and 25 milligrams of CBN.CBD, CBG, and CBN as well as THC are different cannabinoids. Those letters and amounts are worth reading carefully rather than treating every cannabis beverage as interchangeable.Names such as Sharp Focus and Deep Sleep describe how the company positions its drinks. They do not guarantee an individual response. I find the ingredients interesting, but a product name is not a medical conclusion.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1PfpBp_1GshM4mA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1PfpBp_1GshM4mA00" width="1024" height="683" ><figcaption>There Is Something Elegant About Pouring A Cannabis Infused Fruit Drink And A Little Science Is A Good Ingredient. Art: Lensworth</figcaption></figure><h2>Read the Dose Before You Sip</h2>I once drank an entire beverage containing 100 milligrams of THC. It affected me far more strongly than I intended. That experience belongs firmly in the cautionary tales column.Five milligrams and 100 milligrams are very different amounts. Even so, a smaller amount does not guarantee a mild experience for everyone.The CDC’s guidance on edible cannabis explains that intoxicating effects can take 30 minutes to two hours to appear. Effects may also last longer than expected. That delay can tempt someone to have more before the first serving has taken effect, increasing the risk of an unpleasant experience. Eat way too much and it can be a very unpleasant experience. Unlike alcohol, it is generally believed that there is no fatal dose of THC. The mental and physical symptomology can be significant. If you choose to consume THC, start cautiously and allow time before considering more. Avoid combining it with alcohol, do not drive, and store cannabis beverages securely away from children and pets. I am not a doctor, and have not played one on TV.Full disclosure: I personally know one of the people behind LOREA, and I have a large order on the way. I received no compensation for this article. The opinions are my own and no medical advice is intended or given.What draws me to these drinks is the combination of flavor, curiosity, and an alternative to combustion. There is plenty to consider before opening a can, but I like that the conversation can begin with a question any Boulder beverage enthusiast might ask:What made you think to put grapefruit and prickly pear together?<ul><li>Multi-published and widely syndicated blogger and author.</li><li>Most recently published by Amazon, his first book, "Lensworth"a book of his prize-winning photos.</li><li>University lectures at University of Colorado, Boulder, Denver University Law School, Univ. of New Mexico, Las Vegas NM, and many other schools at all levels. Numerous lectures for the NORML Legal Committee</li><li>Former Judge</li><li>Media work, including starring in episodes of Fox’s Power of Attorney, well in excess of many hundreds media interviews, appearances, articles, and podcasts, including co-hosting Time For Hemp for two years.</li><li>Life Member, NORML Legal Committee, Distinguished Counsel Circle.</li><li>Photographer of the Year, AboutBoulder 2023</li><li>First Chair and Originator of the Colorado Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Committee, a National first.</li><li>Previous Chair, Boulder Criminal Defense Bar (8 years)</li><li>Twice chair Executive Counsel, Colorado Bar Association Criminal Law Section</li><li>Life Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar</li><li>Board Member Emeritus, Colorado NORML, and prior chair during legalization, as well as pre and post legalization</li><li>Chair, Colorado NORML, 7 years including during the successful effort to legalize recreational pot in Colorado</li><li>Senior Counsel Emeritus to the Boulder Law firm Dolan + Zimmerman LLP : (720)-610-0951</li><li>Board member, Author, and Editor for Criminal Law Articles for the Colorado Lawyer, primary publication of the Colorado Bar Assoc. 7 Years, in addition to having 3 Colorado Lawyer cover photos, and numerous articles for the Colorado Lawyer monthly publication.</li></ul></div></body>

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Boulder knows a thing or two about what can go into a can. We’ve spent years talking about hops, malt, and which local beer belongs on the picnic table. Now I’m looking at grapefruit and prickly pear in a cannabis drink and wondering why more ordinary sodas don’t use that combination.

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