Coffee and cannabis may not immediately seem like good bedfellows. After all, the two bear strikingly dissimilar histories and cultural images. The word ‘coffee’ brings to mind a warm, cozy, family-friendly beverage for the earnest workers. Yet unfortunately, cannabis had, up until recently, received the label as the drug of choice of the undesirables. However, an educated mind knows that both products should not bear judgment solely according to cultural propaganda. And together, these two products form an underrated, flavorful experience.
The rationale behind this, as believed by an increasing number of connoisseurs, deals with the diversity of both. There simply doesn’t exist a single monolithic taste of coffee, and neither in the case of marijuana. Many modern fans of weed eagerly spend hours devising up ideal ratios and combinations to achieve the optimal high. Conversely, just as many avid coffee enthusiasts worldwide spend large sums on imported coffee strains hoping to achieve something similar.
As more and more fans of both discover, a good cup of coffee can often complement a joint well. And keep in mind that we don’t just mean any old, stinky hash doobie with a poor cup of cheap, processed instant coffee. When it comes to weed, factors like the terpene-profile come into play in complex ways. Indeed, the list we show you below takes the very best of both into consideration. This means that after a long day, you too can unwind with a sensual, decadent dive into colliding world’s of flavor.
The main points to know when it comes to understanding the flavor of cannabis still don’t scratch the surface. As with any product, complex biochemistry determines the extent of every unique terpene scent or flavor. Regardless, having some level of entry-level understanding will still set one apart from the casual consumer.
The key to pairing a particular cannabis product to a specific coffee type lies in understanding the natures of both
No one would ever recommend drinking a shot of tequila while eating something spicy. Likewise, the appeal of pineapple on pizza lies in the way the sweetness interplays with the tanginess of the pizza sauce. As with these, cannabis and coffee pair together accordingly. Feel free to modify and adjust as per individual taste. There just isn’t a gold standard when it comes to flavors as non-discrete as these.
So now that we have covered the essentials, it’s time to transition from theory to practical application. Don’t ever be afraid to get creative, but feel free to use the following as rough guides. And of course, these are merely a few examples of limitless possibilities. Here goes nothing!
‘Chemdog’ and Costa Rican
The former stands apart from the rest due to its strong citric-peppery scent. This should definitely make things interesting when matched with a hot cup of Costa Rican. That coffee gives off mild flavors, pleasantly sour and sweet. Hence together they will provide an experience akin to a nice slice of pumpkin pie. The devil’s in the details.
‘Zkittlez’ and Columbian
Don’t let the silly name fool you. This linalool terpene laced weed provides subtle tastes of lavender and bears a flowery scent. Columbian coffee, with its sweet, earthy tastes would enhance the sweetness. This combination surely makes the user elated and giddy from the aroma.
‘Forbidden Fruit’ and Ethiopian
The name comes off as sensual, and the flavor bears hints of raspberry and grapefruit, with noticeable terpene scents. Ethiopian coffee, like the aforementioned weed, comes off as strongly scented and aromatic. Unmistakable undertones of fruitiness and sweet flavor abound, so this is practically a match made in heaven.