It\u2019s that time of the year again when all of the telltale signs of the \u201clove holiday\u201d pop up\u00a0everywhere<\/i>. The push to buy a gift for your sweetie starts early in the year, and by the time it gets to Feb. 14, all of the reds, pinks, stuffed animals, heart-shaped candy boxes, jewelry and sentimental cards are pretty much impossible to escape.<\/p>\n
But this year, you can keep things simple with a classic combination \u2014 weed and chocolate \u2014 that will probably make your Valentine happier than they expected. It\u2019s true that after smoking cannabis, snacking on a piece of chocolate can make you feel like you\u2019re in heaven.<\/p>\n
But it\u2019s more than just the munchies that makes the pairing so pleasurable.<\/p>\n
Chocolate contains an\u00a0endocannabinoid<\/a>\u00a0called anandamide (derived from the Sanskrit word \u201cananda\u201d which means bliss) that is naturally produced in the body and mimics cannabinoids found in cannabis. The powerful chemical is known for increasing feelings of happiness and overall well-being, effects that are often associated with\u00a0THC<\/a>. The similarities between the two compounds actually\u00a0boost each other\u2019s effects<\/a>\u00a0when consumed together.<\/p>\n When it comes to pairing chocolate and cannabis together, there are a few things to consider. First, in order to really experience the combined effects benefits of this duo, you\u2019ll need to be eating high-quality dark chocolate. Super sweet, sugary milk chocolate will not be as high in anandamide because it has less cocoa. Luckily dark chocolate comes in many different flavors and textures, so you can start your pairing adventure there.<\/p>\n Next, you should be deliberate about the particular strain you choose. Dark chocolate tends to be richer and more bitter than milk chocolate, so the strain you pick should be bold enough to stand up against the chocolate flavor while also complementing it.<\/p>\n Look into the\u00a0terpene profile<\/a>\u00a0of a strain and take it from there. For example, if you opt for a citrusy, blood orange dark chocolate, look for strains with limonene in them. A mint dark chocolate would pair well with pinene, while something like a chili dark chocolate might work well with strains that have myrcene\u2019s spicy, earthy taste to them.<\/p>\n You should let your person decide how they\u2019d like to enjoy their cannabis and chocolate pairing, but you can definitely give them a few suggestions.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been really intentional about the strain and type of chocolate, then it would probably be more interesting for them to smoke or vape and nibble on some chocolate at the same time to see how the flavors complement one another. If you\u2019re just banking on the THC and anandamide combination to boost one another, then they can smoke or vape first and then enjoy their chocolate afterward.<\/p>\n For anyone who doesn\u2019t smoke or simply prefers to consume their cannabis via infused treats, then edibles are the way to go. If you\u2019re into baking things, you can infuse\u00a0cannabutter or oil<\/a>\u00a0with your strain of choice and make some of your own desserts, like\u00a0infused chocolates<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0ho-ho cupcakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n And let\u2019s not forget the convenience of premade chocolate edibles! Though you\u2019ll have less control over the specific strains and pairings, if you decide to purchase infused chocolates, many brands now specify the strain used in their product \u2014 or at the very least, you can usually choose between an indica, a sativa or a hybrid.<\/p>\n Just make sure you explain the link between chocolate (anandamide) and cannabis (THC), so your lover can enjoy the experience as much as you enjoyed creating it \u2014 especially if you took the time to make a spot-on pairing for your special someone.<\/p>\n TELL US<\/b>, are you integrating cannabis into your Valentine\u2019s Day celebration?<\/p>\n The post How to Pair Cannabis & Chocolate for a Dank Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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