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THC Drinks & Hemp Seltzers
Hemp-derived THC and CBD seltzers and other ready-to-drink beverages, labeled in milligrams per can. Drinks are typically felt in about 15 to 30 minutes, though everyone responds differently.
A first-timer's guide to THC seltzers and hemp drinks
Hemp THC drinks look like any other seltzer, soda or shot, but each one carries a measured amount of THC. This guide covers how to read the label, how long drinks take, and how to pick a first can.
What is on the shelf
Most of our drinks section is canned seltzer and soda from brands such as Howdy, Indigo, 3CHI, Willie’s Remedy, Trail Magic, Oliphant, Cornbread and Find Wunder. There are also small shots and bottled non-alcoholic spirits from Kickin’ It Higher, Find Wunder and 8th Wonder. Liquid Death and Sprecher’s sodas contain no THC.
Milligrams per can, per serving and per bottle
Start with the number on the front of the can. Most of our seltzers are 5mg or 10mg per can, and some are 2.5mg. A few stronger cans are labeled for experienced users only. Tennessee caps a hemp drink at 15mg per serving and two servings per container.
Then check the serving size, because a can is not always one serving: Trail Magic’s 10mg seltzers list two 5mg servings per can. Bottled spirits need the closest look. A bottle labeled 75mg or 100mg may be giving the total for the whole bottle rather than one pour, so read the panel for milligrams per serving and count the servings you pour.
Some drinks also add CBD, CBG or caffeine; Trail Magic’s Half & Half lists 28mg of caffeine per can. Those amounts are on the label too.
How long drinks take
Drinks are typically felt sooner than gummies, often within about 15 to 30 minutes, and commonly for a couple of hours or more, longer at higher amounts. Food, tolerance and individual response all vary.
Start low and go slow
- For a first try, choose a 2.5mg or 5mg drink, or share a 10mg can.
- Sip it over 15 to 20 minutes rather than finishing it fast.
- Wait at least an hour before opening another. The common mistake is opening a second can before the first has been fully felt.
- Do not mix with alcohol, and do not drive after drinking.
Reading the certificate of analysis
Tennessee requires hemp-derived THC products to carry a QR code linking to a certificate of analysis (COA) from a testing lab. Scan it with your phone camera and check that:
- the batch or lot number matches the one printed on your can or box;
- the lab is named and the test date is recent;
- the delta-9 THC result lines up with the milligrams on the label;
- any panels included for pesticides, heavy metals, solvents or microbes are marked as passing.
If a code does not scan or the numbers do not match, ask us before you buy.
Tennessee rules in brief
You must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID to buy hemp-derived THC products, and they are sold in person only at a TABC-licensed retailer. They cannot be delivered or shipped, so browse here and buy in store. The details are on our Tennessee hemp law page.
Ask us in store
Not sure where to start? Stop by Full Spectrum Naturals in CoolSprings Crossing, off Galleria Boulevard in Franklin, and we will help you compare labels and find a product’s COA.
Questions about THC drinks
How strong is a 5mg or 10mg THC seltzer?
5mg and 10mg per can are the most common amounts in our drinks section, and some cans are 2.5mg. Everyone responds differently, so start low and wait at least an hour before having more.
How long does a THC drink take to be felt?
Drinks are typically felt within about 15 to 30 minutes, sooner than most gummies, and commonly for a couple of hours or more. It varies from person to person.
Is the number on the can per serving or per can?
Usually per can, but not always. Some cans list two servings, and a bottled spirit's number may be the total for the whole bottle. Check the serving size on the label and count the servings you drink.
Can I order THC drinks online for delivery in Tennessee?
No. Tennessee does not allow hemp-derived THC products to be delivered or shipped. You can browse online, but you buy in person at the store, and you must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID.
Do you carry drinks without THC?
Yes. Liquid Death and Sprecher's sodas in our drinks section contain no THC.
