Microdosing means taking a small enough amount of THC that you notice a gentle shift rather than a high. It is the most popular way for new and returning users to enjoy cannabis without losing the evening. Here is how to do it with gummies.
What counts as a microdose?
A microdose is usually 1mg to 2.5mg of THC, sometimes up to 5mg for people with some tolerance.
At that level most people describe a lighter mood and a relaxed body rather than feeling high. You stay clear-headed enough to cook, chat or watch a film. Because everyone responds differently, the right amount for you is found by starting very low and adjusting over a few evenings, not by following a number.
How to microdose with gummies
Shop gummies- 01
Choose a 10mg gummy
Our Blueberry Buzz 10mg cuts cleanly into quarters or halves.
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Cut a quarter
A clean knife gives you four pieces of about 2.5mg each.
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Take it with food
A light snack gives a smoother, more predictable start.
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Wait two hours
Edibles are slow. Judge the effect at the two-hour mark.
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Keep notes
Write down the amount, the time and how it felt.
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Adjust slowly
Next time, stay the same or add one more quarter.
Finding your amount
A quarter of a 10mg gummy. A barely-there lift for most people.
A full gummy. Beyond a microdose for most people.
Our 20mg and 50mg gummies are made for experienced members.
The full dose guideTolerance builds quickly with daily use. Many people microdose on a few evenings a week rather than every day.
Gummies that split easily
Eight gummies to a child-resistant pack, with the THC per gummy printed on it.
Getting it right
- Use the same gummy each time so the dose stays consistent.
- Keep evenings free the first few times.
- Skip alcohol while you find your level.
- Store gummies in their pack, away from children.
What microdosing is not
Microdosing is a way to enjoy cannabis lightly. It is not a treatment for anything, and if you take medication or have a health condition, speak to your doctor before using cannabis.
Do not drive after any amount of THC.
Usually 1mg to 2.5mg, and up to 5mg for people with some tolerance. Start at the low end and adjust over several evenings.
Cut it into quarters with a clean knife. Each quarter is about 2.5mg. Take one with a light snack and wait two hours before deciding on more.
A small dose usually lasts three to six hours, with the effect building for the first two hours.
You can, but tolerance builds quickly with daily use, so many people prefer a few evenings a week.
The 10mg Blueberry Buzz, because it splits neatly into 2.5mg quarters or 5mg halves. The 5mg Grapefruit Glow is also ideal when it is in stock.
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