Cheeba Chews 1:1 CBD:THC Chocolate Taffy (2019 Review)
Leave a CommentWhen I have an unbearably jam-packed day, I look for an edible I can trust to deliver a focused, long-lasting high that provides relaxation without the drowsiness. Time and time again I turn to a trusted brand like Cheeba Chews and their 100mg 1:1 THC:CBD Chocolate Taffy (around $20) to get me through a long day.
How to describe Cheeba Chews? Classic. Iconic even. For nearly 10 years, the brand has worked to cement its status as a familiar and trusted favorite. Their time-tested experience produces consistently tasty and beneficial products you can trust to deliver a familiar high every time. Find their products in most legal cannabis dispensaries in California, Colorado and Nevada.
Cheeba Chews Chocolate Taffy comes in a rectangular, baby blue package. Inside are 10 individual blister-packed 10mg square pieces, each dosed with 5mg of THC and 5mg of CBD. This even ratio provides a perfectly balanced high, relaxing the mind and spirit while providing enough energy and focus to face a busy day head-on.
This cannabis-infused taffy isn’t the most unique edible available, but what it lacks in creativity it makes up for in nostalgia and consistency. Each chewy, sticky bite reminds me of the saltwater chocolate taffy I bought as a kid on family vacations by the beach, enjoying them on the sand as the waves glided in and out – only with a slight cannabis flavor. These days I’m typically not relaxing by the Pacific when I eat Cheeba Chews (I’m sorry to say), but their texture, chocolatey flavor and consistent high leave me similarly relaxed for 2-6 hours.
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Packaging, Labeling & Product Design
The new compliant packaging is a bit bulkier and tougher than the old medical chews. I had some trouble getting the taffies out of their plastic pouches so they’re truly child-proof. If you suffer from arthritis or other hand pain, you’ll need someone to open them.
While Cheeba Chews enjoys the trust of the cannabis community, they tend to lack transparency when it comes to lab testing. Their website says their products are lab tested, yet the lab results, strain breakdown and cannabis source isn’t readily available on the packaging. The brand would benefit from offering more transparency on their lab test results, sourcing of plant material, and manufacturing technique. Until then, I’ll rely on the consistent results I get from this balanced 100mg taffy to form an opinion.
Quality, Ease of Use
The classic logo ensures an effective cannabis candy experience. One bite into the sticky, slightly chewy 1:1 square and you know what to expect: Tootsie Roll taste and a relaxed-but-functional experience.
The new packaging required excessive effort to unwrap each individual child-proof packet, making it a hassle to dose in larger amounts. But if you’re into microdosing, this isn’t an issue.
Potency, Effectiveness & Affordability
At 10 milligrams of balanced THC and CBD per piece, I ate the whole pack as a post-dinner treat, which was tough. It was a nice cap-off to my chicken stir-fry and helped digest that broccoli and bok choy without bloating.
The taffy’s potency and effectiveness were exactly as I expected from Cheeba Chews – enjoyably chill-but-focused for body and mind. I felt comfortable and content getting work done without feeling lethargic; I didn’t fidget and wasn’t distracted by the noise outside my window on this surprisingly cool summer evening.
With a $22 price tag, this is more than I’d like to spend on an edible – especially since Korova cookies are almost double the CBD and THC, only two dollars more and just as effective. Still, I know Cheeba Chews is a trustworthy brand backed by consistency and effectiveness, so I’ll continue to fork over 22 bones for more chews. You win, Cheeba Chews. Touché.
Nugg Score: How the Nugg Team Rates This Product
Packaging: 2.5/5
- While the box protects your chews well and has pleasing graphics, it’s far too big and bulky for the product inside.
- New compliant packaging is about six inches long and an inch deep, too bulky to stuff in your pocket.
- Child-resistant cardboard that covers the blister pack allows you to break down into longer segments, but it’s still awkward.
Labeling: 3.5/5
- Iconic logo and polka dot background make me know it’s a brand I can trust.
- Label includes net weight, amount of servings, THC: CBD content and cannabinoid content.
- List of ingredients along with nutrition information, yet no lab results.
- Includes a tip: pop these in the freezer for 2 minutes if the taffy is too soft to help get them out of the package.
- If the packaging included where this product was sourced, how it was sourced and the strains it came from, I’d give this a 5.
Easy to dose: 4/5
- Easier than it used to be to dose (for someone who doses in 5 mg increments).
- Childproofing makes it tough to open and requires more energy and finger strength.
- Consuming the entire Cheeba Chew out of the package at once is tricky and frustrating.
Discretion: 3/5
- Inner packaging is nondescript.
- Draws unwanted attention when you’re struggling to open the package.
Taste: 3/5
- “Chocolate Taffy” chews taste like tootsie rolls.
- Has hints of cannabis flavor.
- Ideal if you’re a Tootsie Roll fan (I am not).
Texture: 4.5/5
- Soft, chewy consistency.
Eventually melts in your mouth.
It might get stuck in your teeth, but not irritating.
Stays true to taffy texture.
Effectiveness: 5/5
- Makes me relaxed yet functional with equal parts CBD to THC.
- I ate the whole package (50mg THC and 50mg CBD), which was the perfect post-dinner treat.
- Chill but focused, I got stuff done without feeling restless or uneasy.
Versatility: 1.5
- Mimicking a tootsie roll, there aren’t many ways you can incorporate these into a meal.
- Try serving them on a toothpick as a post-dinner treat.
Consistency: 5/5
- Over the years, Cheeba Chews have been consistent in their flavor, consistency and effectiveness.
Price: 3/5
- Higher-than-average price at $22.
- Other brands like Korova have more cannabis content for almost the same price.
- Can charge more due to their trusted name backed by quality.
Overall: 3.5
If you need a reliable, balanced edible from a reputable brand to stay focused and active, this 1:1 THC:CBD taffy does it. You might find the childproof blister packaging a pain to open, especially if you have a higher tolerance and need the full 50mg THC and 50mg CBD for relief. While you can’t go wrong with its mix of Tootsie Roll flavor and slight cannabis taste, other brands provide more complex flavor and a bit more THC and CBD content for almost the identical cost.
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Cheeba Chews Review: Quad Dose, Deca Dose & CBD
1 CommentIt’s hard to produce an edible that stands out in an industry saturated with seemingly every kind of cannabis infused food imaginable. But Cheeba Chews has gained attention for being one of the first dedicated brands to make groundbreaking, potent and tested marijuana edibles.
Cheeba Chews started in 2009 in Boulder, Colorado by James Howler, who noticed major discrepancies between edibles that claimed to have the same strength and effects. So he created the company as a way to standardize edible lab testing and to develop a new, more discreet and portable edible than the pot brownie that was practically synonymous with edibles at the time.
After eight years, Cheeba Chews are now available at over 800 dispensaries across Colorado and California. However, in today’s more competitive market, Cheeba Chews’ major selling points don’t stand out as much as they used to. So how do their products hold up? We’ll tell you everything you want to know about these delightful chewy gummy edibles.
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What Are Cheeba Chews?
Cheeba Chews are bite-sized, soft, rectangular taffies—basically a cannabis infused Tootsie Roll with distinct strengths, and now multiple flavors. In addition to cannabis oil they’re made with simple ingredients like soybean oil, corn syrup, milk, cocoa and sugar. They’re even nut and gluten-free.
Staying true to their original mission of standardizing lab testing for edibles, each chewy batch is made with pharmaceutical grade cannabis extract, which is tested on a monthly basis to maintain the correct THC, CBD and CBN content and ensure quality and consistency.
Types of Cheeba Chews
Cheeba Chews’ core line of medical cannabis edibles includes combinations of sativa, indica, and hybrid THC and/or CBD candies. If you’ve tried these bad boys before, you know they’re seemingly small but pack a big punch. If you haven’t tried before, understand that a formidable high is coming your way and should be approached with caution.
We recommend eating half first then waiting at least an hour before eating the other half, as is good practice with any new cannabis product you try. After all, we don’t yet have industry-wide standards for dose regulation, so it’s best to assume that something will have a stronger effect than you think.
Remember—you can always eat more, but you can’t eat less. Wise words to live by my friends.
The Quad Dose
Cheeba Chew’s flagship product, the “Quad Dose,” contains 70mg of THC. If you’re generally unaccustomed to medical marijuana, a single portion will have a noticeable effect so start with a quarter (about 20mg); but if you’re a seasoned smoker or edible consumer the entire taffy should be the correct amount to feel its full effects.
If you don’t like chocolate, there’s also the fruity gummy “Green Hornet” from Cheeba Chew that contains the same dosage, but with apple and fruit punch flavors. Yum!
You’ll find quad doses available in the following forms:
- 70mg THC Taffy (Indica dominant)
- 70mg THC Taffy (Sativa dominant)
- 70mg THC Taffy (Hybrid)
- 70mg THC Green Hornet Gummy 2-pack (Indica dominant)
- 70mg THC Green Hornet Gummy 2-pack (Sativa dominant)
Deca Dose
Alternatively, the stronger “Deca Dose” Cheeba Chew has over 100 more mgs of THC, 175mg in all, and is recommended for anyone with a higher cannabis tolerance and/or for anyone with severe, chronic pain; if you do, only start with a quarter (about 44mg THC).
The slightly weaker caramel sativa edible contains 100mg of THC. While only 25mg stronger than the quad chews, these still pack a punch and should be rationed into four, equal 25mg doses or into two doses (50mg) if you’re more cannabis experienced.
Hell, if you’re a cannabis connoisseur, feel free to ignore our recommendations on dose. You know your limits, abide by them wisely, or see you on planet Zorborg (it’s one of our favorite vacation spots).
You’ll find Deca dosages in the following strengths:
- 175mg THC Deca Dose Taffy
- 100mg THC Caramel Taffy (Indica dominant, Colorado only)
- 100mg THC Caramel Taffy (Sativa dominant, Colorado only)
- 100mg THC Caramel Taffy (Hybrid, California only)
CBD Chews
CBD Cheeba Chews are recommended if you’re looking for a purely medicinal experience, without any psycho-activity. We’re talking pain relief, anti-inflammation, mood enhancement—all without your traditional “high.”
Thanks to two different versions—one containing about twice as much THC as CBD, the other containing almost pure CBD—you can choose between a medicinal high or medicinal effects.
In each case, CBD chews will help relieve back pain, insomnia, headaches, and other ailments cannabis commonly cures. Always thinking of the consumer & your different taste preferences, Cheeba Chews also makes a Green Hornet CBD gummy.
Unlike other Cheeba Chew medicinal products, CBD are only available in three types:
- High CBD 20mg:50mg (CBD:THC) Taffy
- Pure CBD 50mg:2mg (CBD:THC) Taffy (Non-psychoactive)
- Green Hornet 50mg CBD Gummy 2-pack (Non-psychoactive)
How Much Cheeba Should You Chew?
Though each of these products may look and sound similar, their informative packaging clearly notes the difference in their contents, and their different colors make choosing the right candy simple and straightforward.
Still, even experienced cannabis users may find themselves taken aback by their strength, so being the responsible cannabis aficionados we are, we have to advise starting with a single dose, or a quarter (¼) of the whatever chew meets your tolerance and medical needs. If uncertain, just follow these dosage guidelines:
- Single Dose (17.5mg THC) = 1-2 bowl hits
- Double Dose (35mg THC) = 3-4 bowl hits
- Quad Dose (70mg THC) = Joint to yourself
- Deca Dose (175mg THC) = High Tolerance Patients Only (the black diamond of chews)
How to Make Your Own
Is the Cheeba Chew price putting a dent in your wallet? Rather make your own? Just follow this simple Cheeba Chews recipe and enjoy a batch of medicated treats in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1 bag of Tootsie-Roll Minis
- 10 grams of hash oil
- 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk
- Butter or cooking spray (butter preferred)
- 1 (8” x 8”) Pyrex baking pan
Instructions:
- Put Tootsies into a stovetop pot and melt them on low heat, constantly stirring to ensure a smooth consistency and prevent burning.
- When melted, add the hash oil and condensed milk then stir for 2 minutes; the oil and milk must be completely mixed in so the candy can correctly set.
- Coat the pan evenly with the butter or spray then carefully pour the hot mixture into the pan.
- Put the pan in the fridge, letting it cool for at least 2 hours.
- Once cooled and hardened, remove the candy from the pan and cut into small pieces (size varies depending on your cannabis tolerance).
Pros & Cons
Pros
The biggest edge Cheeba Chews have over other edible products is their portability and effectiveness. For a product with a relatively high potency, it’s easier to carry (like up to 20) in your pocket or purse than most of its competitors’ THC treats, taking up about the same amount of space as an actual Tootise Roll would. Plus, it won’t melt as much as a regular chocolate bar, since these things are straight taffy.
And, fortunately, Cheeba Chews makes good on their promise of using lab testing to ensure consistent dosing in every chocolaty chew. No matter which strengths and dosages are right for you, rest assured that the same dose will produce the same effects every time.
If you’re a first-time patient (and have been paying attention to our incessant need to recommend appropriate dose amounts), please understand how valuable it is that Cheeba maintains consistent dosing in all their products. This is RARE in the world of cannabis, even for the best brands.
Cons
For all the ways they’ve helped shape and legitimize medical-grade edibles, Cheeba Chews (not Green Hornet) could stand to improve their flavor and texture. A pungent cannabis taste, which can be off-putting to many, especially newbies, accompanies an otherwise typical chocolate taffy flavor. But hey, that’s what you get with such a small, portable product, and we’re happy they don’t stuff each chew with mounds of sugar.
Keep in mind, taste is rather subjective, and we’ve known plenty of patients who actually enjoy the taste of Cheeba Chews.
They could also improve the candy’s purity, which at times contains grainy solids that can make for an unpleasant chewing experience. That’s not to say the dose isn’t accurate, it’s just the texture in your mouth that might vary from chew to chew.
Fortunately, lack of flavor & the occasional inconsistent texture is really the only obstacle that holds back these otherwise incredible little products. And we’re just being nit-picky here — trust us, you’ll love these things.
Since Cheeba Chews debuted eight years ago, many advances have been made in the world of edibles, to the point that some are quality food products in their own right, enjoyable because of and not in spite of their medicinal component.
First Hand Cheeba Chew Experiences
“I give this product credit for being very potent for the size. It is a chewy consistency and pretty sweet. Doesn’t take much to do the job.” —Justine
“These [Pure CBD Cheeba Chews] are easy to eat and help with my migraines and overall anxiety…I prefer using this medicinal marijuana over any painkillers I get prescribed. I didn’t feel any significant psychoactive reaction at all either, I was able to drive after eating it.” —Caitlin
“These little tasty Cheebas may be small but let me just tell you…they are strong! They have been awesome for me especially with my high tolerance!!” —Shelby
“Super positive post. My husband has seizures and felt one coming one. He ate half of your pure cbd and the seizure went away. He said he never felt high just very alert. Thank you for saving the day.” —Presence
“Another really great product from Cheeba Chews, I’ve tried almost all of them and I tried this with my aunt, who really benefits from CBD products because she doesn’t like the psychoactive effects of cannabis. Really great price for how long it lasts you.” —Wesley
Final Verdict
Effectiveness: 5/5
Cheeba Chews do their job exactly as advertised, and thanks to rigorous lab testing, they’ll work the same way every time.
Strength: 5/5
From a beginner’s dose of 17.5mg of THC to an entire quad dose of 175mg of THC, Cheeba Chews leaves choosing one of their several strengths entirely up to you.
Taste: 2.5/5
They’re edible, but for most, the taste won’t impress, so you’ll just have to get it down. To some this is probably inconsequential considering their size and strength, while to others it may be a deal breaker.
Cost: 4/5
There are of course certain brands that offer similar potency for less, but those edibles may not have a leg up on Cheeba Chews’ rigorous lab testing and portability. You’re paying for quality here, people.
Though they’ve helped pave the way for many of the quality edibles we now take for granted, Cheeba Chews have now become something of a niche product. Thanks to their wide availability, people in areas with more limited dispensary options may find Cheeba Chews prices and potencies to be their best bet, probably why they were named “America’s Favorite Edible.”
Nugg Rating: 4.5
Because of their insistence on constant lab testing, quality is guaranteed in a way few which few other brands are able to match. But an unappealing taste and middling price will mean that competing products may be a better option if you have more available choices. Regardless of their flaws, these small edibles get the job done (and then some), and we’d highly recommend them.
6 Cannabis Candy Edibles to Tickle Your Sweet Tooth
2 CommentsThere’s something exciting in the air, and by air, I mean your mouth. That’s because the days of “classic” cannabis edibles — those fat-filled, calorie-laden chocolate pot brownies and cookies — are officially gone.
Sure, you can still find the traditional marijuana desert edibles, but they’re quickly being replaced by more exciting, exotic, even healthy cannabis treats. This post won’t cover the new-age healthy options (you can check out our post on vegan marijuana edibles for that), but rather how “desert-edibles” are getting a makeover.
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Edipure Watermelon Tarts
Edipure products are potent (for their size) and taste great. The company prides itself on successfully eliminating the taste of cannabis in all their products. They think cannabis candy should taste more like candy and less like cannabis, and we agree! (On that note, the strength of cannabis-taste in an edible can be a fine indicator of the potency of that product, so having no taste at all can be misleading, so beware!)
Edipure candy products usually come in small 10mg pieces, so it’s easy to control your dosing. If you’re going to give these little guys a shot, we recommend the “Watermelon Tart” flavor! Just make sure you place these goodies out of reach of children, since they directly resemble sugary sweets like Sour Patch Kids.
If you want to find EdiPure products near you, you can use their product locator, or you can just search for “Edipure” in the search bar of the Nugg app!
Wizzle Sticks
Remember the powdered candy craze from the 90’s? Well it’s back with a vengeance in medicated marijuana form. Wizzie Stix are basically Pixy Sticks, but each stick contains 50mg of THC! That’s potent enough for even the stoniest of stoners to feel, so be extremely careful if you’re a new cannabis user. In fact, we recommend starting with just 1/4 of one straw, then working your way up to a full straw if you feel comfortable.
In my personal opinion, these straight-sugar edible straws represent one of the most convenient and fun ways to consume cannabis — just pour some sugar down your throat, get medicated and simultaneously enjoy a rush of nostalgia from your days as a young lad!
Cannabis Cotton Candy
Kandy Care’s medicated cotton candy doesn’t need much explanation. It’s another straight-sugar product, delightfully infused with THC and lab-tested for quality and potency. The only downside to this product is its geo-location lock, which seals the packaging shut until it recognizes you’re either at a monster-truck rally, a baseball game, or the county fairgrounds — the only three places one would ever eat cotton candy.
Kushy Punch
Many cannabis-users dismiss cannabis candy products due to their traditionally low potency (many come in 10mg increments). Well, now there’s a cannabis candy for those with a higher tolerance. Whether you prefer sativa, indica, hybrid, or even pure CBD; Kushy Punch has a bite-sized product to provide maximum relief.
The company hasn’t been around for long (and they produce everything in California) but I’ve seen their products flying off dispensary shelves. And it might not just be their tasty products… the company also donates 10% of their profits to local charities! That’s something we haven’t seen many cannabis brands do, but is something we whole-heartedly endorse. Go Kushy!
Cheeba Chews
Do you have a plethora of food allergies? Never fear! Cheeba Chews are here! Cheeba Chew products are both gluten and peanut free and the best thing about them is that there are so many different types. There’s a huge selection of doses, strains, and flavors available. They even have some containing only CBD for those of you trying to stay clear headed while still treating your symptoms.
Also, you don’t have to look too hard for these. Cheeba Chews tend to be everywhere. In fact, chances are you’ve already heard of this Cannabis Cup winner, these guys are veterans in the world of all things cannabis! They also tend to be on the cheaper side, so if you’re trying to save some dough, this might be the best choice. Plus, check out the artsy video below to see how they’re made!
Incredibles
Are you sick of commonplace, tart & sour cannabis candy? Or maybe you’re a cannabis candy connoisseur? Incredibles has created a name for themselves in the vast world of cannabis candy by inventing a variety of exotic flavors. Most cannabis candies are usually just medicated versions of everyday candy, but Incredibles has created something truly unique.
By combining contrasting flavors like raspberry and habanero, the company has set out to create unimaginable taste sensations, fueled by a cannabis-infused high. You could consider this product the fine wine of cannabis candy, so try a bite!
Well there you have it folks, six sweet marijuana edibles that will do your sweet tooth some good.