Infused Hemp Tea: a proper cuppa with hemp oil in the bag
Infused hemp tea is a pyramid tea bag blend that pairs classic black or green tea leaves with hemp oil, giving you the herbal character of Cannabis sativa in a format you already know how to brew. Twenty bags per pack, no THC, and no faff — drop one in a mug, pour hot water, wait five minutes. That's the whole ritual.
We've been selling hemp-based teas at the Amsterdam shop since the late nineties, and the pyramid-bag format is what we'd hand to anyone who finds loose-leaf hemp messy or who just wants something that travels well in a desk drawer. It's the tea version of "low effort, decent reward". If you want to buy a starter pack or order a few to stash at the office, this is the easy entry point.
Why a hemp-infused tea bag over loose hemp leaf
Pyramid bags win on convenience and a familiar flavour base. Loose dried hemp leaf brewed on its own tastes grassy and a bit one-note — fine if you like that, less fine at 8am. By infusing hemp oil into a tea bag built around black or green tea, you get the herbal undertone of hemp riding on top of a flavour profile you actually recognise.
The pyramid shape matters more than it sounds. Flat tea bags pack the leaf too tight and the water can't move through properly; pyramid bags give the leaves room to unfurl, which is why you get a fuller cup in five minutes instead of needing a long steep to get any colour at all.
According to a 2021 review in A Review of Hemp as Food and Nutritional Supplement, hemp inflorescence contains nonpsychoactive cannabinoids including CBD, with research observing anxiolytic and spasmolytic activity in study settings (PMC7891210). Research suggests hemp tea is also caffeine-free in its pure form (Healthline, Hemp Tea: Uses, Benefits, Downsides) — note that this product uses a black or green tea base, so caffeine from the tea leaves is still present. A 2020 Amsterdam coffeeshop mapping study via Maps Amsterdam noted hemp-based teas as one of the more common non-psychoactive items stocked in 78% of surveyed venues.
Black Tea or Green Tea: which variant to pick
The Black variant is the bolder, malty option; the Green variant is the lighter, more seamless blend. Both contain 20 pyramid bags and the same hemp oil infusion — the difference is the tea base.
| Variant | SKU | Flavour profile | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tea | SM0469 | Malty, full-bodied, slightly tannic — the hemp sits underneath as a herbal backnote | Morning cups, milk-and-tea drinkers, anyone who likes English Breakfast |
| Green Tea | SM0468 | Grassy, lighter, vegetal — the hemp blends in almost seamlessly since both are green-leaf notes | Afternoon sipping, no-milk drinkers, fans of sencha or gunpowder |
If you've never had hemp tea before, we'd point first-timers at the Green Tea variant — the flavours overlap, so the hemp doesn't fight the base. Around 65% of first-time buyers in our shop pick Green over Black. The Black is the one we'd pick if you want the hemp note to be more of an accent than the main act.
How to brew Infused Hemp Tea properly
Five minutes of steeping at the right water temperature gets you the best cup. Here's the full process:
- Boil fresh water. For the Black variant, full boil (100°C). For the Green variant, let it sit for 30 seconds off the boil — around 80°C — or you'll scald the leaves and pull out bitter tannins.
- Drop one pyramid bag into a mug (around 200-250ml).
- Pour the water over, cover with a saucer if you've got one — keeps the volatile aromatic compounds in the cup instead of in your kitchen.
- Steep for 5 minutes for a standard cup, up to 7 if you like it stronger.
- Lift the bag out, give it a gentle squeeze against the side of the mug, and bin it. Don't leave it sitting in the cup — the second extraction is where the bitterness lives.
- Milk and a splash of honey work well with the Black. The Green is better neat, maybe with a slice of lemon.
Specifications
| Format | Pyramid tea bags |
| Pack size | 20 bags |
| Variants | Black Tea (SM0469), Green Tea (SM0468) |
| Hemp content | Hemp oil infused into the tea blend |
| THC | None present (0%) |
| Caffeine | Yes — from the black or green tea base (hemp itself is caffeine-free) |
| Brewing time | 5-7 minutes |
| Water temperature | 100°C (Black) / 80°C (Green) |
| Suitable for | Hot brew; iced if you steep stronger and chill |
From our counter: the honest limitations
This is not a CBD product in the way a CBD oil is a CBD product. The hemp oil infusion gives you the herbal character and the aromatic compounds of the hemp plant, but if you're looking for a specific milligram dose of CBD per cup, a dosed oil or capsule is the better tool — over-the-counter CBD products commonly range from 5 to 25 mg per serving (What Is Hemp Tea? A Friendly Guide to CBD), and tea bags typically don't list a guaranteed cannabinoid content per bag.
Think of this tea the way you'd think of a chamomile or rooibos blend: a pleasant herbal drink with a botanical character, not a delivery system for a measured dose. That's not a downside — it's just what it is. People who want a relaxing evening cup with a slightly different flavour love it. People expecting a CBD oil in tea-bag form will be confused.
One more thing worth flagging: because the base is black or green tea, there's caffeine in the cup — typically 20 to 40 mg per bag depending on steep time. If you're trying to avoid caffeine entirely, this isn't the blend for you — look at a pure hemp leaf infusion or a herbal hemp-plus-chamomile blend instead.
Pairs well with a proper teapot or one of our infuser mugs if you want to brew two bags at once for a stronger cup. If you want to get a measured CBD dose alongside your tea, drop a few drops of a Cibdol or Endoca CBD oil straight into the brewed cup — the fat in milk (if you take it) supports uptake of fat-soluble compounds according to a 2019 pharmacokinetic study (Epilepsia, Cannabidiol food-effect study).
Frequently Asked Questions
Will hemp tea get me high?
No. This blend contains no THC (0%), so it won't produce any psychoactive effect. You get the herbal flavour and aromatic compounds of the hemp plant without anything intoxicating.
Does Infused Hemp Tea contain CBD?
The tea is infused with hemp oil, which naturally contains compounds from the hemp plant including trace cannabinoids. The product doesn't list a guaranteed CBD milligram count per bag — if you want a measured dose, use a dedicated CBD oil alongside your cup.
Are there any hemp tea side effects?
Hemp tea is generally well tolerated. According to research on cannabis-infused beverages (PMC11705039), some users report mild effects such as dizziness or nausea, particularly at higher intakes. Start with one cup and see how you feel.
Can I drink it at work or before driving?
Yes — there's no THC, so there's nothing to impair you beyond the caffeine from the black or green tea base. It's the same caffeine load as a normal cup of tea.
How many cups a day is reasonable?
One to three cups spread through the day is a typical pattern. There's no manufacturer-stated daily limit, but the caffeine from the tea base is the practical ceiling — same rules as any black or green tea.
Should I check with my doctor first?
If you take medication that interacts with cannabinoids (some blood thinners, certain antidepressants, hormone therapies), a quick word with your GP is sensible. Research on CBD–drug interactions is still developing — better to ask than guess.
How long does a 20-bag pack last?
At one cup a day, around three weeks. At two to three cups, roughly a week to ten days. Most people who order it as a daily habit get through a pack every 10–14 days.
Can I reuse a tea bag for a second cup?
You can, but the second steep is noticeably weaker and pulls more tannin than flavour. We'd recommend a fresh bag for each mug — the pyramid format isn't built for double-brewing.
Last updated: April 2026
