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Kanna With THC: The Mood-Boosting Combo Explained

A South African plant most people haven’t tried is now being paired with THC in drinks like Psilly Goose.

By Maha Haq | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan

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This is sponsored content. It was created for our partner, Psilly Goose.

A succulent, mushroom, and plant walk into a bar…

That’s not a joke—it’s what’s showing up in drinks like Psilly Goose. 

People are drinking less alcohol because they want something better. We still want to feel something, but don’t want the downsides that come with alcohol. That’s the reason alcohol consumption is hitting record lows right now. 

The problem is most non-alcoholic drinks haven’t caught up. They’re either loaded with sugar or promise a vibe that never really shows up. The category has grown fast, but it’s also trained us not to expect much—trust hasn’t exactly kept up.

There’s no shortage of “functional drinks” on the market. But Psilly Goose stood out, mainly because of an ingredient I wasn’t seeing as often, especially paired with THC (and without THC for those who don’t want it). I tend to pay attention when something feels even slightly different in a category that can start to feel repetitive.

I initially thought “kanna” was just a quirky way of saying cannabis. It’s not. It’s a completely different plant known for its naturally uplifting, slightly euphoric effects. Now it’s being paired with THC in drinks like Psilly Goose, and it’s the first of its kind. 

We’ve already figured out cannabis—formats, dosing, onset. But Kanna is........

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