Spring Forward — Two Tea-Infused Bars to Jump-Start Your Active Days

The frost is off the windshield. The trails are dry enough to hike and the mornings are bright enough to make you want to get out of bed before your alarm. Spring in Massachusetts has a way of pulling you outside — whether that means a sunrise walk along the Cape, a long-overdue bike ride through the Berkshires, or just finally getting the garden in the ground after months of waiting. It is the season of doing, and if you are the kind of person who likes a little something to get your mind and body on the same page before you head out the door, we have two bars that were practically made for mornings like these.

Our Matcha Crunch Ascent and Sky High Chai are both sativa chocolate bars infused with full-spectrum RSO and built around tea — real tea, the kind with centuries of plant medicine behind it. They are not afternoon couch-lock chocolate. They are get-up-and-go chocolate, and the difference is in the details.

Let us introduce you.

If you have been with us for a while, you already know this bar. It won First Place for Best Non-Gummie Edible at the High Times Cannabis Cup Massachusetts, and it has been our flagship sativa since the beginning. But in case you are meeting it for the first time, here is the deal.

Matcha Crunch Ascent is a 38 percent milk chocolate bar studded with organic puffed Peruvian quinoa for crunch and infused with ceremonial grade matcha green tea. This is not the stuff from a tea bag. Ceremonial matcha is the highest grade of shade-grown Japanese green tea, stone-ground into a fine powder that delivers a smooth, sustained lift — the kind of natural energy that does not spike and crash the way coffee can. Matcha contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm focus, which is why matcha drinkers often describe the feeling as alert but settled. It is a tea that has been used in Zen Buddhist practice for centuries, and when you pair it with the right cannabinoids, something special happens.

That something is CBG. Each Matcha Crunch Ascent bar delivers a 1:1 ratio of 100 mg CBG to 100 mg THC, all carried in full-spectrum RSO. CBG — cannabigerol — is sometimes called the mother cannabinoid because it is the precursor from which THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids are synthesized in the living plant. On its own, CBG is non-intoxicating and is increasingly studied for its potential to support focus, reduce situational anxiety, and promote a sense of mental clarity without sedation. Early human research, including a 2024 placebo-controlled trial published in Scientific Reports, found that a single 20 mg dose of CBG produced a measurable reduction in anxiety and enhanced verbal memory with no cognitive impairment. That is the kind of cannabinoid you want in a daytime bar — something that works with you, not against you.

Then there are the Sour Diesel sativa terpenes. Sour Diesel is one of the most legendary sativa strains in cannabis history, and its terpene profile — dominated by caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene, and pinene — is associated with uplifting, motivating, and socially engaging effects. Limonene alone has been studied for mood elevation, and pinene is known for supporting mental clarity and countering the foggy-headed feeling some people get from THC alone. We add a subtle dose of these terpenes to the bar, just enough to steer the experience toward fun, social, and motivating territory without overwhelming the chocolate.

The result is a bar that tastes like a crunchy, matcha-kissed childhood candy bar upgraded for grown-up wellness. Start with a triangle, give it forty-five minutes to an hour, and see where the morning takes you.

If Matcha Crunch Ascent is the green tea morning, Sky High Chai is the chai latte morning — warm, spiced, and a little more adventurous.

This bar is built on organic, fair-trade Assam black tea, the bold, malty backbone of every proper chai. Assam is a full-bodied black tea from northeastern India, prized for its brisk flavor and natural caffeine content. We steep it directly into the chocolate so the tea is not just a flavor note — it is a functional ingredient. Then comes the chai spice blend: cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise. These are not there just for warmth. Cinnamon has been used in herbal traditions for centuries to support circulation and healthy blood sugar. Cardamom is an aromatic spice long valued in Ayurvedic practice for digestion and respiratory wellness. Star anise brings a licorice-like sweetness and contains compounds studied for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Together, they make the bar taste like a cup of chai melted into chocolate, which, frankly, is exactly what it is.

But where Sky High Chai really separates itself is in the cannabinoid and terpene department. This bar delivers 25 mg THCV alongside 50 mg CBG and 100 mg THC, all in full-spectrum RSO. That THCV is the headliner. Tetrahydrocannabivarin is a rare minor cannabinoid that behaves very differently from THC at low doses — instead of activating the CB1 receptor, it blocks it, which is why THCV is associated with appetite suppression, clear-headed energy, and alertness rather than the munchies and couch lock. A 2023 human clinical trial found that a 25 mg dose of THCV produced significantly elevated ratings of feeling “energetic” at one, two, and four hours post-dose, along with improved sustained attention on a digit vigilance test. Research published in Diabetes Care has also shown THCV may support glycemic control and improved insulin sensitivity. It is the cannabinoid for people who want to feel lighter and sharper, not heavier.

The terpene side of Sky High Chai is powered by Durban Poison, a pure sativa landrace strain from South Africa and one of the few cannabis varieties with naturally high THCV expression. Durban Poison is often called the espresso of cannabis — its terpinolene-dominant terpene profile is associated with focused, uplifting, and motivating effects that feel more like a gear shift than a gear drop. It is the strain people reach for when they want to get things done, and its terpenes bring that same directional energy to this bar.

The full picture: a dark milk chocolate bar that tastes like spiced chai, delivers the rare double punch of THCV and CBG alongside sativa THC, and is designed to make you feel like moving. It is the bar for trailheads, long walks, morning yoga, and any day that starts with ambition.

SO WHICH ONE IS YOUR MORNING?

Think of it this way. If your ideal spring morning starts with a smoothie and a stretch and you want something that feels bright and social — the kind of bar you share with a friend before a farmers market run — reach for Matcha Crunch Ascent. The matcha and CBG give you a calm, clear lift, and the Sour Diesel terpenes keep things light and talkative.

If your ideal spring morning starts with a plan and a purpose — a long hike, a big garden project, a day where you want to feel energized and on point without the snack cravings — Sky High Chai is your bar. The THCV and Durban Poison terpenes are built for forward motion, and the chai spices make the whole thing feel like a reward you get to eat before the work even starts.

Both bars are organic, fair-trade, full-spectrum, and handcrafted in small batches right here in Massachusetts. Both use RSO for the full range of the plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes, not just an isolate. And both are dosed in triangles so you can find the amount that works for your body, your day, and your tolerance.

A FEW SPRING IDEAS TO PAIR WITH YOUR SQUARE

A morning walk through your neighborhood before the rest of the world wakes up. A trail run on newly dried paths. Opening the windows and cleaning out the winter for a fresh start. Planting herbs on the fire escape or in the backyard. A sunrise yoga session on the porch. A long bike ride with no destination. Coffee on the stoop with a triangle of chocolate instead of a second cup. A picnic that starts at eleven and goes until the light gets golden.

Spring does not ask you to be perfect. It just asks you to step outside. Bring a triangle. See what happens.

Matcha Crunch Ascent and Sky High Chai are available at licensed dispensaries across Massachusetts. Must be 21+ to purchase. Consume responsibly. Start low and go slow — edibles can take 45 minutes to 2 hours to take full effect.

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