CBD gummies have exploded in popularity due to their convenience, tasty flavors, and health benefits. With so many flavor choices flooding the expanding CBD gummy market, it is get overwhelming to determine which are the tastiest. To keep the playing field even, we set a few ground rules. All gummies tested:
- Contain 10mg of CBD per gummy
- Have comparable ingredient quality and sourcing
- Come from reputable brands compliant with state/federal regulations
- Were as recent a batch as possible for freshness
Additionally, we focused exclusively on isolating gummies, not full or broad-spectrum, to remove the earthy, botanical aftertaste of hemp and ensure the most candy-like experience free of chlorophyll, waxes, or bitter compounds. With the criteria set, we selected 4 leading gummy products in each of the following flavor categories:
- Fruit Medley
- Citrus
- Berry
- Sour
- Exotic/Other
Our judging panel consisted of regular CBD users enthusiastic about testing the best-tasting gummies possible. We avoided heavy CBD users less sensitive to flavor. All gummies were sampled blind with only numbers for identification. Our testers rated gummies on overall taste, texture/chewiness, scent/aroma, and aftertaste on a scale from 1-5, 5 being high.
Fruit medley flavors
First up was mixed fruit flavors. These tend to be the most candy-like and versatile for appealing to a wide audience:
- Gummy X – Peach, Orange & Lemon
- Gummy Y – Assorted Fruit Mix
- Gummy A – Strawberry, Lime & Raspberry
- Gummy Z – Mangoes, Apples & Bananas
Gummy X scored best for having bold yet balanced fruit flavoring with pleasant scents and zero hempy aftertaste. Its soft, chewy texture is also rated tops. Gummy Z featured an authentic fresh fruit profile and exotic blend of mango, apple, and banana that was “unique and tasty” per our testers. With an overall average score of 4.6/5, this gummy took the fruit mix crown thanks to its vibrant tri-fruit punch flavors and flawless texture. Reviewers loved the not-too-sweet yet candy-flavored taste.
Citrus flavors
Citrus cbd gummies add a fresh, tart twist:
- Gummy J – Lemon
- Gummy F – Lime
- Gummy Q – Lemon-Lime
- Gummy V – Blood Orange
Gummy Q scored high marks for balancing sweet and sour with “the perfect lemon-lime marriage”. Gummy J was incredibly rich, smooth, and authentic tasting – “like freshly squeezed lemonade”. Gummy V featured a zesty blood orange flavor not overdone on tartness or acidity, earning solid feedback.
Berry flavors
Up next were juicy fan favorites – mixed berries:
- Gummy W – Strawberry
- Gummy E – Raspberry with Lemon
- Gummy T – Blue Raspberry
- Gummy U – Assorted Berries
Gummy E scored big as a “taste bud pleaser” with vibrant raspberry wonderfully complemented by lemon zing. Gummy T nailed flavors “reminiscent of blue raspberry Slurpees” that multiple testers couldn’t get enough of. Gummy W was exceptionally strawberry-keen with an authentic tangy sweetness. Blue Raspberry Gummy T scored an average of 4.9/5 to dominate the berry round. Reviewers raved these were “candy store perfect” with scrumptious artificial blue raspberry taste. The flavors tasted naturally sweetened and free of any odd aftertastes.
