Cannabis edibles are food and drink dosed in milligrams of THC, and in New York every adult-use edible is capped at 10 mg of THC per serving and 100 mg per package. That ceiling makes dosing predictable: a standard gummy is one serving, a package is ten. If you are new, start at 2.5 to 5 mg, which means a half or whole piece, never the full package.
The other thing to know up front is timing. Eaten cannabis passes through your stomach and liver before you feel it, so onset runs roughly 30 to 90 minutes and the experience can last 4 to 8 hours. That delay is the single most common reason people overdo it. Take your dose, then wait a full two hours before deciding whether you want more.
Why edibles feel different from smoking or vaping
When you eat THC, your liver converts much of it into a compound called 11-hydroxy-THC before it reaches your bloodstream. This is called first-pass metabolism. Many people describe the edible experience as slower to arrive, longer-lasting, and more full-body than inhaled cannabis, where the effect is nearly immediate and fades within a couple of hours. Neither is better. They are different tools for different occasions. Effects may vary. Please consume responsibly.
How long do edibles take to kick in?
Most gummies and chocolates begin working in 30 to 90 minutes because they have to be digested first. Beverages made with nano-emulsified THC can start faster, often 15 to 30 minutes. Full effects build over a couple of hours, so wait before redosing rather than chasing a quicker result.
Gummies vs chocolate vs drinks
The three most popular formats behave slightly differently, mostly in how fast they hit and how easy they are to portion.
- Gummies and chews: the most precise format. Pieces are individually dosed and scored, usually at 5 or 10 mg, and easy to cut in half for a 2.5 mg start. The most beginner-friendly pick.
- Chocolate: often divided into squares of a set milligram amount. Watch your portioning, since it is easy to eat a second square out of habit before the first one lands.
- Beverages and seltzers: many use nano-emulsion technology that can speed onset to roughly 15 to 30 minutes, closer to a social drink. Sip slowly and treat the can like a serving, not a refill.
What is a good edible dose for beginners?
Start with 2.5 to 5 mg of THC, which is a half or single standard serving. Wait at least two hours before taking more, since onset is delayed. Many newer consumers find a low dose is plenty, and you can always add next time rather than overshoot tonight.
Which should you pick?
- Want the most control and an easy half-dose: choose a scored 5 mg gummy.
- Want something that feels social and arrives faster: choose a nano-emulsified beverage.
- Want a long, gradual evening: a 10 mg chocolate square taken once, then left alone, fits the bill.
- Brand new to cannabis entirely: a low-dose 2.5 mg product, or half of a 5 mg piece, is the safest entry point.
Start low, go slow, and wait the full two hours. You can always take more next time.
One more practical note: how you take an edible changes how it feels. On an empty stomach it may come on faster and stronger. With a meal, especially something with fat, onset can be slower but steadier. Keep that in mind when you compare two nights and the same 5 mg lands differently.
Our edibles menu lists THC per serving and per package on every item, so you can match the format and dose to your evening. Browse gummies, chocolates, and drinks from independent New York makers at /order?category=edibles, with same-day delivery to Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, and northern Yonkers.