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Why We Started Bristol CBD: Our Story

We didn’t start Bristol CBD with a business plan.
We started it because we were curious, skeptical, and a bit fed up.

Back in 2016, both of us—Mark and Koren—were working as therapists here in Bristol. Koren was practising as a gut health specialist and acupuncturist, and I (Mark) was teaching mindfulness and coaching clients in positive thinking techniques.

Around that time, we kept hearing incredible stories about CBD—people using it for anxiety, sleep issues, inflammation, chronic pain. It seemed like there was a quiet wellness revolution happening, and we were eager to see what all the fuss was about.


The Problem: Price and Quality

When we started looking around Bristol for decent CBD, we quickly hit a wall.

  • The high-quality oils were shockingly expensive
  • The affordable ones were poor quality and full of fillers

We didn’t want to put low-grade products into our bodies, and we certainly didn’t want to overpay either. So we thought: maybe we could do it better.


Finding the Right Hemp

In the beginning, we tried small-scale CBD extraction ourselves—just to understand how it worked.

But it didn’t take long for us to realise that if we wanted to make truly high-quality CBD available to more people, we’d need to do it properly.

So we began working with some of the best hemp farms we could find—people who shared our commitment to organic growing, sustainability, and transparency. Over time, we partnered with trusted labs that specialise in clean, safe, high-quality CBD extraction.

Once we had identified the right farmers with the best hemp and extraction processes, we found that we had CBD oils and pastes that genuinely worked for us:

  • We slept better
  • We felt calmer
  • And for me (Mark), it helped ease anxiety—even on days when I didn’t meditate

The Turning Point: A Friend’s Story

Then something happened that truly shaped our journey.

A close friend visited us with heartbreaking news—his three-year-old daughter had been diagnosed with cancer. Alongside surgery, she was facing nine months of chemotherapy.

We offered him some of the CBD oil we were using at the time—sourced from the hemp farms and labs we’d begun working with. He had read about CBD’s potential to help ease the side effects of chemotherapy—things like nausea, poor sleep, and emotional distress.

And incredibly, throughout her treatment:

  • She kept her appetite
  • She slept normally
  • Her mood stayed balanced

The doctors repeatedly commented on how resilient she was compared to other children her age undergoing similar treatments. They didn’t know about the CBD—but they noticed the difference.

That experience gave us a deeper confidence in what CBD could do—not just for us, but for others navigating very real health challenges.

Today, we’re happy to say that she’s now an 11-year-old girl getting ready for secondary school. Her strength inspired us more than we can say.


From Curiosity to Community

Shortly after that, we created our first branded bottles.

We designed labels, improved our packaging, and started making products not just for ourselves—but for anyone who needed them.

As demand grew, so did the need for support.
We began to grow the team—bringing in people who believed in our mission to help with production, customer service, and sales. Many of them were customers first, drawn in by the results they experienced and the values we stood for.

And that’s how Bristol CBD evolved—from a personal experiment into a supportive, purpose-driven community.

No hype. No big marketing machine. Just a small team doing things properly—with integrity, care, and a lot of heart.


Learning the Rules—and Raising the Bar

As we grew, we knew it wasn’t enough to just believe in CBD—we had to make sure we were doing things the right way.

We took time to learn the legal and regulatory frameworks for selling CBD in the UK. That meant keeping up with industry guidance, understanding the Food Standards Agency (FSA) requirements, and ensuring our products were compliant from seed to shelf.

In 2022, our efforts paid off.
We became part of a small group of UK CBD companies officially validated by the FSA as compliant sellers.

Shortly after, we were honoured to be recognised by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS) as one of the best quality CBD companies in the UK.

These milestones gave us even more confidence that we were on the right path—offering trustworthy, effective CBD products in a space where regulation and transparency really matter.

Our core beliefs and values have not changed.


Why We’re Still Here

What keeps us going today is simple:

  • The messages from people who’ve found relief
  • The joy of helping others explore natural health alternatives
  • And the belief that no one should be priced out of wellbeing

We’re still a small, Bristol-based team, making small batches with big hearts.
We still take CBD every day.
And we still believe in the power of plant-based healing.

If you’re on your own journey with sleep, stress, pain, or health challenges—we’re here for you.

With warmth,
Mark & Koren
Co-Founders, Bristol CBD: A small business with a big heart

Delicious CBD Olive Tapenade Recipe

If you’re anything like us at Bristol CBD HQ, then you love a dish that is rich in flavour, but also one that leaves your body feeling replete, yet also light & balanced.

We’re absolutely in love with this easy (literally a few minutes!) CBD Olive Tapenade recipe…

It’s scrumptious, simple and super versatile!

The perfect addition to a mezze platter, a topping for your sourdough toast, or even to mix with pasta!

Here are your main ingredients & instructions for our CBD Olive Tapenade (this recipe makes around 15 servings)

  • 15x pitted Olives (green, black or mixed) 
  • 8x Sundried Tomatoes (about half the ratio : olives)
  • 1x clove Garlic
  • 2x tspn Olive Oil
  • Handful of Basil (we love our Basil – but you can go easy & adjust the quantities accordingly to suit your taste buds!)
  • Sprinkle of black Pepper

Time to add some CBD Oil for an extra health & balancing kick:

For this recipe we used a whole pipette (roughly 20 drops) of our favourite 500mg 5% Gold Bristol CBD Oil. This Gold CBD oil is great for cooking with because it doesn’t harbour the bitter flavour of our other CBD Oils. It’s perfectly disguised in food! 

To make this CBD Olive Tapenade:

  1. Add all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl
  2. Blend together with a stick blender (you can use a food processor for this recipe, but we find that a stick blender tends to work better with these small quantities)
  3. And voila! Serve, dip, dollop, mix, and stir. Whatever suits you best.

You can seal this tapenade in a jar or tupperware. It should last for up to 3 weeks.

If you do give this yummy CBD Olive Tapenade a dip, let us know what you think. Please tag us on Instagram @bristolcbd so we can see your yummy snack in action!

Enjoy,

Koren 

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Which CBD Oil Should I Choose?

We normally recommend that people start with our 5% CBD oil as this is the medium strength of our range and most people find that this is the place to be. However some people are very sensitive to CBD oil and therefore it is worth considering starting with the 3% oil if you are concerned about using a medium strength oil.

Most people find that they get the benefits from CBD oil by taking between 10 mg and 30 mg of CBD per day. Our 5% CBD oil has approximately 2.5 mg of CBD per drop, or 7.5mg CBD per spray.

This means that you can start with a very low dose of 3 to 5 drops per day, and then slowly work up until you reach 5 to 15 drops per day.

If you are using CBD oil in order to boost your health quite dramatically, perhaps because you are experiencing a serious health issue; then it is worth considering a stronger CBD product.

Our suggestions would be the following:

10% 1000mg CBD oil

We offer both dropper and spray bottles and it’s really a matter of choice which one you prefer. Some people like to place drops onto a spoon before they place it into the mouth so that they can mix in a little honey or other sweetener. Other people find that using the spray bottle is easier as you can simply spray the correct amount of CBD into your mouth under your tongue as you see fit.

The World Health Organisation stipulates that CBD is non-toxic, non-addictive, and non-psychoactive and, to date, there are no reports of serious side-effects. If you are taking other medication, you should consult with your GP or pharmacist, to check whether there could be any contraindication

When you first start taking CBD oils, you should start with a low dose, and start increasing gradually, as per our dosage guide.

Once you have decided which strength CBD oil you want to buy then you can simply choose whether you prefer to have a dropper bottle or a spray bottle. The dropper bottles are 10 ml in size and the spray bottles are 20 ml in size so you get twice as much CBD in the spray bottle as you do in the dropper bottle.

If you have any questions regarding which bottle to buy or what dosage to start on please do not hesitate to contact us.

Many thanks,

Bristol CBD HQ x

How Much CBD Oil Should I Take?

Recommended Daily Dosage Guide

 

Everyone is different; everyone’s body is different.  As a result everyone reacts to CBD differently. Some of us are naturally much more sensitive to CBD than others.

With CBD it is important to start with a small dose and build it up slowly. Discover how your body reacts to CBD for a few days before increasing the dose. Some people only need about 10mg of CBD per day, whereas others find that they might require up to 70mg per day (max daily suggested dose).

CBD Oil is twice as bio-available via the gums, than via the gut – which means that it is absorbed much better when held in the mouth for a minute. Spray or drop the CBD oil into your mouth then close your lips and apply slight suction. This boosts the absorption of the active ingredients through the mucous membrane in the mouth before swallowing.

Each of our organic CBD oils has an approximate MG count per drop / per spray associated with it:

Our 5% range of Bristol CBD oils:  

– For the 5% Bristol CBD oil dropper (small 10ml bottle), each drop from the pipette = 2.5mg CBD  

– For the 5% Bristol CBD spray (large 20ml bottle), each spray from the nozzle = 7.5mg CBD  

If using the 5% dropper bottle we would suggest starting at 6 drops per day (15mg CBD) but, after a few days, working up to somewhere between 8 and 20 drops per day.  

If using the 5% spray bottle then start with 2 sprays per day (15mg CBD) and build up to between 3 – 9 sprays per day.  

Our 10% range of Bristol CBD oils:  

– For the 10% Bristol CBD oil dropper (small 10ml bottle), each drop from the pipette = 5mg CBD  

– For the 10% Bristol CBD spray (large 20ml bottle), each spray from the nozzle = 15mg CBD.

If using the 10% dropper bottle we would suggest starting at 3-4 drops per day (15mg – 20mg CBD) but, after a few days, working up to somewhere between 4 – 14 drops per day.  

If using the 10% spray bottle then start with 1 spray per day (15mg CBD) and build up to between 1 – 4 sprays per day.  

It’s important to keep the oil in the mouth for 30 seconds to a minute and try to move the oils around the gums with the tongue so that it can get absorbed through the gum walls.  

More information on CBD can be found in our handy CBD Guide.  

If you start to feel excessively drowsy then lower the dose. If you are using other medication then you should consult with your doctor before using CBD oil.  

Please contact us if you have any questions, we’re always on hand to help guide & support our customers with expert CBD advice.   

Warm wishes,  

Bristol CBD HQ x

The Endocannabinoid System 

The Endocannabinoid System – Why Is It So Important?

We have a number of people asking us how CBD works & why it is so healthy. In short, it’s all about the ‘Endocannabinoid System’ – The Endocannabinoid System has been called ‘the most important physiologic system involved in establishing and maintaining human health’.

If nourished well, and supported with CBD Oil, it has fantastic healing potential.

In 1992, Dr. Rafael Mechulan, an Israeli scientist, discovered that the human body contains an endocannabinoid system. Our bodies create cannabinoids, which are vital in maintaining balance and homeostasis in the body. Unfortunately most of us are unable to create enough of our own cannabinoids and therefore our endocannabinoid system is out of balance.
Until hemp was prohibited alongside cannabis 100 years ago, humans had a readily available source of cannabinoids because hemp was eaten and livestock were also often fed on hemp. Post prohibition, this was largely lost.

When hemp and CBD were legalised a few years ago, many people began to take CBD and other cannabinoids extracted from hemp plants to top up their cannabinoid levels and bring more balance to their systems.

Taking CBD oil helps your body to create more of the cannabinoids that your endocannabinoid system needs to help maintain balance and wellbeing in the body.

Studies have shown that a healthy, functioning endocannabinoid system can help to:

  • Boost immune system 
  • Reduce the risk of disease
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Ease arthritic symptoms
  • Improve skin – e.g. psoriasis & eczema
  • Reduce nausea
  • Relieve muscular & joint pain
  • Alleviate depression & anxiety
  • Manage mood swings
  • Combat addictive patterns
  • Improve sleep difficulties
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