More lateral reading. If we stumble, matt can become a barista...

More lateral reading. If we stumble, matt can become a barista at least in the big apple.

CBD can be found in moisturising creams, bath bombs, gourmet ice-cream and dog treats. Coca-Cola last year confirmed it was exploring creating a CBD-infused beverage. Cafes are increasingly adding it to their coffee, as they would a flavour shot.

"It has proliferated like wildfire," says Aaron Cook, co-founder of Charley St, an Australian-owned cafe in Manhattan's Nolita district.

Cook, originally from Perth, says Charley St recently began trialling CBD oil in its coffees. He expects it to become a permanent option for customers.

Unlike its sister cannabis compound THC, CBD is not psychoactive and won't get you stoned. Fans describe it as having a calming sensation, similar to the feeling after you take a warm bath or practise meditation.

"It doesn't pop off the tongue," Cook says. "While caffeine can give some people a real rush, this can soften it and mellow you out."

Many customers have a CBD-infused coffee to calm their mind before heading into the office in the morning, he says.

Studies have shown that pharmaceutical-grade CBD can help reduce seizures for people with epilepsy. But most people say they use it for other reasons, most commonly to relieve inflammation-related pain, to improve sleep and to reduce anxiety.

It's easy to see why CBD has taken off in the Big Apple, where stereotypically high-strung and neurotic New Yorkers are not hard to find. It's also a city where many residents are distressed at the direction their country is taking under Donald Trump.

All I can say is if Donny is good for CBD sales, bring on another 4 years !