A brand new cafe in West Hollywood is quenching the thirst of customers with $59 cannabis shakes measuring 16 ounces. The health and wellness cafe celebrated its opening on May 10, luring passers-by inside with its very fascinating selection of CBD-based drinks.

Alki David, a Greek billionaire, is the man behind the Swissx Plant Pharmacy and Food Lab, which can be found on 638 North Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Dr. Joseph Barsuglia, a neuropsychologist from the University of California (UCLA), was introduced as a medical advisor for Swissx by David.

The $59 cannabis shakes are non-psychoactive

Before Swissx launched for business, Alchemy Cafe used to stand in its place.  The revamp took just a few weeks and boy oh boy, what a revamp it is.

A team of hard-working decorators tirelessly transformed the space into a relaxing haven, which is designed with lounge-style seating and Buddha sculptures.

Don’t expect to see the waiters and waitresses scribbling down orders onto pieces of paper, because Swissx processes its orders with iPad technology.

The cafe’s primary focus is to relieve customers of any concerns or ailments that may be bothering them, using a cannabis compound known as CBD.

Thirsty customers are invited to select one of the delectable shakes from the inventive menu. Alternatively, customers have the option to create their own custom shake, but not before using iPads to let the team of shaker-makers know exactly what ailments they are dealing with.

Currently, the cafe serves $59 cannabis shakes and a selection of CBD-infused chocolates. Food is not yet on offer at Swissx, but a menu is in the works.

So, why should customers pay so much money for a few minutes of taste bud-teasing?

Well, the reason for this hefty price tag is down to the magic ingredient – Cannabidiol, or CBD as it is most commonly known.

Don’t expect to get high from the $59 CBD shakes, however.

CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabis compound derived from the cannabis plant. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD does not induce a feeling of euphoria.

What this non-psychoactive cannabinoid does do, however, is provide the consumer with therapeutic benefits. Scientific research has shown CBD to possess neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

The cannabis extracts contained in the $59 CBD shakes come from organic hemp seeds cultivated in Switzerland.

Combined with quality supplements and vegan ingredients, Swissx extracts CBD shakes are guaranteed to leave you feeling full of health.

Do employers test employees for CBD?

There’s no need to worry about your employer dismissing you from the workplace after you knock back one of the $59 CBD shakes at Swissx Plant Pharmacy and Food Lab.

Following consumption, the effects will kick in within 5 to 30 minutes. Typically, these effects will last for 3 to 4 hours. According to experts, CBD takes 3 to 4 days to completely leave the human body. Regardless, companies only test for THC, not CBD. Since CBD is non-psychoactive, it is excluded from drug tests.

Consuming one of the cannabis-based shakes at this new cafe in West Hollywood will not impair judgment or performance in the workplace.

You can get your hands on one of the Swissx CBD shakes every day between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:00 pm.