IN REVIEW: Stress is just a part of life—but Kanha’s Fuego Fruit Cup Gummies can help you overcome it. Whether it’s your job, an endless sea of traffic, or or a day just getting you down, the 10 MG of THC in every fruity bite helps elevate your mood and reduce tension from head to toe. Plus, the spicy grand finale wakes up your senses, allowing you to take in the present moment with a smile on your face and not a care in the world. 

I don’t usually indulge in an edible in the middle of the workday, but sometimes my mood says otherwise. On a particularly grating day when everything and everyone seemed to be getting on my last dang nerve, I saw a bag of untouched Kanha’s Fuego Fruit Cup Gummies staring up at me like a neon sign from the universe saying, “Hey girl, you need to relax”. I took my cue and ripped open the bag to reveal its glittering contents.

It didn’t take long before the sweet aroma of tropical fruits tickled my nostrils—I was intrigued. The packaging cautions that these edibles are spicy (hence the “Fuego” in its name), but I only got sugary sweetness on the nose.

My curiosity piqued, and I grabbed one of the gummies from the bag, admiring its pillowy soft texture. It delicately squished between my fingers before I lifted the sugar-coated delight to my mouth. As soon as the gummy hit my tongue, I began to enjoy the summery taste of fresh-squeezed juice. Kanha uses all-natural ingredients, and you can tell by the intricate flavor profile. No weird synthetic tastes to interrupt the sweet cocktail of sun-ripened fruit flavors doing a jig in my mouth.

As I munched on through the crunchy outer coating of sugar, the texture continued to surprise me with its soft-yet-chewy mouthfeel. It has just enough body to it that you can enjoy a couple of chews before it melts away. And just as I was about to swallow this tiny treat, the heat started to creep in.

The spice lingers on your palate for a few seconds before completely dissipating, leaving you wanting more. It’s the perfect amount of heat that doesn’t completely blow out your taste buds—but it certainly wakes you up. It reminds me of a slice of fresh fruit sprinkled with a little Tajin in the peak of summertime. I couldn’t help myself, and I decided to grab one more to really set my mood on track.

After enjoying my second gummy, I got back down to business and focused on my workday. I finished a few small projects before I began to notice the initial wave of effects. At first, I began to notice the tension around my eyes and jaw loosen before it traveled to my shoulders. I felt the stress magically evaporate, leaving my usually constricted back muscles loose and free. The wave of relief continued to travel all the way down to my toes.

Then, the effects began to take hold of my mind. I felt much lighter than when the day had started. Instead of letting the stress of the day get me down, I rolled with the punches and found myself filled with gratitude. I danced in my chair to the music in my headphones and discovered a newfound sense of bliss. I was productive yet utterly relaxed. An interesting combination of effects that worked surprisingly well despite my full schedule.

For some, the deep serenity might have been hard to push through, but for me, it was the well-balanced mix of effects that fixed my work day. For that reason, I can see these gummies also being a good fit for a movie marathon at home, an afternoon of self-care, and a casual night in with friends.

Now here’s the twist. When it comes to edibles, I’m not usually much of a gummy fan. Gasp! I know, a very unpopular opinion. I have personally found that many of them can leave a lot to be desired in flavor, texture, and effects—all of which Kanha's Fuego Fruit Cup Gummies excel in.

The taste was brimming with notes of papaya, mango, and melon flavors with a healthy dash of spice, the texture was uniquely delectable, and the effects were soothing for both the mind and body. I am now an official gummy believer.