Green Roads Review
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The Bottom Line
Transparency & Accuracy
Green Roads is extremely transparent with their mission, who they are and who makes up the team, and their rigorous lab testing practices. All of their raw hemp material is tested for contaminants, and all products are third-party tested for potency and purity. They have accurate CBD and THC levels. They are considered the largest privately-owned CBD company in the United States. Currently, they are not BBB accredited, but have an A rating.
Hemp Quality
Green Roads partners with USA-based hemp farmers that practice organic and sustainable farming. They use only the finest crops and reject any that do not meet their strict quality standards. They use CO2 extraction and make broad-spectrum, full spectrum, and CBD isolate.
Customer Experience
Green Roads has multiple ways to contact their customer care team and provides swift and comprehensive answers. Their shipping is not always free, and is calculated based on your location and order. Shopping on the website is very informative and intuitive.
Variety of Products
Green Roads has a very extensive product line with multiple flavors and varieties in each category. They offer tinctures that are both full spectrum and broad spectrum, various topicals, bath products, pet tinctures, gummies, coffee and chocolate, and softgels.
Price & Discounts
Green Roads prices are about average in the field. Their tincture ranges from $0.10-$0.15 per mg of CBD when not on sale. With their sale prices, their prices are very competitive. We often see tinctures priced between $0.08 to $0.12 per mg of CBD, therefore, Green Roads is priced averagely. They offer a 30% discount for subscribing to their newsletter, multiple bundle deals, and a rewards program. Plus they offer 50% off for veterans and first responders and 25% off for teachers. To learn more about how we compare prices for CBD, look at our pricing report
What sets Green Roads apart from its competitors
Green Roads stands out for their founder and head formulator, Laura Fuentes who is a licensed compounding pharmacist with 25 years of experience in her field. They are strict on their quality control measures with their hemp sourcing, extraction methods, formulation, and rigorous third-party testing.
Awards
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Green Roads CBD Unboxing Video
In this video, we will unbox products from Green Roads. We will be unboxing their rise and shine gummies, muscle and joint cream, apple kiwi bliss tincture, dark chocolate bar, and three of their CBD coffees. We will discuss some background information about the company, CBD type, extraction methods, and more.
Green Roads Specs
| 🥽Extract Method: | CO2 |
| ✈️Shipping: | Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Palau, United States, Virgin Islands, British, Samoa |
| ⮐Money Back Guarantee: |  |
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| 🏷Coupons: | Green Roads Coupons and Sales |
| 🚩Established: | 2011 |
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About the Company
Green Roads was co-founded by Laura Fuentes, a licensed pharmacist with over two decades of experience in compounding pharmacy and her dear friend, Arby Barroso. Their journey started after Arby was suffering from chronic health issues and found CBD was extremely helpful. He turned to Laura who had the skills and expertise to help him and later they created Green Roads CBD. The mission of Green Roads is to help people find the healthiest version of themselves through the healing power of plants.
Green Roads products are sold both online and in over 10,000 stores nationwide. They have been ranked the largest privately owned CBD company by Brightfield Research Group. Currently, they have over 30,000 5-star reviews from customers.
There are currently three pharmacists on the Green Roads team including Laura Fuentes, and father and daughter team Anthony and Megan Alfonso. You can read their full bios on the website. All Green Roads products are formulated by qualified and licensed pharmacists, which makes them stand out from other CBD companies.
Laura participates in volunteer work with a number of charities such as the Autism Speaks Walk, Multiple Sclerosis Views and News, the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, the American Cancer Society and others. The company has been recognized by the Cannabis Business Awards, receiving the “Advocate of the Year” honor in 2018 and 2019.
The headquarters are located in Deerfield Beach, FL. To contact the customer service team, there is a message box, email, and phone number as well as their physical address. Here is a robust FAQ page as well as a comprehensive blog that touches on CBD, the company’s practices and more.
As a part of our reputation check, we check BBB, FDA warnings, and more to see if there are any complaints or warnings about the brand. Currently, there is one FDA complaint from 2017 regarding claims of CBD as drugs or for the treatment of specific health issues. Green Roads is not currently BBB accredited but has an A rating. There have been a total of five complaints in the past three years which were all resolved and were regarding shipping issues for the most part.
Green Roads tests their raw hemp material for contaminants and third-party tests all products for potency and contaminants. You can find all lab reports by searching your product’s batch number or scanning the QR code. All products CBD variance levels ranged from 10% to 11%. All THC was under 0.3% for full spectrum products and non-detectable for broad-spectrum and CBD isolate products. All products were tested for and passed for microbes, mycotoxins, solvents, pesticides, heavy metals, and filth.
Manufacturing Process
Green Roads partners with American industrial hemp farms that meet the following criteria: less than 0.3% THC, certificate of origin, certificate of analysis, and industrial hemp registrations. The hemp farms also use organic and sustainable growing methods. Green Roads does not own their farms, therefore they can select only the highest quality hemp and reject anything that is substandard.
After the hemp is harvested, they test the raw material for pesticides, heavy metals, chemicals, and microbials. The CBD is extracted using CO2, which is regarded as the gold standard extraction method for CBD because it does not involve any chemicals or solvents but you can leave residuals on the final product. They create broad-spectrum, full spectrum, and CBD isolate for their products. A pharmacist team is in charge of formulating all of Green Roads’ products. Before hitting the shelves, each and every batch is tested by independent laboratories for potency and purity. Each product has a QR code in the batch number so customers can view the lab reports online.
Green Roads Gummies Overview
There are three types of CBD gummies from Green Roads including their CBD isolate relax bears with 10mg of CBD per gummy (also available in extra strength at 25mg/gummy), full-spectrum rise n shine immune gummies, and their broad-spectrum sleepy Z’s nighttime gummies – both with 25mg of CBD per gummy. The gummies come in a 2-pack or 30-pack. They are made with CO2 extracted CBD, are vegan, gluten-free, and free of artificial colors and flavors.
Green Roads Gummies Products
Product | CBD Amount | Potency | Price | Price mg/CBD |
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300 mg | 10 mg/unit | $37.99 | $0.13 | |
750 mg | 25 mg/unit | $49.99 | $0.07 | |
50 mg | 10 mg/unit | $6.49 | $0.13 | |
50 mg | 25 mg/unit | $6.49 | $0.13 | |
750 mg | 25 mg/unit | $49.99 | $0.07 | |
50 mg | 25 mg/unit | $6.49 | $0.13 | |
750 mg | 25 mg/unit | $49.99 | $0.07 |
Green Roads Tinctures Overview
There are both full and broad-spectrum CO2 extracted tinctures from Green Roads. Potency options include 300mg, 750mg, and 1500mg per 30ml bottle. They are in a base of glycerin, MCT oil, sunflower lecithin, sunflower seed oil and hemp seed oil. Flavor options include: unflavored, apple kiwi blss, and mint breeze. There is also a broad-spectrum sleep tincture with CBN and melatonin. You can purchase their CBD tinctures as a “daily dose” which has 25mg of CBD per packet. These can be bought in a single dose, 4-pack, or 12-pack.
Green Roads Tinctures Products
Product | CBD Amount | Potency | Price | Price mg/CBD |
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1500 mg | 50 mg/ml | $149.99 | $0.1 | |
300 mg | 10 mg/ml | $44.99 | $0.15 | |
750 mg | 25 mg/ml | $89.99 | $0.12 | |
300 mg | 25 mg/ml | $35.99 | $0.12 | |
300 mg | 25 mg/ml | $35.99 | $0.12 | |
1500 mg | 50 mg/ml | $149.99 | $0.1 | |
750 mg | 25 mg/ml | $89.99 | $0.12 | |
300 mg | 10 mg/ml | $44.99 | $0.15 | |
750 mg | 25 mg/ml | $89.99 | $0.12 |
Green Roads Topicals Overview
The topical options from Green Roads include roll-ons, creams, oils, and bath bombs. The roll-ons come in 150mg, 300mg and 750mg of CO2 extracted, broad-spectrum CBD per bottle and in heat relief, pain relief, and cool relief. The creams include a muscle and joint relief cream in 150mg or 300mg of CBD per bottle, and skin relief cream with 210mg of CBD per bottle. There are also travel sizes available for the creams. The oil roll-ons come in peace, refresh, and relax, each with 50mg of CBD isolate. The bath bombs relax, unwind, calm, refresh, and peace. Each has 150mg of CBD isolate or a 2-pack contains 200mg total.
Green Roads Topicals Products
Product | CBD Amount | Potency | Price | Price mg/CBD |
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150 mg | 5 mg/ml | $19.99 | $0.13 | |
70 mg | 7 mg/ml | $5.97 | $0.09 | |
350 mg | 11.67 mg/ml | $29.99 | $0.09 | |
150 mg | 1.76 mg/ml | $24.99 | $0.17 | |
350 mg | 4.12 mg/ml | $34.99 | $0.1 | |
750 mg | 8.82 mg/ml | $49.99 | $0.07 | |
50 mg | 5 mg/ml | $24.99 | $0.5 | |
50 mg | 5 mg/ml | $24.99 | $0.5 | |
50 mg | 5 mg/ml | $24.99 | $0.5 | |
150 mg | 1.76 mg/ml | $9.97 | $0.07 | |
350 mg | 4.12 mg/ml | $34.99 | $0.1 | |
750 mg | 8.82 mg/ml | $49.99 | $0.07 | |
150 mg | 5 mg/ml | $19.99 | $0.13 | |
350 mg | 11.67 mg/ml | $29.99 | $0.09 | |
750 mg | 25 mg/ml | $44.99 | $0.06 | |
200 mg | 6.67 mg/ml | $9.97 | $0.05 | |
50 mg | 5 mg/ml | $4.97 | $0.1 |
Green Roads Capsules & Softgels Overview
Green Roads has sleep, relax, and everyday wellness softgels. Each is made with 25mg of CO2 extracted, CBD isolate per softgel. They are vegan and gluten-free.
Green Roads Capsules & Softgels Products
Product | CBD Amount | Potency | Price | Price mg/CBD |
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750 mg | 25 mg/unit | $49.99 | $0.07 | |
750 mg | 25 mg/unit | $49.99 | $0.07 |
Green Roads Pet Products Overview
Green Roads offer pet tinctures in 2mg/ml, 7mg/ml, and 20mg/ml. They are broad-spectrum, CO2 extracted CBD and in a base of MCT oil and hempseed oil.
Green Roads Pet Products
Product | CBD Amount | Potency | Price | Price mg/CBD |
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600 mg | 20 mg/ml | $59.99 | $0.1 | |
210 mg | 7 mg/ml | $39.99 | $0.19 | |
60 mg | 2 mg/ml | $19.99 | $0.33 |
Other Green Roads Edibles Overview
Green Roads offer hemp flower coffee and chocolate bars. The coffee comes in 2.5 oz or 12 oz with the flavors of french vanilla, founder’s blend, or hazelnut. The artisanal coffee blend varies in the amount of CBD per container. The chocolate bars come in regular chocolate or candy cane crumble and contain 180mg of CO2 extracted CBD isolate.
Green Roads Other Edibles Products
Product | CBD Amount | Potency | Price | Price mg/CBD |
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180 mg | 15 mg/unit | $9.99 | $0.06 |
Other Green Roads Products Overview
Green Roads also offer nootropic herbal products, which do not contain CBD. Options are cordyceps and lion’s mane capsules.
Green Roads Other Products
Product | CBD Amount | Potency | Price | Price mg/CBD |
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150 mg | 150 mg/ml | $12.49 | $0.08 |
Green Roads Discount, Coupons & Bundles
There are a few bundles which save you 23% to 45%. By joining their mailing list, you can receive 30% off your first purchase. From time to time Green Roads will have additional sales with coupon codes on their website. There is also a special deals page with their current products on sale.
If you refer a friend you can give the friend a 40% off coupon and save $25 on your next purchase. There is also a rewards program where you collect points for every purchase which can be redeemed for money off future orders.
By subscribing to your order, you save 30% of the first order, and 15% on each subsequent order. You can cancel at any time. Lastly, Green Roads has a discount program for military (50% off), first responders (50% off), and teachers (25% off).
Buying Experience
Green Roads has a very well organized and informative website. There is ample information about Green Roads as a company, what makes them different, their products, and CBD in general. All of their products are well organized by product type as well as desired. When looking at products you can see the different options such as potency, or flavor, as well as details about the product’s ingredients, how to use it, and allergen information. The checkout process is swift, easy, and user-friendly.
They offer returns of new and unopened products within 30-days. Shipping is with FedEx or UPS and ships within 2-3 business days. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout. We received our products in a discreet FedEx shipping envelope with a cardboard box inside that contained our products.
We reached out to customer service through their online messaging system to ask if their farming was organic and sustainable. We received a response within minutes, which was complete and polite.
Products Reviewed
Rise N’ Shine Gummies Review
We received the Rise N’ Shine CBD gummies. They come in a cardboard box with a plastic tub inside. There are 30 gummies in total, each with 25 mg of full spectrum, CO2 extracted CBD. These are made with vitamin C, B12, and elderberry extract. They are made with tapioca syrup sugar, glycerin, pectin, natural flavors and are therefore vegan and gluten-free. The directions are to fully chew one gummy every day. The gummies themselves are a pale pink – orange color and jelly cubes. They have a very soft and pleasant texture with a fruity taste. There are no earthy or bitter undertones.
There is a batch number and QR code on the product. We located the lab result using the batch number.. The results showed there is 27.61mg of CBD per gummy, which is 2.61mg more than listed for a CBD variance of 10%. This is within the acceptable 10% CBD variance. The THC level is recorded as 0.18%, which is less than the allowable 0.3% limit. This sample was tested and passed for microbes, pesticides, solvents, mycotoxins, filth, and heavy metals.
Who is this product for?
This product is ideal for people who are looking for a Full spectrum CBD gummy that is vegan and supports the immune system.
Pain Relief Muscle & Joint Cream Review
We received pain relief muscle and joint CBD cream. It is packaged in a cardboard box with a white plastic container inside with a pump lid. The bottle is 1 oz and contains 350 mg of broad-spectrum, CO2 extracted CBD. It is formulated with methyl salicylate, menthol, and a blend of oils such as safflower oil, avocado oil, lavender, and rosemary. This muscle cream is intended for minor aches and pains of the muscles and joints and the directions are to apply to the affected area no more than three to four times per day. The cream is white and has a thin consistency. It smells of menthol and leaves a tingling sensation on the skin. After it is absorbed it leaves a soft finish on the skin.
There is a batch number and QR code on the product. We located the lab result using the batch number. The results showed there is 390.6mg of CBD per bottle, which is 40.6mg more than listed for a CBD variance of 10%. This is within the acceptable 10% CBD variance. The THC level is recorded as 0.0%, which is less than the allowable 0.3% limit. This sample was tested and passed for microbes, pesticides, solvents, mycotoxins, filth, and heavy metals.
Who is this product for?
This product is well-suited for people looking for broad-spectrum CBD cream that is intended for aches and pains.
Broad-Spectrum CBD Oil Review
We received the broad spectrum CBD oil in apple kiwi bliss. This product is packaged in a cardboard box with a glass bottle and a plastic syringe inside. There is a total of 750 mg of broad spectrum, CO2 extracted CBD along with glycerin, MCT oil, natural flavors, hemp seed oil, sunflower lecithin, and sunflower oil. The oil is dispensed by first, inserting the plastic stopper into the glass bottle, and inserting the plastic syringe, turning the bottle upside down, and pulling up the desired amount of oil. The oil is intended for oral use. It is a thick consistency due to the glycerin. It smells fruity, and has a sweet and synthetic taste with earthy undertones.
There is a batch number and QR code on the product. We located the lab result using the batch number. The results showed there is 831.86mg of CBD per bottle, which is 81.86mg more than listed for a CBD variance of 11%. This is above the acceptable 10% CBD variance. The THC level is recorded as 0.0%, which is less than the allowable 0.3% limit. This sample was tested and passed for microbes, pesticides, solvents, mycotoxins, filth, and heavy metals.
Who is this product for?
This tincture is ideal for people looking for a broad-spectrum CBD tincture made in glycerin that is easy to measure and dispense.
Hemp Flower Coffee Review
We received Green Roads’ hemp flower coffee in hazelnut, founders’ blend, and french vanilla. Each is in a brown paper sleeve and a total of 2.5 oz. The coffee is grown in Colombia on a lush farm. All the beans are harvested under a full moon and are blended with American grown hemp. The directions are to use two tablespoons of coffee for every 6 oz of water. Each coffee has a fragrant smell that is reflective of its flavor. The coffee grounds have a rich, earthy, and deep aroma.
There is a batch number and QR code on the product. Each bag they sell differs in the exact amount of CBD. Our bags were shown to have a total of 728.6mg of CBD and other cannabinoids, with 2.1 mg of CBD, and 3.06 mg of THC. Since there is no specified amount of CBD listed, we cannot calculate CBD variance. All samples passed for microbes, pesticides, solvents, mycotoxins, filth, and heavy metals.
Who is this product for?
This product is ideal for coffee lovers who enjoy the addition of hemp and CBD for their morning cup of joe.
Dark CBD Chocolate Review
Green Roads’ dark CBD chocolate is packaged in a cardboard outer shell with a plastic sleeve with the chocolate inside. The chocolate bar is 42 grams and contains 180 mg of CO2 extracted CBD isolate per chocolate bar. It is made with cacao beans (62% cacao), sugar, cacao butter, and is both vegan and gluten-free. One square contains approximately 12 to 18 mg of CBD. This chocolate bar is handcrafted in small batches. This chocolate bar is dark, rich and slightly bitter.
There is a batch number and QR code on the product. We located the lab result using the batch number. The results showed there is 198.24mg of CBD per bar, which is 18.34mg more than listed for a CBD variance of 10%. This is within the acceptable 10% CBD variance. The THC level is recorded as 0.0%, which is less than the allowable 0.3% limit. This sample was tested and passed for microbes, pesticides, solvents, mycotoxins, filth, and heavy metals.
Who is this product for?
This product is ideal for chocolate lovers who enjoy CBD infused to a sweet treat.
Green Roads FAQ
Green Roads does offer full-spectrum CBD, which contains up to 0.3% THC. At this level, the amount of delta 9 THC is too low to be psychoactive and get you high.
