1906 Edibles Review: Do These 'Drops' Actually Work?

The brand

1906 is named after the year before the US government began restricting cannabis. The brand makes small tablets they call "Drops" that combine THC with specific botanical ingredients targeted at different outcomes: focus, energy, relaxation, sleep, and pain. The approach is closer to the supplement industry than the candy industry, and that distinction is intentional. 1906 wants to be in your medicine cabinet, not your snack drawer.

Product lineup

Genius (2.5mg THC + caffeine + L-theanine + alpha-GPC): The focus product. Caffeine and L-theanine is one of the most studied nootropic combinations (it's the pair behind green tea's cognitive effects), and alpha-GPC supports acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory and attention. At 2.5mg THC, you're in microdose territory. Users report improved concentration without impairment. This is our #1 pick in the focus ranking.

Go (5mg THC + caffeine + L-theanine + GABA): The energy product. Similar to Genius but with a higher THC dose and GABA added for smooth energy delivery. Less focused, more "let's go do things." Good for workouts, hikes, and active days. The 4mg version of Go also ranks in our microdose edibles roundup for morning use where the caffeine pairing pushes the effect toward alert focus rather than drift.

Chill (5mg THC + corydalis + magnolia bark): The relaxation and pain product. Corydalis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for pain relief, and magnolia bark has calming properties. The combination with THC targets both physical tension and mental stress. Users report these working well for headaches, cramps, and general body aches.

Midnight (5mg THC + corydalis + magnolia bark): The sleep version of Chill, with the same botanicals tuned for sedation. The difference between Chill and Midnight is subtle: Midnight users tend to report deeper drowsiness and faster sleep onset. Fast activation means you can take it 30 minutes before bed.

Love (5mg THC + damiana + ashwagandha + theobromine): The most unusual product in the line. Damiana is a traditional aphrodisiac, ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb for stress, and theobromine (from cacao) provides a gentle stimulant effect. Whether this does what it implies depends on who you ask. Some users swear by it. Others say it's just a nice, warm buzz.

What 1906 does well

Speed and precision. The tablet format dissolves and activates faster than any gummy (most users report feeling effects within 15 to 20 minutes). The botanical additions are backed by varying degrees of traditional use and preliminary research, and they do create experiences that feel distinct from pure THC. 1906 is the brand that takes the "edibles as medicine" thesis most seriously, and for people who want targeted functional effects, they deliver something that no gummy brand matches.

Where 1906 falls short

There's no flavor experience. You swallow a tablet. If part of what you enjoy about edibles is the taste and the ritual of eating something pleasant, 1906 doesn't give you that. The tablets are small and tasteless, which is fine for the supplement-minded consumer but underwhelming for anyone who wants their edible to feel like a treat. Availability is also more limited than WYLD or Camino. You may not find 1906 in every dispensary.

The verdict

1906 is the most interesting brand in the edibles space right now. They're the only company building products around the combination of cannabinoids and targeted botanicals in a fast-acting format. If you think of edibles as a wellness tool rather than a recreational indulgence, 1906 is built for you. The Genius drop for focus and the Midnight drop for sleep are both category leaders. If you want something that tastes good and feels like a treat, look elsewhere. If you want something that works and works fast, 1906 is where to start.