Ingesting weed and coffee at the same time isn’t exactly a new concept here in Seattle. I first heard of the “Seattle speedball” in the summer after my senior year of high school, when my obligation-free days usually started with a few bong rips and a trip to Caffe Vita for a couple cups of dark coffee. The coffee counteracted some of the soporific effects of the pot, while the pot reduced the coffee jitters and third-cup anxiety. The combination left me feeling alert yet relaxed. When I gushed to a friend about this perfect pairing, he responded, “Yeah, it’s called the ‘Seattle speedball’ for a reason.”…
