You've Heard of Kratom Leaf? So, What is Kratom Tea?
Ok, before we get into the fun bits of learning how to make kratom iced tea and tea bags, let's briefly talk about this beautiful plant. Kratom, mitragyna speciosa, is a plant native to the jungles of southeast Asia. For centuries, laborers and workers all throughout southeast Asia consumed its crushed leaf to aid with day-to-day tasks or to simply boost their energy and mind.
Now because of its stimulating, body-boosting effects, the kratom tree is closely related to the coffee bean plant. For these reasons, the people of Thailand would make crushed-leaf kratom tea to promote stamina, endurance, and energy, especially if they had a hard day of work ahead.
The Different Kinds of Kratom Tea Powder You Can Make
Kratom use is seen in many southeast Asian countries, including Thailand and Malaysia. The kratom tree grows in many regions, and its leaves are harvested at different times of the season. It's important to note that the type of leaf plays a significant role in the effects kratom tea can elicit
Red Kratom Powder Tea
Derived from red vein kratom leaves, the red kratom powder is said to promote relaxation and a night of restful sleep. Choose varieties like red Bali kratom powder and red maeng da to help you feel calm, collected, and at ease.
White Kratom Powder Tea
Derived from white vein kratom leaves, the white kratom powder is said to enhance cognitive abilities, enhance focus, and boost energy levels. It is the best type of kratom powder you can have to boost your day.
Green Kratom Powder Tea
Derived from green vein kratom leaves, green kratom powder's effects are a balance between white and red kratom. At low doses you'll find yourself energized and stress free. At higher doses you may find yourself more relaxed and ready for a goodnights sleep.
How to Make the Best Kratom Tea from Powder
So, you're ready to try this potent kratom drink? Where do you start? Check out these go to recipes for making the best kratom tea from powder.
#1) Kratom Tea Made from Powder
To make kratom tea from powder, all you'll need is the following:
- Your favorite kratom powder.
- Water
- Honey
- Lemon juice
- Start by bringing 200 to 300 ml of water to a boil.
- Pour the water into a cup and let it sit for a minute or two.
- Add a teaspoon of honey or the sweetener of your choice to the water and mix.
- Add 0.5 grams of crushed leaf kratom powder to your hot water and mix.
- Squeeze a little lemon into your tea while mixing.
#2) Make Little Herbal Kratom Tea Bags
What you'll need...
- Crushed leaf kratom, we highly recommend Experience Premium Maeng da Crushed Leaf
- Drawstring disposable tea bad, which can be purchased online at Amazon.
- Water
- Lemon
- Your favorite herbal tea, i.e., chamomile, ginger, and other fun mixes.
- A sweetener of your choice
- Bring the water to a boil and let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes after pouring it into a cup.
- To make the kratom tea bags, simply mix the crushed maeng da kratom leaves with your favorite herbal tea. You can cut open your favorite tea bag and mix a little with the crushed kratom leaves.
- Carefully add the tea leaves into the disposable teabag and place them in water.
- Steep kratom tea bags for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in the sweetener of your choice; honey and agave syrup is our favorite!
- Squeeze a bit of lemon and serve.
#3) Summer Lovin' Kratom Iced Tea
Kratom iced tea is the perfect summer drink! It's refreshing, rejuvenating, and super easy to make. All you'll need is...
- The kratom product of your choice.
- Freshly brewed kratom tea.
- Peach juice
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
- Mix half a cup of freshly brewed kratom tea with 1 cup of peach juice.
- Whisk in 1 to 2 teaspoons of agave or sugar.
- To spice this kratom drink up, we recommend adding your favorite zesty juice, orange or pineapple juice is a definite winner!
- Squeeze some lemon.
- Cool in the fridge for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Serve with ice cubes.
3 Things you Need to Know About Kratom Tea Effects
- Don't go for higher doses: When consumed at higher doses, kratom tea may cause a sedative effect. This is because kratom acts on opioid receptors.
- Start small: At lower doses, crushed leaf kratom leaf may elicit a stimulant effect i.e. energy and euphoria.
- Use Fresh Leaves: To ensure you get the best-tasting kratom tea, it's highly recommended to use fresh leaves each time or a fresh batch of crushed kratom leaf powder.
Alternatives to Kratom Tea Powder
If you don't like the bitter taste of kratom tea powder or simply want a kratom product that's easy to use, then why not try some kratom capsules?
Pre-measured and dosed to perfection, Nuwave offers kratom consumers a wide range of kratom capsules that are fast-acting and easy to use.
There are no bitter flavors and no hassle of making a kratom drink.
Just pop a capsule in your mouth and get your day started.
