How Do I Make Kratom Tea?
A Short History on the Origins of Kratom Tea
In remote regions of Thailand indigenous tea trees flourish in the tropical climate of the densely forested mountains of Chiang Rai Province. Tea historians believe the place of tea’s birth to be near the adjoining sections of the outlying wild jungles that run from Assam, India to China’s southern Yunnan Province, across the top of Laos and what today is Myanmar, down into northern Thailand, and right across the northern regions of the country of Vietnam.
Indigenous tribes of Akha, Hmong, Labu, Lisu, Kosen, and Lua began in Mainland China and Myanmar (past recognized as Burma), and migrated to mountainous remote jungles of northern Thailand, surrounded by the vast outback of Laos and Myanmar. Centuries old letpet, kratom and many other plants have grown into Awe striking tea trees in these jungles, from which local natives have made tea from the leaves, as well as gathering herbs from the forest’s herbal rich grounds.
What are the effects of kratom Tea?
Kratom Leaves are a great source of this naturally occurring prebiotic. And if you love coffee, then you will love Kratom Tea. kratom tea has all the benefits of coffee and then some. Also belonging to the Rubicaa family, Kratom Leaves have been boiled and strained into a useful tea for many generations. Known to Botanists as Mitragyna Speciosa, the Kratom Tea like its relative coffee can give you stimulating effects, but it can also fight pain, depression and be used as a sleep aid. The leaf can be ground up and consumed by itself or brewed with water into tea;
How do I make kratom tea from kratom powder?
The instructions for brewing kratom tea are simple: boil water, pour over the leaves and steep for 15 minutes. You can use whatever amount of water:kratom ratio you prefer, but the less water to more kratom ratio will make a much stronger tea. For a regular serving size for moderate effects we suggest using 1 teaspoon of kratom powder per 8 oz of water. Heat the water to a steeping level. A rolling boil can damage the plant and alkaloids so it is important to steep the plant or powder you are making tea with. Steeping would be where steam is coming off the water but there is not a rolling boil. After the steeping synthesizes the kratom plants alkaloids into the tea, you will want to let it sit for about 10 minutes or until the fine powder has all dissolved to the bottom of the pot. Then when you pour out the dark earthy liquid you will want to leave the solid kratom grains clumped on the bottom of the pan.
- One serving of kratom
- 8 ounces of steeped water
- Steep for 15-20 minutes
- Pour out tea with strainer for leaf tea kratom
- Let pot sit while powder granules dissolve to bottom of cooking pot and then pour out tea liquid
- Flavor with sugar or honey to hide the very bitter earthy taste that is known for kratom’s pungent tea flavor
How do I make kratom tea from dried leaves?
If you are using whole dried leaf kratom we suggest starting with a small handful per every 8-16oz of hot water. These can be ground up and consumed by itself or brewed with water into tea; once the tea is steeped for 15-20 minutes so that it releases all the alkaloids it can be strained and enjoyed.
How do I make Tea from kratom powder?
Similar to the process of making tea with the whole leaf, Kratom powder should be steeped for 15-20 minutes per 8 to 16 oz of water. But, because it is such a coarse material you will have to wait 10-15 minutes for the powder to dissolve to the bottom of the pot. At this point you can then pour out the dark liquid of the kratom plant and leave the kratom powder in the bottom of the pot.
How does kratom Tea feel?
Kratom Leaves work to produce a stimulating effect in all who consume it. Unlike coffee though, however many find that when brewing tea the whole leaf tastes better. You can buy kratom leaves in bulk to drink and make your own Kratom Tea or you can purchase a bag of pre-made Kratom Tea from retailers online.
Effects can differ between different Strains so you will need to experiment with the different types of kratom strains to get a sense on what works best for you.
What are the health benefits of the kratom herb?
Besides being loaded with great anti-oxidants the kratom leaf is a great source of this naturally occurring prebiotic. And if you love coffee, then you will love Kratom Tea. kratom tea has all the psychological benefits of coffee and then some.
This natural alternative to caffeine is a stimulant that can relieve pain, fight depression or serve as an effective sleep aid when brewing with strainers.
The human gut is home to an entire universe of microbiomes or what we can also call our bodies “good bacteria”. Like any living organism this bacteria in our gut is essential to breaking down foods, fighting off bad bacteria, virus and disease and triggering chemical responses in our brain. If these gut fighting sentries do not eat, they starve. The primary source of food for this bacteria in our stomach is what is known as Prebiotic or more simply put, plant fiber. Over 30 grams of prebiotic plant fiber are needed to keep the gut biome healthy and energized to carry out their duties essential to our daily functions as human beings. Which is why kratom is a great addition to boost your gut’s microbiome defense.
Kratom Leaves are a great source of this naturally occurring prebiotic. And if you love coffee, then you will love Kratom Tea. Kratom tea has all the benefits of coffee and then some. Also belonging to the Rubicaa family, Kratom Leaves have been boiled and strained into a useful tea for many generations. Known to Botanists as Mitragyna Speciosa, the Kratom Tea, like its relative coffee can give you stimulating effects, but it can also fight pain, depression and be used as a sleep aid. The leaf can be ground up and consumed by itself, but many find it more pleasing to brew up the whole or ground leaves into a delicious homemade tea.
The human gut is home to an entire universe of microbiomes or what we know better as bacteria. Like any living organism this bacteria in our gut is essential to breaking down foods, triggering chemical responses in our brain and fighting off bad bacteria, viruses and disease. If these gut fighting sentries do not eat they starve. The primary source of food for this bacteria in our stomach is what is known as Prebiotic or more simply put, plant fiber. Over 30 grams of prebiotic plant fiber are needed to keep the gut biome healthy and energized to carry out their duties essential to our daily functions as human beings. Which is why kratom is a great kind of thing that is extremely healthy in boosting your guts microbiome defense.
Kratom Leaves are a great source of this naturally occurring prebiotic. And if you love coffee, then you will love Kratom Tea. Kratom tea has all the benefits of coffee and then some. Also belonging to the Rubicaa family, Kratom Leaves have been boiled and strained into a useful tea for many generations. Known to Botanists as Mitragyna Speciosa, the Kratom Tea like its relative coffee can give you stimulating effects, but it can also fight pain, depression and be used as a sleep aid. The leaf can be ground up and consumed by itself, but many find it more pleasing to brew up the whole or ground leaves into a delicious homemade tea.
For an excellent euphoric boost and an uptick in overall work productivity try these strains: White Maeng Da, Green Thai and Red Bali.
What psychotropic ingredients are in Kratom?
Kratom Tea advocates praise this hot brew for its natural healing properties. Kratom is a natural medicinal leaf used primarily to fight pain. The kratom Leaves contain a Mu-opioid antagonist which is a similar pain receptor to that which is antagonized by pharmaceutical opiates. However Kratom does not suppress the respiratory system and therefore is believed to be a much healthier and safer alternative to fight pain and depression then using toxic pharma-chemicals.
What are Kratom’s effects on the liver?
Kratom is a natural alternative to prescription pills that can be used for relief from pain and anxiety. Studies conducted by the University of Florida’s pharmacology department have shown that. Kratom has little to no effect on the liver, unlike other prescription medications.
The University of Florida’s pharmacology department has been researching the effects of kratom on humans. This is what they have found: Kratom can help relieve pain and anxiety, it does not affect the liver like prescription pills do, and this natural herb could be a healthy alternative to dangerous drugs.
Kratom is an opioid-like drug that comes from a tree in Southeast Asia called Mitragyna speciosa. In recent years, many people have started using kratom as an alternative to addictive opioids or prescription medications for chronic pain relief because it works without damaging their liver. The University of Florida’s research proves that these claims are true; kratom doesn’t cause harmful side effects on your liver when used responsibly and in moderation.
It helps a person detox from any type of drug withdrawal, but most perfectly syncs with opioid withdrawals. It aids in the detoxing process and gives the user a withdrawal reprieve while their body removes the opioids from their system. Larger doses are reported to act like a mild sedative, bringing on a feeling of relaxation.
In smaller doses it is said to be more of a stimulant much like coffee, but without a crash.
Kratom users are known to have an improved concentration, energy, dieting habits and sexual performance. Historically kratom tea has been beneficial for people suffering from multiple sclerosis, arthritis, tendonitis, various sports injuries, chemotherapy, fibromyalgia and lupus to name a few.
Check out some of the strains we find to be excellent remedies such as: Red Maeng Da, Green Malay and Green Maeng Da.