New to kratom and unsure how to take it? If you've already done some research, you know that drinking kratom is a popular method among kratom users. For many, that's the best way of taking powdered kratom, especially if you're not a fan of its bitter taste.
But there's more than one way to drink kratom. There's also the case of calculating the correct dosage size. You can't simply throw a bunch of kratom powder into your orange juice. It's unsafe, as too much kratom can cause some pretty unpleasant side effects.
So, to ensure you avoid any kratom-related unpleasantries and get the most out of your kratom experience, we've prepared the following guide on how to drink kratom, its benefits, potential drawbacks, and methods.
Why Drink Kratom?
Native to Southeast Asia, kratom has been used for centuries by locals who either chewed on kratom leaves or crushed them into powder. Times have changed, though. Now, kratom has become a worldwide phenomenon, and the kratom industry keeps growing daily. And growing with it is the number of kratom products and ways of taking them.
Still, despite all these inventions, powdered kratom remains the most popular way of taking kratom. That's because it's kratom in its purest form. However, it also means it's stronger than other popular kratom products and possesses that unique bitter taste. For many kratom users, especially beginners, that bitterness might be too much.
To overcome it, many decide to mix it with drinks or prepare kratom tea. Indeed, many users claim it's the best way of taking kratom powder, as you can comfortably measure the correct dosage and kill the kratom taste with your favorite drink - a win-win scenario.
How to drink Kratom Powder?
There are two primary ways to drink kratom. You can either mix it with drinks or make kratom tea. Let's discuss them in more detail.
Mix Kratom Powder Into Drinks
The simplest method is mixing kratom powder with your drink. It can be any beverage you like, although, from our experience, powdered kratom mixes best with orange juice, lemonade, coffee, lemon juice, or mango juice. That's because they have strong tastes, allowing them to overcome the kratom bitterness.
If you don't mind the bitter taste, you can also mix kratom with water and drink it quickly. It's the best method to improve the efficiency of ingesting kratom alkaloids.
To maximize your kratom-drinking efforts, follow a few simple tips:
Mix powdered kratom with acidic beverages to mask its bitter taste;
Try adding a spoonful of sugar or honey to overcome the bitterness of kratom;
Mix kratom with smooth drinks (e.g., mango or orange juice) to ensure kratom powder dissolves completely. Avoid beverages that have too much pulp;
If you want to sip your kratom-infused drink, try mixing it with a hot beverage - a cup of coffee or tea works best.
Make Kratom Tea
Brewing kratom tea is one of the most popular methods of taking kratom. What's more, a method that has a very long tradition. Laborers in Southeast Asia used to drink kratom-infused tea to battle fatigue and muscle pain to improve work productivity.
Indeed, brewing tea from kratom leaves or powder comes with several unique benefits. First, it tastes brilliant, and you can freely adjust it to your liking. Secondly, it helps bring out natural alkaloids present in kratom strains. And lastly, it helps overcome the bitter kratom taste.
How to prepare kratom-infused tea? Just follow a few simple steps:
Bring the water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan. Let it sit for a minute to avoid mixing kratom leaves or powder with boiling water. If the water is too hot, it will compromise the alkaloids in kratom.
Toss your measured kratom powder or crushed kratom leaves into the teapot. Pour the hot water in and let it sit for around 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then, if you use kratom in powder form, stir the water until the kratom powder dissolves.
Let the tea simmer for several minutes. The longer you wait, the stronger the flavor.
Pour the tea into the cup. Use a coffee filter or strainer to collect any powder residue.
Add some honey, sugar, mint, ginger, or lemon to the tea to enhance the flavor and kill the bitterness (or leave it as it is). Enjoy!
Toss-and-Wash Method
Okay, technically, the toss-and-wash method doesn't involve drinking kratom. However, since it includes kratom powder and liquid, we decided to add it here.
Essentially, instead of mixing kratom powder with your beverage, the toss-and-wash method means taking a spoonful of powdered kratom directly into your mouth and washing it down with a drink.
How much kratom powder to take?
Whether you want to drink kratom powder, use it to infuse your food, or toss and wash it, you must first calculate the correct kratom dose. You won't feel the kratom's effects if the dose is too low. If the dose is too high, you risk experiencing such side effects as dehydration, dizziness, headaches, nausea, or constipation.
In other words, calculating your kratom dose is vital. So, how to do it? Essentially, how much kratom to take will depend on four key factors:
Your size and weight: If you're, well, of a bigger size, you might require a higher dose to experience your desired effects.
Your kratom experience: More experienced users who are used to kratom typically need high doses to experience its benefits.
Your desired effects: Why do you want to take kratom? For instance, mood enhancement and relaxing effects can be felt at low doses of around 1-4 grams. Higher doses of 3-6 grams work better when battling pain.
Kratom strain: Not all kratom strains are created equal. For example, red kratom strains are less potent and useful for relaxation. White strains are more potent and recommended for more experienced users. Green vein kratom, on the other hand, lands somewhere in between. The rule here is simple, the more potent the strain, the more careful you should be with the dosage.
As for the effects, you can expect them to kick in within 30-40 minutes. That time might depend on the strain, as more potent kratom strains will take less. The exact time will also depend on whether you take kratom on an empty stomach. If you ate a full meal before, it would take longer to feel the effects.
How long will they last? Again, it depends on several factors, such as the strain potency and dose. Typically, kratom effects last about 5-6 hours.
Other Ways to Take Kratom
Using kratom powder is not the only way to ingest the leaves of the wonderful Mitragyna speciosa tree. If you still find the kratom's taste too bitter, even when mixed with a beverage, you can take advantage of kratom capsules or extracts instead.
Kratom Capsules
Taking kratom capsules is probably the most convenient way of ingesting kratom. Such capsules are infused with already measured kratom powder dosage, and you don't need to come up with any creative way of taking them. Instead, you put them into your mouth and wash them down with water or drink, just like any other pill.
Kratom Extract
Kratom extracts are the perfect solution if you want to enjoy a kratom-infused drink or food without experiencing the bitter taste. Extracts are typically tasteless, and you can freely add them to your drinks or meals. You can also put a few drops directly under your tongue.
What's excellent about kratom extracts is that they are more concentrated than kratom powder or capsules. That means they are stronger and contain all the beneficial substances found in kratom leaves.
Key Takeaways
And that's a wrap on our guide to drinking kratom. As you can see, it's a perfect solution for overcoming that bitter kratom taste many complain about. What's more, kratom-infused drinks are the fastest and most effective way of ingesting kratom powder.
Another great thing about kratom beverages is that you can drink them as you like them. It's possible to mix kratom with orange juice, lemonade, or even your tea or coffee. Kratom powder also ensures you calculate a more accurate desired dose.
However, if kratom powder is a bit too much, even when mixing it with drinks, you can try drinking kratom extract-infused beverages. Kratom extracts don't come with that strong bitter taste, which is why many users prefer them when preparing a kratom drink.
New to kratom and unsure how to take it? If you've already done some research, you know that drinking kratom is a popular method among kratom users. For many, that's the best way of taking powdered kratom, especially if you're not a fan of its bitter taste.
But there's more than one way to drink kratom. There's also the case of calculating the correct dosage size. You can't simply throw a bunch of kratom powder into your orange juice. It's unsafe, as too much kratom can cause some pretty unpleasant side effects.
So, to ensure you avoid any kratom-related unpleasantries and get the most out of your kratom experience, we've prepared the following guide on how to drink kratom, its benefits, potential drawbacks, and methods.
Why Drink Kratom?
Native to Southeast Asia, kratom has been used for centuries by locals who either chewed on kratom leaves or crushed them into powder. Times have changed, though. Now, kratom has become a worldwide phenomenon, and the kratom industry keeps growing daily. And growing with it is the number of kratom products and ways of taking them.
Still, despite all these inventions, powdered kratom remains the most popular way of taking kratom. That's because it's kratom in its purest form. However, it also means it's stronger than other popular kratom products and possesses that unique bitter taste. For many kratom users, especially beginners, that bitterness might be too much.
To overcome it, many decide to mix it with drinks or prepare kratom tea. Indeed, many users claim it's the best way of taking kratom powder, as you can comfortably measure the correct dosage and kill the kratom taste with your favorite drink - a win-win scenario.
How to Drink Kratom Powder?
There are two primary ways to drink kratom. You can either mix it with drinks or make kratom tea. Let's discuss them in more detail.
Mix Kratom Powder Into Drinks
The simplest method is mixing kratom powder with your drink. It can be any beverage you like, although, from our experience, powdered kratom mixes best with orange juice, lemonade, coffee, lemon juice, or mango juice. That's because they have strong tastes, allowing them to overcome the kratom bitterness.
If you don't mind the bitter taste, you can also mix kratom with water and drink it quickly. It's the best method to improve the efficiency of ingesting kratom alkaloids.
To maximize your kratom-drinking efforts, follow a few simple tips:
Mix powdered kratom with acidic beverages to mask its bitter taste;
Try adding a spoonful of sugar or honey to overcome the bitterness of kratom;
Mix kratom with smooth drinks (e.g., mango or orange juice) to ensure kratom powder dissolves completely. Avoid beverages that have too much pulp;
If you want to sip your kratom-infused drink, try mixing it with a hot beverage - a cup of coffee or tea works best.
Make Kratom Tea
Brewing kratom tea is one of the most popular methods of taking kratom. What's more, a method that has a very long tradition. Laborers in Southeast Asia used to drink kratom-infused tea to battle fatigue and muscle pain to improve work productivity.
Indeed, brewing tea from kratom leaves or powder comes with several unique benefits. First, it tastes brilliant, and you can freely adjust it to your liking. Secondly, it helps bring out natural alkaloids present in kratom strains. And lastly, it helps overcome the bitter kratom taste.
How to prepare kratom-infused tea? Just follow a few simple steps:
Bring the water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan. Let it sit for a minute to avoid mixing kratom leaves or powder with boiling water. If the water is too hot, it will compromise the alkaloids in kratom.
Toss your measured kratom powder or crushed kratom leaves into the teapot. Pour the hot water in and let it sit for around 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then, if you use kratom in powder form, stir the water until the kratom powder dissolves.
Let the tea simmer for several minutes. The longer you wait, the stronger the flavor.
Pour the tea into the cup. Use a coffee filter or strainer to collect any powder residue.
Add some honey, sugar, mint, ginger, or lemon to the tea to enhance the flavor and kill the bitterness (or leave it as it is). Enjoy!
Toss-and-Wash Method
Okay, technically, the toss-and-wash method doesn't involve drinking kratom. However, since it includes kratom powder and liquid, we decided to add it here.
Essentially, instead of mixing kratom powder with your beverage, the toss-and-wash method means taking a spoonful of powdered kratom directly into your mouth and washing it down with a drink.
How Much Kratom Powder to Take?
Whether you want to drink kratom powder, use it to infuse your food, or toss and wash it, you must first calculate the correct kratom dose. You won't feel the kratom's effects if the dose is too low. If the dose is too high, you risk experiencing such side effects as dehydration, dizziness, headaches, nausea, or constipation.
In other words, calculating your kratom dose is vital. So, how to do it? Essentially, how much kratom to take will depend on four key factors:
Your size and weight: If you're, well, of a bigger size, you might require a higher dose to experience your desired effects.
Your kratom experience: More experienced users who are used to kratom typically need high doses to experience its benefits.
Your desired effects: Why do you want to take kratom? For instance, mood enhancement and relaxing effects can be felt at low doses of around 1-4 grams. Higher doses of 3-6 grams work better when battling pain.
Kratom strain: Not all kratom strains are created equal. For example, red kratom strains are less potent and useful for relaxation. White strains are more potent and recommended for more experienced users. Green vein kratom, on the other hand, lands somewhere in between. The rule here is simple, the more potent the strain, the more careful you should be with the dosage.
As for the effects, you can expect them to kick in within 30-40 minutes. That time might depend on the strain, as more potent kratom strains will take less. The exact time will also depend on whether you take kratom on an empty stomach. If you ate a full meal before, it would take longer to feel the effects.
How long will they last? Again, it depends on several factors, such as the strain potency and dose. Typically, kratom effects last about 5-6 hours.
Other Ways to Take Kratom
Using kratom powder is not the only way to ingest the leaves of the wonderful Mitragyna speciosa tree. If you still find the kratom's taste too bitter, even when mixed with a beverage, you can take advantage of kratom capsules or extracts instead.
Kratom Capsules
Taking kratom capsules is probably the most convenient way of ingesting kratom. Such capsules are infused with already measured kratom powder dosage, and you don't need to come up with any creative way of taking them. Instead, you put them into your mouth and wash them down with water or drink, just like any other pill.
Kratom Extract
Kratom extracts are the perfect solution if you want to enjoy a kratom-infused drink or food without experiencing the bitter taste. Extracts are typically tasteless, and you can freely add them to your drinks or meals. You can also put a few drops directly under your tongue.
What's excellent about kratom extracts is that they are more concentrated than kratom powder or capsules. That means they are stronger and contain all the beneficial substances found in kratom leaves.
Key Takeaways
And that's a wrap on our guide to drinking kratom. As you can see, it's a perfect solution for overcoming that bitter kratom taste many complain about. What's more, kratom-infused drinks are the fastest and most effective way of ingesting kratom powder.
Another great thing about kratom beverages is that you can drink them as you like them. It's possible to mix kratom with orange juice, lemonade, or even your tea or coffee. Kratom powder also ensures you calculate a more accurate desired dose.
However, if kratom powder is a bit too much, even when mixing it with drinks, you can try drinking kratom extract-infused beverages. Kratom extracts don't come with that strong bitter taste, which is why many users prefer them when preparing a kratom drink.
Abdullah Mamun, founder of Authentic Kratom, is a notable expert in the kratom industry, blending technology, finance, and advocacy skills to promote kratom's benefits and legal status.
Since founding Authentic Kratom in 2013, Mamun has been a vocal advocate for kratom, joining the American Kratom Association (AKA) in 2016 to combat regulatory challenges. He has played a crucial role in advocating for the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), emphasizing the need for safety...
