While many people like the “toss and wash” method of kratom consumption, making it into a tea is a much more pleasant experience for many. The taste can be pretty bitter, but with the right preparation it’s comparable to an extremely potent green tea flavor.
Start by measuring out between 1 teaspoon of powdered leaf. Using an extract is not recommended, as the hot water may break down some of the alkaloids, there’s no added benefit, and it’s more expensive. Boil 2-4 cups of water. The more water you use, the less strong the flavor, but as long as you drink it all the effects will be exactly the same.
Put the kratom powder into a large cup or container with a pour lip, and pour the boiling water on top. Stir until it is thoroughly mixed. Be sure there aren’t any clumps of dry powder. I highly recommend adding sugar, artificial sweeter, or honey (honey works the best to cut the bitterness), and stir. If using artificial sweetener, 2 packets is a good starting amount. Let sit until cool (at least 15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
Once cooled, allow the powder to settle to the bottom. Pour the tea into a drinking cup, and enjoy! At this point you can add more sweetener to taste, or add water or ice cubes to dilute the flavor. As long as you drink all of the liquid, the effects will be the same.
Here’s how to make the best Kratom tea- Get some CRUSHED LEAF kratom, not the powder, and take a standard tea scooper spoon and put about three scoops into a large French press(I use a Bodum). Pour boiling water in there and let the loose tea sit the boiling water, using the presser to shake the tea around occasionally. After eight minutes or so, you’ll see the water turn to tea. Enjoy a couple big cups of potent tea! You can even make a second serving with the same leaves, it won’t be as potent but it will be worthwhile!
Ok, I’m confused. Do I have to add lemon to it or is that optional? I’m going to be breaking up capsules to make the tea. I tried taking the caps but it has left me burping sulfur and a nasty stomach ache. Please help.
Does the water absorb all the stuff that cause the effects of kratom or is there still some in the sludge that’s at the bottom?
I’m brand new to K and have tried a lot of the idea’s posted here. So far, tea idea is working best.
The best way is with Oblate disks and Tomato Juice! By the disks on Amazon, dip in water, and swallow with Tomato Juice. The tomato juice works best because it is thicker than water or OJ (and has way less sugar) which makes it easier to swallow the packets or Kratom!
Yeah the bags are ok if you take a cpl of grams at a time..if you take a TBL spoon as a dose…no one has time to make 8 of those Babs..lol
I’m pretty sure the 5 gms in a teaspoon idea comes from granulated white sugar – but powdered kratom has different mass (density) and therefore the gram weight is not the same . Get a gram scale – only about 12 or 15 bucks on Amazon or in kitchen stores and you will be able to weigh accurately and reliably !
There is exactly 2.5 grams of powder in one level teaspoon. Trust me on this.
This isn’t true. Aside from the fact that it’s different for different strains, you forget that there is 6 grams in a tablespoon and 1/3 of that is a teaspoon so 2 g lol
Rebecca I make my tea in a cup using a single filter. I cut open a green tea bag..put in filter…pour hot ( 160* ) thru filter…
Is making a tea better than just mixing powder in with water? I have mixed in with water every time I use it…considering tea but don’t want to waste it
How many grams of powdered tea are in a teaspoon?
you can ask on a forum but can’t take 5 minutes to look it up and learn something so Elementary? 5, there are 5 grams in a teaspoon.
There are actually about 2 to 2.3 grams per teaspoon and 6 to 6.9 grams per tablespoon. The grammage (if that’s a word) varies slightly depending on the density of the powder.
Yes!!! Thank you for putting whole Rogue in place 😂🤣
That’s great bud thank you for knowing your shit! Good looking out! 🙂
If anyone is stupid it’s you! How dare you
Why do you have to be a dick
Don’t be an asshole, this forum is for questions, dumbass
What a total butthole to be so snarky when someone posts a comment seeking advice And then on top it off you’re a total dumbsh*t because YOU were wrong Thank God you’re not a pharmacist! 😂.
That is incorrect. There is about 2.2 grams in a teaspoon. Look it up. It’s elementary.
Lol. You must be thinking of a Tbsp. There is 2.1-2.5g of powder in a tsp.
Wrong.
Jeez you sound like fun to be around
DYiu have to factor density you clown, read a book. Imagine being so arrogant to people, while still managing to be completely wrong.
About 2 grams
1 tsp=2.46g!
Wow Patty! Seriously? I’m a pretty intelligent woman, graduated at the top of my high school class, went to college and excelled but I don’t have the greatest memory retention, especially for things I don’t use and consider on a daily basis! I had to look this up myself and to be honest with you, even 2.46g for a tsp is dependent upon the density of what’s being measured and whether it’s a loosely packed tsp or not. Therefore, this measurement from grams to tsps is not exact and that’s why they say that the best way to measure the weight..grams is weight! Is by using a scale. I, myself haven’t yet bought a scale so I’m going with what I have and have researched as a second best way to measure Kratom.
WHY DO PEOPLE FIND IT ACCEPTABLE TO BE SO UNKIND TO A TOTAL STRANGER?
You get what you give so if you want to be treated with kindness and respect, than you need to be giving others the same kindness and respect!
I feel certain Party’s reply was intended for Rogue who seemed to think there are 5 grams in a teaspoon and not your very kind AND correct answer. 😉
Thank you! Like seriously Where’s the respect nowadays
Ty u said it perfect, we r here looking for help and kindness
4 grams per teaspoon. Well 4.2 to be exact
There are EXACTLY 2.5 grams in one level teaspoon. So if you fill a teaspoon and level it off with the edge of a knife, it will be almost exactly 2.5 grams. Trust me on this. I sell Kratom.
It is a universal accepted fact in culinary culture that a teaspoon has 5 grams of what ever. That being said, it will also depend on the density of the substance.
I’m pretty good when it comes to coffee my friends and family say I make the best cold brewed coffee. I wonder if I use my cold brewed setup if kratom would be good cold brewed. With coffee u get waaay less acid content and waaay more caffeine than u would hot brewing due to the hot water killing the caffeine. I’m gonna run a small batch for 13 hours and let you guys know. Mmmm mmm tasty. Cold brewed honey lemon kratom tea!!
Frederick, please let me know how this works out for you!
2.25 grams my dear
Kartom in grapefruit juice kick ass
High Brittney love that name
I always put a hefty tea spoon if powder in a mug of hot coffee with cream and sugar. Tastes great
How was it?
How did this work out for you?
What is the best way to strain the sludge from the bottom so as not to get any plant matter in the tea?
Pour it through a coffee filter or make a teabag out of a filter. Works great
Boiling kratom strongly increases its strength. Add a fatty coffee creamer for the alkaloids to bind to and it doesn’t take much.
One tip is to drink Immediatly following a meal. The K is carried into the bloodstream with the food. Hugely increases the effect.
I’ve heard to take, drink on empty stomach!? And I’m reading here that boiling is great for it and that it’s bad for it. I know everyone is different and such but what’s the best way to consume it and not get the tree products and such? It is tearing up my reflux and gastritisit but helps with all other issues.
With an empty stomach you can get more effects from lower dose of kratom. But it isn’t absolutely necessary. I’ve never heard of eating big meals with kratom. I don’t believe it’s helpful. But I’m just a years user and not an “expert”. I find it important to eat at least a little when taking kratom, because although I get great effects on a purely empty stomach, the “crash” is worse if I don’t eat a little. Or also I can get very jittery. So I usually go for the middle ground of eating a little a few minutes after I take kratom. A cup of pistachio nuts, or a grilled cheese sandwich, etc are good small snacks to eat when taking K.
As for the “boiling”? That’s another “middle ground” thing for me. I use to boil it, but it seemed to lose many alkaloids and the effects weren’t as pleasant, for me. Just simmering it was wasteful and time consuming, so what I do now is bring the kratom in water to a boil for about 15-35 seconds, then I remove it from the stove and let it cool. I get a much stronger tea with most of the effects of the “toss & wash” method. The “t & w” method was upsetting my stomach, because the powder REALLY settles in your digestive system…really gross. I’ll leave it at that. The tea is AMAZING! No upset stomach at all. I hope this helps.
Lisa I think everyone’s body and digestion is gong to vary. Try both and see what’s most effective for you
You can also use acids to potentciat it. Lemon, orange or even coke will increase the effects of the alkaloids
I am new to the Kratom find. Tried the tea several times Green and Red and enjoyed the effects,(Euphoria-“Chattiness”- Slight Stimulant- “Itching”- RA Pain GONE- No Crash Or Side Effects For Me). It definetly hits the Opioid Receptors and is effective. I am now interested in trying to perfect the “Solvent Extract” using Evereclear or SKYY Vodka. Anyone have any suggestions on extraction methods? BTW I sure hope Kratom is not doomed for Scheduled Drug Control by DEA. I think I may really stock up just in case they try to get cute.
Thank you for your helpful article on how to prepare Krater tea! I was not sure if you should only have one teaspoon of krater to mix with 2-4 cups of water. Is that right or did I misunderstand?
Thanks again,
Sara
Can you prepare kratom in the same manner you would with Matcha tea?
7 days off Kratom and I FEEL like HELL. I am IN THE NEGATIVE on any energy level, so I RELUCTANTLY went and brewed 4 grams each for my hubby and I, who feels just as bad as I do. I added two teaspoons of honey to it and downed the warm tea. I only let it steep for about a minute and SQUEEZED EXCESS out of the filter… it’s my intention to get off Kratom ALL TOGETHER… BUT ITS VERY DIFFICULT BECAUSE USING IT HELPS WITH PAIN RELIEF! Does anyone know if it can be stored it in the fridge if I made a gallon of it???
Yes. Once its brewed like a hot tea, it can be turned into an iced tea. Although if you store it in the fridge, make sure its in a covered pitcher or bottle. Like anything else it can spoil and attract bacteria. Shelf life is pretty short as per the effects, so if recommend having it drank no longer then a day or 2.
How long were you on it? How much were you taking on average?