One of the best parts about kratom is there’s no one-size-fits-all way to use it. Some people like to brew kratom leaves into tea, some chew the leaves directly, while other people enjoy the convenience and precision measurement of taking kratom capsules. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, though, you might prefer to mix Kratom powder with your favorite fruits and veggies for a healthy, energizing, and refreshing kratom drink.
Kratom provides a host of benefits but, standalone, it certainly has a unique flavor. If you’re trying to spice up your kratom experience while masking the bitterness of the plain leaves, we’ve got some suggestions for how to make your perfect kratom drink. For recipes and instructions on how to make kratom drinks using Kratom Gecko’s top-quality kratom products, read on.
Brew Yourself Some Kratom Tea
Kratom originates from a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Traditionally, the leaves were brewed into a pleasing tea. So we like to think the OG kratom enthusiasts would enjoy the increased sociability by heating water and steeping the leaves or powder for just the right combo.
How to Make Kratom Drinks from Crushed Leaves
To make kratom tea from crushed leaves, follow these simple steps:
- Measure out how much kratom you plan to use. Start with a low dose if you’re new, or adjust to your experience.
- Heat a pot of water until hot, but not boiling.
- Add your crushed kratom leaf to the boiling water, reduce heat
- Simmer for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Pour the simmered tea through a strainer or filter into a mug or pitcher; discard excess leaf
- Allow your fresh-brewed kratom tea to cool
- Add honey, sugar, or other flavors to taste
- Enjoy!
Kratom Tea from Powder
To make kratom tea from powder, follow these simple steps:
- Measure out your desired dose of kratom
- Heat a pot of water until hot, but not boiling. Boiling water can reduce the effectiveness of the active compounds in kratom by breaking down the alkaloids.
- Slowly add the kratom to the boiling water
- Drop the heat to low
- Simmer for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Pour the simmered tea through a strainer or filter to remove chunks or bits and leave you with smooth tea
- Feel free to add lemon juice or other acidic ingredients, which can help adjust the alkaloid levels in the powder
- Add sweeteners to taste
- Allow your fresh-brewed kratom tea to cool
- Enjoy!
However you brew your kratom tea, remember that you can always add more water or sweeteners to further mask the bitter.
Make Kratom Iced Tea
If you are entering the summer season and looking to keep things cool, no worries! After you brew your kratom tea, feel free to pour over ice for a cold, refreshing iced tea alternative. You can even add your favorite flavored syrups for an added kick. How to make the best kratom drinks is all about customizing to your own taste.
Blend up a Kratom Smoothie
Fruit and veggie smoothies are a great way to get your daily vitamins without breaking the bank. Add your preferred dose of kratom powder to get your day started right.
Steps to Making the Perfect Kratom Smoothie
There’s a million options and variations for how to make your kratom drink. We’ll cover the basics for making a nutritious, delicious smoothie with your preferred dosage of kratom powder as an accoutrement.
Choose Your Base
You’ll want to start your smoothie with one cup of a liquid base. Depending upon your dietary restrictions and preferences, you might want to try:
- Water
- Coconut water
- Soy milk
- Nut milk
- Fruit juice
- Milk
- Yogurt
If you’re using thicker, flavorful ingredients, stick with water or coconut water as a base. If you want to add protein, calcium, and other goodies to your smoothie, consider using milk or yogurt.
Add Some Flavor
Now we get to the meat of your smoothie. Pick a few ingredients that you enjoy for the flavor, but that also get you the added nutrients and other benefits you’ll need to go about your day. Consider some combination of:
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Mangos
- Citrus fruits
- Berries
- Cocoa powder
- Leafy green vegetables
Pro tip: You can stuff a whole handful of spinach into a fruit smoothie for all those superfood benefits and hardly notice a difference in taste. For the picky eaters out there, there’s no shame in hiding your daily dose of veggies in a delicious kratom smoothie.
Textures and Accents
To really give your kratom that extra twang, consider adding accents to give it that special texture or effect:
- Peanuts or tree nuts like almonds or cashews
- Hemp seeds, chia seeds, or flax seeds
- Protein powder
- Oats
- Ice
Measure Out Your Kratom Dose
Different dosage levels of kratom can affect people differently based on size, body composition, level of experience with kratom, and other factors. Start with a low serving of kratom powder and if you want to enhance the experience, blend in more powder.
Blend it Up and Enjoy!
Add your base ingredient to the blender first, followed by your chosen dose of kratom powder. Adding the powder last allows for more precise measurement and helps ensure the kratom supplement gets spread evenly throughout the drink.
After the powder, add your produce, followed by your more fibrous accent ingredients. Give the blender a few short pulses to break things up, and manually push down any large chunks that get above the blades with a spoon. Then, blend away until your kratom concoction is smooth and ready to drink!
Green Juices and Lemonade
If you already have a favorite recipe for a simple green juice or lemonade, add some kratom powder to kick things up a notch! Kratom powder goes great with lemonade, limeade, kale juice, or a mixture of veggies and citrus fruits. Juice up your lemon, cucumber, and kale, add some celery and apples, and mix in your dose of kratom for a simple, healthy, and refreshing kratom drink.
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