Herbal tea is one of the oldest forms of medicine, so it’s no surprise that it is a popular method for consuming kratom. Beginners have an easier time gauging their dosage by sipping slowly, prolonging the onset for an easier transition. Introducing kratom to the body gradually, through sips of tea, is a slower method than “toss and wash” (mixing the kratom with a liquid in one’s mouth before swallowing it all at once).

HOT BREW

Note: there is a lot of discourse whether kratom tea should use water boiling (212°F/100°C) or simmering/just below boiling (185°F/85°C). The major plant-based alkaloids in kratom have been simultaneously said to be activated and destroyed by high temperatures.

On hand, you will want to have:

• Kratom; dose and type to your liking
• Small saucepan
• Fresh filtered water, 1-2 cups/250-500ml
• Funnel
• Coffee filter
• Vessel (mug, Thermos, etc.)

Optional:

• Tea ball, muslin tea bag, or other infuser
• Flavor enhancers (fresh lemon juice, ground cinnamon, black tea, honey, stevia, etc.)

1. Mix kratom with water in the saucepan.

Optional - Keep kratom contained in an infuser while in saucepan to reduce the need to strain as much upon finishing. Note that leaves expand upon saturation, so be mindful of overfilling infusers.

2. Simmer (or boil) for 15-30min, stirring at least every 10 minutes.

3. If adding flavor enhancers, do so 10 minutes prior to taking the brew off the heat.

4. Put the coffee filter inside the funnel and pour the tea through (straining all the excess plant material from the liquid) to the vessel.

5. Squeeze the filter, so the plant matter is no longer saturated. If needed, the tea can be strained several times.

COLD BREW

Cold brew has become a popular method for brewing tea and coffee because it lowers the acidity and lessens bitterness, and it has been adopted by the kratom community.

On hand, you will want to have:

• Kratom; dose and type to your liking
• Jar
• Fresh filtered water, 1-2 cups/250-500ml
• Funnel
• Coffee filter
• Vessel (glass, cup, etc)

Optional:

• Tea ball, muslin tea bag, or other infuser
• Flavor enhancers

1. Mix kratom and water in jar. Mix/shake well to ensure no dry patches or air bubbles are left behind.

2. Add any flavor enhancers desired (lemon is especially good at enhancing the effects of kratom)

3. Leave to draw for 8-12 hours in the refrigerator or on the counter. Lower temperature lessens the distasteful aroma and flavor, but also possibly the effects.

4. Put the coffee filter inside the funnel and pour the tea through (straining all the excess plant material from the liquid) to the glass.

5. Squeeze the filter, so the plant matter is no longer saturated. If needed, the tea can be strained several times.

Many people make larger batches of tea for multiple uses by scaling up the recipe. Regardless of whichever method you choose, finished kratom tea can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 5 days.