How to Make Kratom Tea: A Simple Brewing Guide

Brewing kratom as tea is one of the oldest ways kratom has been prepared. If you prefer sipping to swallowing capsules, this guide shows you how to make kratom tea at home, step by step.

Why Brew Kratom as Tea?

• Helps tame kratom's natural bitterness
• Lets you add flavor with honey, lemon, ginger or mint
• A traditional preparation with a simple routine

What You Need to Make Kratom Tea

Ingredients:

• Kratom powder or crushed leaf, in the serving amount on your product label
• Water
• A squeeze of lemon juice
• Optional: honey, agave, ginger or mint

Tools: a saucepan or kettle, a fine mesh strainer, coffee filter or cheesecloth, and a mug.

How to Make Kratom Tea, Step by Step

1. Heat water in a saucepan until it is hot but not at a rolling boil.
2. Stir in your kratom and the lemon juice.
3. Lower the heat and let it simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring now and then.
4. Strain it into a mug through a fine strainer, coffee filter or cheesecloth.
5. Add honey or other flavoring to taste.

The taste is similar to a strong black tea, which is why honey and lemon are popular additions.

Cold Brew Kratom Tea

For a cold version, steep your kratom in cold water in the fridge for several hours, then strain. Cold brew tends to taste smoother and less bitter.

Powder or Crushed Leaf?

Both work. Powder brews quickly but leaves more sediment, so a coffee filter helps. Crushed leaf strains more cleanly. Try Green Bali crushed leaf or Green Maeng Da crushed leaf, or any of our kratom powders.

Storing Kratom Tea

Brewed kratom tea keeps in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Label it clearly and keep it away from children.

Brew Responsibly

Tea does not change how much kratom you are taking, so follow the serving information on your product label. Do not combine kratom with alcohol, medications or other substances. For more, read our kratom safety guide.

If you brew kratom tea regularly, buying powder by the kilo is the best value. See our kratom kilo sale.

For independent background on kratom and current research, see the NIH overview of kratom.

Kratom is not approved by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. It can be habit-forming. Talk to your doctor before using kratom, especially if you take any medication. For adults 21 and over. Please check your local laws before ordering.