Kratom Powder

Kratom is a natural plant originating from Southeast Asia. It’s mostly found in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam.

Kratom powder is a pulverized form of leaves from its tropical evergreen tree – Mitragyna Speciosa. Farmers and harvesters wait until the kratom leaves are ripe enough to handpick them. Timing is of the essence as the alkaloid profile of ripe leaves is the highest.

Mitragynine, the most powerful alkaloid in kratom along with other alkaloids such as 7-Hydroxymitragynine, Paynantheine, Speciogynine, and Speciociliatine, create unique effects which can have various wellness benefits. To learn more, read our in-depth guide on kratom alkaloids.

As the seasons change, the leaves can acquire different vein colors. These different veins can be found on the same tree. Once harvested, the leaves then go through a drying process.

“Red vein” kratom is the darkest because the longer kratom is left out in the sun the darker it gets. Kratom dried indoors is a brighter green hue. which is then labeled “green vein” kratom and “white vein” kratom powder.

After the drying processes, the leaves are finely crushed into powder form. 

To explore more, learn the truth about kratom powder here.

Flavored Kratom Powder contains a blend of both regular kratom powder and added flavoring to mask kratom’s herbal taste. We offer 3 different strains:

• Cherry Bomb Calm Flavored Kratom Powder (Red Maeng Da)

• Sherbet Focus Flavored Kratom Powder (White Maeng Da)

• Sour Gummy Spark Flavored Kratom Powder (Green Maeng Da)

To discover more about the tasty and delightful flavored kratom powder products, read our blog!

Super Speciosa is one of the best online kratom vendors to buy kratom powder from. In 2016, our founders, Ken and Aaron, started Super Speciosa with a vision of ‘kratom with a conscience’, committed to providing high-quality, safe, and clean kratom products. Super Speciosa built a quality system from scratch, tailored specifically for kratom, to ensure the delivery of the best possible product to their customers.

Super Speciosa is an American Kratom Association, GMP-qualified vendor, which means we must go through strict quality control procedures to ensure a safe kratom product. Our kratom is carefully milled and handled with care to avoid human contact. Super Speciosa is also highly transparent with its third-party lab tests and the alkaloid content in each batch. All our products come with a scannable QR code for the accompanying lab results and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Our customer support is available in case of any concerns.

For more information, read our ultimate guide on where to buy kratom.

Kratom is such a versatile supplement, as it can be used in many different ways. Kratom contains a unique panel of alkaloids that varies from batch to batch. The most well-known alkaloid is Mitragynine. These alkaloids can give the kratom user a wide-range of effects, from energizing to relaxing. Kratom consumers have reported that it even helps with concentration, motivation, creativity and inspiration, and even sleep. To learn more on how kratom can help you achieve overall wellness, read our blog.

The right way to experience the benefits of kratom depends on many factors. Kratom can affect each person based on your tolerance levels, body type, and physiology.

If you’re new to kratom? Start small. You can always gradually increase your serving size to your liking. 

With kratom, less is more. Smaller servings are much more stimulating and energizing than taking larger servings.

Remember to take a tolerance break. If you are a long-term user experiencing diminishing kratom effects, it might be best to go without your daily friend for a while.

We recommend no more than two servings of 2.4 grams each in 24 hours. Large serving sizes can have relaxing effects. For a detailed take, see Super Speciosa’s ‘sweet spot’ serving size guide.

Kratom powder does have a strong earthy taste. But since there are plenty of ways to take kratom powder, you can easily choose the one you like.Here are some of the best ways to take kratom powder:

MIX KRATOM POWDER WITH WATER

If you are looking for the simplest and quickest way to take kratom powder, simply mix it with water. This method is the most common but might be hard to get down if you struggle with the earthy taste of kratom.

TOSS AND WASH KRATOM POWDER

The toss and wash is another quick technique. All you need to do is toss the kratom powder in your mouth with the help of a spoon and wash it down with your favorite non-carbonated beverage, like orange juice. This might be challenging to master for beginners because you need to make sure you are not inhaling any of the powder until you wash it down with your drink. If you still want to toss and wash kratom powder, break down your serving sizes for a much easier intake. 

KRATOM POWDER TEA

If you are a tea lover, making kratom tea from kratom powder is a great way to mask the bitter flavor. Simply add hot water to a cup with kratom powder. Add sweeteners or lemon to your liking. We also sell already pre-packaged kratom tea bags for your convenience!

MIX KRATOM WITH JUICES & SMOOTHIES

If you like cold beverages, fixing yourself a blended smoothie or mixing kratom powder in a juice of your choice is a great way to enjoy kratom powder without the bitterness.

KRATOM-FOOD MIX

We know mixing kratom powder in food sounds ambitious. But we assure you, kratom can be effectively potent with your daily nutrition without any cooking or baking. Consider it with your morning meals like yogurt, oatmeal, or applesauce with a touch of lemon and have a kickstarting experience. More information on how to mix kratom powder here.

EDIBLE FILM/PARACHUTING KRATOM POWDER

You can wrap your kratom serving in an edible film and parachute it down into the stomach like any other pill. If you have access to homemade capsules, that can also be an effective bitterless way to take the herbal kratom powder. 

For more information on the best ways to take kratom powder, read our blog.

The most common kratom vein colors are red, green, and white. The color refers to drying techniques used after the leaves are harvested from kratom trees. It is thought by many in the kratom community that when the leaves are harvested, they are separated and categorized based on the color of their vein. Red vein kratom is the most mature, followed by green vein, and then white vein, which is the least mature. However, this isn’t really true and doesn’t make a ton of sense. You can find kratom leaves with different vein colors growing side by side on the same tree. While many sellers market kratom strains to have a particular effect on the user, they usually don’t offer any concrete evidence as to what makes one strain different from another.

At Super Speciosa, we categorize our strains by alkaloid profile and the shade of the powder. Our Red kratom is dried outdoors, therefore have a deeper shade of green. Our White and Green kratom are dried indoors, away from direct sunlight, giving the powder a brighter green color. To learn more about strains, read our guide.

You’ll also notice that kratom strains are usually classified by a location or region. The main varieties you’ll see are:

• Maeng Da
• Bali
• Indo
• Malay
• Thai
• Borneo

This can be misleading as nearly all of the kratom in the United States is grown and exported from Indonesia. 

As far as our “kratom strains” go, we categorize our strains by alkaloid content. Signature Reserve is our most alkaloid rich variety and is guaranteed to test for 1.4% mitragynine at minimum. The next “tier” is Maeng Da kratom, and then Bali kratom powder/Thai kratom. The Maeng Da will generally test higher for mitragynine. 

THE TRUTH ABOUT KRATOM VEINS AND STRAIN ORIGINS

While the classifications of strains and vein color that we mentioned above are commonly used in the Kratom community, it’s important to take this information with a grain of salt. Because of the lack of regulation and quality control in many countries where kratom is harvested (mainly Indonesia), there is very little oversight on how strains are specifically categorized. Some scientists believe that kratom trees in different regions may produce genetically different kratom, but there isn’t substantial evidence proving this theory. This means that Kratom sellers have to take the word of their suppliers as to which strains are which, without consistent ways to verify that information. When buying kratom, look for brands that use good manufacturing practices (GMP) and brands that are transparent about the source of their products. Our goal at Super Speciosa is to be as transparent as possible with our customers and give you the necessary information you need to choose which type of kratom is right for you. 

To read more about the truth of kratom strains, click here.

It is truly the Wild West out there when it comes to supplements like kratom powder.

Fortunately, the American Kratom Association (AKA) offers industry guidance in the form of their GMP standards program. FDA regulations promulgate GMP or good manufacturing practices, and anyone who markets dietary supplements must comply with them. These regulations don’t explicitly tell businesses how to operate, but they do provide a clear quality control framework for all distributors and manufacturers to follow.

Kratom manufacturers that implement and follow GMP regulations are far better equipped to ensure the safety and quality of their products. Consumers (looking at you, reader!) should look for brands of kratom supplements that have a strong quality system and comply with GMP.

The answer to where to buy high quality kratom online is right in front of you. Super Speciosa carefully sources its kratom from trusted harvesters practicing sustainable and clean methods in the jungles of Borneo. Most importantly, we are AKA GMP qualified and we were one of the first brands in the market to achieve these important consumer safety standards.

Our leaf is dried indoors to protect against contamination and then milled into a fine powder. We perform an organic process developed in-house to gently treat the kratom and reduce contaminants, all while maintaining the integrity of the plant. Independent labs are used to test for impurities, contaminants, and adulterants. Our production facility and equipment is built to clean specifications–we don’t package anything by hand. Altogether, you get a truly natural product that you can trust!

Read more about our quality procedure, third-party lab testing, and safety of our kratom.

As far as storing kratom powder goes, if you store it at room temperature (or colder), kratom will not spoil for at least two years from its package date. Super Speciosa has done stability tests to determine that alkaloids like mitragynine hold up over these long periods of time — so no reason to worry that your older bag of kratom might have lost its magic!

When it comes to storing kratom, here are a few tips to ensure that your kratom stays safe and effective:

• Make sure you store your kratom in an airtight container. Our kratom comes in durable, puncture-resistant, moisture-resistant, and oxygen-resistant high-barrier materials to keep your products fresh. This will prevent any contamination, moisture, or bacteria from getting into the product. When kratom is exposed to the open air, oxidation can occur, which can cause damage. Moisture can cause clumping or hazardous mold to grow.
• Store your kratom in a dark, cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. You can even use amber-colored glass jars for further protection from light.
  The temperature where you store your kratom should be consistent. Don’t place your kratom near HVAC or heater vents, refrigerators, or above a dryer.
• When storing for longer periods of time, consider using vacuum sealed storage and/or storing in the freezer.

To dive deeper on how to store kratom powder, ready our in-depth guide.

Currently, kratom is legal on a federal level, although there were various attempts by the Food and Drug Administration and the DEA to ban it in the past without success. However, certain states, counties, and cities have successfully banned the sale and consumption of kratom.

States where kratom is illegal: Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin. 

Cities and counties where kratom is currently illegal: Sarasota County, FL, Union County, MS, San Diego, CA, Jerseyville, IL, Oceanside, CA, and Ontario, OR.

Currently, the American Kratom Association, a kratom advocacy group, is working with state and local lawmakers to reverse bans, as well as pass the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) in various states across the country. The KCPA is a set of laws and regulations that are put in place to allow kratom users to have safe access to kratom. Regulations include, but are not limited to:

• Proper labeling requirements
• Manufacturing and lab testing procedures to ensure safe kratom products
• Banning synthetic alkaloids to artificially enhance the product
• Putting a threshold to the amount of alkaloids the kratom product can have
• Requiring consumers to be at least 21 years old to purchase kratom.

Eleven states have passed the KCPA so far: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, & West Virginia.

To keep up with the latest kratom news updates regarding kratom legislation, visit our news page.

Also, check out our handy kratom legality map!

Kratom is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a dietary supplement. However, Kratom is regulated by the FDA in terms of quality control. At Super Speciosa, we follow the FDA regulations regarding dietary supplements to ensure safety of our kratom products.

After ingestion, it typically takes around 5-15 minutes for its effects to take hold. These effects can endure anywhere from 2 to 5 hours. Kratom has an average half-life of 24 hours, signifying that if an individual ingested 2 grams of kratom, after 24 hours, there would be 1 gram remaining in their system. After another 24 hours, there would be half a gram remaining, etc. Kratom can typically stay in your system for a total of 5-6 days. Kratom may be able to be detected in urine for up to 7 days.

The half life of kratom greatly depends on a person’s tolerance level, body type, and even can differentiate between new and experienced users. 

No. if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, it is strongly advised against the use of kratom in this population. Kratom also cannot be sold to anyone under the age of 21. Children or minors should not take kratom.