Kratom Production

Mitragyna speciosa powder begins with the mitragyna speciosa tree, a plant native to Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Kratom grows well in warm, humid environments with a lot of sunlight. When the leaves of the kratom plant have reached an ideal maturity, they’re picked or collected in large quantities. The freshness of the leaves plays a vital role in how kratom is made, the phytochemical concentrations that are responsible for the plant’s characteristics. For example: red strains consist of mature leaves, while white and green kratom strains are generally produced using younger leaves.

To create kratom powder, the leaves of the kratom plant undergo a drying phase in the sun or the shade. Different powders can be produced depending on the length and specifications of this drying or “curing” process. Once the leaves have been dried, they are ground into a fine powder. 

Specialty Strains And Colors

Although kratom is typically dried in the sun using large-sized racks, some kratom farmers rely on additional production and processing methods to create specialty kratom strains that are often popular with online buyers.

Fermentation

Some kratom strains, such as the rare Bentuangie strain, are supposedly “fermented” post-harvest, resulting in a darker coloration and an “enhanced” alkaloid percentage. Unfortunately, a lack of information on how kratom is made makes it difficult to vouch for the differentiation between strains. That said, researchers such as Hassan et al. have stated that the alkaloid content of kratom does appear to vary from leaf-to-leaf, depending on factors such as the geographical region of origin and season of harvest.

Other Kratom Colors

Although red, green, and white kratom variants are established staples of choice, other rarer kratom “colors” also exist.

Yellow and gold kratom strains are the most common outliers, although the exact method of production behind these strains isn’t standardized or consistent. Some kratom farmers purportedly mix white and red kratom to create yellow blends, while others utilize additional curing processes to create “gold” kratom varieties.

The Importance Of Quality Kratom

The production of kratom involves thousands of farmers, encompasses dozens of strains, and spans over several distinct regions. Choosing quality kratom is essential. At MitraSpec, we are proud to provide our customers with ethically sourced, premium-grade kratom powder. After importing our kratom directly from Southeast Asia, we utilize strict methods to ensure our highest standards of purity are met. All of our products are sealed air-tight to preserve freshness and maximize customer satisfaction.