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An Introduction To Kratom Blends From Left Coast Kratom

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We’re starting the New Year with a bang! Left Coast Kratom is proud to announce the launch of two new proprietary Kratom blends to begin your New Year on a high note. No pun intended!

Left Coast Kratom hit a new milestone this week as we launched Kratom blends for the first time ever. Our happy customers who loved our Kratom products were flooding us with emails requesting special blends that combined the alkaloid properties of different strains. We listened to them and had our R&D team experiment with various combinations of Kratom strains and sources.

We’ve finally perfected the right set of blends that deliver everything our customers wanted out of Kratom blends and more. Here’s why our Kratom blends are flying off our proverbial shelves.

Freshness and Novelty

Kratom has become part of mainstream pop culture in recent years, and there are now millions of Kratom users in the U.S. alone. Although Kratom isn’t a new fad, its popularity has soared lately. Dozens of Kratom strains and products are imported from all over South Asia to meet the burgeoning demand for Kratom powder, extracts, gels, capsules, and other Kratom products. 

However, as with anything you consume frequently, routine always makes things stale, especially with Kratom. Perhaps, that’s why they say that variety is the spice of life! So, Kratom users seek different strains and often try products from different origins just to keep things new. For them, Kratom blends are a perfect way to enjoy multiple strains simultaneously. Kratom blends give them a unique experience, unlike anything they’ve enjoyed before. That’s one of the appeals of Kratom blends.

Consistency

Anyone can prepare Kratom blends. Even you can mix up two packets of two different Kratom strains to create a new blend. However, what you cannot do is ensure consistency each time. It’s also painfully difficult to find the right ratio of individual strains that will create the perfect blend for you.

Fortunately, vendors like Left Coast Kratom design Kratom blends based on inputs and feedback from customers and early testers. So, you can be sure that Left Coast Kratom’s Kratom blends would appeal to a vast number of Kratom users, as they’ve been perfected with constructive feedback during testing.

More importantly, Left Coast Kratom creates Kratom blends in small batches to exert complete control over strain strength, quality, origin, and supply chain processes. So, our customers get Kratom blends in precise ratios and enjoy them just the way they like each time. There are never any unpleasant surprises in terms of quality.

Now that you understand why users choose Kratom blends over regular Kratom products, here’s everything you should know about our new Kratom blends.

Blended Kratom Powder

Blended Kratom Powder is the ultimate Kratom extravaganza. It combines yellow, red, white, and green strains of Kratom to give every type of Kratom user something to relish and enjoy.

After testing various combinations and ratios, we have developed this proprietary blend that takes Kratom users through the day. Whether you’re looking for a pick-me-up in the morning, or a relaxing evening, Blended Kratom Powder is the perfect everyday workhorse for you.

Blended Kratom Powder is a major upgrade for Kratom users who have tried various strains of Kratom and are now experiencing “strain fatigue.” This blend spices things up for such Kratom users with something unique and refreshing.

Enhanced Blended Kratom Powder

Enhanced Blended Kratom Powder is our top-class proprietary Kratom blend for one of those days when regular strains and blends just don’t do the trick. It’s the perfect blend for people who are looking for something a little extra with their Kratom.

Enhanced Blended Kratom Powder combines red, yellow, white, and green veins into a 5% standardized mitragynine content per serving. Standardizing the alkaloid content ensures you get a consistent serving every time.

What’s special about Enhanced Blended Kratom Powder is that it’s infused with a special Kratom extract that gives it a more concentrated alkaloid profile. Remember, Enhanced Blended Kratom Powder is designed for experienced Kratom consumers who are looking for something more than what a regular strain offers. When you’re ready for it, Enhanced Blended Kratom Powder will give you an experience unlike any other you’ve had before. 

3 Reasons for Buying Kratom Blends from Left Coast Kratom

Kratom is something you put in your body, so you shouldn’t willy-nilly buy it from a random smoke shop or online vendor. You should make sure that your Kratom supplier is trusted and reliable. Here are 4 reasons for choosing Left Coast Kratom:

American Kratom Association’s GMP Certification

We are part of the American Kratom Association and strictly adhere to their current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Program. Prerequisites for certification include a rigorous screening process for suppliers, strong environmental controls against pathogens at production facilities, robust sanitation controls, and so on. With every pack of Kratom you buy from Left Coast Kratom, you buy trust and safety.

Lab Tested for Contaminations

Left Coast Kratom’s products are tested in independent labs for heavy metals content (lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium), and microbial contamination. We only sell products that pass the tests.

Third-party Audit of Facilities

We periodically audit our entire supply chain, including our packaging and supplier facilities, to ensure that strong quality and contamination prevention controls are in place.

Try Our Kratom Blends Today

Our Kratom products are a result of extensive lab testing and user feedback. Our early users have all loved them and we continue to receive positive response from our fans. So, try them today and share your experience with this. Your feedback will also help us develop new Kratom blends.

What Are Liquid Kratom Shots? A Crash Course From Left Coast

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Have you ever heard of liquid Kratom shots?

These tiny bottles of Kratom extract can often be found at local retailers or smoke shops, and they are often mistaken for traditional energy drinks if not closely investigated. In a way, these drinks are a type of energy drink, but they’re not what the average consumer expects. Instead, they’re formulated from a kratom extract.

Even those familiar with Kratom may not know much about liquid Kratom shots. What are they, and how are they used? In today’s blog post, we’ll explain it all!

Kratom Extracts: Liquid Kratom Shots

Liquid Kratom shots are a type of Kratom extract. These small, pocket-sized beverages are made to provide a few small servings of Kratom along with other natural ingredients. In many ways, they are similar to a small energy drink beverage.

That being said, every liquid Kratom shot is different depending on the manufacturer. Some only contain Kratom and the necessary ingredients to suspend the alkaloids; others contain other natural and energy-boosting ingredients to act more like an energy drink than a straight botanical product.

When looking at these products, remember that some have natural mitragynine content and others have a blend of natural and lab-produced mitragynine. The root of the alkaloids could make a difference in how it affects your body, and it is always important to be informed about what you are consuming.

These types of liquid kratom shots can be found in many convenience stores, smoke shops, or other natural health stores that supply kratom products to their community.

What are Kratom Extracts?

Liquid Kratom shots are a type of extract. Kratom extracts are a type of product that has been refined from standard Kratom powder. These products can be liquid, powdered, or in a capsule. Many experienced users find extracts to be an excellent way to diversify their Kratom experience.

Kratom extracts are made through an extraction process in which the powder or leaves are steeped in a solvent like water or ethanol until a more concentrated version of the alkaloids remains. The final paste made through extraction is then blended into powder or made into a liquid to form the final kratom extract product.

Pros and Cons of Liquid Kratom Shots

As with all natural products, there can be both advantages and disadvantages to giving them a try. Those used to Kratom powder or new to Kratom entirely may want to read more about the potential pros and cons of liquid Kratom shots before trying this type of product.

Getting informed is essential to making the right choices for your needs, preferences, and body. Here are some of the primary pros and cons of liquid Kratom shot users.

Pros:

  • • Incredibly convenient
  • • Easier to use
  • • Portable
  • • It doesn’t take up much space
  • • May have higher potency

Cons

  • • High concentration; not great for new Kratom users
  • • Shorter shelf life than other types of Kratom
  • • May include ingredients other than Kratom

Liquid Kratom Shots At Left Coast

Here at Left Coast, we carry a variety of liquid Kratom products including our popular FSE Liquid Kratom Shot and our Full Spectrum Kratom Extract. This liquid Kratom extract is a white vein strain that contains 70mg of alkaloids in a 15 mL bottle.

Keep in mind, these products provide a higher concentration of Kratom than your standard powders like Bali or Maeng Da. Remember that when deciding on a serving size.

If you have any questions about our products, feel free to contact us for more information at any time.

Softgels and Capsules

We also have a variety of softgels and capsule forms of our kratom extracts in the shop. These are an excellent option for individuals that don’t enjoy the flavor or form of a liquid Kratom shot. These options come in different varieties and strains, so browse the full collection to find the best fit for your needs.

Your Safety is Our Priority

Grab-and-go products, like all Kratom shots, must be manufactured safely for consumers like you. If dishonest vendors cut corners when making this product, it could lead to severe health and safety risks. Before buying liquid Kratom shots from an unfamiliar brand, it is essential to pause and consider their reliability.

Here at Left Coast Kratom, we are committed to only selling high-quality products we source, vet, and test ourselves. Everything that we sell is something we stand by, and we want our consumers to have a safe, enjoyable experience. Our products are created, packaged, and shipped according to the latest industry standards, and we are committed to continuing this way.

If you ever have questions about our products or quality assurance procedures, contact us at any time. We’re happy to let our customers know more about what they can expect from us, so don’t be afraid to ask if there’s something that you’re curious about. We’re happy to help and want to make sure you get the information you need.

A Guide To Honey Color, Sweetness, & Our New Product!

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Honey: A Bee’s Sweet Gift

Honey’s a treasure created by honey bees, and it’s amazing how a bee visiting a flower can result in this sweet sugary substance. Honey bees create wax combs in their hives to store this substance after it’s made, and we, in turn, are able to harvest honey combs from the same hives.

Honey bees make honey, a thick amber-colored liquid, by gathering nectar from flowering plants. Everything from blueberry flowers to the flowing petals on certain trees is foraged by bees. Bees will gather from hundreds of thousands of flowers to get nectar and create a stable food source for their hive.

How exactly is honey made?

First, bees visit flowers and use their long tongues to gather nectar, a sugary liquid. They store the nectar in a special stomach called a crop made just for this purpose. In this stomach, the nectar mixes with enzymes and begins to change form. The bees then regurgitate the mixture, and another bee repeats the process.

Once the nectar has been transformed, it is deposited into the honeycomb. Bees then help dehydrate the liquid by flapping their wings before sealing the newly-formed honey off to protect it until it is needed.

Honey’s History

Honey is not a modern discovery. There is a history of humans using honey as far back as 2100 B.C.E., and it is likely it was used before written history existed. This sweetener has been used worldwide and held high value as a currency, tribute, and trade material.

Beeswax, the substance used to wrap and protect honey inside a honeycomb, has been used widely throughout history. Beeswax makes great candles and also works as a natural preservative in some cases. Humans have long found this treasure from bees interesting and put it to use as society developed.

Honey’s Uses

Honey is used in many different ways. What it is most known for, however, is how it is used in the kitchen.

In the kitchen, it is most often used to sweeten things. It can be used directly in tea, on crackers, or in yogurt. It also gets used as a sugar substitute in baking, soups, marinades, and mixed beverages. Natural products like shampoo, moisturizer, and lip balm also take advantage of honey’s qualities.

Honey has many antioxidants. The exact makeup of each honey alters the exact nutritional value of honey, but it’s got major health benefits. That’s a huge part of why people reach for this all-natural sweetener!

Colors and Flavors of Honey Explained

What’s the deal with all the different colors and flavors of honey?

It turns out that because bees harvest from plants local to their hive, the resulting honey of each hive differs. The color, taste, aroma, and nutritional composition of honey differ as well. All of this is dependent on where the honey bees go to collect nectar.

In some cases, it’s very easy to taste where the honey bees were harvesting. Lavender honey, for example, has a light taste and aroma of lavender as well as a light amber color. Distinguishing the exact source of honey isn’t always possible without side-by-side comparisons. Some honey bees gather from miscellaneous flowers, leading to a more well-rounded and neutral profile.

Still, there are those that prefer specific colors and tastes of honey. Mono-floral varieties are incredibly sought after for their uniqueness, but multi-floral varieties are more easily found. In the US, clover and alfalfa honey are the most commonly harvested types of honey.

The Colors of Honey

The U.S. Department of Agriculture categorizes honey by these seven colors:

  • • Water white
  • • Extra white
  • • White
  • •Extra light amber
  • • Light amber
  • • Amber
  • • Dark amber

These colors range from colorless to very dark. The color is caused by the minerals and other components in the nectar’s original floral source. Honey’s color can also affect storage time, heat, and location. Honey thickens and granulates over time, and this can also change its color.

Honey’s color creates a few general rules in the industry. Light-colored honeys are usually sweet, floral, and light in flavor; these are often summer harvest honey. Fall harvest honey is darker and has more robust, sharp flavors.

Honey Sticks: A Sweet Treat

One way that people love to enjoy honey is a honey stick! Honey sticks are straw-like containers filled with honey. Sometimes these will be specific flavors of honey; other times, they’ll be a mixture. Some farms with different honey varieties offer honey sticks as a sampling option.

Honey sticks taste good and provide a burst of energy thanks to the simple sugary structure of the honey. Most sticks contain about one teaspoon of honey. Some people use them as a way to sweeten tea, coffee, and other beverages on the go.

Just Launched: Honey Sticks from Left Coast Kratom

Our newest product has a lot to do with honey!

We’ve recently launched our very own kratom honey sticks.

These honey sticks gather up the sweetness of honey and enhance it with 25 mg of mitragynine per stick. With five sticks in each order of our honey sticks, you’ll have a total of 125 mg of mitragynine ready to go whenever you want it.

Sweetening your standard or kratom tea with our honey sticks is an easy way to enjoy kratom, but they can also be enjoyed as-is. Anywhere you might typically use standard honey can be replaced with our honey sticks, and we’re excited to see how you try them!

If you have any questions about our products, reach out at any time. We’re here to help guide you to find the right fit for your needs.

Maeng Da Kratom: Get To Know This Popular Strain

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Some Kratom lovers try to rank strains from “best” to “worst” or from “strongest” to “weakest.” On those lists, Maeng Da Kratom often shows up at the top of these lists because of how popular it is among Kratom fans.

Even though ranking Kratom is very subjective, it’s interesting that so many people who enjoy it rank Maeng Da so highly. What is it about this unique strain that makes it stand out from other strains?

Here at Left Coast, we’re happy to stock many different Kratom strains, and our customers enjoy choosing from our wide selection. Maeng Da Kratom is just one of those strains, and today, we’ll look at some of the variants on this strain.

What Is Kratom?

Kratom is a type of natural substance used by some people as a functional food. The leaves of this tree have been used in regions where it grows natively for many years as a versatile plant ally. The trees grow natively in many regions of South East Asia, including Thailand, but it is also cultivated in other areas as well.

Kratom leaves are dried, processed, and then blended into various natural products to be used by consumers. There are many different varieties on the market, and today’s focus is Maeng Da Kratom.

Kratom leaves contain organic compounds known as alkaloids. In particular, two alkaloids occur at higher concentrations than others and are well known by Kratom enthusiasts: mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.

Why Are There Different Kratom Strains?

Depending on where Kratom leaves grow, how they are cultivated, when they are harvested, and several other factors, the actual chemical composition of the plant can vary. Like other plants, there isn’t a specific composition that will be found in every single plant. Rainfall, soil content, wind, weather, and other things all change the composition of Kratom leaves.

Additionally, how leaves are picked and dried can lead to different chemical developments in the final product.

All of these varying factors are why there are so many different strains of Kratom. Some strains have similar compositions and effects, while others are very different.

Do People Use Different Strains?

Depending on a user’s particular needs and wants, they might have a specific strain of Kratom that they prefer. Most users, however, like to vary between a few different strains to keep their tolerance for any particular strain lower.

Some people prefer Kratom with lower alkaloid levels, while others prefer those with very high levels. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what will fit your needs best.

What Is Maeng Da Kratom?

Maeng Da Kratom is one of the most well-known strains, but what exactly is this unique and sought-after variety?

Maeng Da roughly translates to “pimp grade” in Thai. This name was given to the best of the best Kratom strains by vendors, and it has been gradually adapted to be applied to many Thai strains of Kratom. The origins of this word are more likely to do with marketing than with ancient origins, but it is still a very useful moniker for identifying specific types of Kratom.

The high alkaloid content of various Maeng Da strains often helps them stand out above others when people think about what Kratom they enjoy most.

Is All Maeng Da Kratom From Thailand?

While the name of Maeng Da Kratom originates from a Thai word and maybe even from Thai farms, that doesn’t mean that every strain of Maeng Da Kratom comes from Thailand today. In fact, many strains do not come from Thailand at all.

Today, the industry uses the phrase Maeng Da Kratom more loosely. A strain that originated in Thailand might now be grown in different parts of the world, especially in Indonesia. The name gives a sense of the strain’s lineage, if not the exact geographic location where it was grown.

Ultimately, strains of this variety can be from a number of places and still be great examples of strong and balanced Kratom. Trying options from different vendors will allow you to explore the nuances that can be found in Kratom from around the world.

Maeng Da Kratom at Left Coast Kratom

These specific strains of Maeng Da Kratom we have on offer here at Left Coast Kratom are popular with many of our customers. Take a closer look at what we have to offer in this category of Kratom strains below.

If none of these stand out to you, browse our top-selling Kratom offerings to get a better idea of what might be a good fit for your next Kratom purchase.

Choosing Your Kratom Vendor Carefully

Whether you’re thinking about trying our Maeng Da Kratom options or you’re going to keep browsing, we want to remind you of how important it is to vet your vendors. Not all vendors are created equal. Some shops test their products rigorously with third-party inspectors, while others just blend and sell without much concern for their customers.

Before you buy Kratom online, take time to review the policies and testing practices of each vendor. Taking a few minutes to do this will ensure that you are only purchasing high-quality Kratom. That will add to your overall experience while also ensuring your safety.

Here at Left Coast Kratom, we always ensure that we do our part in packaging, processing, and testing all of our strains for quality control. If you are ever curious about our practices, feel free to reach out for more information. Our goal is not only to provide great Kratom but also to help educate the community! Keep reading our blog to learn more!

Get To Know Yellow Vein Kratom (And How It’s Unique)

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What do you know about the different color types of Kratom strains? Did you know that beyond the more common red, white, and green strains there is also yellow vein Kratom? Unlike the others, however, the color name does not always reflect the appearance of the leaves.

Learning about Kratom colors and where each strain type originates from is a great way to be more knowledgeable as you shop around. Many Kratom users like to mix up the strains that they use from week to week but don’t know enough about different types to do so easily.

By learning more about yellow vein Kratom today, you will be ready to make more informed choices going forward. Let’s get into it!

The Origins Different Kratom Colors

Kratom users may be familiar with where Kratom itself comes from: deciduous trees that grow in some areas of Southeast Asia. The tree prefers warm climates where there is a lot of rainfall, and it can grow to incredible heights of 70 feet or more.

Though those trees are where Kratom leaves, powders, and products come from, that simple description doesn’t tell people where the base colors of Kratom come from. Most people that have experienced Kratom know about red, white, and green Kratom. Where do the colored strains come from?

The colors of kratom strains are largely determined by when the leaves are harvested and how they are dried. Leaves that see more sunlight as they dry get darker, while less mature leaves that dry in the dark remain lighter. The actual color of the leaves’ veins does contribute slightly to the final product, but much of the color is determined through drying.

The Kratom Harvesting Process

To understand why drying is such a big part of the process, we need to talk about the overall harvesting process.

Kratom leaves are picked at different times throughout their lifespan, and leaves grown in different areas have different amounts of alkaloids. Once picked, the leaves are then dried. Leaves can be dried in the sun or they can be dried in the shade. Some leaves are dried in combination areas.

The way that leaves are dried leads to different alkaloid content as the plant matter changes in the drying process. Already varied leaves begin to vary even more once they are dried in different ways, and this contributes to the large number of Kratom strain types on the market today.

Yellow Vein Kratom: It’s Unique Story

Yellow Kratom has a unique story in that many people disagree about where the color comes from. Why is some Kratom powder yellow if the leaves on the trees are not yellow and do not have yellow veins?

A few ideas have circulated over the years about where the color of yellow Kratom comes from:

  • The leaves get yellow once they grow for longer, leading to yellow Kratom.
  • A blend of multiple colored Kratom powders is fermented to make it yellow.
  • The leaves are dried in a specific way to make the color yellow.

Which of these ideas do you think is the most accurate?

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Generally speaking, most yellow vein Kratom is processed with the third idea in mind. Specific types of leaves are dried in specific ways to lead to the color yellow. Much like white, green, and red Kratom, the drying process is a big part of the final color.

However, different yellow Kratom strains may have a different story. The best way to find out how a specific yellow strain came to be is to check with the vendor about its creation. It might be a proprietary blend, but they will still have some information about its derivation.

There are some blends that come out to be yellow that are made from a mixture of other Kratom strains, and there are a few strains that have been dried in a way that is closer to fermentation. Yellow Kratom is very unique in that way. Every strain has a unique story of how it came to be!

Reported Yellow Vein Kratom Properties

Those that haven’t tried yellow Kratom strains before might want to know more about what to expect. Is it similar to a red vein Kratom, or is it more like a white vein Kratom?

Most yellow Kratom is a blend that leads to moderate properties, often similar to a green strain. The alkaloid content is different depending on the exact drying process, however, so it is not possible to say for sure what a yellow Kratom strain will be like for users.

Experienced Kratom users have reported that yellow Kratom is typically a soothing variety that is less stimulating than other color strains. Still, it’s important to remember that every strain is different. Always make sure to start with a limited amount to ensure that you are prepared for any potential effects until you get to know a new strain.

Our Top Yellow Vein Kratom Products

If you’re interested in checking out the top yellow vein Kratom products from Left Coast Kratom, look no further! We’ve gathered together a quick list of our favorite yellow Kratom items so that you can easily browse them today.

Our top offerings of Yellow Vein Kratom include:

Each of these products is carefully selected, processed, tested, and packaged for your convenience. We are proud to offer a variety of high-quality Kratom products; these are just a few of the wonderful items that you can find in stock on our website today.

Use Your Discerning Eye

When you’re shopping around for a new type of Kratom that you haven’t experienced before, you might be too quick to make a purchase. You always want to be sure that you are shopping with reliable vendors when buying kratom.

Everything from the labeling to the testing of Kratom must be handled properly for your Kratom supply to be safe. Shopping from reliable vendors is a great way to ensure that you can take Kratom as safely as possible.

Click here to browse our selection of Yellow Vein Kratom products today!

Strain Comparison: Why Are There Different Kratom Colors?

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Most plants develop into many varieties out of a single species. Just as there are different types of lilies that might grow in your garden, different Kratom types grow in the world. Variation in how the plants grow, where they grow, and how they are harvested leads to various Kratom strains appearing on the market.

One of the broadest ways to define these Kratom variations is by color: why are there different Kratom colors? Kratom enthusiasts often find they prefer certain colors of Kratom, but they aren’t always aware of why the colors exist at all.

Today, learn more about Kratom color variation, where it comes from, and how the powders differ because of this variation.

Kratom: What Is The Plant?

To get a better idea of how strains make a difference when it comes to Kratom, it’s best to start with some base knowledge of the plant itself.

Kratom is a type of evergreen tree native to Southeast Asian regions, including Malaysia, Borneo, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Papua New Guinea. The hot, humid climates in these locations pair with highly fertile soil to make a perfect growing environment for Kratom.

The botanical product comes from the leaves of the Kratom trees. Kratom leaves are harvested, dried, and processed to make Kratom powder and other Kratom-based products. Kratom may interact but not bind with important receptors in the body, potentially leading to beneficial effects. 

What Are Alkaloids?

Before getting into more specifics of different Kratom color strains, it’s essential to understand a bit more about alkaloids.

Alkaloids are found in many plants, not just in Kratom leaves. Caffeine is an alkaloid found in coffee beans and some tea leaves, for example. Alkaloids each react with the body differently, and each of these reactions can cause different physiological or psychological effects.

Kratom is known to contain more than 40 different alkaloids, and these alkaloids appear in different concentrations. The concentration varies for many reasons:

  • • Growing conditions
  • • Growing season
  • • Time of harvesting
  • • How they are harvested
  • • How the leaves are dried
  • • Soil composition
  • • Weather patterns

Individual alkaloids found in Kratom are being studied to learn more about their specific effects when consumed. Two compounds, however, are currently attributed for most of the effects seen with Kratom use: mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.

As the two most common alkaloids, the composition percentage of these two chemical compounds is written Kratom labeling for consumer knowledge.

Different Colors, Different Strains

As mentioned above, the exact chemical composition of Kratom varies depending on a wide variety of factors. The changes in those factors create the range of Kratom strains that we see on the market today.

Just as tea leaves are harvested at different times or ways to establish variety, the same can be done when Kratom leaves are harvested. 

The simplest way to categorize Kratom strains is by their color. Kratom is found in red, green, yellow, and white varieties. Much of the distinction between these color strains lies in the number of alkaloids in each of them. Still, there are some other important distinctions to point out. Let’s find out more about the color strains and where they come from.

Red Vein Kratom

When Kratom leaves are harvested at full maturity, these leaves are known as red vein Kratom.

At this point in the growth cycle, Kratom leaves begin to put less energy into overall tree growth, and more of that energy stays in the leaves. This causes changes in the chemistry of the leaves and affects the balance of alkaloids in them.

Red vein Kratom has a mellow profile that is exceptionally high in the alkaloid Mitragynine. These leaves’ earthy tone sometimes looks brown in appearance; most see its color as a dark, muddy green.

Yellow Vein Kratom

Yellow vein Kratom is dried through a small-batch process that was initially popular in Vietnam and Thailand. The leaves selected for this process are typically mature, green leaves rich in alkaloids.

Here’s how the leaves are then processed:

  1. 1.) Green leaves are spread out evenly on drying racks.
  2. 2.) For several days, the leaves are left in direct sunlight.
  3. 3.) The sunlight breaks down the chlorophyll in the leaves, which causes the leaves to begin to yellow.
  4. 4.) The process is stopped after the leaves dry. Timing variation means there is a good variety in the number of potential yellow strains.

As you can see, harvesting and processing yellow vein Kratom is particularly time-intensive.

Green Vein Kratom

Green veins have one of the most balanced alkaloid profiles of all strain colors of Kratom.

To make green vein Kratom, leaves are typically harvested after budding is completed, before the leaves have completely matured. This created the vibrant color seen in the final processed form of green vein Kratom. Most green vein varieties contain a wide array of alkaloids but are very balanced in each alkaloid’s amounts because of the leaves’ age.

White Vein Kratom

White Vein Kratom is harvested earlier in the growing process than any other color of Kratom. Leaves that are still growing are harvested from Kratom trees and then allowed to dry. This process causes the alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine to be present in higher concentrations than in any other color strain.

While it is called white vein Kratom, the color of this Kratom powder is typically a light tan.

Find Reliable Strains At LCK

Left Coast Kratom offers various color strains for our customers, and each is a unique blend with different concentrations of alkaloids! Whether you’re looking for a completely balanced profile or something high in a specific alkaloid, we can offer something that fits your needs.

Our company prioritizes the safety and reliability of our products. As a GMP-compliant company, we do our part to have our products tested for safety with a third-party agency. If you have any questions about colors or the strains in our catalog, please contact us!