Thinking about trying kratom for the first time? It can be overwhelming to see countless strains, names, colors, and forms.
If you are new, then you might not know what to make of capsules, Malays, greens, Maeng Das, powders, and more. Don’t worry, ShopKetum’s kratom experts are here to help you decide on the best kratom strain & form to take as a beginner.
First, let’s take a brief look at what kratom is and what it does.
What is Kratom & What are the Benefits?
Kratom is an all-natural plant from Southeast Asia, with large leaves and a unique alkaloidal content that produces the effects.
Traditionally, it was used by chewing the leaves or making it into tea. These days, it’s more common to take it as a capsule, extract, or powdered leaves. However, all forms produce similar effects, with minor differences in potency, duration, and onset.
So, why do people use potent lab-tested kratom? It offers tons of benefits but the main ones include:
- Energy to help with wakefulness, productivity, and getting up in the morning
- Relaxation for both the body and mind, providing tranquility and calmness
- Reducing discomfort and helping with recovery after injury or soreness
- Mood lift that helps you get into a positive state of mind
So, where do you start with kratom?
How to Pick Your First Kratom Strain?
There are a ton of options available, so how do you know which one to pick? Well, there are four things that you’ll want to consider: color, strain, form, and vendor.
Color
One of the most important and first things you should consider is the color of the kratom. There are 4 main colors of kratom, green, white, red, and yellow. So, what is the difference?
The colors come from the colors of the veins in the kratom leaves, as well as the drying process. More importantly, each color typically produces different effects.
- White is the most energetic color, giving a burst of stimulation, though unlike coffee it won’t make you feel jittery or nervous.
- Red is the most relaxing option, making it a good choice for nighttime, sleep, stress, and reducing discomfort.
- Green is the most balanced choice, giving moderate relaxation and moderate energy (this is usually what we recommend for new kratom users for that reason!)
- Yellow falls somewhere between green and red, offering a lot of relaxation without making you as calm as red.
Knowing these colors should make it easier for you to choose based on the type of effects you’re looking for, but what about the strain?
Strain
Strains can vary greatly from one vendor to another due to marketing. Not only that, but there are so many strains to choose from that it gets really confusing. As a beginner, we really suggest focusing on a few of the main strains that are available in different colors.
- Borneos, especially White Borneo Kratom, are typically more energetic than other strains
- Balis are typically the most relaxing, which is why Red Bali is one of the most sought-after strains for tranquility.
- Maeng Das are the highest grade, making them the most potent of all colors
- Malays are very balanced, making Super Green Malay the perfect option for testing out kratom.
By now, you should have a decent idea of the strain and color you want, but what about the form?
Form
When it comes to your first time using kratom, we generally only recommend two options: powder or capsules.
Kratom capsules offer ultimate convenience, making it easy to try kratom just by swallowing a pill. This makes it fantastic for anyone who wants to try it without trying to use the toss-and-wash method using powder, or making tea.
Kratom powder, on the other hand, typically hits more potently because it doesn’t have the capsule to slow it down. If you choose this, you can take a sip of water, dump a small amount of kratom on your tongue, then take a swig of water to swallow. That’s the toss-and-wash method. You can also mix it thoroughly in water to take it as a shot.
Either way, we also recommend starting with a smaller dose to gauge the effects, somewhere between 1 and 3 grams (or 2-6 capsules).
Vendor
Finally, what about the place you buy the kratom? You might have noticed gas stations and smoke shops in your area selling kratom, but most of the time these will be the lowest quality options.
That’s why we recommend going with an online vendor that specializes in quality kratom. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing:
- Price: the price of kratom can vary widely between vendors. You probably don’t want to go with the cheapest though, because it might be lower quality. That being said, don’t overpay!
- Lab Testing: Poor quality kratom can have heavy metals and bacteria in it, so make sure you choose a vendor that doesn’t just lab tests, but publishes their 3rd party lab testing results on their website.
- Quality: Judging potency and quality can be difficult before trying it out, but you can check reviews to get an idea. Another thing to keep in mind is that a quality vendor, like ShopKetum.com, will offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
Pick Your First Kratom Strain at ShopKetum.com
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