Why choose tinctures as your kratom method? We’ve got the answers.

There are people who have plenty of time in the morning or after their work lunch break to slowly brew a nice cup of kratom tea. Some folks may even enjoy the process and like the taste.

But then there’s everybody else. For one reason or another, kratom powder and tea isn’t always the ideal way to consume this wonderful plant. That’s why kratom extracts like tinctures are gaining in popularity.

What exactly are kratom extracts and tinctures?

Tinctures are a subset of extracts, which are concentrated liquid forms of the original substance. With extracts like tinctures, you get a purer profile of the active kratom alkaloids like mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine.

The idea is quite simple: Take a bunch of dried kratom powder and mix it with a solution of alcohol and citric acid, store it for a while, then strain the solution. Making your own kratom tincture is actually a bit more involved than that, but you get the idea.

So why take tinctures instead of the more common powders and teas? Well, we’ve got six great reasons:

1. Potency
2. Dosage 
3. Portability 
4. Versatility
5. Blends
6. Shelf life

1. Higher concentration means stronger potency

It’s right there in the name: extracts, as in, we’ve extracted the main ingredient in kratom so we can deliver the effects as directly as possible, for example, with high-potency tincture.

With extracts like tinctures, a few tiny drops can go a much longer way toward helping you energize up or chill out after a stressful day. This is ideal for more-experienced kratom users who can’t waste time trying to get the maximum bang for their kratom. What’s more, because you consume such tiny quantities of tincture, the bitter taste is hardly a factor any more.

2. Take more control over your dosage

Kratom powder is popular because, among other things, you can lay out a specific dose, something lacking with kratom capsules. Extracts in the form of tinctures share this quality with pure powder.

For example, an average bottle of kratom tincture has about 10 to 15 ml, which is good for anywhere between 10 and 20 doses. Since taking tinctures is a matter of using a dropper or pipette, it’s quite easy to measure out the right number of drops, as well as to take an extra drop after some time has passed and you need a bit of an extra feeling. 

3. On the go for extra convenience

We live in a fast-moving mobile world, and therefore portability is key. Kratom extracts like tinctures are a winning choice because they’re easy to pocket or purse and bring along with you everywhere.

Of course, taking a few drops of kratom tincture is a snap, certainly much easier than brewing a tea or doing a kratom toss and wash. Solid glass bottles are also much safer and cleaner than a packet of powder which may burst open and spill out everywhere (just keep that cap screwed on tight).

4. A little bit of versatility in form

Like we said, tinctures are one form of kratom extracts, and perhaps the most superior. But it should be noted that another benefit to extracts is that it comes in fun new ways to consume.

Firstly, extracts can come in shots, which are like serious single-dose servings and often with sweet flavors like cherry. Extracts can also come in gummy form, making it a good alternative to THC and CBD gummies for some purposes. Finally, you can always drop some tincture into another drink or other fine digestible treat, whatever your taste buds demand.

5. Blending it up with perfect tinctures

A lot of kratom products are prepared, packaged and sold based on the strain of the leaf or the color of the leaf which is related to its maturity at harvest time. With kratom tinctures, you get the best blends of kratom types for the perfect wanted effect.

Let’s say you can’t bother to read about strains and colors but you just want a fast and potent way to get a perky upbeat feeling? There’s a kratom tincture blend just for that. Or perhaps it’s been a tough day with a lot of headaches and stressful tasks, and you can’t wait to feel the smooth and mellow vibes of the best kratom for relaxation? There’s a perfect blend for that too. 

6. Tinctures just keep on lasting longer

Not everybody is going to be a daily kratom taker, or even a weekly one. Sometimes, you just want some great kratom product in reserve for when you need it most.

Tinctures are top choices because of their shelf life durations, meaning they stay good and potent for longer than many other forms. For example, tincture can last in a cool, dry and dark place for many years. Compare that to fresh leaves which will turn on you after a few months, or even dried leaf powder which will lose some potency after 6 months to a year.

Summing up: Is kratom tincture right for me?

To wrap things up, we’re not throwing shade on tea drinkers, powder washers, or capsule poppers. Every kratom form has its pros and cons.

However, since extracts, and particularly tinctures, are relatively new kids on the kratom block, and are generally only available from just the best and most-trusted online kratom shops, we feel the need to share some some basic tincture knowledge and offer up these top reasons why you might give kratom-dropping a try. Tinctures are strong, easy to dose out, convenient, versatile, effect-specific and long lasting.

So if you’ve never dripped or dropped with tinctures, maybe now is the time to add a powerful little bottle to your collection and see how it fares against your other favorite forms of kratom. The drip is on!