Note: In this article, we will be mainly sharing ways to consume kratom powder, as it is the most popular form of kratom for users to consume.
Consuming kratom powder can be a daunting tasks for newcomers to the substance. It’s a very fine, dusty powder that can easily cause you to cough or swallow improperly. It also has a very strong bitter taste that most people don’t like. There are a few ways to make it more pleasant. If you don’t want to consume powder directly, there are some other methods we will cover.
Toss and Wash Method
Toss and wash is the most popular and simplest way to consume kratom. It is quick and requires almost no materials or preparation ahead of time. It’s also quicker to digest than other forms, as long as you can handle some potential nausea.
Toss and wash is done by placing kratom in your mouth and immediately drinking water or another liquid to wash the kratom down. See the detailed steps here:
Toss and Wash Directions
- Prepare a drink in a cup. You can use water if you don’t need to mask the taste of kratom, but we recommend at least using a drink to help mask the taste. Any strong-tasting drink will work such as fruit juice like orange juice. Sweetness will help balance the bitterness of kratom.
- Place your kratom for your first swallow on a spoon. You will not take all of the kratom in one swallow, but instead it’s best to take a few swallows until you get to your desired amount. Aim for about 0.5 grams of kratom per swallow.
- Take a very small initial sip of your drink to wet your tongue, this will help.
- Place the kratom from the spoon gently onto your tongue.
- Grab your drink and slowly pour until your mouth is full of the drink and immediately take a big swallow, washing the kratom down.
- Continue drinking a few sips to wash it down completely.
- Repeat until you reach your full desired dose.\
Be very careful not to inhale with your mouth while you have kratom on your tongue. The fine powder will stick to your throat and can easily make you cough, losing all the kratom in your mouth. This can be a very uncomfortable experience if you get it wrong. Take it slow!
The toss and wash method is popular and convenient, but it’s not for everyone. Remember, if you like the toss and wash method but don’t like the taste, you can mask it very well with a drink like orange juice or other sweet, acidic drinks.
Filling Capsules with Kratom
Another very popular way to consume kratom is to fill gelatin capsules with kratom and then swallow them. This will be much like taking a pill. If you have trouble taking pills normally, this probably isn’t the method for you. This is because filling kratom into capsules usually means you will have to get large capsules that can be hard to swallow repeatedly.
You can find many sizes of safe-to-use gelatin capsules on Amazon here. We recommend starting with the size ’00’. This is slightly large, but any smaller and you will need to consume very many capsules in order to reach a medium dose.
There are some downsides to filling kratom capsules and taking them. Filling capsules by hand can be very time consuming. You also will need to take around 5-10 capsules for a medium sized dose in most cases, which can be tiresome and uncomfortable for many people.
You can use a capsule filling kit from Amazon to make putting kratom into gelatin capsules easier.
Many people will also try to buy pre-filled kratom capsules from an online vendor or store. This is an option, but this is usually a lot more expensive than simply doing it yourself or choosing another method. Buying pre-filled capsules also exposes you to quality control issues where vendors will under-fill capsules or use poor quality kratom for the capsules. We don’t recommend buying pre-filled capsules.
Filling Oblate Discs with Kratom
Similar to capsules, another popular method is using oblate discs to fill with kratom and swallow whole.
Oblate discs are round or square edible film (usually made of potato starch) that you can fill with about 3.0 grams of kratom maximum. You then wrap the disc up and swallow it whole with water. This method is also sometimes known as parachuting.
This is quite similar to kratom capsules, but can be a preferable method as you can swallow more at once. The discs are also usually a round circular shape depending on how you fold and wrap it.
We recommend starting small when using these. You can fit a lot of kratom in one, but it’s better to start small to avoid the risk of it being too big to swallow and potentially choking or coughing.
You can find oblate discs on Amazon here.
Both discs and capsules are methods that people prefer to consuming raw powder directly, and are usually more comfortable methods. You can avoid the bitter, harsh taste of kratom altogether by using oblate discs or capsules. Oblate discs
Making Kratom Tea
Making kratom is an alternative method to all of the above. By making kratom tea, you can customize the ingredients and strength of the tea to your liking. This makes it a fun way to experiment with different methods and eventually make the best version for you.
Making kratom tea requires a pot to boil water in, an acidic ingredient such as lime juice, and a strainer to pour the tea through once it’s done to remove the kratom from the water. These are all necessary ingredients. Be careful when making tea, because if you perform the steps wrong you can burn the kratom or ruin the active compounds.
You can make tea in large batches and this makes it easy to store and use many times before having to make more. Once you get used to it, you can make your tea quickly while doing other things around the house.
Remember to always weigh out your kratom before using it to make tea. Use a gram scale, and be precise. Eye-balling your kratom when making tea can lead to you making tea that is too strong or too weak. Always drink slowly, too!
We wrote a comprehensive guide on the best way to make strong kratom tea here.
Kratom tea for many people is easily the best way to take kratom. It’s simple and only takes a few ingredients to get it right. Experiment with your tea by adding honey and more lemon/lime juice to your finished tea. This makes it taste great!
Conclusion
There are many ways to use kratom powder, but we listed above some of the best and most popular method. It’s a good idea to explore new methods such as oblate discs or making kratom tea. These will very quickly turn into your favorite methods as you experiment and figure out what works best for you.
The toss and wash method can be uncomfortable, which is why we recommend trying oblate discs, capsules, or tea to make your kratom experience better.
