Tea is a popular drink that has been consumed for centuries. There are different types of tea, and each has its unique flavor and set of benefits. Kratom tea and weed tea are two types of tea that have become increasingly popular in recent years. Many people wonder which type of tea is better, kratom tea or weed tea. In this blog post, we will compare the two types of tea and discuss the pros and cons of each. Stay tuned to learn more!
What is Kratom Tea?
If you aren’t aware or have just heard about kratom, you might be confused about what it is. Kratom has become incredibly popular over the last few years because it is 100% organic, which means that it’s not a controlled substance, at least not as of yet.
Kratom comes from the kratom tree or mitragyna speciosa tree, found in Southeast Asia in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Just because it has become popular now doesn’t mean that it hasn’t always been available. It has partly become popular since the new culture of being healthy, and avoiding prescription drugs, has been established.
Benefits of Kratom Tea
Now you might be wondering, “what are the other reasons that have made kratom tea popular, and is it safe?”. The answer to this question is quite interesting. Field workers used the leaves of the plant to help with heat tolerance, increase endurance and energy, and well as reduce fatigue whilst working in the field, and the leaves were chewed.
Today, however, it’s become standard to brew kratom leaves as tea, especially in Western countries. In terms of its benefits, these can range from reducing pain, increasing energy, and increasing sociability, but in higher doses, they can be used as a sedative. It has also been used to treat conditions such as coughs or diarrhea and has been used to help treat the withdrawal symptoms of opioid addiction.
In terms of side effects, kratom has similar side effects to opioids, such as dehydration, loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss, and more major side effects like seizures, anorexia, psychosis, and hallucination. A study conducted on mice also showed that it might have addictive properties, similar to morphine addiction.
How To Make Kratom Tea?
The most common method of preparing Kratom tea is from powder.
Ingredients & Materials Required
- 8 Ounce water
- Saucepan
- 1 Lemon
- Strainer or coffee filter
- Kratom powder
- Honey or sugar
- Cup and spoon
Directions To Make Kratom Tea
- Put 8 ounces of water in the saucepan, place it over the stove, and start heating but do not boil.
- Pour lemon juice into the hot water and add your ideal dose of Kratom.
- Keep mixing it continuously and simmer it for 10 minutes.
- Place the coffee filter or strainer over the cup and pour tea into it. The strainer will help remove the undissolved residue.
- Mix honey or any other sweetener and drink it while it is still hot.
What is Weed Tea?
Another popular product these days, which has caused its fair share of controversy, is cannabis, following the string of legalizations for recreational use in 2012. Since then, many different cannabis consumption products skyrocketed in popularity, and stores and head shops like Grasscity started popping up offering these products for affordable prices. But lately, there has been an increased desire to be healthy, which is why cannabis tea has become quite popular.
Cannabis tea is a tea that has been infused with cannabis. When making cannabis tea, you can use different parts of the plant, which means that you will experience different effects. There are many different ways to make cannabis tea; you could mix the infused cannabis with fat, tea leaves, and water. You could also infuse water with the dried leaves, which reduces the effects somewhat since THC isn’t soluble in water.
Benefits of Weed Tea
You might be wondering, “now, what are the benefits of cannabis tea compared to kratom tea?”. It’s important to note that both offer relatively similar benefits. For instance, cannabis tea is great for reducing chronic pain since the THC and CBD change how your pain receptors send and receive signals. More than this, cannabis also has anti-inflammatory properties, making it great for treating various conditions.
Cannabis is also quite effective at treating depression and anxiety, which many studies show helps improve many people’s lives. This, in turn, also makes it a great choice for someone who has poor sleep quality. This is because anxiety, depression, stress, or pain, are some of the most common reasons people suffer from poor sleep quality.
In terms of the risks associated with cannabis, they are very minimal. It should be noted that current research is indicating that individuals who are likely predisposed to developing psychosis might develop it faster when consuming cannabis. It’s impossible to overdose on cannabis. Another note is that exercise should be avoided when consuming cannabis since it raises your heart rate.
How To Make Weed Tea?
You can make a delicious cup of weed tea by following the below method.
What Do You Need?
- A small portion of cannabis
- A teapot, mug, and spoon
- Sweetener of your choice
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 2 tea bags of your choice
- A strainer or coffee filter
- 4 cups of water
Directions To Make Weed Tea
Boil the water in the teapot, add coconut oil, and dissolve it. Put your cannabis, and teabag in the teapot and simmer it for 10 minutes.
Turn off the stove and strain the tea carefully from the teapot. Sweeten your tea with the desired thing.
