In the world of Kratom products, there are many different strains, vein colors, and forms to try. Kratom enthusiasts everywhere get excited about sampling a “new kind of Kratom.” Gold Kratom, or Golden Kratom, can be a confusing strain, so we’re here to offer some identifying features of a true “Gold” Kratom product.
So, let’s get started on Gold Kratom! Today, you’ll learn:
- What is Gold Kratom?
- How is Gold Kratom made?
- What are the benefits and uses of Gold Kratom?
- What sets Gold Kratom apart from other strains?
- What do I need to know about buying Gold Kratom online?
LEARNING ABOUT KRATOM STRAINS
The most common questions we get from those new to Kratom have to do with what makes different Kratom strains and blends, well, different. There are tons of varieties – Green Vein vs Red Vein Kratom to Maeng Da, and specialty Kratom blends. There are even options like Spacebird Capsules!
WHAT IS GOLD KRATOM?
Let’s start with a definition of Gold Kratom. What is Gold Kratom, exactly?
Gold Kratom – Typically a Kratom powder blend that’s pale golden to yellowish-colored. Sometimes all three veins are present – Red, Green, and White Veins – while other companies opt for a 1:2 ratio of Red Vein and Green Vein.
Products labeled as ‘Gold’ – Not to be confused with Gold Kratom powders, some companies name their products ‘Gold” to appeal to potential buyers. This is common with liquid Kratom extracts and shots. A particularly strong form of Kratom extract may be called something like Liquid Gold or Gold Kratom Shots. These are significantly different from the powders in terms of potency, as they contain a very high concentration of alkaloids.
Therefore, a “Gold” Kratom product could either describe a pale powder blend or a high-potency liquid, depending on the manufacturer. Your needs and experience level with Kratom determine which one is appropriate for you.
Note: Some companies may refer to their Gold Kratom as Yellow Kratom, depending on their manufacturing process.
THREE MAIN STRAINS | EFFECTS OF GOLD KRATOM VARIETIES
Because of all the different Kratom strains that go into Gold Kratom blends, the resulting alkaloid profile, and therefore the effects, can be tricky to pin down. For example, a Gold blend made with Red and Green Veins will differ from a Gold Kratom made with all three Kratom vein colors. Generally speaking, Gold Kratom provides a broad-spectrum suite of benefits, as it is regularly formulated with multiple strain varieties, including:
Red Vein Kratom
Red Vein Kratom is renowned for its peaceful and calming effects. This is why people refer to Reds as the Kratom used for evening time, or “Red is for bed.” Red Kratom can refer to the color of the leaf veins before harvesting (most mature Kratom tree leaves have red veins while they’re still on the tree), or it can refer to the color of the leaf veins after the drying process is completed. Additionally, some Red Veins undergo an extra fermentation step to further refine a specific strain.
Green Vein Kratom
Green Vein Kratom is known for potentially generating feelings of motivation and improved well-being. The ‘Green’ in Green Vein Kratom almost always refers to the color of the leaf veins after the drying process. There are green-veined trees, but these are rare. Green Vein Kratom is often celebrated as a well-balanced Kratom experience, somewhere between the calming Reds and invigorating Whites.
White Vein Kratom
White Vein Kratom is touted as being the most uplifting of the strains. This is an ideal strain to take earlier in the day and a fantastic addition to morning coffee or Kratom tea. White Vein Kratom strains are made by bringing newly harvested Kratom leaves indoors for a prescribed time (often just a few days) before bringing them back outside to complete the drying process in direct sunlight. These efforts shape the alkaloid makeup of White strains, delivering that coveted White Kratom pick-me-up.
CREATING KRATOM BLENDS LIKE GOLD KRATOM
From these three vein color varieties, all other Kratom blends are developed. This includes Gold Kratom, which can be a little Red, a little Green, a lot of White, or some other combination. Because Gold Kratom is such a menagerie of other Kratom strains, the effects that come from taking Gold Kratom are likely to be a combination of all known Kratom effects. This blend, along with some other characteristics, distinguishes Gold Kratom from other Kratom powders. Let’s have a look at these key details.
KEY DETAILS OF GOLD TYPES OF KRATOM
Gold Kratom is known for its unique properties, making it a valuable Kratom product. Gold Kratom’s unique effects and properties include:
Rich Golden Color
Gold Kratom stands out with its visually striking golden hue, which differs from the natural color of Kratom leaves. A golden color is achieved through specialized drying and fermentation processes following harvesting. Leaves can be either dried in the oven at a low temperature or naturally in the sunlight.
Earthy and Musky Aroma
Gold Kratom typically produces a fascinating, earthy, and musky aroma to enjoy as you sip your Kratom tea and relax. This pleasant aroma can make you feel more connected with nature, enriching your experience.
Unique Flavor
Gold Kratom retains the distinct, herbal, and bitter flavor of Kratom, but it becomes smoother due to how Gold Kratom is produced. Extra drying and fermentation processes may contribute pleasantly to the smoothness in Gold Kratom varieties.
In exploring Gold Kratom’s unique properties, it’s essential to know that every Kratom product labeled as ‘Gold’ is not a Gold Kratom powder. This may affect where you buy Kratom. Look at the product description for a vendor’s Gold Kratom to see what’s in their formulation.
Let’s examine the differences between Gold Kratom powder and other products, so you’ll be ready to choose the best experience this type of Kratom may offer you.
CHOOSING GOLD POWDER VS OTHER GOLD KRATOM PRODUCTS
Within the Kratom industry, understanding key distinctions between strains can make all the difference to your shopping and Kratom use. It can make all the difference between a positively memorable Kratom experience and an overwhelming one.
Beginners & Kratom Sensitive Users
Since Gold Kratom is a blend, it may provide the perfect well-balanced experience a new Kratom user wants. Beginners can use Gold Kratom powders made with Red and White, Red and Green, or some other Gold Kratom blend. (As long as it is not made with Kratom extracts.)
- Gold Kratom Powders.
- Gold Kratom Capsules.
- Use as you would any other starter Kratom strain.
- Avoid extracts until you have more experience with the herb.
Experienced or ‘Plateaued’ Kratom Users
Using Kratom provides a wide range of benefits and a plethora of products to suit more experienced users. Switch up your Green Bali + Kratom extracts routine to a Gold Kratom blend that feels like a refresher to your Kratom routine.
- Gold Kratom Powders.
- Gold Kratom Capsules.
- Learn to potentiate your Kratom powders to add more strength to your regular Gold Kratom powders.
- If you decide to purchase a liquid Gold product you’ve seen online, read the labeling to see how strong the product is and how much you should take.
GOLD KRATOM ORIGINS
Gold Kratom has probably been in existence in some form or another for hundreds of years, although it might have been called something else entirely before US-based Kratom vendors decided to adopt the ‘Gold’ moniker.
The Kratom tree, Mitragyna speciosa, native to Southeast Asia, has been used traditionally since at least the 19th century. It grows wild in places such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and is often consumed by plucking leaves from the tree and chewing them. Modern Kratom use leans more toward consuming these leaves after they are dried and ground into Kratom powders.
Learn how Kats Botanicals makes Kratom powders.
HOW ARE GOLD KRATOM POWDERS MADE?
Because Kratom alkaloid profiles change based on the harvesting and drying processes used by Kratom tree farmers, Gold Kratom winds up being a kind of ‘hybridized’ Kratom product that potentially provides a broad spectrum of positive effects.
Whichever Kratom powders make up the blend are harvested and processed to the desired alkaloid profiles and then combined to form the Gold Kratom powder blends.
Kratom & Modern-Day Marketing
Ever since Kratom made its way into Western cultures, US-based Kratom vendors have used creative terms to market it. For example, terms like ‘Golden Buddha’ Kratom, ‘Gold Dust,’ or ‘Gold Rush Kratom’ are exciting and exotic. People want to try Kratom with a catchy name. The Kratom can be called Gold because it’s part of the name, or as a reference to the pale gold coloring of the blend.
For this and other reasons, the integrity of kratom vendors is important. Because Kratom is not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, vendors can choose to name their products anything they want, and shoppers are none the wiser. The American Kratom Association, however, raises the bar for all American Kratom vendors by setting high manufacturing standards and ethical business practices to follow.
GOLD KRATOM POWDERS & CAPSULES
Some people love taking Gold Kratom in raw powder format. They mix it in with a beverage and drink it. Or “toss” the powders into their mouth and wash it down, a method called toss and wash. Typically, the positive benefits take effect within 30 minutes and may last 4 to 6 hours.
Others prefer to dose their Gold Kratom in capsule form. This eliminates the mess involved in having to spoon out loose powder. Kratom capsules are also more discreet and portable.
Gold Vein Kratom is generally available in several different formats:
- Crushed Leaf Gold Kratom – Not as fine as powdered Kratom, and is used to make brewed Kratom teas.
- Stem-and-Vein Gold Kratom – Includes more of the native plant material, resulting in a slightly modified alkaloid profile.
- Loose Powder Gold Kratom – The most common format of Gold Kratom that easily dissolves into water, juice, or coffee.
- Encapsulated Powder Gold Kratom – Discreet, premeasured, tasteless, and portable, Kratom capsules are a popular Gold Kratom choice.
Gold Kratom Extracts – Highly concentrated distillations of blended Kratom. Gold Kratom Extracts are recommended only for veteran Kratom users who already know how their bodies react to the consumption of the Kratom plant.
GOLD KRATOM DOSAGE TIPS
Gold Kratom should be dosed just like any other variety of Kratom (except extracts). The general rule is to ‘Start low and go slow, beginning with the recommended average dose of 2.4 grams (or less). This is a Kratom dose of about a level teaspoon of loose powder. Wait until you’ve had some experience with your dose before adjusting it, as needed, and within the manufacturer’s dosing recommendations.
LAB-TESTED GOLD KRATOM & THE ‘KATS DIFFERENCE’
The best Gold Kratom is one that has been lab-tested. Kat’s Botanicals conducts thorough batch testing on all the Kratom we import from Southeast Asia.
- Purity – Our state-of-the-art technology in lab-testing procedures screens for heavy metals, bacteria, and other contaminants to ensure the safety and purity of every batch.
- Potency – We ensure each batch meets the potency requirements for that strain, and we accept no weak batches!
- Promise – We apply the “Kats difference” to every product batch and customer interaction. We offer fast order fulfillment, and if your order qualifies, free shipping! Each product has a QR code to scan for test results and is backed by our Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. We believe that’s the level of service you deserve!
When you buy Gold Kratom – or any other Kratom strain – from Kat’s Botanicals, you’re getting the cleanest, purest, most consistent Kratom money can buy. Select a few Kratom products to try, and we’ll quickly ship out the balancing effects of Kratom for you to enjoy!
FAQs
Contributing veins are selected (often for paleness in venation) and combined to create a light, golden-hued Kratom powder. This type of Kratom creates a blended and balanced Kratom experience.
No. Gold Kratom is a pale powder blend, but there are also liquid extracts labeled “gold” or “liquid gold” to differentiate a strong Kratom extract liquid formula. These highly potent liquid extracts contain elevated concentrations of alkaloids, such as Mitragynine or 7-Hydroxymitragynine. Liquid Kratom extracts may be unsuitable for beginners due to potency.
Typically, no. But if you read the product labeling, you may note that the Gold Kratom powders are “enhanced” or bolstered in strength by the addition of Kratom extracts. This, again, varies by product and vendor, so read the product labels thoroughly.
Kratom is considered generally safe if used properly. It’s advised to follow your doctor’s guidance, especially if you take medications or have underlying health issues. Here at Kats Botanicals, we have a proven track record of excellence in providing pure and clean Kratom options. We test for all kinds of stuff you don’t want in your next Kratom experience: salmonella, yeast, mold, and heavy metals content like arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. We ensure that our Kratom powders are 100% Kratom and nothing else.
Kratom is restricted in some areas. Check to be sure Kratom is legal where you work, live, or travel.
Absolutely. If you don’t find Gold Kratom palatable, you may opt for a capsule form.
