Maeng Da Kratom, sometimes known as MD, is one of the most popular varieties of Kratom available today. Many Kratom enthusiasts proclaim it to be their all-time favorite variety. However, the information on the origins of Maeng Da is murky. While Maeng Da is touted as one of the strongest Kratom strains, ultimately, Maeng Da is not a strain. It’s just a name!
What Does Maeng Da Mean?
In Thai, “maeng da” translates to “pimp,” or “pimp grade.” The name carries some negative connotations to the Thai people. To call something or someone a pimp, in Thai, denotes that the person or item is amoral. While some vendors tout Maeng Da Kratom as coming from ancient origins, it finds its roots in recent marketing ploys.
Maeng Da is an extremely potent, strong blend of Kratom. The volume of the two primary alkaloids found in Kratom, 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine, is larger than in some other varieties of Kratom. Pimp grade, while used pejoratively in Thai, represents something of status and edginess in the Western world. Thus, this potent variety became a marketing boon, with the name driving forward much of its popularity.
Out of all the kratom for sale on the internet, Maeng Da is the most deceiving. While the name Maeng Da was given to this particularly strong strain of Kratom, it’s all about the drying and processing that differentiates Maeng Da from other varieties. Maeng Da is not a specific or special kind of Kratom tree or leaf; it’s the result of processing Kratom uniquely and powerfully.
What Is the Difference Between Kratom Strains and Varieties?
Almost all Kratom strains are derived from red vein leaves. Farmers and harvesters wait until the Kratom leaves are at their healthiest and most ripe, then pinch the leaves off the tree using their hands. The different strains are created during the drying process, not from different colored trees or leaves.
Green vein Kratom is processed inside in a dark room with air conditioning. Once that process is complete, the leaves are brought outside into the UV rays for one hour.
White vein Kratom is also dried indoors in the dark, but they are then put into the sun or under UV lamps for longer periods than the green vein Kratom.
Red vein Kratom is dried underneath UV lamps or out in direct sunlight. Some farmers put the leaves in bags to ferment them indoors to enhance the red vein’s alkaloids.
Once the leaves are dried, the veins are removed, and the remainder of the leaf material is ground into a powder.
Kratom varieties are the special blends made from red, white, or green Kratom strains or a mixture of these. For example, green vein Kratom has multiple varieties, including Maeng Da, Bali, and Sunda. Each has its unique alkaloid benefits. Maeng Da is one of the most powerful.
Maeng Da is unique in that the leaves are dried for longer than the strains of white, red, and green Kratom used in some other varieties. This enhances the alkaloid content, making it extremely potent.
Maeng Da undergoes a process called grafting, which combines two strains of Kratom into one blend. These blends combine the best of each strain, providing a myriad of benefits for the user to meet their wellness needs.
Maeng Da Kratom Varieties
Within the many varieties of Kratom, Maeng Da mixes vary among vendors and suppliers. Sometimes they come in white/red, white/green, or just pure white vein Kratom. White vein Kratom is mixed with red and green vein Kratom to create powerful blends with high alkaloid content.
Green Maeng Da
Kats Botanicals Green Maeng Da blend is a combination of 20% white vein and 80% green vein Kratom powder. This recipe can change amongst suppliers and vendors. The leaves are sourced in the Bunut region of Indonesia in Riau, east of Pekanbaru. Farmers handpick these leaves at precise times where they are most fresh and high-quality.
This blend is exceptionally smooth and boosts your motivation. It’s the perfect pick-me-up for that mid-afternoon slump, or to help motivate you first thing in the morning.
Mix Green Maeng Da into your tea or blend it into a smoothie. You can also pop it into your morning coffee for an extra enhancement of your cognition and readiness. While there is a bitter taste to it, it’s not overwhelming, so it’s easy to mask. Many users prefer to toss-and-wash their Green Maeng Da Kratom.
If you are looking to encourage your optimism and promote a sense of well-being, Green Maeng Da Kratom may quickly become your favorite Kratom blend.
Red Maeng Da
Red Maeng Da uses a blend of 40% white vein and 60% red vein Kratom. The leaves for this variety are sourced in the JongKong region, south of Brunei, in Indonesia. The unique blend of red and white vein Kratom may help restore your inner calm and find center and balance in your life. Additionally, many users find it enhances their motivation.
This clean, smooth variety is extremely potent. Beginners should start small in doses, and users switching to Red Maeng Da should also be prepared for an adjustment. Once you try Red Maeng Da, however, it will likely become a staple in your Kratom cabinet.
The red vein Kratom powder may help you navigate everyday stresses while remaining optimistic and balanced. The white vein Kratom is used to boost your well-being, promoting better alertness. The balance of the two encourages peace and tranquility throughout your day.
Red Maeng Da delivers the best of Kratom’s alkaloids along with a synergy of calm and balance. Many vendors and customers call it a “day-time red.” It may be just the thing to help you unwind from the day’s stresses.
White Maeng Da
White Maeng Da leaves are harvested from the West Kalimantan region in Indonesia, southwest of Brunei. Kats Botanicals sources our leaves from plantations located across six different districts in this region. This blend contains 70% white vein and 30% green vein Kratom. This particular variety is dried indoors for two days and then dried in sunlight for 4-5 hours.
White Maeng Da’s blend of white and green is perfect for improving your well-being.
White Maeng Da is not only high-quality, but it’s also incredibly aromatic. You’ll find it to be a pleasant addition to your morning or afternoon routine.
Yellow Maeng Da
An interesting variety of 80% white vein and 20% red vein Kratom, Yellow Maeng Da is an expert blend that enhances the alkaloid properties of Maeng Da. The leaves are harvested from the jungle of Kalimantan on the island of Borneo in Indonesia.
If you’re already in love with White and Red Maeng Da Kratom, this blend won’t disappoint. The white vein may boost your well-being while the red vein lends a sense of calm and optimism. This may promote a healthy balance while you are at work, taking care of the kids, or navigating other daily stresses. Add it to your morning or mid-afternoon routine for a pick-me-up with a kick.
Many Kratom users love taking their Yellow Maeng Da in tea. Simply mix the Kratom into hot or lukewarm water until combined, and squeeze in some lemon juice to potentiate its benefits. Add some honey or agave juice to balance the bitterness of the Kratom.
If you’ve tried the Red, White, and Green Maeng Da varieties, Yellow Maeng Da may provide just the change to your Kratom routine you’ve been searching for.
Plantation Maeng Da
This variety of Maeng Da uses grafting to create a very high potency version of the popular blend. With 70% green vein and 30% white vein Kratom, you’ll notice the scent of the powder is both pleasant and strong. Green vein Kratom may promote cheerfulness.
Plantation Maeng Da is smooth and potent. Whether you are looking for a change in your Kratom regimen, you’re new to Kratom, or you simply want a rotation of awesome Maeng Da on-hand, Plantation Maeng Da is one of the best varieties. You may notice a pep in your step for longer than some other varieties.
Consider using Plantation Maeng Da in a smoothie or your morning coffee for long-lasting, mellow motivation.
Kats Botanicals Maeng Da Kratom
Kats Botanicals offers the freshest, highest-quality Kratom Maeng Da powders available. Our Maeng Da varieties are sourced from the fertile regions of Indonesia, providing optimal freshness and alkaloid levels in the Kratom leaves. While Maeng Da is simply a name delineating a potent blend of Kratom, it remains a popular and favorite variety.
Our website offers an extensive Kratom Guidebook with informational articles on all things Kratom. If you’re interested in the different strains of Kratom, or you are looking for new ways to ingest your daily dose, our Kratom Guidebook offers plenty of ideas and information to help make your Kratom choices easier.
Kats Botanicals also offers unparalleled customer service to help you with questions, problems, or general information about Kratom. Our experts are ready to help you discover the right Maeng Da blend for your holistic journey.
