# What Does Kratom Taste Like? | The Softer Hour

> Why kratom tastes bitter, whether the color changes the taste, and how canned kratom drinks compare with powder and tea.

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# What does kratom taste like?

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Plain kratom tastes bitter, earthy and grassy, a lot like very strong green tea that's been steeped too long. Canned kratom drinks cover most of that with fruit, citrus and a little sweetness, so the bitterness sits in the background.

## Why kratom tastes bitter

The bitterness comes from the leaf's natural alkaloids, the same compounds people drink it for. That's why no amount of flavoring makes it taste like soda: you can soften the edge, not remove it.

## Does the color change the taste?

Only slightly. Some people find red a little earthier and white a little sharper, but the difference is small next to how it's prepared. [What the colors mean](https://softerhour.com/red-vs-green-vs-white-kratom).

## Powder and tea vs. canned drinks

| Form | Taste | Effort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Powder | Bitter, chalky, hard to mix | High |
| Brewed tea | Bitter and grassy, smoother than powder | Medium |
| Canned drinks | Fruit-forward, mild bitter finish | None |

## How people make kratom taste better

- Citrus: lemon, lime or orange juice cuts the bitterness best.
- Sweetness: honey or a little sugar rounds it out.
- Cold: it's easier to drink chilled than warm.
- Or skip the work and buy it already flavored in a can.

## What canned kratom drinks taste like

Botanical Brewing Co.'s elixirs are built around bright fruit flavors: Blueberry Lemonade (red), Tiki Apple with lemon (green) and Island Breeze, a tropical blend (white). Expect a juice-like first sip and a faint tea-like finish.

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Related: [What is kratom?](https://softerhour.com/what-is-kratom) · [Red vs. green vs. white kratom](https://softerhour.com/red-vs-green-vs-white-kratom) · [Botanical Brewing Co. drinks](https://softerhour.com/botanical-brewing-co-drinks)

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