In the world of Kratom, 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.
Who are we? We’re glad you asked… We are Kat’s Botanicals! A top-tier Kratom company with high cGMP standards, AKA accreditation, and a wealth of informative guides to help you along your Kratom journey. So, let’s get started on Gold Kratom!
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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.
Like…
- How do I pick the best Kratom strain for myself?
- Is it better to use Kratom blends or single strain?
- What kind of Kratom strain is best for pre-workout? (Or before work, or before bed, etc.)
- Is Maeng Da the strongest Kratom vein?
- What’s the difference between (this Kratom strain) and (this Kratom strain)?
And so forth.
We get it. There are a lot of them. From Green Vein vs Red Vein Kratom to Maeng Da, Cluster AF, Digital Buddha, and other specialty Kratom blends – there are many Kratom categories to keep up with. There’s even something called Spacebird Capsules!
Today, you’ll learn:
- What sets Gold Kratom apart from other strains?
- What are the unique benefits of a Gold Kratom Powder?
- What do I need to know about buying Gold Kratom online?
WHAT IS GOLD KRATOM?
Let’s start with a definition of Gold Kratom. What exactly is it?
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 very different from the powders in terms of potency because they have 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.
CHOOSING GOLD POWDER VS LIQUID KRATOM GOLD PRODUCTS
Knowing these distinctions can make all the difference between a positively memorable Kratom experience, or an overwhelming one.
Beginners & Kratom Sensitive Users
- 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
- Gold Kratom Powders
- Gold Kratom Capsules
- Use as you would any other starter Kratom strain
- To strengthen regular Gold Kratom Powders – potentiate your powders or check out our extract products.
- 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.
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 wide 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.
THE EFFECTS OF GOLD KRATOM
Because of all the different Kratom strains that go into Gold Kratom blends, the resulting alkaloid profile, and therefore the effects, can be tough to pin down.
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 heralded for being peaceful and calm. This is why people refer to Reds as the Kratom used for evening time, or “Red is for bed.”
Red Vein Kratom can refer to the color of the leaf veins before harvesting (most Kratom tree leaves have red veins while they’re still growing), or it can refer to the color of the leaf veins after the drying process is completed.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
We know that the Kratom tree, Mitragyna speciosa, has been used traditionally in Southeast Asian cultures since at least the 19th century. It grows wild in places like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and it’s often consumed by plucking leaves off the tree and chewing them. Modern use leans more toward consuming these leaves after they are dried and ground in the form of Kratom powders.
Learn how Kats Botanicals makes Kratom powders.
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‘sound 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.
It’s for this reason that Kratom vendor integrity is so important. Because Kratom is not regulated by the FDA, vendors can choose to name their products anything they want and shoppers are none the wiser.
This is why you should shop with a Kratom company you can trust; like Kats Botanicals, who prioritizes potency, purity, and transparency in our testing procedures. We utilize well-established partnerships with expert farmers in Southeast Asia to produce the finest quality Kratom, and thoroughly screen through a battery of tests to maintain high safety and purity standards.
We do not always carry Gold Kratom in our stock, but when we do it’s passed all our high standards of quality.
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 4-6 hours.
Others prefer to dose their Gold Kratom in capsule form. This eliminates the mess involved in having to spoon out loose powder and is more discreet and portable.
Across the Kratom industry, Gold Vein Kratom is generally available in at least five different formats:
- Crushed leaf
- Stem-and-vein
- Loose powder
- Encapsulated powder (capsules)
- Extracts or shots
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 – Comes in per-pill dosages of between 500 mg and a full gram each. Again, a recommended serving size is 2.4 grams or less per serving, with two 2.4 gram servings as max per 24 hours.
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 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.
It’s advised to wait until the effects of a 2.4-gram dose (or less) of Gold Kratom are realized before modifying the dose. Also, it’s important to limit your consumption of Gold Kratom to no more than two, 2.4-gram doses in any given 24-hour period. This helps to keep tolerance low so you get the most out of your Kratom dosing regimen.
LAB-TESTED GOLD KRATOM & THE ‘KATS DIFFERENCE’
The best Gold Kratom is one that’s lab-tested to rule out contaminants and to show the product potency levels of alkaloids. 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 strain you want to try – from Kat’s Botanicals, you’re getting the cleanest, purest, most consistent Kratom money can buy.
We look forward to helping you on your journey to enhanced wellness with Kratom. If you have any questions about Gold Kratom or any other Kratom product we sell, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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 like 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 but you should always speak to your medical provider before adopting a Kratom regimen.
Here at Kats Botanicals, we have a proven track record of excellence when it comes to providing Kratom options that are pure and clean. We test for all kinds of stuff you don’t want in your next Kratom experience: salmonella, yeast and 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. From Gold Kratom to other Kratom blends you may find it in powder form, capsule form, and often in other forms like loose leaf and stem-and-vein.
