Feel like replacing your typical morning cup of joe with kratom, but want to drink something more flavorful than plain ol’ tea? This creamy cacao kratom tea recipe is the kratom trifecta: it’s tasty, easy to make, and effective.
It doesn’t just taste good compared to kratom powder, either. It’s a crave-worthy recipe all on its own.
How Much Caffeine Does Cacao Kratom Tea Have?
Is this cacao kratom recipe caffeine-free? Almost. We make it with Cacao Uplift white kratom tea bags. They contain just two ingredients: organic cacao shells and white vein kratom tea. These outer shells of cacao beans typically only contain trace amounts of caffeine.
Research into the nutritional and chemical content of cacao shells has shown that the shells contain 0.4 to 8.4 mg of caffeine per gram. Each Cacao Uplift tea bag contains 2 grams of cacao shells, so the tea has a very minute amount of caffeine. For context, a typical cup of coffee contains 80-100 mg of caffeine.
Cacao shells also contain other alkaloids, like theobromine. As with caffeine, the amount of theobromine in 2 grams of cacao shells is quite small. Additionally, plain kratom leaf does have some energizing properties, so keep that in mind when drinking your creamy cacao kratom brew.
Want to know more about how kratom compares to coffee or caffeinated teas? Check out the following guides for a deeper comparison between the two:
- Coffee vs. Kratom: Differences and Similarities Between Their Active Compounds
- Does Herbal Tea Have Caffeine? Guide to Caffeinated Teas and the Best Alternatives
Cacao Kratom Tea Recipe
Prep time: 3 minutes
Brew time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 Cacao Uplift white kratom tea bag
- 1 ¼ cups (10 oz) cold, filtered water
- 2 tbsp creamer or 1/4-1/2 cup milk of choice
Equipment
- Insulated thermos or double-walled mug
- Electric kettle (or regular kettle or microwave)
Directions
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add tea bag and boiling water to insulated thermos or double-walled mug.
- Steep for 15-25 minutes depending upon your desired tea strength.
- Remove the tea bag. Stir in creamer or milk.
Notes
Sweetener: We typically use a sweetened vanilla oat creamer in this recipe, so we don’t add any extra sweetener. If you use an unsweetened creamer or milk, you can add a teaspoon or two of sweetener. (We’ve made this recipe with unsweetened creamer and brown sugar before, and it’s a real treat.)
Don’t Add Lemon: Many of our tea recipes contain lemon juice because it adds flavor and can slightly strengthen your brew. However, lemon juice and other acidic liquids cause milk (including plant milk) to curdle.
More Easy Kratom-Based Coffee Alternatives
Want to test out other low-caffeine or caffeine-free recipes? Here are some great motivating brews you can try to replace coffee in the AM:
- Easy Hot Kroffee Recipe
- Kratom Hot Chocolate
- Iced Kratom Chai Recipe
- Mocha Kratom Latte
- Chocolate Kratom Protein Smoothie
Once you’re tired of chocolate- and coffee-flavored recipes, you can explore our kratom mocktails, smoothies, and other bright and tasty brews. (Although, who are we kidding, you can never really get tired of chocolate and coffee, but the other options are also tasty.)
Cheers!
