Large Batch Kratom Tea Brewing Guide
We have a lot of tricks up our sleeve for making your life easier. Without a doubt, our large batch kratom tea recipe is one of the best.
Great for recipes like non-alcoholic cocktails and kratom smoothies. Also helpful if you want to save space in your fridge—you can store your tea concentrated, then add water to dilute each serving into regular-strength tea when you’re ready to drink it.
Ingredients:
10 kratom tea bags
4–6 cups (1–1.5 L) filtered water
Optional: 3–6 tbsp sweetener (see FAQ for recs)
Equipment:
Medium pot (~2 quarts)
Large heat-safe jar or pitcher
Makes 10 servings
Ingredients:
10 kratom tea bags
10–12 cups (2.5 L) filtered water
Optional: 3–6 tbsp sweetener (see notes)
Equipment:
Medium-large pot (~4 quarts)
Large heat-safe jar or pitcher
Makes 10 servings
Instructions
1. Prep: Add water and tea bags to your pot.
2. Steep Tea: Bring water to a boil, then immediately reduce to a low simmer. Watch your tea closely in the first few minutes of brewing to make sure it doesn’t boil over.
Simmer for 15–25 minutes. The longer you brew, the stronger (and slightly more bitter) your tea will be.
Tip: We don’t usually recommend covering the pot while you simmer tea bags, because pressure may build in the bag and cause it to break open. If this does happen, you can filter your tea through a fine strainer before drinking or storing it. If you feel like too much water is boiling off, you can just add more while your tea brews.
3. Remove Tea Bags: Turn off the heat. Remove tea bags using a slotted spoon or mesh strainer.
4. Sweeten: You can add sweetener to the entire pot, or remove individual servings and sweeten each to taste.
5. Store & Serve: Allow your tea to cool a bit, then transfer it to a heat-safe jar or pitcher. Store tea in the fridge for up to one week. Drink chilled from fridge, reheat, or use in a range of kratom tea recipes.
6. Optional Rebrew: You can typically rebrew your kratom tea bags to make a slightly weaker second pot of tea. The strength of this second brew will depend upon the length and strength of your initial brew.
Great for recipes like non-alcoholic cocktails and kratom smoothies. Also helpful if you want to save space in your fridge—you can store your tea concentrated, then add water to dilute each serving into regular-strength tea when you’re ready to drink it.
Ingredients:
30 grams loose leaf kratom (~10 tbsp)
4–6 cups (1–1.5 L) filtered water
Optional: 3–6 tbsp sweetener (see FAQ for recs)
Equipment:
Medium pot (~2 quarts)
Fine mesh strainer
Large heat-safe jar or pitcher
Makes 10 servings
Ingredients:
30 grams loose leaf kratom (~10 tbsp)
10–12 cups (2.5 L) filtered water
Optional: 3–6 tbsp sweetener (see FAQ for recs)
Equipment:
Medium-large pot (~4 quarts)
Fine mesh strainer
Large heat-safe jar or pitcher
Makes 10 servings
Instructions
1. Prep: Add water and loose leaf tea to your pot.
2. Steep Tea: Bring water to a boil, then immediately reduce to a low simmer. Watch your tea closely in the first few minutes of brewing to make sure it doesn’t boil over.
Simmer for 15-25 minutes. The longer you brew, the stronger (and slightly more bitter) your tea will be.
3. Strain: Turn off the heat and let the tea cool for a few minutes. Carefully pour the tea from the pot through a fine metal filter and into a heat-safe jar or pitcher.
4. Sweeten: Sweeten to taste, and add any desired flavors or creamer.
5. Store & Serve: Allow your tea to cool a bit, then transfer it to a heat-safe jar or pitcher. Store tea in the fridge for up to one week. Drink chilled from fridge, reheat, or use in a range of kratom tea recipes.
6. Optional Rebrew: You can typically rebrew your loose leaf to make a slightly weaker second pot of tea. The strength of this second brew will depend upon the length and strength of your initial brew.
Great gear for sipping once you're done brewing:
Large Batch Kratom Tea Brewing FAQs
- Is the tea ready for drinking after you steep it?
- What recipes can you make with large batches of tea?
- How many servings of tea can you make when batch brewing?
- What do you do if any tea bags break in the pot?
- I don’t have a large jar or heat-safe pitcher. How can I store large batches of tea?
- Can you use kratom powder instead of crushed-leaf tea?
- How long will a large batch of tea last?
- Can you brew large batches of kratom using a percolator or coffee maker?
- Are there any health considerations you should be aware of?
- What’s the origin of brewing kratom leaves in large batches?
Q. Is the tea ready for drinking after you steep it?
A: Kratom tea is on the bitter side, so depending on your taste preferences, you may want to customize each serving before drinking it with sweetener, creamer, or other herbs and spices.
Q: How do you recommend sweetening large batches of tea?
A: If you plan to use your batch-brewed tea in recipes, we recommend leaving it unsweetened. That way, you can mix it with other ingredients like ginger beer, juice, or smoothie ingredients without making it overly sweet.
If you do want to sweeten your tea, it’s best to use a sweetener that stays dissolved even after the tea cools. Agave, liquid stevia extract, simple syrup, or maple syrup are good options. If you want to use granulated sweetener, add it right after brewing while your tea is still hot.
Another good option is to leave the full batch plain and sweeten each glass separately. That gives you more control and makes it easier to use the same batch for both straight tea and recipes.
→ Read the full guide to sweetening kratom tea (with lots of low-sugar and sugar-free options).
Q: What recipes can you make with large batches of tea?
A: You can transform your tea into a wide range of kratom recipes. Different strengths work best for different recipes.
Regular-strength tea is best in:
Concentrated batches of tea are perfect for:
Q: How many servings of tea can you make when batch brewing?
A: All recipes above make 10 servings of kratom tea, but if you want to make more or less, here’s the key:
- 2 oz (¼ cup) servings: Use ¼ cup (2 oz) water per serving, plus an extra ½–1 cup water to account for what you’ll lose as your tea simmers.
- 4 oz (½ cup) servings: Use ½ cup water per serving (1 cup for every 2 tea bags or 6 grams of loose leaf), plus an extra ½–1 cup water to account for what you’ll lose as your tea simmers.
- 8 oz (1 cup) servings: Use 1 cup of water per serving of tea, plus an additional ½–1 cup water to the pot to account for what you’ll lose as your tea simmers.
- 12 oz (1.5 cup) servings: Use 1.5 cups of water per serving of tea, plus an additional ½–1 cup water to the pot to account for what you’ll lose as your tea simmers.
Q: What do you do if any tea bags break in the pot?
A: Your tea bags may expand if the pot is covered on high heat. To prevent them from breaking, simply lower the heat and remove the lid for a few minutes.
Our plant-fiber tea bags are very strong, and typically don’t break even after 25-35 minutes of brewing.
If one does break, finish brewing your tea and let it cool. Place a fine mesh strainer above your jar lid and pour the tea through the strainer before storing it.
Q: I don’t have a large jar or heat-safe pitcher. How can I store large batches of tea?
If you don’t have a large jar, you can also split your tea into small jars with 1-2 servings each (which can actually make it more convenient to drink).
Q: I don’t have a metal strainer. Can I still batch-brew loose leaf tea?
A: Sure! You can also use a cheesecloth, a fine mesh strainer bag, or large coffee filter to strain your tea. Just work slowly so your tea doesn’t overflow over your cheesecloth or filter as you pour.
You can alternatively place the loose-leaf tea in a few disposable tea filter bags to skip the straining step, but take care when choosing your disposable tea bags. Many are too small for batch brewing and don’t have seals, so they won’t hold up when boiled. Those that can be sealed may have plastic or glue residues which can get into your tea.
Q: Can you use kratom powder instead of crushed-leaf tea for batch brewing?
A: It is possible to make large batches of tea with kratom powder. However, your tea will likely be murkier and grittier than if you use crushed-leaf tea. The finely ground kratom particles can easily pass through most cheesecloths and tea filters.
To brew with powder, follow the loose-leaf instructions above, and strain using a coffee filter. Note that because powder has a much larger surface area than crushed-leaf kratom, you may not need to use as much kratom per batch.
Related: How to Choose Between Kratom Powder and Tea
Q: How long will a large batch of tea last?
A: Most large batches of kratom tea will last 4-7 days in the fridge. More acidic brews (with added citric acid or apple cider vinegar) may not last as long as plain kratom tea brews.
Make sure to store your tea in the fridge to prevent spoilage.
Side note: Researchers have studied how long kratom alkaloids last in solutions with varying levels of acidity at varying temperatures. They found that no mitragynine degraded after 8 hours between pH 4 and 6 at 4°C/39.2°F (which is a typical refrigeration temperature). Multi-day studies haven’t been performed yet, but more research is currently in progress.
If you’re going to store the tea for longer than 5 days, we recommend freezing your tea. Frozen kratom tea will stay good for a few weeks before thawing, so this is a great long-term storage option. You can even freeze the tea in an ice tray and use the frozen kratom ice cubes in iced kratom tea.
Related: Complete Guide to Kratom Expiration Dates and Storage Tips
Q: My leftover tea turned cloudy. Is it still safe to drink?
A: Yes! Certain compounds in kratom tea naturally precipitate when the tea’s temperature decreases. Chilled kratom is typically a bit cloudy, but the flavor and smoothness won’t be affected at all.
If your leftover tea has a weird taste, smell, or coloration, you should dispose of it. It may be contaminated with bacteria or mold.
Q: Can you brew large batches of kratom using a percolator or coffee maker?
A: Automatic coffee makers and percolators typically don’t have a long enough brewing time to properly extract the active compounds in kratom from the leaves. While caffeine and other compounds that make up coffee are highly water-soluble, kratom alkaloids are not. Thus, running hot water over them isn’t typically effective.
If you do have a classic stovetop percolator, you may be able to use it to make tea. Expect it to be weaker than when following our recommended process.
Q: Are there any health considerations you should be aware of?
A: Kratom tea has a number of mental and physical benefits, but it isn’t right for everyone. Speak to your healthcare provider before adding kratom to your routine. This is especially important if you take any medications, have any health issues, or are pregnant or nursing.
Q: Can you reuse already-brewed tea bags or loose leaf tea to make another batch?
A: Yes, you can reuse kratom tea bags to make a second batch. The second brew will likely be weaker than the first. Nevertheless, it’s an effective way to make the most out of your kratom tea bags. You may want to use ½ to ⅔ the amount of water for your second steep to make typical-strength servings.
Q: What’s the origin of brewing kratom leaves in large batches?
A: Our batch-brewing techniques are inspired and adapted from cultural kratom tea traditions in Thailand. In the historical records of kratom tea consumption in Southeast Asia, it’s almost always discussed as a group activity.
This is a really interesting difference from how most people in the United States use kratom. In the US, individual kratom consumers buy and use kratom without much social fanfare. Aside from at kava bars, it’s a private practice, rarely discussed in a group setting.
Considering the wellness benefits of spending time with friends and family and the cross-cultural custom of sharing food and drink, we love the communal approach to kratom tea.
Cheers to Easier Brewing
We hope these batch brewing recipes help make your days easier and make your kratom routine more enjoyable.
Still new to kratom and want to learn more about tea types, brewing methods, serving sizes, or kratom chemistry? Don’t forget to browse our other essential kratom guides.