Kratom tea is an increasingly popular herbal drink made from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, which is native to Southeast Asia. This tea is sought after for its unique combination of alkaloids, most notably mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which have been reported to have both stimulating and sedative effects depending on the dose. Below, we detail the preparation process for kratom tea and provide insights into its background, including…