What Is Kratom Tea?
Kratom tea, often called K-Tea on lounge menus, is a brewed botanical beverage served in many kava bars.
Kratom tea, often called K-Tea on lounge menus, is a brewed botanical beverage commonly served in kava bars and botanical tea lounges. It is made from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, which is native to Southeast Asia. At PoorHouse Kava in Fort Lauderdale, kratom tea and K-Tea drinks are a core part of the menu alongside traditional kava pours. Understanding what kratom tea is and how it is served helps first-time visitors make informed choices when ordering.
What Kratom Tea Is Made From
Kratom tea comes from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, a tropical evergreen native to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea. The leaves are harvested, dried, and either brewed directly as tea or ground into powder for use in beverages. Kratom has been used in Southeast Asian cultures for generations as a traditional botanical. In Florida, kratom is regulated under the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which ensures labeling accuracy and product safety. At PoorHouse Kava, all kratom tea products meet these standards.
How Kratom Tea Is Served
At PoorHouse Kava, kratom tea can be ordered as a traditional brewed pour or as a custom K-Tea build. Traditional kratom tea is typically served at room temperature or chilled. K-Tea builds add juice bases, milk alternatives, flavor shots, and functional boosts to create a more personalized drinking experience. The K-Tea menu is especially popular with first-time kratom drinkers because the added flavors make the drink more approachable than a straight pour. Both options are available in regular and large sizes.
K-Tea: The Modern Kratom Drink
K-Tea is the PoorHouse Kava branding for a customizable kratom-based drink. It goes beyond traditional kratom tea by letting customers choose every element of their drink: the pour size, the base liquid, the flavor additions, and the functional boosts. This build-your-own format has made K-Teas one of the most popular items on the menu, particularly among younger customers from Davie and the surrounding Broward County area. Regular K-Teas start at $6 and large builds are $10, with add-ons at additional cost. For a full understanding of the broader menu, visit the what is kava page to learn about the other botanical drinks available at PoorHouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is kratom tea made from?
Kratom tea is brewed from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, which is native to Southeast Asia. The leaves are dried and either brewed directly or processed into powder that is then steeped to make tea.
How is kratom tea different from kava?
Kava and kratom come from completely different plants and have different active compounds. Kava is made from a Pacific Island root, while kratom comes from a Southeast Asian tree leaf. Both are served as botanical teas at PoorHouse Kava but they are distinct products.
Is kratom tea served hot or cold?
At PoorHouse Kava, kratom tea and K-Tea drinks can be served either way depending on the build. Traditional brewed kratom tea is typically served at room temperature or chilled, while K-Tea builds with juice or milk bases are usually served cold.
