For years, kratom buyers have been told that there are dozens of “kratom strains,” each with unique properties, colors, and effects. But here’s the truth that many vendors won’t admit: there’s only one kratom strain.
All kratom, no matter the color or exotic name, comes from the same species: Mitragyna speciosa. The differences you see on the market aren’t genetic. They don’t come from separate plants growing in separate fields. They come from how the leaves are harvested, dried, and in some cases, fermented.
At Kratom Online, we believe in breaking the myths and giving our customers accurate, transparent information, because trust matters.
So why has the kratom world been flooded with strain names like “Borneo Red,” “Maeng Da White,” or “Super Green”? The answer is simple: marketing.
Colorful strain names and claims about distinct plant types make kratom sound more exotic and justify higher prices. The reality is less glamorous, but far more honest, different “strains” are simply the result of leaf age, drying conditions, and post-harvest handling.
For example:
White vein kratom: Younger leaves, dried in low-light or indoor conditions.
Green vein kratom: Mature leaves, dried partially in the sun and partially in the shade.
Red kratom: Not a natural red-vein leaf at all, but green kratom that’s been fermented.
Red kratom isn’t picked from a tree with red leaves, it’s created after harvest. Farmers take mature green-vein leaves and seal them in airtight bags, storing them in warm, humid conditions. Over several days, a natural fermentation process occurs, altering the leaf’s chemistry and turning the color to a deep reddish-brown.
This process doesn’t just change the color and aroma, it also changes the alkaloid profile. Fermented red kratom contains lower concentrations of mitragynine than its green or white counterparts. This is purely a result of the fermentation process, not because the plant itself was different to begin with.
Knowing the truth about kratom “strains” helps you make better purchasing decisions. If all kratom comes from the same plant, then the real quality markers are origin, harvesting practices, drying method, and freshness, not the name printed on the bag.
At Kratom Online, we source directly from trusted smallholder farmers in West Kalimantan who still use traditional, chemical-free methods. We’ve seen the process firsthand, from leaf selection to drying and fermentation. When you buy from us, you get kratom that’s exactly as described, no hype, no misleading labels.
We’re committed to transparency because we know our customers value honesty as much as quality. That’s why we tell you how your kratom is made, where it comes from, and what you can realistically expect.
The kratom industry doesn’t need more marketing myths, it needs more truth. And that’s exactly what we deliver.
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