Description
What Is Green Borneo Kratom Powder?
Green Borneo kratom is a green vein kratom strain that naturally evolved in Borneo’s forests. Today, most of the Borneo strains on the market come from the southern Indonesian section of Borneo. Local farmers often claim the best Borneo kratom leaves grow in some of the island’s oldest rainforests.
Like other green-vein strains, Green Borneo kratom reaches peak harvestability mid-way through kratom’s growth cycle. Once a young Borneo kratom leaf loses its white veins, cultivators should notice these veins take on a deep green color. Harvesters must cut Green Borneo during this timeframe to avoid letting the leaves transition to the late red stage.
After harvesting, manufacturers typically dry their kratom leaves in a greenhouse setting or out in the hot Southeast Asian sun. Once these leaves are sufficiently dry, kratom experts put their Green Borneo through grinders to create a fine powder.
How Is Green Borneo Kratom Powder Distinct?
Green kratom strains have a reputation for being well-suited for new kratom collectors. While this doesn’t mean Green Borneo kratom is a “beginner’s strain,” it seems well-suited for kratom collectors of all experience levels. A significant reason for this has to do with Green Borneo’s alkaloid composition.
Many reports suggest green vein kratom strains like Green Borneo kratom powder has a nice ratio of the alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. Unfortunately, there’s no exact science on how different kratom strains and colors differ.
What Does Green Borneo Kratom Smell Like?
It’s challenging to distinguish kratom strains by their scent, Green Borneo kratom included. While this strain may not be as sharp and grassy as a young white-vein strain, it has plenty of bitter notes. Newcomers may find Green Borneo’s earthy aromas a bit off-putting. It often takes kratom customers time to adjust to this herb’s unique aromatics.
Indeed, plenty of kratom fans admit they can’t stand the scent of this powder. If you find Green Borneo’s aroma is too much to bear, you may want to consider Green Borneo capsules. Thanks to the gelatin coating, this pill form of Green Borneo isn’t as intense as straight powder. Many people find it easier to admire Green Borneo’s traits with a batch of capsules rather than Green Borneo in powder form.
What Strains Are Similar To Green Borneo Kratom?
Generally, you will notice similar traits in the same color strain rather than sticking with other vein colors in the same family. For example, it’s better to seek out another green-vein strain for Green Borneo kratom rather than trying Red Borneo or White Borneo. Despite their shared genetic heritage, the differences in alkaloid percentage between green strains, red strains, and white strains are simply too great.
Green Bali tends to be a solid “replacement” choice for Green Borneo. Not only is Green Bali another green-vein strain, it’s harvested in Indonesia. While Borneo’s climate is distinctive, there are a lot of similarities with the forests in Borneo and the many other Indonesian islands.
While it’s doubtful a reputable kratom shop wouldn’t have Green Borneo and Green Bali, there are other green-vein strains worth considering. For instance, many claim Green Indo, Green Malay, and Green Hulu Kapuas have similar traits to Green Borneo. Unless you’re already a skilled kratom collector, chances are you won’t pick up huge distinctions between Green Borneo and these other celebrated green-vein strains.
Who Should Buy Green Borneo Kratom?
Green Borneo kratom appeals to a wide variety of kratom collectors. Although many beginners rave about Green Borneo’s balanced alkaloid percentages, kratom enthusiasts find a lot to admire in this powder. Indeed, the fact that Borneo has some of the world’s most ancient rainforests often piques the interest of long-time kratom fans.
Green Borneo kratom may not be as easily accessible as Bali or Maeng Da, but it’s getting easier for Westerners to add this powder to their collection. Plus, since Green Borneo seems to have a balanced reputation in the industry, it’s difficult to say who this strain is a “bad fit” for.
The Golden Monk Green Borneo Kratom
The Golden Monk is proud to carry some of the best kratom hybrids, including Green Borneo and Green Malay kratom. Available in capsule and powder form, Green Borneo strain comes directly from some of Indonesia’s most remote jungles. The Golden Monk takes excellent care only to work with approved kratom vendors with high-quality control standards.