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Yeah, it can be quite addictive.
Piper, you mentioned the Rifat strain. Careful with that, it's quite potent. If you got it from where I think you got it, it came with a pamphlet saying 6 grams is a strong dose..I think...
I've been using the resin extract for about a month. I just happened to do a 3 gram dose with a friend the other night and the experience was similiar to what you described in your trip report. Very nice...
Other than that I've actually been micro-dosing in order to beat a codeine addiction, which is working...
As for teas with the powder, mytraginine is partly water soluble and alcohol soluble at the same time.
I suggest( and this is from another forum) simmering- not boiling- in alcohol first along with some water, and keep adding water while alcohol evaporates, then either reduce to syrup/resin or keep somewhat diluted for one- two cups tea.
NOTE: careful with the above process- keep your eyes on it, don't let it boil as kratom is very volatile..
I'm typing this fast as I'm in a hurry..
Basically if you have the powder and want the most out of it...you need to use both alcohol(everclear, bacardi 151 etc) and water in order to extract as much mytraginine as possible..
I find the resin easier to use....I chew it/let it dissolve slowly..usually..
Get a plant before this is scheduled because I'm pretty sure it will be, eventually..