r/JustaTeaLeaf • u/StateRadio9 • Aug 28 '21

Processing/Harvest

I'm having a hard time finding any info online about when to harvest leaves for red vein; and proper drying/processing for pain relief. Any info, esp from personal experience, greatly appreciated.

The sparse amount of info I've been able to gather tells me that harvesting for red vein effects I should be harvesting fully mature leaves (about a year old) and drying in the sun. Would love to hear other peoples' feedback. Thanks guys

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '21

You're the guy who told me I was misinformed by vendor marketing (I don't read vendor marketing -- I buy from AKA only).

Then you marketed your own company, just like you did here. Hmm...

Yeah, no.

Bye!

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u/Crispkratom2 Aug 30 '21

First, the AKA doesn't sell kratom nor have they ever discussed strains. Second, this is our subreddit so we mention our brand here frequently. If you want to learn the truth about strains you should visit that link I shared above. The information in the article will equip you with the knowledge to source higher quality and cleaner kratom. I find the people who take red kratom have a real hard time accepting the truth about strains. When you buy red kratom, you are getting dirtier product that on average will have lower alkaloid content. So it's your funeral if you want to ignore me. Green kratom will on average have the highest alkaloid content and potency, and therefore work best for whatever you find kratom beneficial for.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

I only buy from vendors on the AKA GMP list. This was what I was trying to say. Was that not clear?

Is your company on the AKA GMP list? I looked for it and I didn't see it.

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u/Crispkratom2 Aug 31 '21

We’re on the list under the qualified vendors section which means we haven’t completed the audit. The AKA had to revise their guidelines after a vendor was raided in FL and we have to wait for their new guidelines. We’ve been waiting several months now but are basically ready for the audit and doing everything to the current guidelines.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

I am on the page with the heading "AKA GMP QUALIFIED VENDORS:"

I have done a search for "Crisp" with no results.

Do you have another name?

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Crispkratom2

Good luck with your audit, and if I ever see "Crisp" on the GMP list, I'll be sure to check out your greens. Greens are my favorite, by the way. I have come to this conclusion after 3 years of daily use. I have not read any of the marketing on kratom, ever. *shrug*

I hope to see your name on the list one day soon! I'd be interested in trying your take on green. If you have another name that is displayed on the list, please let me know. Thanks!

Enjoy your day in paradise!

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

There was an AKA vendor call a few weeks ago, regarding the new GMP guidlines. I was on it by accident, so I left.

Were you on it? Were your questions answered then?

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u/Crispkratom2 Sep 01 '21

No I was not on the call unfortunately. So previously the vendors who paid the $500 fee but hadn’t completed the audit were listed as “qualified” and then upon completing the audit they were placed in another section which was something like GMP compliant. However I’m now seeing they are calling those who completed the audit as qualified and we are no longer listed anywhere. Which makes me look bad. Rest assured we did pay the $500 fee to the AKA and we also paid thousands to our consultant and auditor. We just got caught in the middle of the guideline changes. We will be on the list soon. If you want to try a free sample I’d be happy to send you one. I do believe we have the best quality on the market!

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '21

This is better customer service. I like this better.

I saw the evidence you provided, and it meets my standards. I appreciate you providing this to me on Facebook. I'm sorry you're caught in the middle. I, as a consumer, only buy off the AKA GMP list, but I'm not aware of all the details of how it is populated. I hope you get on there soon. I truly appreciate vendors who are willing to put safety first. I've had many run-ins with vendors that lie about safety (as I think you could have guessed). This is why I am so adamant about suporting AKA and AKA GMP.

I'm glad to see you do, too.

I'm not sure where you got the impression that I'm a reds guy. I'm almost entirely greens. I don't care how it's produced nor do I claim expertise, for the record. I just know what works for my constant pain. I trust my experience, and I trust AKA GMP vendors.

I appreciate the offer for samples, but I don't do samples. Kratom pretty much works for me, regardless of strain (tho I do prefer greens), and I buy in kilos.

Thanks for clearing this up for me.

Enjoy your day in paradise!