FAQ: Kratom Info
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What is This Place/Smile Tea Bar?
Smile Tea Bar is a local Kratom tea bar and artist space, providing the Twin Cities with an alcohol-free option to the traditional night life scene.
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What is Kratom?
Kratom plant are a relative to coffee trees and indigenous to Asia. Our tea is made from Kratom leaves at various stages of its development, from early growth (white), through mid-growth (green) and late growth (red). Each color provides a different effect.
We dilute the powdered leaves so that you are left feeling comfortable, not intoxicated.
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Does Kratom Make You Intoxicated?
No. While you will get a different effect from the different colored teas, you will not be inebriated or intoxicated. It is a great alternative to alcohol for those who are sober or choose not to drink.
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What is Red Kratom?
Red Kratom leaves are late-growth leaves. It makes you feel relaxed and provides pain relief.
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What is Green Kratom?
Green Kratom leaves are mid-growth leaves. It makes you feel creative, talkative and euphoric.
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What is White Kratom?
White Kratom leaves are early-growth leaves. It makes you focused, energetic and stimulated.
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What Do You Offer?
We offer red, green and white Kratom tea and mixes. Not interested in Kratom? We have a wide variety of sodas and sparkling water.
While we don’t offer food, feel free to bring food or order in to enjoy with your tea or soda! -
Is Smile Open to Everyone?
While we’re open for a wide variety of people, Kratom is for those 18+. The environment may not be appropriate for small children.
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What Should I Know Before I Visit?
Kratom is natural and can make you energized without caffeine. However, if you’re new to Kratom, drinking it on an empty stomach and without water can make your stomach and/or head hurt. We suggest you have a meal before (or during!) your visit and drink plenty of water as it can dehydrate you. We have flat water available at all times.