Yes. There are a few drawbacks to using Kratom tea. The common problem is that brewing it longer than two minutes can make the tea acidic and bitter, making it difficult for users to swallow. Besides, some Kratom strains are naturally bitter, making the result bitter. You can avoid this by using a strain that is generally less bitter or has a sweeter taste.
Another downside is the slightly diminished sedating effect of Kratom powder. This is somewhat common in tea form as compared to powder form. But despite these common minor problems, consumption of Kratom in tea form continues to be beneficial and effective, not to mention cost-effective and practical for most people.
Kratom tea tends to be much cheaper than buying Kratom extract in powdered form. Additionally, the ease of use and preparation is another advantage since almost anyone can prepare it.