Before kratom leaves can be pulverized into powder, they must first be dried. Did you know that the vast majority of kratom leaves are sun dried outdoors? This common practice will often result in neglected leaves turning brown in the sun, thus reducing and degrading the alkaloid content in the leaves, similar to the aging process. A less common, but far superior method of drying is indoor drying. Indoor drying protects the leaves from the suns harmful rays, and retains the moisture and freshness in the leaf. This translates to greater freshness, more pleasant flavor profiles, and greater potency.