Earth Kratom: How Does It Stack Up?

Relatively new to the kratom scene, Earth Kratom is a South Carolina vendor that emerged in 2017. In that time, they’ve built a following for their products, but is it all hype? How do they stack up? Read on to learn more about this vendor – the good, the bad, and the in-between.

Getting To Know Earth Kratom

As mentioned, Earth Kratom opened in 2017 and is based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. However, its parent company is MBBR Distribution, which has distributed kratom in the United States since 1999. Most of its' name recognition comes from the launch campaign spearheaded by the parent company during the 2017 launch.

Wholesale clients make up the bulk of its business. That’s why if you’ve looked for kratom in your local smoke shop, vape shop, or tobacco shop, you’ve likely seen this brand.

Are They AKA Accredited?

The American Kratom Association has helped raise standards for the kratom industry in the United States, which is critically needed since the federal government does not regulate kratom. To ensure safety and quality, the AKA has a GMP Standards Program in which kratom vendors can participate. It aims to implement manufacturing and processing guidelines for kratom vendors to follow.

To become an AKA GMP Qualified Vendor, like Oasis Kratom, independent third-party auditing must be done annually to let buyers know the company complies with the GMP standards set forth by the AKA. Earth Kratom is not an AKA-accredited vendor, nor do they have third-party lab testing results available for their products. That gives many experienced kratom buyers pause when it comes to this company and speaks to the fact that their reputation comes not from a strong commitment to quality but because it’s so readily available online and in brick-and-mortar stores.

The Food and Drug Administration called out Earth Kratom in 2018 for a salmonella outbreak related to their kratom. No problems have been reported since, but scanning the products for contaminants like salmonella is one of the things that lab testing can address.

Products Offered by Earth Kratom

It has a relatively large selection of kratom products to choose from and in various strains. They offer:

Powders

You can order their powder in 30 grams, 100 grams, 250 grams, or 1 kilogram. They have these strains available:

• Green Maeng Da
• Super Indo
• Red Maeng Da
• Red Hulu
• White Maeng Da
• Green Vietnam
• Red Bali
• Green Malay
• Green Borneo
• Green Hulu
• White Borneo
• Trainwreck, a specialty blend

Capsules

Earth Kratom offers capsules in quantities of 65, 150, 300, and 1 kilogram in these strains:

• Super Indo Kratom
• White Borneo
• Green Maeng Da
• Red Hulu
• Red Maeng Da
• Green Vietnam
• White Maeng Da
• Green Malay
• Green Borneo
• Green Hulu
• Red Bali
• Trainwreck
• Liquid Extracts

This company offers kratom extracts as its final product. They have 12-milliliter and 16-milliliter bottles of extract available for purchase, as well as Bali extract in 12-milliliter bottles.

Earth Kratom’s Pricing

It has specific pricing for its products on its website but also offers wholesale pricing for vendors who wish to sell their products in-store. You have to contact the company for wholesale pricing, but the pricing for their other products breaks down like this:

Powder

Thirty grams of their kratom powder start at $12.99, 100 grams start at $34.99, 250 grams is $49.99, and 1 kilo is $149.99, but it is often available at a discount of $129.99.

Capsules

For their kratom capsules, pricing for 65-count packs starts at $19.99, 150 capsules will run you $34.99, 300 capsules $54.99, and 1 kilo of capsules is $199.99.

Extracts

Their extract pricing starts at $19.99 and goes to $24.99.

It should be noted that Earth Kratom often runs specials on its products. For example, they offer 30 grams of powder for $12.99, but the price drops to $9.99 if you order two 30-gram bags of any strain or more. However, their pricing is high. When you compare with AKA-accredited vendors, like Oasis Kratom, you can tell just how expensive they are. For example, at Oasis Kratom, you can get 60 grams of Green Borneo kratom powder for just $15.00 – and that’s the low price every day for kratom that has been lab-tested by a third party for safety and quality and carefully packaged according to GMP guidelines.

What Are People Saying?

The salmonella scare from Earth Kratom products in 2018 gives many people pause about this company's reputation among those who are invested in the kratom community. Customer reviews seem to run the full spectrum, with some people being very satisfied with the products they receive and others being, well, not.

One of the chief complaints among those who have ordered from this vendor is that their products aren’t of the highest quality, and the company's quality standards may not be as high as those of other kratom vendors. However, some people who have reviewed their products state they got precisely what they were looking for in the kratom they ordered, so it seems to be hit or miss.

Another theme in the reviews of their products is that they’re more expensive than other brands and lack the quality to back it up. So, what can be taken from this together is that their quality is inconsistent, yet their prices remain high.

Earth Kratom Coupon Codes

It seems like they offer different coupon codes throughout the year, so this may take some exploring. However, as an example of what they offer, you can get 20% off select items on their website with the code “NEWYEAR.”

Earth Kratom’s Refund Policy

Earth Kratom’s refund policy is pretty standard in the kratom world. They offer a refund if you contact the company within 30 days of receiving your product. However, if you want your money back, the product you return must not be opened or unsealed, and they will not cover the cost of shipping the product back to them. They honor in-store exchanges or credits but state they have the right to fully deny any of those requests.

Shipping From Earth Kratom

Earth Kratom does offer same-day shipping if your order is placed before their unspecified cutoff time. They use the USPS/FedEx/UPS to make their deliveries, which are drop-offs without a signature requirement. If you want a delivery by UPS with a signature, then they will add an additional cost to your shipment.

The fees they charge for shipping include packing and handling fees and the cost of postage. To minimize your shipping costs, they suggest placing one large order rather than several small ones.

Earth Kratom - The Conclusion

With so many kratom vendors like Oasis Kratom that the AKA accredits, lab-tests all their products, and offers better prices, it’s difficult to recommend them as a vendor. If you see this brand in your local kratom shop, it’s pretty clear from customer reviews that you’re rolling the dice in quality when buying one of Earth Kratom’s products.