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A Guide To Honey Color, Sweetness, & Our New Product!

September 23, 2022

Honey is just honey, right? What more is there to know?

Many people feel that you know what it’s all about once you’ve had honey. In reality, there’s a lot to be learned about honey! It comes in many different varieties, colors, and flavors depending on how the bees make it. The reasoning of “why” bees make honey may even be unfamiliar to you.

How exactly do bees make honey, and what does that have to do with our kratom products? Today, let’s learn all about honey, the bees that make it, and kratom honey sticks. That’s right; we’ve launched a honey stick for kratom fans like you.

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Get To Know Yellow Vein Kratom (And How It’s Unique)

June 30, 2021

What do you know about the different color types of Kratom strains? Did you know that beyond the more common red, white, and green strains there is also yellow vein Kratom? Unlike the others, however, the color name does not always reflect the appearance of the leaves. Learning about Kratom colors and where each strain […]

Strain Comparison: Why Are There Different Kratom Colors?

June 3, 2021

Most plants develop into many varieties out of a single species. Just as there are different types of lilies that might grow in your garden, different kratom types grow in the world. Variation in how the plants grow, where they grow, and how they are harvested leads to various kratom strains appearing on the market.

What is Kratom Resin & How Is It Made?

May 4, 2021

Kratom resin is a type of Kratom extract. While there are several types of extracts, Kratom resin stands out. It’s thick, sticky, and dense.

What is Kratom resin made of? It’s basically a processed, concentrated form of Kratom’s best alkaloids and other bioactive compounds. Since these compounds are what give Kratom its characteristic effects, Kratom resin is powerful.

What’s The Difference Between Kratom Powder & Kratom Extract?

April 14, 2021

Once Kratom is grown and harvested, the leaves go through a cycle to become the powder that most enthusiasts are familiar with. Kratom vendors process their products in multiple ways to create the unique and varied lineup available for sale today.

Fair Trade Practices In The Kratom Industry

January 13, 2021

Fair trade practices are standard in many worldwide industries. Coffee and chocolate manufacturers, for example, may find that acting in accordance with fair trade groups is in the best interests of their business and the industry at large.

How Does Kratom Benefit Local Economies Around The World?

September 29, 2020

Every single customer that buys a kratom product is not only supporting the business that they are buying from, but they are also supporting a variety of other businesses as well. Kratom as an industry supports small businesses on many levels. From local to national to international, let’s take a look at how the industry supports these businesses.

What We Say: How and Why Kratom Advertising Is Restricted

September 15, 2020

Let’s talk about kratom, kratom labeling, and how advocacy organizations are working to improve the misinformation surrounding kratom. How exactly do these restrictions come into play, and why aren’t we fighting against them?

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Understanding Kratom: Kratom Alkaloids Explained

September 1, 2020

While only a few kratom alkaloids are well known even among veteran consumers, kratom is actually made up of more than 40 alkaloids – and counting! What are these kratom alkaloids, and what types of effects are they being studied for? Learning more about these alkaloids can help you better understand the myriad of ways kratom may be further developed and used. Let’s take a closer look!

Kratom Pronunciation Debate: Krah-tom, Kray-tom and More?

August 18, 2020

It’s a common experience to have. Kratom advocates and consumers often feel self-conscious about the way that they are pronouncing the word. Since there are different opinions on what pronunciation is the right way to say kratom, it’s hard even to find out if you have it “right” or “wrong.” What is this debate all about, and how should you pronounce kratom? Let’s talk about it!

Safety Alert: Why Buying Kratom On Amazon May Be Dangerous

June 23, 2020

Reputable vendors put a lot of time and money into ensuring that they only sell safe and well-tested products to their customers; the same cannot be said for vendors that are only looking to make quick money. When it comes to kratom that is being sold on Amazon, it’s not a great idea to purchase through this sales portal. There are a few primary reasons why you should avoid buying kratom on Amazon, if at all possible.

How The Future of Kratom Relies On The GMP Program

June 9, 2020

The AKA GMP program was established by the American Kratom Association in an attempt to organize and plan for the future of the Kratom industry. Varying laws and disorganization were putting the industry’s future at risk. The GMP program has, in many ways, smoothed out many of those risks.

FAQ: Does Growing Kratom Have A Positive Environmental Impact?

April 15, 2020

One of the reasons it is so important to pay attention to where your Kratom comes from is because you want to be sure it comes from a sustainable Kratom farm. Despite the potential that Kratom farms have to replace industries that are more harmful to the planet, Kratom farms also have to commit to environmentally-friendly practices.

COVID-19 & Kratom: We Can Continue Shipping To You

March 31, 2020

During this time of social distancing and great change, we’d like to let our customers know that we are still open for business and will continue shipping Kratom and other items to you throughout this pandemic.

How (And Why!) To Use Your Credit Card To Buy Bitcoin

March 25, 2020

We encourage our customers to consider using cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, to buy Kratom when shopping online! Today, we’ll share how to use your credit card to buy Bitcoin so that you can complete online transactions in a safe, secure way.

US Kratom Research: Congress Funds New Kratom Research

March 11, 2020

This year, the appropriations bill included specific distinctions for funding additional research on substances like marijuana, kratom, and cannabinol. Depending on how that research funding is divided and spent in the academic world, there is a good chance that we will see some new studies and results about kratom.

Neighborhood Alert: How To Find Kratom Near You

February 26, 2020

There are benefits to being able to buy Kratom in stores (just as there are benefits to buying online). Find out what these pros and cons are, and then learn how to find Kratom stores near you.

Urgent: Thailand Removes Kratom From Narcotics List

February 12, 2020

The most important thing in regards to Kratom that is happening in Thailand is the removal of Kratom from the narcotics list. Kratom was added to this list more than 76 years ago, but that’s is going to be changing soon.

Kratom Legislation: Where and How Laws Are Changing

January 29, 2020

The status of kratom in America is changing. In 2019, four states passed Kratom Consumer Protection Acts. In 2020, the similar bills might be passed in twenty states or more! For many years, kratom users here in the states have had to take kratom on the edges of legality. Not specifically illegal, not legally regulated, […]

Kratom Status: Is Kratom Legal in My State?

January 15, 2020

Today, we’ll help you learn how to find out if kratom is legal where you live, as well as other important legal information that consumers should be aware of. You’ll also learn what you can do to ensure that this botanical stays legal in the US.

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