Apotheca Kratom Brand Review [2023 Update]

Some stores solely specialize in kratom, whereas others stock an array of botanicals. Apotheca fits into the latter category with its collection of kratom, kava, mushroom, and hemp-derived products. So, how do they perform as a kratom vendor? Let’s find out.

In this review, I will explore the various products you can buy from Apotheca, whether customers like them, and if the brand lives up to its ambitions. There may be hundreds of kratom vendors out there, but only a fraction of those are genuinely world-class.

I will begin this Apotheca review with a look at the brand itself. 

Apotheca trades in several botanicals, with kratom one of many in their store. Unlike many kratom vendors, Apotheca has numerous brick-and-mortar shops around the country. That the company can afford to do this gives us a glimpse of its impressive size.

Apotheca is keen to promote trust with its botanical products, which is easier said than done. However, through extensive testing for quality and efficacy, the vendor has curated a collection to be proud of. This consists of own-branded products and goods from renowned brands such as O.P.M.S. Kratom.

I liked what I saw on the Apotheca website, which contained plenty of educational material about products. This all contributes to building confidence and helping customers find the most suitable products for them.

Apotheca prides itself on adopting a holistic approach to operations and clearly does not want to be seen as another faceless vendor. By selecting and supporting the best brands and working with customers to discover the best solutions, Apotheca deserves the praise it gets. 

If you like what you have read about Apotheca and the brand’s philosophy, let’s continue with a deeper dive into the brand’s kratom range. Mitragyna speciosa (kratom) is available in many forms nowadays, but Apotheca focuses on powder, capsules, extracts, and edibles.

Kratom powder remains as popular as ever, so it is no surprise to see Apotheca concentrating on this area. And with powder products from brands like All Natural Farms, Emerson Naturals, and Remarkable Herbs, customers cannot complain about a lack of variety!

However, O.P.M.S. Kratom is the standout brand in the Apotheca kratom powder range. This respected manufacturer is one of the American Kratom Association’s GMP-qualified vendors and is still a go-to for many users.

Apotheca offers decent strain variety and package sizes. From the brands featured, you could choose anything from White Indo to Red Maeng Da. Consider small bags if you want to experiment with new strains or larger bags to make savings.

While powder is typically the cheapest type of kratom product, it has a few unavoidable drawbacks. Thankfully, you can eliminate many of these with capsules. Hoping for a flavor-free and portable kratom experience? Apotheca hears you.

The vendor has a limited selection of own-branded capsules, including Green Maeng Da and Red Bali. But if those don’t take your fancy, a product from Emerson Naturals, MIT45, and O.P.M.S Kratom surely will.

Stocking various package sizes is a neat move that allows everybody to find a cost-effective option. Furthermore, selling products from different brands ensures a variety of capsule sizes and types. Not everyone likes bulky 000-size caps, and vegans cannot use gelatin caps.

Extract powders, extract concentrates, tinctures, and shots all come under the banner of Kratom Extracts and Concentrates. Apotheca has them all! You could try their own-branded shots or choose a high-strength option from the likes of Chief Kratom and King Kratom.

MIT45 and O.P.M.S. Kratom are two of the industry’s finest manufacturers of liquid kratom products. Both are AKA GMP-qualified vendors and have third-party lab results for products, so I am pleased to see them in the Apotheca collection.

All of these extra-potent kratom products contain increased levels of mitragynine, the primary alkaloid in kratom leaves. Extracts and concentrates have become more popular. They are more convenient and better tasting than kratom powder. But they are best suited to seasoned users.

Get completely away from kratom’s earthy flavor with some delightfully delicious edibles! The market for kratom gummies has exploded of late - and Apotheca has not been left behind. Indeed, the store even stocks a tasty Kratom Seltzer drink from Mitra9.

The kratom gummies at Apotheca come from Kraken Kratom. With 30mg of mitragynine per serving and three fruity flavors, these edibles provide potency as well as satisfaction. Gummies also remove all the hassle from dosing with kratom.

The Seltzer from Mitra9 is an intriguing product that would fit better under a Kratom Drinkables tag. This lightly carbonated 12oz beverage is sugar and alcohol-free but packed with mitragynine. Choose from several flavors and enjoy kratom discreetly while on the go.

Since Apotheca stocks own-branded products and products from other brands, we must consider legitimacy on two fronts. Let’s start with their own-branded range.

Apotheca makes all the right sounds, claiming to use premium Mitragyna speciosa and process products in the USA to the highest standards. Their kratom is well-packaged, and products have detailed information about the potency and ingredients used.

But I could not find third-party lab results for Apotheca’s kratom capsules or shots. Perhaps you can contact them for these, but as of May 2023, they were not listed on the site’s ‘Lab Test Results’ page.

As for the other brands stocked, I was rather impressed. Chief Kratom, King Kratom, MIT45, O.P.M.S. Kratom, and Remarkable Herbs are all on the AKA’s GMP-qualified vendor list. This suggests that Apotheca is committed to offering products from the best manufacturers.

Likewise, determining Apotheca’s reputation is tricky due to the unique nature of the business. Therefore, I will focus on their own-branded products and overall customer service. Reddit is among the best places to discover what customers are really thinking.

Comments on a post published on the r/KratomReview101 subreddit in early 2023 were generally complimentary. A few users had ordered products, received them, and seemed happy with their orders.

In another 2023 post on the r/smallbatchkratom subreddit, u/Time4acoolchange described ordering O.P.M.S. Kratom products from Apotheca. They were pleased and expressed intent to buy from them again.

As stated on the Apotheca website, orders over $49 require an adult signature on delivery. Comments from Redditors confirmed this actually happens. While it might seem like red tape, it is good to see that Apotheca cares about safety.

Apotheca competes well on price. For instance, you can buy 16oz of Green Vein Maeng Da powder from O.P.M.S. Kratom at Apotheca for $42.79. Presuming you are getting a fresh batch, this is a very fair price for such a well-known and reputable brand.

As for Apotheca’s own-branded range, you can purchase a 200mg mitragynine shot for $13.99 - and the cost comes down if you buy in bulk. Providing you get a high-quality product, this also represents decent value.

Apotheca throws in free shipping if you spend $49 or more. Many vendors offer such deals, but it is still a nice perk if you plan on placing a substantial order. Overall, I am confident you can find good value for money at Apotheca if you shop around.

Apotheca is an ambitious vendor targeting everything from kratom to CBD. There is always a worry that a company is trying to do too much when it has a wide-ranging selection. But this is not the case with Apotheca - at least not in the kratom department.