Kratom Krates Brand Review [2023 Update]

Finding a legitimate vendor in the unregulated U.S. kratom industry is often tricky. Many companies talk the talk on quality and transparency, but far fewer walk the walk. In this review, we will be looking at Kratom Krates.

The Florida-based kratom brand has acquired a decent reputation over the years. But is it well-deserved or all bluster? Let’s learn more about Kratom Krates as a company, its products, and what consumers think about them.

I will start this review with an introduction to the brand itself. 

Kratom Krates is based in San Antonio, Florida, as stated on the company website and Crunchbase. As indicated by the brand name, this is an appealing vendor for bulk kratom purchases, with large quantities available at affordable prices.

There is a thorough ‘About Us’ page on the Kratom Krates website. This details their history and approach to creating kratom products. Not all brands go to this trouble, so it is welcome to see them recognize the issues in the industry and the need to do things better.

Kratom Krates is keen to set a positive example with manufacturing and distributing. We hear of a watertight third-party lab-testing system and a fully approved cGMP facility by the American Kratom Association. These are good signs and what I expect of an elite vendor.

The brand also won Best Alternative Product at the Alternative Products Expo 2022, which was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Overall, Kratom Krates appears to make kratom products properly and has accolades to prove it. 

Now you have a better idea of how Kratom Krates operates, let’s consider the different products you can buy from this brand. With kratom powder, capsules, shots, gummies, extracts, and enhanced products for sale, the vendor has its eyes on all kratom users.

Most top brands have a varied range of kratom powder products - and that is definitely true of Kratom Krates. The company stocks a selection of green, red, white, and yellow vein strains in quantities between 50 grams and 10 kilograms.

Kratom Krates sources its powder from family-owned and operated farms in Indonesia. Precise picking, fine grinding, triple sifting, and indoor drying all play a part in creating excellent kratom powder. The brand also promises a "light, soft, and fluffy consistency" from its powder.

You won’t find obscure strains like Trainwreck or Vietnam from Kratom Krates. Instead, the brand focuses on Bali, Borneo, Maeng Da, and Malaysian, offering them in different vein colors. Ultimately, the vein color has more say over kratom’s effects than the strain itself.

Kratom Krates targets everybody from the curious first-timer to the experienced consumer with its collection of powder products. Green Maeng Da powder is perhaps the jewel in their crown, having won Best Alternative Product at the 2022 Alternative Products Expo.

Strains: Green Borneo, Green Maeng Da, Green Malaysian, Red Bali, Red Borneo, Red Maeng Da, White Bali, White Maeng Da, and Yellow Maeng Da

Bag Sizes: 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 3kg, 4kg, 5kg, 10kg

Kratom’s bitter flavor is not for everybody. So, if Kratom Krates’ loose powder bags don’t float your boat, you may have more success with their convenient kratom capsules. These products are available in all the strains featured above and in various bag sizes.

The brand’s kratom capsules are made with premium-quality Mitragyna speciosa and packaged in resealable bags. Therefore, you can anticipate a satisfying and alkaloid-rich experience.

Kratom Krates uses 000-size gelatin capsules, filling each with 800mg of kratom powder. Sadly, the capsules are unsuitable for vegans. Those who have problems with swallowing caps may have difficulties with the large and bulky capsule size. Otherwise, these look like solid products.

Bag Sizes: 60-count, 120-count, 240-count, 480-count, 960-count

This brand is capitalizing on the growing extract trend with some delightful liquid kratom shots. Kratom Krates harnesses high-tech extraction and blending technology to make these products, along with an impressively potent 65% mitragynine base extract.

Mitragynine is the key alkaloid in kratom and accounts for most of the herb’s effects. Kratom Krates has put the compound front and center in its liquid kratom shots, which pack a mighty punch, kick in fast and produce long-lasting effects.

Kratom Krates’ Extract Shots come in 15ml bottles and are available in two potencies: 60mg of mitragynine and 120mg of mitragynine. To give you an idea of the strength, every 20mg of mitragynine equates to around two to three grams of kratom powder. Choose from two flavors.

Flavors: Blueberry, Sour Cherry

You will also find kratom gummies in the Kratom Krates extract range. Mitragynine-infused edibles are all the rage right now and offer several perks, including convenience, discretion, and better flavor.

Indeed, the brand markets edibles as a way of enjoying kratom’s benefits without the hassle of powders. The ingredients list suggests these are vegan-friendly gummies made with pectin, an array of sugars, and a blend of natural and organic flavorings.

Each Kratom Krates gummy weighs 3.5 grams and contains 15mg of mitragynine. Choose from a 10-count or 30-count bag (150mg or 450mg total mitragynine). These kratom-infused edibles are sold in five unique flavors and an assorted mix.

Flavors: Cherry Lime, Fruit Mix, Orange, Peach, Raspberry, Tropical

Experience purer and more refined kratom sessions with extract powders and capsules from Kratom Krates. The brand makes bold claims about its Black, Green, and Red Diamond Extracts, arguing that they are superior to the burnt brown extracts of other brands.

The Red Diamond and Green Diamond Extracts are made from red vein and green vein kratom powder, while the Black Diamond Extract comes from white vein powder.

Extract Powders and Capsules from Kratom Krates are created with 100% organic Mitragyna Speciosa and are dispensed in resealable bags. These are considerably more potent than standard kratom products and probably not ideal for first-time users.

The ultra-enhanced collection from Kratom Krates offers may also appeal to high-strength kratom lovers. These products combine standard kratom powder with potent alkaloid extract, so you can enjoy your favorite strain more intensely.

For example, the brand’s Ultra Enhanced Red Bali powder pairs standard Red Bali powder with powerful Red Diamond Extract. This significantly ramps up the potency without compromising on quality and overall effects.

Kratom Krates has a comprehensive range of Ultra Enhanced Powders and Capsules. Pick from the following strains and bag sizes.

Ultra Enhanced Strains: Green Borneo, Green Maeng Da, Green Malaysian, Green Riau, Red Bali, Red Borneo, Red Maeng Da, White Bali, White Maeng Da, and Yellow Maeng Da

Powder Bag Sizes: 50 grams, 100 grams, 250 grams, 500 grams, 1 kilogram

Capsule Bag Sizes: 60-count, 120-count, 240-count, 480-count

Let’s start with the positives. The American Kratom Association recognizes Kratom Krates as a GMP-qualified vendor. Companies face an annual independent audit to ensure they are keeping to these standards, so you don’t need to worry about this seal of approval being out of date.

Kratom Krates also uses packaging compliant with the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). This is another good attribute to have for product purity and quality.

The vendor describes its products as third-party lab-tested, although these are not published on the Kratom Krates website. You can access the certificate of analysis for your kratom product by scanning the QR code on the packaging or emailing the Kratom Krates support team.

While I would prefer to see lab results published on the site, this is still an acceptable third-party testing system. And having products analyzed by the batch ensures the results are recent. This is important since kratom quality is notoriously inconsistent.

Overall, I am satisfied that Kratom Krates is a legitimate brand. The vendor is keen to be seen as credible and has taken the necessary steps to earn that status.

It doesn’t matter how genuine a kratom vendor is if customers don’t rate their products. So, what do people think about Kratom Krates? I took to Reddit to find out.

Users on the r/kratomreview101 had several good things to say about Kratom Krates in late 2022. The original poster described the Green Malay, Green Riau, and Yellow Maeng Da powder they received as “solid.” Meanwhile, u/Superfryguy63 called it “pretty decent leaf, honestly.”

However, there were a few negative opinions. For example, u/DripTrip747 said, “Last time I tried them I got absolutely nothing out of it but a headache unfortunately…”

Ultimately, no brand has a perfect record - but Kratom Krates has an admirable one. And the sort of comments I have read about them from independent voices suggests they are true to their word on product quality.

For seasoned kratom users who prefer buying in bulk, Kratom Krates may be a viable option. With powder available at less than $60 per kilogram in the bigger batches, there is an opportunity to make substantial savings.

The same applies to the brand’s kratom capsules. Selling a 960-count bag of 000-size caps for $120 is superb value for money, while $30 for 60 capsules is a little steep.

With a limited strain selection and high prices for small purchases, Kratom Krates is not the best choice for newbies. But if you know what you like and are happy to make bulk buys, this is a great vendor. And with a generous 30-day return policy, they are worth taking a chance on.

There is much to like about Kratom Krates. This AKA-certified and third-party tested brand is creating excellent kratom products that are popular among the public. The lack of variety may be a bugbear for some, but it is one of the few drawbacks of this affordable vendor.