Taunton Bay Soap Company Brand Review [2023 Update]

The Taunton Bay Soap Company store boasts more than kratom, but I want to focus on the Mitragyna speciosa herb. Keep reading to get acquainted with the brand’s business approach, transparency efforts, product collection, and more.

I will start with an introduction to the Taunton Bay Soap Company. 

Taunton Bay Soap Company (TBSC) was founded in 2014 and is based in Sullivan, Maine. The company’s motto is “Changing Lives with Leaves”, and they aim to achieve that with tested and trusted kratom products and an array of natural herbs.

TBSC has a brick-and-mortar shop in Sullivan but reaches Americans around the country with its online store. The vendor adopts a friendly and personalized approach - the short biographies of TBSC’s co-owners and employees give you a flavor of what they are all about.

TBSC also has wholesale kratom options for businesses. You must contact them directly with your company to get access to wholesale pricing. But they claim to cater to all business sizes and needs.

While TBSC is not exclusively a kratom vendor, the herb makes up the biggest section of their online store. As of June 2023, they have over 40 products in their kratom category.

The brand maintains an active social media presence, with accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr, LinkedIn, and Snapchat. TBSC may be a small business from Maine, but they sure have a savvy marketing strategy.

TBSC has a kratom product for everyone. Powder fans will appreciate the variety of strains and blends available, while those who prefer convenience can find it from the vendor’s capsules, extract shots, and gummies. Let’s delve deeper into each product type.

Note: Any prices stated were correct at the time of writing (June 2023).

Even with all the advancements in the industry, finely-ground kratom powder is still a go-to product. It is less expensive and more versatile than other forms of kratom, and you can find tons of fresh, high-quality powder in the TBSC store.

The vendor sells numerous strains and vein colors, with everything from Green Borneo to Yellow Vietnam available in various package sizes. All of TBSC’s kratom powder is packaged in a resealable pouch and heat-sealed to ensure optimum freshness.

TBSC also stocks a selection of kratom powder blends, such as Starburst - this product combines yellow and red vein kratom to deliver mellowing effects. Blends are ideal for changing things up if you have become bored with standard powders.

• Strains: Green Borneo, Green Hulk, Green Maeng Da, Red Bentuangie, Red Maeng Da, Red Mystery, Thunderstruck, White Horn, White Maeng Da, Yellow Vietnam, and many more!
• Bag Sizes: 60 grams, 125 grams, 250 grams, 500 grams, 1 kilogram

Traditionally, kratom capsules have proven the most popular way of avoiding the herb’s bitter taste. Despite being pricier than powder, the travel-friendly and mess-free nature of capsules means they are still highly sought-after. And you can get these kratom products at TBSC.

This vendor uses 00-size capsules and adds approximately 500mg of fresh kratom powder into each. The product labeling indicates that TBSC uses vegetarian capsules. Choose from five stellar Maeng Da strains and two package sizes.

• Strains: Green Vein, Red Vein, White Vein, Yellow Vein, Rainbow
• Package Sizes: 60-count bag, 120-count bag

I note that TBSC also sells capsule-making supplies - and creating your own is far from a novelty venture. If you want to save money or experiment with multi-strain blends, investing in capsule-making equipment is a smart move. And TBSC has everything you need. 

Embrace the convenience of liquid kratom extracts with the Beetle Juice Kratom Shot from TBSC. This product is perfect for seasoned consumers who fare better with high doses, but it would also be an excellent pick for somebody trying kratom extracts for the first time.

Kratom shots are efficient, discreet, and versatile - many people find them ideal for satiating their kratom needs while on the move. You could enjoy this product directly or blend some into a beverage if you want to stay under the radar.

TBSC’s Beetle Juice Kratom Shot is made with Mitragyna speciosa extract and glycerin. Each 15ml bottle contains 198mg of kratom alkaloids and between two to four servings, depending on your desired potency. TBSC sensibly uses child-resistant packaging.

Mitragynine-infused gummies are another portable and hassle-free kratom product growing in popularity. They have a more satisfying flavor than other types of Mitragyna speciosa, and every edible has the same amount of mitragynine, making dosing a cinch.

Each of TBSC’s Kratom Gummies contains approximately 15mg of mitragynine extract. The sugar-laden, kratom-infused gummy cubes are packaged in a resealable pouch, which is heat-sealed to keep them fresh and potent.

TBSC’s kratom gummy packs have a mix of five flavors: Green Tea, Mojito, Peach Mojito, Raspberry, and Tropical. I could not establish whether these edibles are made from gelatin or vegan-friendly ingredients, so you might want to check that with them before purchasing.

• Package Sizes: 5-count bag (sample pack), 10-count bag, 15-count bag, 30-count bag, 60-count bag

TBSC describes itself as a vendor of ‘Tested & Trusted Kratom Products’. And dedicating a page on its website to ‘Kratom Test Results’ is encouraging. This extensive section has certificates of analysis (COAs) for all of TBSC’s kratom products (except for blends made in-house).

I was impressed with what I saw. Each product had several COAs, with new results published regularly to keep them relevant. The tests analyze kratom potency and purity and are conducted by respected third-party labs, including Santé Laboratories.

TBSC evidently cares about third-party testing. They even have an FAQ page explaining what customers should look for when reading lab results - a vendor selling sketchy products would not be so actively transparent. TBSC wants you to know they are doing things by the book.

As of June 2023, TBSC is not an American Kratom Association (AKA) GMP-qualified vendor. However, I am less concerned about a small business not having this certification than I would about a larger company. TBSC still does plenty to show that it is a legitimate brand.

TBSC has accrued a fantastic rating on Google, with a 4.8/5 rating from more than 130 reviews. These are stellar numbers given the independence of the Google review system. People love the quality of TBSC’s kratom and other herbal products, as well as the vendor’s customer service.

Dozens of Redditors have weighed in with their TBSC opinions over the years. In late 2022, u/TreatAdorable2051 praised the brand on r/kratomreview100, describing them as “amazing people.” They particularly enjoyed TBSC’s White Maeng Da strain and Starburst blend.

“Great company. Good leaf” was the comment from u/Ant-Reloaded in all r/smallbatchkratom. Once again, it was the all-around TBSC experience that left this customer satisfied. They liked the Red Borneo strain, the Beetle Juice shot, and the friendliness of the service.

When considering this question, we must first appreciate that we are dealing with a premium kratom vendor selling third-party tested products. The COAs for TBSC’s kratom products are superb, and the company has a brilliant reputation. These qualities are worth paying more for.

Yet TBSC still offers value for money, with 1 kilogram of kratom powder priced at an affordable $87. Even small pouches aren’t too expensive, with 60 grams available for $12.95.

TBSC currently charges $13.50 for its Beetle Juice Kratom Shot, which isn’t too bad for nigh-on 200mg of kratom alkaloids. And whichever kratom gummy option you choose, each 15mg mitragynine edible costs a mere $1.10. Kratom edibles are often much more expensive.

Overall, I would say TBSC’s kratom products are very fairly priced and well worth the money. You could easily spend more at a vendor that doesn’t even provide third-party lab results.

Taunton Bay Soap Company might be a small business, but this kratom vendor is much more than that. Indeed, their approach to product quality and affordable pricing is something that bigger and better-known companies could learn from. TBSC is one of the kratom industry’s hidden gems.