Posted by Kratom vendor reviews are helpful to new and experienced users alike. When it comes to kratom vendors, you pretty much have two options: Direct-to-consumer or Wholesale. That makes a big difference in your purchasing power.
However, the same criteria for judging a vendor’s trustworthiness still apply. Yes, with a wholesale vendor you have to buy more; the point of buying in bulk is to save money on future purchases. So while you don’t necessarily have to be an experienced kratom user, you should be a fan enough to want to buy more on a regular basis to make this a worthy option.
Today, we’re reviewing Real Botanicals and Bulk Kratom Now. These two vendors take completely opposite approaches – small-batch versus bulk – but we can still compare the quality of their kratom products, the companies, their practices, and more.
Company Backgrounds
Real Botanicals proves that botanical vendors, even ones that offer kratom, don’t need years in the business to make their mark. Simple, upfront products with clean, effective, potent, and consistent formulas are what you pay for – nothing more or less. They were founded in 2021.
Bulk Kratom Now is for people who already know they want to keep buying kratom. Founded in 2014, they boast the cheapest wholesale prices around as well as GMP certification. Offering many perks for customers, they also make it a point to not include directions for using their kratom products.
Sourcing and Manufacturing Practices
Southeast Asia is where Real Botanicals has tamed up with coops and trusted partners. With ethical sourcing, you get respect for the native plant and the farmers that cultivate it. The vendor is not only manufacturer-direct, but they have a private lab and patented ChromaPure. They use it to extract the bioactive compounds (in kratom’s case, alkaloids) wholesale – full-spectrum kratom, not just standard kratom which is mostly mitragynine. It also eliminates impurities at the same time, an advanced technology no other botanical vendor can boast.
You don’t have to worry about contaminants getting into kratom during the transportation, handling, and processing with how committed Bulk Kratom Now. Their kratom products get packaged in a clean, climate-controlled room. There’s no information on sourcing, but all kratom is sourced from Southeast Asia. Indonesia and Thailand can export kratom, but kratom can come from other countries – not just the Indonesian island of Borneo. Bulk Kratom Now boasts over 33 strains of kratom powder and capsules differing in maturity as well as country of origin.
Quality Control and Product Testing
Independent, third-party testing is the bare minimum you should expect from any botanical vendor, but Real Botanicals wants to gain your trust sooner than most. Simply choose a product to view Certificates of Analysis in the “certified testing results” section. You also get product details, supplement facts, and a safety profile. Unlike some other vendors, you don’t need to purchase a product first and scan the QR code, because they’re made and tested in small batches. This size difference where most other vendors do large or bulk batches matters in terms of consistency and effectiveness, not just purity.
Not only does Bulk Kratom Now do lab testing for purity, they produce under American Kratom Association’s best practices in the manufacturing industry. In other words, they’re compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices. Although kratom is not regulated, such an association is purely voluntary, but an important distinction nonetheless. It means it’s treated on the same level as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics with regards to quality control.
Product Line
Newbies to kratom and experienced users who are tired of flashy marketing alike can appreciate the simplicity of the Real Botanicals menu. First, choose Kratom. Then, select from Kratom Capsules or Kratom and Kava Shots. You’ll find mild, moderate, and maximum doses for kratom capsules and moderate and maximum doses of kratom and kava shots. Why combine kratom with kava, you ask? It’s a popular blend that gives energy and focus from kratom and calm nerves from kava.
Bulk Kratom Now offers over 33 strains of kratom powder and capsules in wholesale or bulk sizes, with the goal of saving customers money on their purchases while they stock up. That translates to Red, Green, and White maturity from various countries. You can get 100 to 1,000 grams of powder and 150 to 1,500 capsules. They also offer split kilos, and sampler packs where you can try 3 strains. Anyone who’s into different strains knows that settling on one isn’t always possible, especially when you can choose a kratom to suit different times of the day or week, or the effects you want at the time (e.g. energy, mood boost, and/or relaxation).
The Shopping Experience
Real Botanicals has a very easy-to-navigate website. Simply select the category of your choice. For kratom, you will find a drop-down menu showing you kratom capsules and kratom and kava shots. There’s a 30-day money-back guarantee. Price-wise, their products are somewhat more expensive than typical kratom vendors – you’re paying for premium quality, after all. There’s a newsletter discount and free shipping with a minimum purchase.
Bulk Kratom Now allows customers to save money by signing up for loyalty points with the rewards program. The store menu is confusing, so I prefer to click “View All” and browse through or filter products. If you’re not satisfied, you have a 30-day refund with the option of store credit, or an exchange. They often have same-day shipping, but state they cannot guarantee it during promotional periods.
The Verdict
There’s definitely a niche for people who want to buy kratom in bulk or stock up on kratom. With vendors like Bulk Kratom Now, it’s easy to make sure you don’t run out for a whole year. The 33 strains of powder and capsules give a lot of variety. But when it comes to overall appeal, Real Botanicals can serve as a reliable kratom vendor for both first-timers and the experienced. Their smaller menu makes the decision process much easier, and they have total control over the manufacturing process.
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Also see “Real Botanicals vs. Mitra Bros: Two Small-Batch Kratom Vendors, Reviewed.”