The People Behind DTE Botanicals and the Company Background
Drew Marquez is the driving force behind the company, and DTE Botanicals began gaining momentum between 2022 and 2023.
DTE started in Nashville and relocated to Colorado about 1 to 1.5 years after the business started. Down to Earth is strictly an online kratom shop that ships to all states, except in states and municipalities where kratom is banned. All their kratom products are imported from Southeast Asian partner farms, especially in Indonesia and Thailand, and are lab-tested, with COAs shared on their website.
What Kratom Products Do They Offer?
There is a wide variety of kratom products displayed on their website, most of which are leaf powder products, along with a few extracts and blends. Below are the kratom products they listed as of the time of writing this review:
Premium Red Bali | Pink Panther | Super Green MD | Premium Green Bali | Thai Kratom |
Super Red MD | Solar Flare – 72.5% Mit / 95% Total Alkaloids (Full-Spectrum) | Solar Flare Shots (300MG Mit) – 30mL *NEW FORMULA* | Noble Kava Extract – 30% Kavalactones | Solar Flare – 78.5% Mit / 97.6% Total Alkaloids |
Christmas Kali | DTE’s 3-Year Anniversary Blend | Arctic Red Dragon | Green Winter Dragon | Bali R7 (Red) |
Bali G7 (Green) | Green Horned | Super Gold MD | Krampus Kali | Blizzard Bali |
Deep Jungle Green Nanga | Old School Red Hulu | Solar Flare Shots (200MG Mit) | Dragon – K19 |
Let’s Talk About Product Quality, Consistency, and Freshness
Although customers don’t leave reviews on products on the DTE Botanicals website, there are other forums where people share their experiences with DTE kratom products. Some of their most highly rated kratom products include Super Green MD, Pink Panther, Red Bali, Green Bali, and Christmas Kali.
Customers who have tried different DTE kratom products give positive ratings for consistent quality. Many believe they are among the top three in the market, which is understandable, because the vendor is dedicated to his business and ensures only the best is stocked.
However, one thing we find not so good about DTE Botanicals is the lack of strain descriptions for each product on their website. While the vendor is a nice guy who is willing to entertain questions from customers, a short strain description for each product would help people find the best match for their needs.
Overall, Down to Earth Botanicals is definitely one of the best vendors so far, with a wide selection, excellent customer service, high-quality products, and free samples on some occasions.
Packaging and Shipping
DTE Botanicals has clean packaging. Products are well sealed in good bags. The shipping price is included in any purchase you make, which we think is a nice business strategy from them.
Their major shipping line is USPS, and for orders from $50 and above, they make use of USPS Priority shipping for fast delivery. It usually takes 2–3 days for customers’ packages to arrive at their destination, which remains one of the fastest in the industry. But note that your order must be placed and fully paid for before it’s processed for shipment.
Return and Refund Policy
Their return and refund policy is fair enough. Customers can exchange or get a refund for unopened packages within 7 days of the original order date. For opened packages, DTE will only accept a return or exchange if there is still up to 80% of the content in the original bag, and this must be done within 5 days of receipt of the product. Opened products do not qualify for refunds.
Pricing and Payment Methods
Down to Earth Botanicals deals mostly in leaf and powder form, and the products usually come in packs of:
- 125 g for $22
- 250 g for $38
- 500 g for $65
- 1000 g for $115
The more quantity a customer buys, the lower the price becomes, which is a general sales strategy in most businesses.
Payment methods include credit card (Visa and MasterCard), Venmo, and Cash App.
Comparing Pricing and Value of DTE Botanicals to Other Competitors
The prices of Down to Earth Botanicals kratom powder are fairly competitive when compared to the value customers get from them. For example, their 250 g powder typically sells for $38, whereas Mitra Bros, another top kratom vendor sells the same quantity for $34.99. Wonderland Gardens Botanicals sells its powder for $90/kg, while DTE Botanicals sells for $115/kg. The comparison shows that DTE Botanicals has a higher price than the other brands, but its pricing still falls within the average end of the price spectrum.
Our Final Verdict
Down to Earth stands tall among kratom vendors and deserves a 5 out of 5 rating, but for one reason: they don’t have descriptions for each of their products. Although the vendor is a “down-to-earth” guy who is willing to assist with product guides or other information, having information for each product would help consumers more easily find what they want. Nevertheless, DTE Botanicals is rated highly among other vendors, thanks to their good and consistent quality, freshness, wide selection, and excellent customer support.
