In an industry saturated with vendors that are all trying to break into the big leagues, it’s only natural to have a few casualties, and Artisan Botanicals seems to be one of the unfortunate few. While it used to be an apparently thriving kratom vendor based in Oklahoma, present day records show that the once hopeful kratom company may have already closed its doors.
What happened to Artisan Botanicals and what kratom products did they used to offer? Here’s a detailed review of their history and their apparent downfall.
Artisan Botanicals Overview
Located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, Artisan Botanicals (formally called ‘Artisan: A Botanical Company”) first opened in 2016. The company started out with a humble capital of just $200, and primarily sold kratom powder to a small group of patrons in the area. According to available records online, Artisan Botanicals’ president goes by the name Adam Hull, while Andrew Theiss holds the position as their Chief Operations Officer.
Over time, they managed to grow their brand into a modest smokeshop that offered a variety of kratom products including powders, capsules, oils, and crushed leaf. They also expanded their product line-up to include non-kratom natural products like CBD, pain creams, oils, vapors, and more. According to the brand, their idea was simple: Artisan for everyone.
Unfortunately, the company seems to have ceased online operations a few years back. Although there isn’t any official notice from Artisan Botanicals itself, some publications online claim that the brand has shut down their website after alleged internal tensions forced the company to close their digital storefront.
Although there isn’t any reliable source that confirms (or denies) this claim, it is verifiable in that the company’s former domain is no longer accessible. That said, they seem to still operate a physical store based on information from Yelp, Map Quest, and Google.
What Products Does Artisan Botanicals Offer?
Because the brand doesn’t operate a web-based store, it’s hard to find information about their available products and their prices. According to a post published by their COO on Alignable, the brand offered a range of kratom powders starting at $7 per ounce.
Some older reviews for the brand also listed prices for 100g of kratom powder at $20, and 250g at $40. Capsules retailed for $12.50 for 25g, $45 for 100g, and $85 for 250g, however it seems those prices might be outdated as these numbers were published sometime in 2019 or earlier, and are not aligned with the prices indicated by their COO.
The company also sells a range of other natural products including CBD, but there isn’t any reliable information online about the specifics of what else they offer.
What Happened to Artisan Botanicals?
It isn’t entirely clear what happened to Artisan Botanicals. Even on web forums like Reddit, there isn’t any information about the company and what their products were like.
What we do know is that there have been some complaints from buyers who paid for purchases and failed to receive any product from the brand. However, it does seem as though those orders were placed after the company had already closed their online storefront, which means it’s likely that no one was available to process any returns or refunds.
The company’s Google Business Page also raises a few questions. With no indicated business address and only a phone number to let customers reach out, the company’s bio reads “We’re back!” with no further details. They also indicate that they operate 6 days a week, except on Sundays.
In terms of consumer feedback, they have just one review posted 3 years ago as of writing, from a user named ‘Tiffany E.’, which reads “Nothing but prayers for you, Adam. Glad you’re doing better.” It can be assumed that she’s referring to Adam Hull, the published president of Artisan Botanicals. Again, there isn’t any information available online to give further to the post.
Where to Buy Kratom in Oklahoma?
While articles online point to a once promising future for Artisan Botanicals, undisclosed issues seemingly concerning the company’s leadership have put progress at a standstill. Nevertheless, it seems the brand is pushing forward with their brick-and-mortar operations, although at a much smaller scale.
Fortunately, there are other kratom vendors in Oklahoma that serve customers a wide range of kratom products among other botanicals. Alternatively, you can also shop for kratom online, which is typically the best way to find the broadest selection of strains and color veins from tried and trusted vendors with a well-established reputation.
