Happy Hippo review
Scored on lab reports, AKA GMP status, price, shipping and transparency — the same published rubric for every brand.
Happy Hippo scores 8.0 out of 10 on our rubric, #6 of the 17 brands we list. It is on the American Kratom Association's GMP Qualified Vendors list (checked Oct 7, 2026). We read 8 batch lab reports on its site; the newest is dated Aug 18, 2026. Its cheapest powder works out to $0.225 per gram (1000 g). It lists 8 states it won't ship to.
21+ only. Kratom is not approved by the FDA for any medical use, and nothing here is medical advice.
Happy Hippo at a glance
Each fact is quoted from the brand's own pages or the AKA's list, with the date we checked.
Lab testing
- Labs namedFrom cdn.shopify.com, Oct 7, 2026
- Cora Science, LLC, Anresco Laboratories, ACS Laboratory
- ISO 17025From cdn.shopify.com, Oct 7, 2026
- Cora Science, LLC: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited by PJLA (Accreditation #116374) per its COA footer
- What tests coverFrom happyhippo.com, Oct 7, 2026
- mitragynine, 7-OH, other Mitragyna alkaloids, heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead), microbials, moisture / loss on drying, residual solvents (extracts)
- Lab reports we read
- 8 (newest Aug 18, 2026)
- Lookup / request pageFrom happyhippo.com, Oct 7, 2026
- Published
- 7-OH policyFrom happyhippo.com, Oct 7, 2026
- Does not sell 7-OH products
GMP
- AKA GMP Qualified Vendors listamericankratom.org, Oct 7, 2026
- Listed
- The brand's own GMP claimFrom happyhippo.com, Oct 7, 2026
- AKA GMP certified (brand claim)
Shipping & returns
- Ships to
- 43 of 51 states + DC
- Free shippingFrom happyhippo.com, Oct 7, 2026
- Orders over $99.00
- Same-day cutoffFrom happyhippo.com, Oct 7, 2026
- 11 AM MST on business days
- Return window
- Not published
- Return conditionsFrom happyhippo.com, Oct 7, 2026
- Return anything you don't like; contact support and they will make it right
- GuaranteeFrom happyhippo.com, Oct 7, 2026
- Happiness Guarantee
- Age policyFrom happyhippo.com, Oct 7, 2026
- 21
Mitragynine in each batch over time
Leaf powders and capsules, from the lab reports Happy Hippo publishes. Each dot is one batch report; select it to open the report.
Extracts, shots, gummies and tablets are concentrated or measured per unit, so they're listed in the table below rather than plotted.
Lab reports we read
Batch results exactly as Happy Hippo publishes them, newest first. A batch result describes that batch, not every product.
| Product | Batch | Lab | Tested | Mitragynine | 7-OH | Heavy metals | Microbials | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Surge Kratom Extract Tablets Strawberry 100mg | H0326391 | Anresco Laboratories | Aug 18, 2026 | 15.057% | ND | pass | Not reported | View report |
| Prime Hippo (Enhanced Kratom Powder) | P2050726 | Cora Science, LLC | Jul 20, 2026 | 2.15% | 0.00833% | pass | pass | View report |
| Mighty Red Hippo | 001 (lot 1393-0526) | Cora Science, LLC | Jun 15, 2026 | 1.54% | 0.00655% | pass | pass | View report |
| Hyper Hippo (Green Maeng Da) powder | 0083-01-1019 (lot 1393-0526) | Cora Science, LLC | Jun 10, 2026 | 1.4% | 0.00421% | pass | pass | View report |
| Hyper Hippo (Green Maeng Da) powder | 0083-01-1018 (lot 1075-0226) | Cora Science, LLC | Apr 28, 2026 | 1.65% | 0.00189% | pass | pass | View report |
| Rockstar Hippo (White Maeng Da) powder | 0080-01-744 (lot 1075-0226) | Cora Science, LLC | Apr 28, 2026 | 1.35% | 0.00161% | pass | pass | View report |
| Kratom Gummies Blue Razzle | 26021920MITB | ACS Laboratory | Mar 9, 2026 | 0.5227% | <LOQ | Not reported | pass | View report |
| Kratom Energy Shot Cherry Pom Pom 150mg | 6305 | Cora Science, LLC | Feb 16, 2026 | 0.267% | <LOQ | pass | pass | View report |
Products and prices
Prices from the brand's product pages. Price per gram for powders; cost per 10 mg of mitragynine where the label states the mg per unit and the count.
| Product | Price | Per gram | Mitragynine / unit (label) | Cost per 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Hippo Capsules (Elite Green Vein Maeng Da) capsules · 100 count | $21.99 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Hyper Hippo Capsules (Elite Green Vein Maeng Da) capsules · 300 count | $54.99 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Hyper Hippo Capsules (Elite Green Vein Maeng Da) capsules · 500 count | $89.99 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Prime Hippo Enhanced Kratom Powder Extract Blend extracts · 28 g | $13.99 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Prime Hippo Enhanced Kratom Powder Extract Blend extracts · 112 g | $34.99 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Kratom Extract Softgels 30mg (6 Bottles - Discount, sale price) extracts · 6 bottles | $164.95 | Not published | 30 mg | Not published |
| Flavored Kratom Extract Gummies 20mg (Bag 5ct) gummies · 5 count | $8.99 | Not published | 20 mg | $0.90 |
| Flavored Kratom Extract Gummies 20mg (Bottle 20ct) gummies · 20 count | $28.98 | Not published | 20 mg | $0.72 |
| Kratom Extract Taffy 20mg (Bag 6 pc) other · 6 count | $14.99 | Not published | 20 mg | $1.25 |
| Hyper Hippo (Elite Green Vein Maeng Da Kratom Powder) powder · 28 g | $11.99 | $0.428/g | Not published | Not published |
| Hyper Hippo (Elite Green Vein Maeng Da Kratom Powder) powder · 112 g | $39.99 | $0.357/g | Not published | Not published |
| Hyper Hippo (Elite Green Vein Maeng Da Kratom Powder) powder · 224 g | $74.99 | $0.335/g | Not published | Not published |
| Hyper Hippo (Elite Green Vein Maeng Da Kratom Powder) powder · 500 g | $144.99 | $0.290/g | Not published | Not published |
| Hyper Hippo (Elite Green Vein Maeng Da Kratom Powder) powder · 1000 g | $224.99 | $0.225/g | Not published | Not published |
| Hyper Hippo (Elite Green Vein Maeng Da Kratom Powder) powder · 5000 g | $599.00 | $0.120/g | Not published | Not published |
| Kratom Energy Shot (Caffeine-Free) 150mg, 2 oz, single bottle shots · 2 oz bottle | $11.99 | Not published | 150 mg | $0.80 |
| Kratom Extract Shot 10ml Full Spectrum 60mg, single bottle shots · 10 ml bottle | $12.99 | Not published | 60 mg | $2.17 |
| Kratom Energy Shot (Caffeine-Free), case of 12 shots · 12 bottles | $119.00 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| K-Surge Kratom Extract Tablets 100mg (4 Count Pack) tablets · 4 count | $17.99 | Not published | 100 mg | $0.45 |
How Happy Hippo's price compares
Each brand's cheapest powder in 100 g–1 kg packs, per gram. Lower is cheaper.
- 1. Golden Monk$0.053/g
- 2. Oasis Kratom$0.079/g
- 3. Jack Botanicals$0.089/g
- 4. Bulk Kratom Now$0.090/g
- 5. Kingdom Kratom$0.122/g
- 6. Kratom Country$0.132/g
- 7. Kratom Spot$0.140/g
- 8. Super Speciosa$0.140/g
- 9. Kats Botanicals$0.142/g
- 10. Left Coast Kratom$0.150/g
- 11. VIP Kratom$0.180/g
- 12. PurKratom$0.184/g
- 13. Happy Go Leafy$0.200/g
- 14. Kraken Kratom$0.220/g
- 15. Happy Hippo$0.225/g
Where it ships
States Happy Hippo lists as no-ship on its own pages. We never recommend a brand into a state it doesn't ship to.
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Wisconsin
How Happy Hippo scores
Total 8.0 / 10 / 10- Lab testing & COA access · 35358 batch lab reports readable on its site, newest report dated 2026-08-18, reports show mitragynine and 7-OH and heavy metals and microbials reported, all passing.
- GMP verification · 2020Listed on the AKA GMP Qualified Vendors list (checked 2026-10-07).
- Price & value · 150Cheapest powder $0.225/g (Hyper Hippo (Elite Green Vein Maeng Da Kratom Powder), 1000 g), against 15 brands selling powder in 100 g–1 kg packs.
- Shipping & returns · 1510Publishes its no-ship states, a free-shipping threshold and a same-day cutoff.
- Transparency · 1515States the labs it uses, what its tests cover, a 7-OH policy and mg of mitragynine per unit on its labels.
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Happy Hippo: common questions
Is Happy Hippo on the AKA GMP list?
Yes. Happy Hippo appeared on the American Kratom Association's GMP Qualified Vendors list when we checked on Oct 7, 2026.
Does Happy Hippo publish lab results?
Yes. We read 8 batch reports on its site from Cora Science, LLC, Anresco Laboratories, ACS Laboratory; the newest is dated Aug 18, 2026.
Which states doesn't Happy Hippo ship to?
Its pages list Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana, Louisiana, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin.
What is Happy Hippo's return policy?
Return anything you don't like; contact support and they will make it right. Happiness Guarantee.
How much does Happy Hippo kratom cost?
Its cheapest powder in 100 g–1 kg packs is $224.99 for 1000 g ($0.225 per gram). Its lowest labelled cost per 10 mg of mitragynine is $0.45 (K-Surge Kratom Extract Tablets 100mg (4 Count Pack)).
Sources
- Happy Hippo — /blogs/kratom-blog/what-does-lab-tested-kratom-mean-coas-batch-testing-what-to-check
- Happy Hippo — /blogs/kratom-blog/buying-kratom-everything-you-need-to-know-about-shipping-your-kratom-order
- Happy Hippo — /s/files/1/0366/8407/1049/files/I21362_CoA_rev00_1.pdf
- Happy Hippo — /blogs/kratom-blog/happy-hippo-happiness-guarantee
- Happy Hippo — /products/green-vein-maeng-da-kratom-powder
- Happy Hippo — /s/files/1/0366/8407/1049/files/I20434_CoA_rev00_1.pdf
- Happy Hippo — /pages/certificates
- Happy Hippo — /blogs/kratom-blog/7-oh-vs-kratom
- American Kratom Association, GMP Qualified Vendors