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Why Happy Hippo Exists (Mission Statement)
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April 30, 2024
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Why Happy Hippo Exists (Mission Statement)

Why Happy Hippo exists, our mission statement and what we are trying to do.

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Featured image depicting a graphic designed depiction of the Indonesian island of Bali. It's entire surface is covered in a graphic pattern depicting kratom leaves.
January 21, 2022
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Where You Can Buy the Best Bali Kratom

Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) is a tropical tree found throughout Southeast Asia, and whose leaves can produce a variety of different effects. In this article...

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Featured image depicting an array of Happy Hippo Brand kratom powder, in glass jars. Labels include: White Horned Rhino, White Bali, Red Bali, and Red Maeng Da kratom powder. Among the glass jars is a single 4oz packet of Green Maeng Da kratom powder.
January 14, 2022
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Types of Kratom and Their Effects

Kratom comes in a variety of different strains, each of which can have different effects. In this article we explore the different types of...

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January 07, 2022
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The Best Green Vein Kratom Strains - Effects, Uses, Reviews, and More

Kratom is a tropical plant native to Malaysia, whose white, green, and red strains produce a variety of effects. In this article we explore...

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Featured image of a Happy Hippo branded packet of Green Maeng Da kratom powder, being filled from a machine in a sterile lab-like environment.
January 01, 2022
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Happy Hippo Offers Lower Price on Kratom (Here's Why and How)

To kick off 2022, Happy Hippo has lowered prices on all Kratom powders, passing those savings onto you.

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December 23, 2021
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The Best White Vein Kratom Strains - Effects, Uses, Reviews, and More

White Vein Kratom is known for being the best Kratom for energy. In this article, we discuss everything about this amazing botanical, including the...

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Does Kratom Tea Resonate Stronger than Raw Powder?
December 17, 2021
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Does Kratom Tea Resonate Stronger than Raw Powder?

People often ask whether Kratom tea is stronger than Kratom powder. In this article we explore both of these methods of consumption and how...

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December 03, 2021
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Is Kratom Legal In Your State?

In the United States, we have federal, state, and local laws. Sometimes, those mandates conflict with each other. We’ve witnessed that play out for...

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Featured Image depicting a cup of kratom tea, as well as two jars containing Red Vein Kratom Powder - One jar is labelled Red Bali (Red Dragon Bali), and one is labeled Red Maeng Da (Red Hot Hippo)
November 26, 2021
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The Best Red Vein Kratom Strains - Effects, Uses, Reviews, and More

Red Vein Kratom is most associated with feelings of calm relaxation, and relief from physical discomfort. In this article we explore everything about this...

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November 19, 2021
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Your Ultimate Guide to Kratom Powder - Strains, Products, Effects and More

Kratom Powder is sourced from the dried leaves of the Kratom Tree (Mitragyna Speciosa), and is reported to have a variety of effects on...

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Featured Image depicting several glass jars containing different kratom strains, arrayed on a table with several packets of Happy Hippo Brand Kratom Powder
November 12, 2021
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How To Optimize the Effects of Kratom

Kratom comes in a variety of strains, each of which are thought to produce different effects on a spectrum between motivational-energy and relaxation. In this article...

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Featured Image depicting a bag of Happy Hippo brand Akuamma laying on a counter next to several scattered pills containing akuamma extract powder
November 05, 2021
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Things You'll Love About Akuamma (Picralima Nitida)

What is Akuamma and Where Does it Grow? Akuamma, also known as Picralima Nitida, is a wonderful rainforest tree whose seeds are harvested and...

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Featured image depicting a shelf containing several jars of maeng da kratom powder. A hand is removing a jar of Green Maeng Da (Hyper Hippo) kratom powder.
October 29, 2021
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Why You Love Maeng Da Kratom

Out of more than 50 different types of Kratom, Maeng Da Kratom is the deemed best and most popular Kratom strain. Originally developed in...

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