Kratom Drinks Compared: What's Actually in the Can
Quick answer
Kratom drinks differ most in format (seltzer, soda, tea or shot), sweetener, and how much mitragynine (MIT) the brand lists per can. VURV makes zero-alcohol, plant-based kratom and lion's mane botanical drinks with no artificial sweeteners in two styles: original flavors with cane sugar and agave (80 calories, 50mg mitragynine) and Coastal Crush (5 calories, allulose and stevia leaf extract, 40mg mitragynine). Every can has 300mg of lion's mane. For adults 21+ in Florida. Age rules vary by state.
How to compare kratom drinks
- Format: seltzer, soda, sparkling tea, or a concentrated shot. A full can and a 2 oz shot are different serving sizes.
- MIT per can: mitragynine content. Extract weight and leaf weight are not the same as MIT, so look for an MIT number.
- Sweetener: some drinks use real sugar, some use plant-based sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit or allulose, and some use artificial sweeteners like sucralose.
- Calories: these range from zero to the 80s.
- Lab testing: look for a published certificate of analysis (COA).
Side-by-side comparison
Competitor details come only from each brand's own website, as of Nov 2026. "Not listed" means we couldn't find it on the brand's site. Check the brand's label before buying.
| Drink | Format | Calories | Sweetener / sugar | MIT per can | Other notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VURV Original (3 flavors) | Ready-to-drink can | 80 | Cane sugar + agave, no artificial sweeteners | 50mg | 300mg lion's mane; zero alcohol, plant-based | drinkvurv.com |
| VURV Coastal Crush | Ready-to-drink can | 5 | Allulose + stevia leaf extract, no artificial sweeteners | 40mg | 300mg lion's mane; zero alcohol, plant-based | drinkvurv.com |
| White Rabbit Energy (seltzers) | Kratom seltzer | 0 (brand says "zero calories") | Sucralose (per ingredient list) | Not listed | Caffeine-free (except Lemon Ice Tea); no alcohol, no CBD/THC | whiterabbitenergy.com |
| Uchie Botanical Energy Seltzer | Seltzer | 0 (brand says "zero calories") | Sweetener not listed | 50mg | THC-free, alcohol-free | drinkuchie.com |
| Mitra9 Mitragynine Seltzer | Seltzer | 0 (brand says "zero-calorie V2 formula") | Not listed | Not listed | Also sells kava seltzers | mitra9.com |
| Tea Time Seltzers | Seltzer | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Brand site unreachable when checked (Nov 2026) | teatimeseltzers.com |
Competitor details were checked on each brand's own product page in November 2026 and may change.
How VURV is sweetened
No VURV flavor uses artificial sweeteners. The original flavors use cane sugar and agave. Coastal Crush is the 5-calorie option, sweetened with allulose and stevia leaf extract.
Kratom drinks vs. kava drinks
Kratom comes from the leaf of Mitragyna speciosa. Kava comes from the root of Piper methysticum. They're different plants, and some drinks combine them. VURV drinks are kratom-based, and every flavor also contains 300mg of lion's mane per can.
Buying responsibly
- In Florida, you must be 21+ to buy kratom products. Rules vary by state.
- Don't mix kratom drinks with alcohol.
- Read the label and serving guidance.
- Check the COA. VURV's lab results are on our Lab Results page.
FAQ
How much mitragynine is in a VURV drink? Coastal Crush has 40mg of mitragynine per can. The original flavors have 50mg per can.
Are there low-calorie kratom drinks? Yes. VURV Coastal Crush has 5 calories per can.
Does VURV use artificial sweeteners? No. The original flavors use cane sugar and agave. Coastal Crush uses allulose and stevia leaf extract, and neither is artificial. Allulose is a rare sugar found naturally in small amounts in foods like figs and raisins. Some other kratom drinks use artificial sweeteners like sucralose, so check the label.
Do kratom drinks contain alcohol? VURV drinks are zero-alcohol.
How old do you have to be to buy kratom drinks? 21+ in Florida. Age rules vary by state.
Where can I see lab results? VURV publishes COAs on its Lab Results page.