First Order From First Coast Teas (Formerly SoCal Herbal)

Post by **KratomBoBateEm** » Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:00 am

Hello guys I’m new here. Used to purchase from SoCal Herbal Remedies a bunch back in the day and just seen that they moved and renamed the store to a First Coast Teas. Just placed my first order with them and noticed the old discount code from SoCal still works. Use “Sample9” to get $15 off an order of 9 (1 Oz) samples. Just figured I’d share the code if anyone was thinking about placing an order! I will post an update after I receive and test my order!

Post by **brave777** » Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:06 am

KratomBoBateEm wrote:Hello guys I’m new here. Used to purchase from SoCal Herbal Remedies a bunch back in the day and just seen that they moved and renamed the store to a First Coast Teas. Just placed my first order with them and noticed the old discount code from SoCal still works. Use “Sample9” to get $15 off an order of 9 (1 Oz) samples. Just figured I’d share the code if anyone was thinking about placing an order! I will post an update after I receive and test my order!

If find any gems that edge out, please do let us know. Did they change the kratom source or is it still same, anyone know?

Post by **Bawli** » Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:18 am

I Wonder how the Green Zareena burns these days. Have always heard good things about it. Good to see an improvement from the ugly as sin branding/packaging he had before the move.

Post by **Haid3r** » Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:46 pm

SoCal's green zareena was SO good, I'd definitely like to know if it's still bringing the heat.

Post by **MikeEdoessomething** » Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:49 pm

Haid3r wrote:SoCal's green zareena was SO good, I'd definitely like to know if it's still bringing the heat.

I agree. I got the first batch of Zareena they ever sold a couple years back and it is my top 3 all time daytime strains. I think it was late 2016 they first starting selling Zareena. Man I wish I got more of that first batch. I still have about 50 grams left, and I savor it.

While it was never as good as that first batch, Zareena was always a consistent good mid-spec to fast green with good pain relief and great mood boost. Haven't ordered it or from socal is prob a year or more though

Post by **Haid3r** » Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:58 pm

Yep, I've got a dwindling bag of Zareena from a few years back that I've been hoarding like gold. It's such a solid, reliable burn.

Post by **BallzDeep9** » Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:43 pm

KratomBoBateEm wrote: Just placed my first order with them and noticed the old discount code from SoCal still works. Use “Sample9” to get $15 off an order of 9 (1 Oz) samples.

Welcome to MM KratemboBate'm thats a good 1st post! Sample9 is the CODE, for sure. 9 ounces = 252g

Mix and Match, and I'm a Socal customer too. They had always been on the Reddit Vendor List.

I guess the concern with moving/ re-naming IS that, it's not the same operation & last I checked they had nowhere near, the BIG selection of 2017 -18. One of their Major suppliers was BorneoHale a top professional Indo supplier and I feel it's OK now to reveal this source, since "First Coast" does not carry the BorneoHale strains: White Horn, Red Cambodian, etc some of SoCal's TOP sellers .. so First Coast made a decision to go more Retail, and stock a lower selection. Good to know the CODE coupon is valid, however they do have a much lower selection: 1 Maeng Da, 1 Hulu and maybe Zareena and then a Bali etc. I don't see any of the Sulawesi or Cambodian's that made SoCal special... Time will tell, I guess is the current RB1 or Red Bali, as good as the popular RB1 back in 2018?

Post by **KratomBoBateEm** » Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:33 pm

Hello Everyone.

Just received my first order from first coast teas. I ordered it on Friday and received it by Monday now that's pretty quick shipping! I ended up getting 9 ounces delivered for $37.55 using the discount code "Sample9" Just opened up the Red Bali to give it a try tonight! I will let you guys know how it goes!

Post by **chortle** » Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:29 pm

So how was the Bali (or any of the others)?

Post by **KratomBoBateEm** » Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:27 pm

So far I didn’t have good luck with the Red Bali but will give it another go tonight. I have tried 3 of the samples so far and the best has been the Green Malay followed by the White Maeng Da. However I’ve only tried each one once so far except the Green Malay. The Green Malay I had twice and it was very a enjoyable burn both times very clean onset. I’ve only been back to using Kratom for a week or so, it’s been like 2 years since I was using it daily. So trying to rate them at this time wouldn’t be any benefit to anyone else because I don’t have a good sense of what a good burn should feel like yet.

Post by **TopHatter** » Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:17 pm

So how was his other strains? I was thinking about putting in a sample order but the last bag of red bali i got from him was not good at all.. And his red bali is usually pretty good... Were any of his other strains good right now??

Post by **brave777** » Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:18 am

I really wanted to try samples but based on how dead this is, i will pass. Their Green Vietnam a while back ago was pretty enjoyable.

Post by **Celtics1899** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:22 am

The white elephant and green elephant are both very good right now. The white elephant is almost in "fire" territory imo.

Post by **The_Kraken** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:25 am

Celtics1899 wrote:The white elephant and green elephant are both very good right now. The white elephant is almost in "fire" territory imo.

Thanks for the info - is it fast?

Post by **brave777** » Fri Jan 24, 2020 1:36 am

Celtics1899 wrote:The white elephant and green elephant are both very good right now. The white elephant is almost in "fire" territory imo.

Ok i am sold.

, i ll order some white elephant and try it, i ll leave review once i get and try some. Guys split75 discount still works, if you do order a kilo.

Post by **Celtics1899** » Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:15 pm

The_Kraken wrote:
Celtics1899 wrote:The white elephant and green elephant are both very good right now. The white elephant is almost in "fire" territory imo.
Thanks for the info - is it fast?

Yes it is quite fast, a great morning burn for sure.

Post by **brave777** » Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:23 pm

Celtics1899 wrote:
The_Kraken wrote:
Celtics1899 wrote:The white elephant and green elephant are both very good right now. The white elephant is almost in "fire" territory imo.
Thanks for the info - is it fast?
Yes it is quite fast, a great morning burn for sure.

Perfect, I love fast pick me up white strains days when you need it. If its anything similar to white vietnam TFH, i will be happy. The white vietnam, it is so fast i feel it in less then 15 min, so if you have major pain or need fast relief, this tfh was amazing, i really hope the white elephant is very similar in nature from FCT/socal. I will review soon. I will test the fire theory.

Post by **Celtics1899** » Sat Jan 25, 2020 1:20 am

Haha yeah definitely let me know how it works for you! I haven't tried TFH'S white vietnam yet but it sounds like it would be right up my alley.

Post by **BallzDeep9** » Sat May 09, 2020 10:33 pm

BallzDeep9 wrote:I guess the concern with moving/ re-naming IS ... it's not the same operation ?? last I checked they had nowhere near, the BIG selection of 2017 -18. One of their Major suppliers was BorneoHale a top professional Indo supplier

Gotta Reply to my own post from 6 months ago...

First Coast Tea has now completely recovered from their MOVE and re-name operation!! Appears that all the old favorites are back:

Super Green Borneo
Green & Red Hulu Kapuas
Red Cambodian and all Riau strains
Red & Green Sulawesi strains

Since I had questioned the status (and for months, their stock was low!) I didn't know what to think but now.. Stock is equal or better to their old SoCal selection, AND they now carry many variety Caps, plus lots and lots of other herbal products. This has always been a leading vendor in the kratom biz.. Always among the best deals and lowest prices. I checked, and the code = SAMPLE9 still works! Mix or Match 9 Ounces in your shopping cart. Knock $15 off the price.

Post by **CatfatherB** » Sun May 10, 2020 6:11 am

BallzDeep9 wrote:
BallzDeep9 wrote:I guess the concern with moving/ re-naming IS ... it's not the same operation ?? last I checked they had nowhere near, the BIG selection of 2017 -18. One of their Major suppliers was BorneoHale a top professional Indo supplier
Gotta Reply to my own post from 6 months ago... First Coast Tea has now completely recovered from their MOVE and re-name operation!! Appears that all the old favorites are back:
Super Green Borneo

Green & Red Hulu Kapuas

Red Cambodian and all Riau strains

Red & Green Sulawesi strains

Since I had questioned the status (and for months, their stock was low!) I didn't know what to think but now.. Stock is equal or better to their old SoCal selection, AND they now carry many variety Caps, plus lots and lots of other herbal products. This has always been a leading vendor in the kratom biz.. Always among the best deals and lowest prices. I checked, and the code = SAMPLE9 still works! Mix or Match 9 Ounces in your shopping cart. Knock $15 off the price.

Maybe a repeat of the red Bali from last June?

Post by **RumRunner** » Sun May 10, 2020 7:55 am

Maybe like an old girlfriend and wondering what she looks like after all these years.

Post by **Zeedra** » Mon May 11, 2020 9:44 pm

BallzDeep9 wrote: Time will tell, I guess is the current RB1 or Red Bali, as good as the popular RB1 back in 2018?

That's the real question from me. I haven't had any since 2017 but man that red bali was something special.

Or perhaps IS something special? Let's hope.

Post by **Ers510** » Tue May 12, 2020 11:36 am

The green hulu I used to get from SoCal was the best kratom ive ever had then I got one batch that was so bad I dont even think it was kratom. It burned the hell out of my throat and they never answered my emails about it so I never ordered from them again. Still makes me sad cause that hulu was amazing.

Post by **Goatse9000** » Tue May 19, 2020 8:05 pm

Hi people I’m new here

SoCal red Bali was the first Kratom I tried a couple years ago and it was awesome.
Got a 2nd bottle a year or so later and it wasn’t as good.

Just placed an order with FirstCoast and in the meantime am also trying Kraoma.

Interested in hearing your opinion on that first coast red.

Thanks

Post by **Madvillain626** » Tue May 19, 2020 10:53 pm

Ers510 wrote:The green hulu I used to get from SoCal was the best kratom ive ever had then I got one batch that was so bad I dont even think it was kratom. It burned the hell out of my throat and they never answered my emails about it so I never ordered from them again. Still makes me sad cause that hulu was amazing.

I think I remember that batch. Took 6g of it and felt nothing. Ended up tossing my bag. That 2015 Green Hulu is one of my all time favorites, the red Hulu was more consistent tho. Also miss the green zareena, gold bentuangie, and that RED SUNDA. So dank

Definitely interested in trying some red Hulu. I like energetic red Hulu more than heavy red Hulu (motark, lizas botanicals for example)

Post by **MorriesWigs80** » Sat May 30, 2020 1:32 am

Those OG RB’s were great - But, One of my favorites batches of all time was the Green Sulawesi from 3/19 - I wish I could find some of that around. I remember not too many people liking it, but It meshed well with me.

Post by **kratomKonnie** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:36 pm

SoCal used to have a Red Sunda that was killer. I still have a bag of their Green Monster that I dip into, quite good.
Unfortunately I have a bunch of sample packs that are bunk/headache kratom.

Post by **DennisHopper** » Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:53 am

I thought I would order some sample packs from these guys based on SoCal's rep. Needless to say I dont like ANY of these. I hate wasting money on bunk. Live and learn

Post by **RedPill** » Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:06 am

Ers510 wrote:The green hulu I used to get from SoCal was the best kratom ive ever had then I got one batch that was so bad I dont even think it was kratom. It burned the hell out of my throat and they never answered my emails about it so I never ordered from them again. Still makes me sad cause that hulu was amazing.

Wow, that's awful, I've never had that experience. I wonder if this was the "headache" kratom. There was a 9-month stretch or more where kratom not only didn't have any positive effects, it ended up causing headaches and/or drowsiness (and not a good drowsiness). It was awful, and felt like things would never be the same again. It was across the board vendor-wise too, IME. But I never experienced any burning. Yikes.

Madvillain626 wrote:I think I remember that batch. Took 6g of it and felt nothing. Ended up tossing my bag. That 2015 Green Hulu is one of my all time favorites, the red Hulu was more consistent tho. Also miss the green zareena, gold bentuangie, and that RED SUNDA. So dank. Definitely interested in trying some red Hulu. I like energetic red Hulu more than heavy red Hulu (motark, lizas botanicals for example)

I miss that 2014-15 GHK. I've been chasing after it ever since, but it's never been the same. I was about to try some GHK again, but according to below, it seems it's still just gambling on a losing bet. Any recommendations for similar vendors/strains like the GHK of yore?

Euphoric/energizing is the goal

kratomKonnie wrote:SoCal used to have a Red Sunda that was killer. I still have a bag of their Green Monster that I dip into, quite good.
Unfortunately I have a bunch of sample packs that are bunk/headache kratom.

I remember the headache "era". It was a dark period of time :/ I've wondered if condensing bulk headache kratom might output working extract, or if it would just compound the headachery. Thoughts?

DennisHopper wrote:I thought I would order some sample packs from these guys based on SoCal's rep. Needless to say I dont like ANY of these. I hate wasting money on bunk. Live and learn

Thanks for the heads-up, I was about to order some GHK from them, hoping maybe it was like the good ol' days. Do you have a more reliable recommendation besides FCT/Socal?

Post by **DennisHopper** » Sat Jun 27, 2020 8:39 am

I personally like Mitraman, Rhino Remedies, Soultanic, 7 Ohm.

Post by **brave777** » Sat Jun 27, 2020 11:53 am

oh somehow i missed to do review for white elephant, its just ok kratom, sitting collecting dust, tried like 4 times and something didnt mesh. I mean its kratom alright its just nothing near fire for me.

Post by **Mattyg** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:01 pm

Socal was strong as hell for a while I remember that green zareena. When they were posting Mitra content of their strains it was pretty accurate they had some good stuff for a minute. Then in 2017 or so it stopped being worth buying.

I ordered some of the bag green leaf in 2019 it was nothing to write home about and I was also getting the tubs of powder for a while when they were still Socal and the tubs were good but a little steep.

Once they moved i thought about trying them again but this thread sold me on probably not ordering from them any time soon.

Post by **The_Kraken** » Sun Jul 26, 2020 4:33 am

I bought samples of all of their reds and a couple of greens in late June with the good old SAMPLE9 code. The Green Horn is decent, a kind of warm and fuzzy mid-spec, but nothing else stood out. The most disappointing was the Red Hulu - the 7-OH mitra was the highest of all their offerings, but it ran kind of fast with no real pain killing properties. It's too bad, I have some Red Borneo and Red Sumatra from earlier this year that I like a lot.

Post by **INSENSE3** » Sun Jul 26, 2020 5:54 pm

Thanks for the post. I REALLY REALLY REALLY liked them before. I had bought a “barely used” stash of their reds in good sized bags. Lasted me 2 solid years of reliable results. Haven’t heard ANY news hinting of their new product being ANYTHING LIKE the old company.

SoCal is gone. Bummer

Laurie

Post by **HeatherLelane** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 10:22 pm

Red Sulawesi: in my rotation as it's a wonderful red for chilling out at night but I've kind of moved from reds to yellows for that so it's not used often anymore

Green Sulawesi: In my rotation and used almost everyday. Hands down my go to for pain. Nothing else touches it like this strain. Middle of the road energy but still a great mood boost. Currently sold out. REALLY hope the next batch is as good with pain (or that I find another strain that is before my stash runs out.)

Red Bali: Got a big bag because their Balis sell out so fast and didn't want to risk trying a sample first and liking it and going back and it being gone. Of COURSE this batch is nothing special and that seems to be there consensus of their other customers as well. Currently sold out.

Red Cambodian: great strong strain. Hard to say if it's slow or fast so maybe middle of the road. All I know is that I get a potent burn from it that most reds are lacking for me.

Green Hulu: got nothing from this. Unpopular review though. I can definitely revisit it and see if that holds true.

All 3 Riaus: honestly not my thing. Maybe they're too fast for me and I need to revisit them with smaller doses. Once again, all 3 are wildly popular with other customers.

Gold Maluku: very popular and I like it too. Just enough mood boost and energy to bump me through the last couple hours of my workday.

Gold MD: OH MY GOD I'VE NEVER GOTTEN A BODY BUZZ LIKE THIS and the feeling is soooo chill. This is not a popular stain for them and I can't get enough. Much mellower gold. I'm going to try it again tomorrow to make sure it's not a fluke and then order the big bag.

These are all the ones I've tried that stand out to me. I have quite a few more and can come back with more reviews later.

Post by **INSENSE3** » Wed Jul 29, 2020 5:04 am

Thanks for the cool review, @HeatherLelane! Those names were SoCal strain names. Your review is the first one I’ve seen, but I’m not (yet) on the newsletter list. THANKS!

Laurie

Post by **RumRunner** » Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:27 am

Great review Heather. My takeaway is yet another major vendor passing on sub-par leaf to their customers.

Post by **The_Kraken** » Sun Aug 02, 2020 12:52 pm

HeatherLelane wrote:
Red Cambodian: great strong strain. Hard to say if it's slow or fast so maybe middle of the road. All I know is that I get a potent burn from it that most reds are lacking for me.

Thanks for reminding me, Heather - I got my bag of samples out and saw that I'd written "good feels" on the Red Cambodian bag! I thought everything except Green Horn was a dud, but I had completely forgotten about this guy.

Post by **HeatherLelane** » Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:19 pm

The_Kraken wrote:
HeatherLelane wrote:
Red Cambodian: great strong strain. Hard to say if it's slow or fast so maybe middle of the road. All I know is that I get a potent burn from it that most reds are lacking for me.
Thanks for reminding me, Heather - I got my bag of samples out and saw that I'd written "good feels" on the Red Cambodian bag! I thought everything except Green Horn was a dud, but I had completely forgotten about this guy.

Awesome. Yeah it's still in my rotation for now. It is a nice strong red i can actually feel.

Post by **The_Kraken** » Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:21 pm

HeatherLelane wrote:
Awesome. Yeah it's still in my rotation for now. It is a nice strong red i can actually feel.

It's just kicking in - very nice, a great daytime red for me. I feel focused and alert but my anxiety levels have gone down. Thanks again!