Pachamama Vapes

Who Makes Pachamama Vapes?

Pachamama is manufactured by Charlie's Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CHUC), a publicly traded vapor products company headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. The brand originally launched under the Charlie's Chalk Dust umbrella and built its early reputation on premium bottled e-liquids with tropical and fruit-forward flavor profiles. The name itself is a reference to the Andean earth goddess, and that nature-inspired identity has carried through to the brand's product design and packaging.

Charlie's Holdings has been in the vape space for over a decade, making Pachamama one of the more established names in an industry dominated by short-lived brands. The company's leadership includes President Henry Sicignano III and co-founder/COO Ryan Stump, who have steered the business through a volatile regulatory environment while building out a portfolio that now spans bottled e-liquids, synthetic nicotine disposables, and the newer Pachamama 25K line.

In 2025 the company reported full-year revenue of $20.9 million, a 169% jump over the prior year, and posted $4.5 million in net income. That turnaround included the removal of a longstanding "going concern" opinion from auditors, and the company has stated it is pursuing an uplist to a national securities exchange in 2026.

Pachamama 25K Disposable: Full Specs

The current flagship hardware from the Pachamama line is the 25K disposable vape. It sits in the high-puff-count segment that has become the standard for modern disposable devices, and it packs a surprising amount of customization for a single-use product.

The three-tier power mode system is worth noting for operators. Unlike most disposables that offer two modes, the Pachamama 25K gives users an intermediate setting between the low-power endurance mode and the full-blast cloud mode. This flexibility appeals to a wider range of customers, from the conservative sipper to the high-wattage user.

Puff Count by Mode

The device delivers roughly 25,000 puffs in Eco mode at 15W, approximately 20,000 puffs in Boost mode at 20W, and around 17,000 puffs in Storm mode at 25W. Even at maximum power, you are still looking at a device that can last most customers well over a week.

Pachamama 25K Flavor Lineup

Pachamama has always been known for fruit-forward flavor development, and the 25K lineup reflects that DNA. The brand offers roughly 15 flavors spanning fruit, ice, menthol, and unflavored categories. Here are the options currently available:

PMTA Status and Regulatory Compliance

Charlie's Holdings has invested heavily in the FDA's Premarket Tobacco Application process, and this is where Pachamama separates itself from most of the disposable vape market. The company has filed PMTAs for over 700 products and received acceptance filings for 11 of its best-selling flavored PACHA disposable SKUs as of early 2025. That matters because fewer than 1% of the nearly 27 million ENDS product applications submitted to the FDA remain in active review.

In February 2026, Charlie's board member Dr. Ed Carmines was selected to participate in an FDA roundtable on PMTA submissions at FDA headquarters, where he presented pharmacokinetic and adult-benefit data for the PACHA disposable line. That kind of direct engagement with regulators is uncommon for a company of Charlie's size and signals a serious commitment to the authorization pathway.

The company also launched PMTA-registry-compliant Pachamama 60mL bottled e-liquids in states that have enacted PMTA certification requirements, including North Carolina, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Charlie's is among a small group of manufacturers that can offer flavored e-liquids that meet these state-level compliance mandates.

IKE Age-Gating Technology

In January 2026, Charlie's signed a licensing agreement with IKE Tech LLC to bring an AI-powered, blockchain-based age verification system to market. The plan is to test the IKE system with the company's SBX product line in Q2 2026, and simultaneously amend existing PACHA PMTAs to incorporate the technology. If the FDA accepts age-gated flavored products as meeting the "appropriate for the protection of public health" standard, it would be a first for the industry.

U.S. Manufacturing and the Texas Opportunity

Charlie's Holdings opened its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility in Huntington Beach, California in late 2025. The initial purpose was to reduce shipping delays and tariff exposure from Far East production, but the bigger catalyst turned out to be Texas SB 2024, which restricts the sale of prefilled disposable vapes manufactured in China and other designated countries.

Charlie's COO Ryan Stump has noted publicly that Pachamama may be the only vapor brand with over a decade of market history that is also fully compliant with Texas domestic manufacturing requirements. That combination of brand longevity and compliance positioning is rare in the disposable category.

What This Means for Vape Vending Operators

If you run vape vending machines, the Pachamama brand checks several boxes that matter for long-term viability:

Regulatory durability. With 700+ PMTA acceptance filings, U.S. manufacturing, and California UTL approval, Pachamama products are positioned to remain sellable in states that are tightening enforcement. For vending operators, this reduces the risk of stocking products that could be pulled from shelves by regulators.

Consumer brand recognition. Pachamama has over a decade of brand equity in the vape space. That name recognition translates to better sell-through rates in vending environments where customers make quick purchasing decisions based on what they already know and trust.

Hardware quality. The Pachamama 25K is a well-built device with premium features like a full LED display, adjustable airflow, and three power modes. Fewer defective units means fewer customer complaints and less chargeback risk for operators.

Flavor breadth. Fifteen flavors across fruit, ice, and unflavored categories gives operators flexibility to tailor their vending machine stock to local preferences and local regulations. The "Clear" unflavored option is particularly valuable for flavor-restricted markets.

Upcoming 75K device. Charlie's Holdings has announced plans to release a 75,000-puff Pachamama disposable in Q2 2026. Higher puff counts typically carry higher price points, which means better per-unit revenue for operators.

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