Kava Buying Guide | Discover the Best Kava for You

Have you used kava before?*

Typically, for people new to kava it is best to start with micronized/instant products to get an idea of the effects and then graduate to traditional preparation products.

Yes

What kind of convenience are you looking for?

I would like something easy to use

I would like to prepare kava traditionally

When do you plan on using kava?

All kava varieties are known for their ability to create a clear headed calm but are classed into 3 different categories: Heady, Heavy, and Balanced. Balanced kavas are great all around varieties good for use anytime. Heady varieties are better for socializing and daytime use. Heavy kavas are better for unwinding and evening use.

During the day

During the afternoon / evening

For socializing

For winding down

When do you plan on using kava?

All kava varieties are known for their ability to create a clear-headed calm but are classed into 3 different categories: Heady, Heavy, and Balanced. Balanced kavas are great all-around varieties good for use anytime. Heady varieties are better for socializing and daytime use. Heavy kavas are better for unwinding and evening use.

During the day

During the afternoon / evening

For socializing

For winding down

For Relaxation & Clarity: Pouni Ono

Pouni Ono is a great kava variety for social situations and morning / daytime relaxation. It offers relaxation and clarity while not being too tiring like some other varieties. Be productive, be relaxed, be Kalm.

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For Afternoon & Evening: Borogu

Vanuatu Borogu Kava is a balanced kava. Its’ effects starts out euphoric as your mind relaxes. This mental relaxation is followed by feelings of gentle tiredness. The feelings of tiredness can be pronounced with higher doses and tend to set in a few hours after consumption.

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For Daytime Use: Loa Waka

Loa Waka is the strongest kava we carry and an excellent all-around variety. Great for daytime use in low serving sizes and good in the afternoon and evening at a larger serving size.

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Our Strongest Kava: Loa Waka

Loa Waka is the strongest kava we carry and an excellent all-around variety. Great for daytime use in low serving sizes and good in the afternoon and evening at a larger serving size.

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For Winding Down in the Evening: Borongoru

The effects of Vanuatu Borongoru kava are heavy. It is a very relaxing kava that quickly calms your mind and makes your body feel heavy and relaxed. Initial relaxation is followed by more sedative effects.

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For Slowing a Busy Mind: Vula Waka

Fiji Vula Waka is the perfect example of a moderately heavy kava that relieves tension throughout your mind and body, delivering great physical relaxation.

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For Uplift and Happiness: Samoa Ava

This fresh Samoa Ava Kava root is the perfect example of a very happy, upbeat, relaxing heady kava with great mind, social, and body effects.

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For Mellowing Out: Melomelo Vanuatu

Melomelo kava relaxation effects can be a little deceptive at first. With not a lot of headiness, you could be fooled into thinking this Nakamal-style kava is tame when it is not. After two shells the mental and body relaxation effects really kick in. Everything will seem right in the world again as you experience inner calm and peacefulness and your mood shifts to mellow.

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For Peaceful, Relaxed Feeling: Special Variety – House Blend

Our newest kava product will be an excellent addition to your day (or night)! With a smooth texture and mild flavor, this is sure to be a staple in your home. Although easy to drink, its effects are our favorite part. More in the “heady” category of kavas, this will leave you with a peaceful, relaxed feeling that’ll add a few more “me time” minutes to your day.

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Kava Buying Selection Tool – Which variety is right for you?

Which kava is right for you?

For Relaxation & Clarity: Pouni Ono

For Afternoon & Evening: Borogu

For Daytime Use: Loa Waka

Our Strongest Kava: Loa Waka

For Winding Down in the Evening: Borongoru

For Slowing a Busy Mind: Vula Waka

For Uplift and Happiness: Samoa Ava

For Mellowing Out: Melomelo Vanuatu

For Peaceful, Relaxed Feeling: Special Variety – House Blend