The History of Kava in the US
Pinning down the history of kava is no easy feat, and the path to booming kava bars and exports to the US has been tumultuous. One thing we know for sure, though, is that kava has been important in the … Learn More
Kava Time: 10 Fun Facts About Kava
It’s kava time. Time to prepare a batch of kava, sit down and relax for a while. As you enjoy downing a shell of kava and mellowing out for the evening, alone or with friends, share and enjoy these ten … Learn More
Kava Plant Cultivation
Kava Plant Propagation Kava is an interesting plant, particularly when it comes to kava cultivation. Firstly, a kava plant is sterile, meaning that it can’t reproduce naturally. Female flowers are very rare and do not produce fruit or seeds, even … Learn More
Kava Root – Understanding the South Pacific’s Root of Happiness
Kava tea made from the roots of the plant has multiple well-researched beneficial effects. The most popular effects are how it makes you feel happy or euphoric, more mentally alert as well as relaxed. Not surprisingly, kava root is often … Learn More
Kava Tea: 5 Tips For the Best Experience
Our goal is for anyone trying kava for the first time to have the very best relaxation experience. When you set out to try kava for the first time, there are lots of products to choose from. Many people’s first … Learn More
Kava Terminology Decoded – A Glossary
The Latin or botanical name for kava is Piper Methysticum. This translates as ‘intoxicating pepper.’ In truth, kava has many names. This kava plant terminology glossary was created for anyone wanting to learn all about kava and to gain a … Learn More
Farm to cup – A detailed look into sourcing Kava
Background: When I started drinking kava 16 years ago, the availability was very limited in the US, and I was often confused by the fact that buying the same exact product would produce different effects from one order to another. … Learn More
How Kava makes you happy, (not high)
People are increasingly turning to drinking kava to boost their mood and make them feel happier. They are discovering that it is a great alternative to alcohol for social relaxation. People become interested in drinking kava when they are looking … Learn More
How drinking Kava can help you sleep and adjust to Daylight-Savings Time
Daylight-savings time (DST) begins on a weekend in March, when in the middle of the night the clock jumps forward an hour. While a simple one-hour shift may not seem like a big deal, research has shown that the clock … Learn More
Trying Kava for the First Time? Here’s What to Expect
Trying Kava for the First Time? Here’s What to Expect First Time to Kava So you’ve discovered kava and want to try it for the first time? Kava truly is the most amazing, all-natural herb. It can help you feel … Learn More