Kava has deep historical roots in Pacific Island culture, as centuries of islanders have sipped beverages made from freshly ground kava root. As the world has evolved and kava has spread across the globe, kava enthusiasts have created new ways to experience the...
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 change does mess with sleep patterns and the body’s...
I happened across the Vula Waka variety of Fiji kava about a year and a half ago when our Loa Waka farmer told us he had 10 plants of a special variety not grown very widely in Fiji that were ready to be harvested and asked if I wanted to try it. The kava enthusiast...
How to Choose the Best Kava for You Choosing the best kava for you and your needs can be a challenge. It is not always easy to know what product or variety to buy. Answering three simple questions can make the selection process simple: Why do you want to drink kava?...
We Were on the Search for the Best Vanuatu Kava The first stop was a local Nakamal (Kava Bar) for some fresh Kava root! It was always a treat to help cure that jet-lag and enjoy a cultural tradition where drinking kava was born. As on every trip I visually inspected...
Fiji Kava In this blog post, Kalm with Kava founder and owner, Mike Munsell talks about his latest visit to the Pacific Islands in search of the highest quality kava.Building Kava Connections When I started Kalm with Kava in 2010, I knew that sourcing directly from...
Kava and Kratom are increasingly being sold alongside each other at kava bars and in stores online. While they may be similar in name and drink appearance, truth is, they are worlds apart. In this post, we look at some the similarities and differences and explain why...
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