Solomon Islands and Kava The Solomon Islands, much like the New Caledonian cousins, have a mysterious and interesting relationship with kava. But before we get to that, let’s look at the Solomon Islands as they are today. The Solomon Islands The island nation of The Solomon Islands is located at a longitude of a 160 […]
New Caledonia and Kava New Caledonia and kava have an interesting, and somewhat mysterious relationship that reflects the culture and traditions of the region. But before we delve into that, let’s look at New Caledonia as it is today. New Caledonia: The region known as New Caledonia is a French territory in the Melanesian Region […]
Culture of Oceania The culture of Oceania is rich and diverse, encompassing a variety of traditions, languages, and practices found across the numerous islands and regions. This vibrant culture of Oceania is expressed through art, music, dance, and communal gatherings that highlight the unique identities of its peoples. The ‘upa’upa is an ancient dance which […]
Making kava the traditional way takes about ten minutes, a bowl of water and a good strainer bag. Here is exactly how to make a kava drink from powder, how to make it stronger or tastier, and when a blender, cold brew or instant kava makes more sense. Shop Kava Root PowderGet a Strainer Bag […]
Organic Kava The term “organic farming,” which underpins today’s organic kava standards, was coined by Lord Northbourne in his 1940 book Look to the Land. Through his conception of “the farm as organism,” he presented a holistic, ecologically balanced approach to farming. Applicable terminology aside, organic agriculture is the oldest form of agriculture on earth. […]
Pain Relieving Properties of Kava There are many products available for natural pain relief, but many come with a price and unpleasant side effects. When most people think of the phrase “side effects,” they think of the distasteful or harmful ones. But, surprisingly enough, an exciting and positive side effect of Kava happens to be […]
What Does Kava Do? If you’re wondering what does kava do?, there are many notable effects that have been well-documented throughout the history of the islands of the South Pacific and are renowned the world over. Throughout the plant’s long, rich history, the virtues of kava have been discussed and espoused among the people of […]
Fiji Culture and Kava KAVA AND FIJI CULTURE Like many plants with medicinal uses, there are specific generalizations that can be made about the things that the plant can do without pointing out specifically what kind of sickness it treats. In the case of Kava, it is marketed usually as a general-purpose herbal medicine against […]
Tongan Culture The Tongan culture has drastically changed over the years. Before European explorers arrived in the late 1600s and early 1700s, the Tongans were already in constant contact with their geographic neighbors, Samoa and Fiji. At the dawn of the 1800s, during the arrival of the Western traders and missionaries, the Tongan culture changed […]
Samoa Culture and Kava Samoa culture and kava are deeply intertwined in the communal way of life that characterizes Samoa, one of the vibrant compositions of Oceania. Samoan culture emphasizes collective living in nearly every aspect, reflecting a strong sense of community. Their traditional living quarters have no walls and can accommodate up to twenty […]
