Best Way to Take Kava This post is a response to a great question that one of our visitors asked regarding what the best way to take kava might be (we get a lot of great questions and we love to answer them almost as much as we love kava kava). It’s something we get […]
Buy Kava Perhaps one of the most-asked question we get here at Kava dot com, is about where to buy kava. It can be a daunting task, especially when one types “buy kava” into Google and over a million results appear! We’ve been your trusted source for this information since the 1990’s, and instead of […]
Boiling and Baking With Kava We’re excited to share some insights about boiling and baking with kava and its ability to remain effective even when heated! Due to an overwhelming number of visitors who asked whether Kava could be boiled or baked while still retaining its pleasurable and medicinal effects, I couldn’t resist opening a […]
The Tubuai Islands and Kava Next up on our tour of the Polynesian region of Oceania is the Tubuai Islands. Much like their cousins to the north in the Tuamotu Archipelago, the people of the Tubuai Islands are technically part of French Polynesia. This being the case, they also have their own unique culture and […]
Kava: The Amazing Intoxicating Pepper Kava is often referred to as the amazing intoxicating pepper, making it the second most widespread intoxicating beverage after alcohol. This cold herbal drink is enjoyed throughout much of the Pacific Islands and Hawaii, and it might just be a far safer (and much healthier) alternative to hitting the vodka […]
The Tuamotu Archipelago and Kava Next stop on our tour of the Polynesian region of Oceania is the Tuamotu Archipelago. Although the Tuamotu Archipelago is not a free standing nation (it is a part of French Polynesia) the fact that it is the largest archipelago in the world warrants a closer look. Beyond its geographical […]
Origin of Kava / Where Kava Originated There is often quite heated controversy in some circles regarding the origins of Kava. The bottom line is that anyone who claims to know where Kava first appeared or where it truly comes from: They’re only speculating. Leading botanists in the study of the origin of Kava believe […]
The Marshall Islands and Kava Our next stop on our tour of Micronesia is the Marshall Islands. The Marshallese have only recently begun their relationship with Kava. But before that, let’s explore the islands history, its people, and their culture. The Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands are a collection of over 1200 islands and islets, […]
Hawaii and Kava (‘awa) The people of the Hawaiian Islands have a rich history with Kava. It has carried over from ancient times and is still in place today. Before that discussion ensures (much to our delight) let’s look at the Hawaiian Islands and their history. Hawaii Hawaii is the most recent addition to the […]
Palau and Kava Rounding out our Kava-eye view of Micronesia is Palau. Palau, like many of these small island nations, has an interesting history. Palau also has a more traditional relationship with kava (which gives here a great relief). Let’s look at Palau today and the events that brought this young nation into being. Palau […]