Kava is an earthy drink made from the root of the pepper plant, Piper methysticum, found in the pacific islands. To make kava, the root is harvested and ground down into a fine powder that is then added to water to steep before being strained out, leaving just the earthy drink behind. Traditionally this also involved chewing the root to break it down, but we don’t do that here. Kava
For centuries, kava has been consumed by pacific island cultures. It’s celebrated for its use in cultural and religious ceremonies as well as its medicinal properties. Traditionally kava made by harvesting the roots of the pepper plant, piper methysticum, which are then dried, mixed with water and strained before drinking. But there is also a lesser known tradition of coconut milk in kava. While there is some debate about whether Vanuatu
You’ve heard us talk a lot about kava the drink,
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And drink Kava Nectar instead. When asked if they’ve tried