“Kosher” refers to foods and drinks that meet the dietary standards of Jewish law. To be kosher, something must come from an approved source, be prepared in a certain way, and remain free from cross-contamination with non-kosher ingredients. At its
Across the Pacific Islands, kava has been shared for more than 3,000 years as a natural way to relax, connect, and reflect. As more people discover it around the world, one question often arises among Muslim customers: how does kava
Kava is made up of chemicals called kavalactones. These are the active components of kava that act on the brain and are linked to the neuroprotective effects of kava. There are six that are known to be the most involved
There’s a lot of debate about the safety of drinking kava. Much of the debate comes from myths and misunderstandings about kava’s safety and effects. But when you look at the research and cultural history, kava is safe to drink.
Kavahana’s Kava Nectar and ARTime BARRO, a pottery studio next door to our Santa Monica location, both represent practices deeply rooted in tradition and mindfulness. While one offers a sip of tranquility, the other molds peace through artistic expression. Here’s
While all kava comes from the same plant, where the plant is actually grown plays a large part in its effects. These are known as kava cultivars, sometimes also called cultivars. Each cultivar affects the body and mind differently. Some
This review is written by one of the premier kava researchers, Dr. Apo Aporosa. In this article, he discusses the different cultural aspects of kava in Oceania and how each plays an important role in the cultural identity of the
If you’ve seen the Moana 2 trailer, you might be wondering about the drink Moana sips from a coconut shell during a traditional ceremony. This unique drink is called kava, a beverage made from the roots of the kava plant
This might be one of the most confusing myths about kava and kava nectar due to the effects they have when you use them. But it’s all in how it works in the body and brain. For some people, the
As we get into the holiday season, we wanted to address a common question we get in the Jewish community: is kava kosher? The word kosher means to be “pure” or “clean” and refers to food that has been ritually blessed.
