Tag: Kava culture

Research Summary: The Importance of Kava to Tongan Culture

A research study done in 2019 looked at the importance of kava in Tongan culture outside of Tonga. The researchers interviewed 12 Tongan men living in Auckland, New Zealand in a qualitative study. The study details The participants all started

The Importance of Kava Culture

There is a significant and meaningful kava culture that continues today. From where it comes from, to its history to the bowl it’s drunk out of, there is a story and reason for it all. Starting back thousands of years,

Myths About Kava, De-Bunked

Few plants have gotten as much attention and debate as kava in the realm of natural herbs and remedies. With a history deeply rooted in the cultures of the Pacific Islands, kava has been used for centuries for its relaxation

The Amazing Social Culture of Kava: A Nakamal

With its relaxing and blissful effects, kava is more popular than ever in the Western world, with a rising number of people wishing to reduce their alcohol intake. More than just a calming alternative to alcohol, kava tea is an

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