Kava is becoming increasingly well-known in North America and around the world. This earthy beverage has been used in religious and cultural ceremonies for centuries in the Pacific islands. In fact, kava’s effects have been linked to a variety of
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.
In one of our recent posts, we de-bunked some of the myths around kava. We wanted to dive into one of those with a bit more detail. Can you get drunk from kava? The messaging can be confusing. It’s often
Kava is an earthy drink made from the root of the pepper plant, Piper methysticum, found in the Pacific islands. It’s popular for its relaxing, and social effects and has been used for centuries in cultural and religious ceremonies and
Kava has gotten a lot of attention over the years, both good and bad. In fact, it seems that few plants have gotten as much attention and debate as kava. With a history deeply rooted in the cultures of the
You’ve heard us talk a lot about kava, the drink, its earthy flavor, and the rich South Pacific Island cultural tradition surrounding it. But have you ever considered where kava actually comes from? The kava plant itself? Most of us
Here at Kavahana, we want everyone to love kava as much as we do. But we know that involves building trust and helping you have a great experience from the start. To do that, we created a list of
When asked if they’ve tried kava and kava nectar before, many refer to products they can buy in a health food store or local grocery market. Whole Foods. But as far as we know and within mainstream grocery stores in
Because of its long history of calming effects on the mind and body, researchers have been looking into how kava supports anxiety and other mental health challenges. In fact, kava has been used in more than a dozen clinical
We are a society that loves coffee—first thing in the morning, in the afternoon, out with friends, or after dinner with dessert. In fact, many of us say we are “addicted” to caffeine and can’t get our day started without
