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Kava growing on our farm on Qamea Island, Fiji

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What Does Kava Taste Like? (And How to Make It Taste Better)

What does Kava taste like? Earthy, peppery and a little bitter, with a woody, root-like flavour, a slightly silty texture and a light tingle on the...

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What Does Kava Taste Like? (And How to Make It Taste Better)

What does Kava taste like? Earthy, peppery and a little bitter, with a woody, root-like flavour, a slightly silty texture and a light tingle on the lips and tongue. Most people say it tastes like m...

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Fiji Day: How Kava Became Fiji's National Drink

The Fijian Kava drink, called yaqona (say "yang-GO-na"), is made by kneading the pounded root of the Kava plant in cold water and sharing it from a single wooden bowl. It became Fiji's national dri...

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Kava vs Alcohol: How They Compare as a Social Drink (Sober October)

Kava vs alcohol comes down to this: both are drinks people share to wind down and connect, but they're made, served and regulated very differently. Kava is a non-alcoholic drink of ground root and ...

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Ingredients: Kava Root Powder. (Piper Methysticum)

FDA Disclaimer. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Excessive consumption may impair one's ability to drive a vehicle. Please consult your healthcare professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before starting a new dietary supplement program. Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.

Kava consumer advisory: the U.S. FDA has advised consumers of the potential risk of rare but severe liver injury associated with Kava-containing products. Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have or have had liver disease or liver problems, or take medication that can affect the liver. Stop use and see a doctor if you develop signs of liver problems, such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine. Not for use by anyone under 18. Do not combine with alcohol.

Keep out of reach of children.