Drink it on an empty stomach
Kava works best when you haven’t just eaten. Give it thirty minutes before food for the fullest effect.
How to Prepare Kava
Two ways to make it. One takes seconds, the other takes ten minutes and a bit of ritual. Both start with the same Noble Fijian root.
The full ritual
Traditional Kava
Root powder & strainer bag · about 10 minutes
- Add 1–2 tablespoons of Kava root powder per cup of water (about 250ml) to a strainer bag — more for a stronger brew, less for a lighter one.
- Sit the bag in the water and let it soak for a few minutes.
- Knead and squeeze the bag under the water for around ten minutes, until the water turns the colour of milky tea.
- Lift the bag out, wring it dry, and get creative — serve it straight, over ice, or blend it with pineapple, coconut, mango, or a squeeze of lime.
You’ll need a strainer bag for this — it’s the one piece of kit the traditional method depends on.
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Kava Drink Mix
Instant & flavoured · about 30 seconds
- Add one scoop of Drink Mix to a glass.
- Pour in water and stir — it dissolves in seconds.
- Drink and settle in. No bag, no kneading, no cleanup.
The easy way in — the same Noble Fijian root, made to dissolve instantly and actually taste good. Launching soon.
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A few things worth knowing.
Give it time
It comes on gently — usually fifteen to thirty minutes. If you don’t feel much at first, wait before having more.
The tongue tingle is normal
Traditional Kava can leave your lips and tongue slightly numb for a minute or two. That’s the root doing its job.
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Kava is a traditional botanical, not a medicine. Do not use if you’re pregnant or nursing. Do not combine with alcohol. Consult your doctor before use, especially if you take prescription medication or have a liver condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.