Kava Kava: Vanuatu Root: Powdered: Cert. Org. 16 oz: KK

Resealable foil pack keeps your kava fresh! Guaranteed the MOST POTENT ORGANIC KAVA available anywhere! Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific. Ethnobotanist have identified it as the birthplace of kava. There are more varieties grown here than anywhere else in the world. Vanuatu law regulates that all kava sold for export must be at least 5 years old and be grown ORGANIC using no pesticides or chemicals. We import one of the most popular and potent drinking variaties from the island of Espiritu Santo, know as Palarasul. Only 'WAKA' GRADE LATERAL ROOTS(the most potent part of the plant) from 5-10 year old plants are used to make this high quality kava root powder. The relaxed sense of enhanced mental and sensual awareness this kava produces leads to a state of quiet contentment. Sit back and 'Listen to the kava' as they say in Vanuatu. We grind samll batches every two weeks. This assures you a very fresh product. EXTRA FINE GRIND makes for easy mixing and almost NO WASTE. One pound of kava powder makes approx. 45 servings of kava beverage. Making a kava beverage can be as easy as stirring a spoonful of kava powder into a galss of water. However, to get the most from your kava we recomend using your blender. Preparing kava this way helps to emulsify the active ingredients (kavalactones) so they will be absorbed easily and quickly in your stomach. Easy Blender Recipe This method of preparation is our favorite. It is the very best way to get the most out of your kava. This is a suggested seving for two people. You may want more or less according to your taste. Leftovers will last several days in the refrigerator. 1) Place 3 Tbs. kava in the blender with 3 cups of water 2) Blend on high for one minute. 3)Strain if a smoother drink is desired. 4)Drink slowly. This also makes a great iced drink. *You may want to add a tsp. of granular lecithin or 1 tsp vegetable oil. This helps to emulsify the kavalactones in the water. it also makes for a smoother tasting drink. A few slices of fresh ginger root added to the blender is also interesting. You will probably want to strain out the ginger pulp. Some people like to sweeten it with a bit of honey. Maple syrup is also a favorite. We even have a customer that claims rose petals are the best flavoring! There are many creative ways to enjoy Kava. Make up your own favorite recipe! The 'Dunking Cloth' Method This is the method is most often used in the South Pacific. This method is used when doing a trditional kava ceremony using a Tanoa (kava bowl). One cup of ground Kava root is placed in a cloth bag or wrapped in the center of a cloth. A dish towel can be used. Place cloth in a bowl with about a quart of water. Keeping the Kava root within the cloth, knead with fingers and fist for until water takes on the color of coffee with cream and a slightly foamy surface.This can take about 5-10 minutes. Pour off liquid for drinking. This