KAVA NECTAR STARTER KIT
"Great alternative to taking the edge off without the after effects of alcohol! I can feel a sense of calm and uplift within minutes and it is fun to make drinks with!"
Why Kavahana?
Most kava is ground root fiber or an extract. KAVA NECTAR is the cold-pressed juice of noble kava plant cultivars, grown 5 to 7 years before harvest, dried into a powder and nothing else. Prepared the way the islands have prepared it for generations, which is why you can actually feel it.
Ingredients and what they do
- Pure dried kava juice. One ingredient, nothing added or removed.
- Kavalactones. The compounds behind the tingle and the uplift. The kava plant is a member of the peppercorn family.
- Nothing else. No sweetener, no filler powders, nothing added.
Science and quality
Noble cultivars, grown 5 to 7 years in volcanic soil. Whole root, no stems or leaves. Every batch is tested for purity and potency.
Ready in 15 seconds
A teaspoon or two into 12 to 16oz of water, or any non-alcoholic liquid of your choice. Whisk, shake, stir or blend. Natural settling occurs, so give it a stir while you enjoy it. A convenient way to enjoy a drink that has been prepared by hand in the islands for over 3,000 years.
What is KAVA NECTAR?
A drink made from the roots of the kava plant.
Happy, smiley and social, with no alcohol.
Enjoyed in Hawaii and the South Pacific for over 3,000 years. Not caffeine, not alcohol. A calm third thing you can actually feel.
The cold-pressed juice of noble kava plant cultivars, dried into a smooth powder. One ingredient, earthy and peppery like a stronger matcha. Mix it into any cold drink.
A gentle tingle on your lips within seconds. 10 to 20 minutes in, many people feel relaxed, smiley and sociable for 1 to 2 hours, with a clear head the whole way through, and the next morning.
Full ingredient list: noble kava root. Nothing else. Natural kava root is non-addictive and non-intoxicating. Traditionally, 2 to 3 servings is a common way to begin.
How to make it
Scoop
Add Kava Nectar to 12 to 16oz of any non-alcoholic liquid. More liquid softens the earthy flavor while keeping the full effect.
Mix
Whisk, stir, shake or blend until smooth. It settles naturally, like matcha, so stir now and then while you drink.
Enjoy
Best over ice. The tingle on your lips is the kavalactones working. Stir while you drink, kava is a suspension. It is recommended to enjoy 2 to 3 servings, especially in the beginning.
The whole ritual.
Yours to keep.
The cups, the whisk, the guide.
All in the Starter Kit.
There is more to look
forward to every month
500,000+ cups later
Filmed by people who were not sure it would work.
What people like to
make it with
Orange Spritz
Orange juice, club soda, a touch of vanilla.
Blue Spirulina Coconut
Coconut milk, blue spirulina, vanilla.
White Grape Spritz
White grape juice, ginger beer, fresh lemon.
Moscow Mule
Fever Tree ginger beer and fresh lime.
Cinnamon Vanilla Cacao
Oat milk, cacao and cinnamon. Hot or cold.
Orange Cream
Orange juice and coconut milk, like a creamsicle.
Morning and evening
Enjoyed in the South Pacific and Hawaii for over 3,000 years.
The tingle
Lips and tongue go tingly seconds after the first sip. It is the first sign the kavalactones are working.
The uplift
10 to 20 minutes in, many people feel relaxed, smiley and sociable, lasting 1 to 2 hours.
Present, not out of it
Relaxed, clear and fully present with the people around you. In the conversation, not floating above it.
Clear the next day
Wake up clear. None of the morning after effects of alcohol or gardening, just a normal start to the day.
From the people who drink it
What it replaces
Most people are choosing between two things at the end of the day. Kava is a third, and it behaves differently from both.
| Alcohol 🍷 | Gardening 🌿 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Still feel like yourself | ✓ | ✕ | ~ |
| Clear the next morning | ✓ | ✕ | ~ |
| Present in conversation | ✓ | ~ | ✕ |
| Non intoxicating | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Tolerance goes down | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Zero sugar | ✓ | ✕ | ~ |
| Per serving | $2.73 | Varies | Varies |
KAVA NECTAR STARTER KIT
Kava vs the alternatives, over time
Alcohol and gardening ask for more over time. Kava works in reverse: the longer you drink it, the less you need.
Effects strengthen with continued use. Many longtime drinkers find they need less to feel the same calm.
Effects weaken with continued use. Many people find they need more to feel the same ease.
Kava carries a reverse tolerance.
Most people feel the full effect once they enjoy 2 to 3 servings in the beginning.
A note from Hana
I found kava 10 years ago, looking for a way to quiet my anxiety without a drink.
It worked so well it became my daily ritual. Neil and I wanted more people to feel it, so we opened our bar in Santa Monica.
This kit is everything I wish someone had handed me back then. If it finds you the way it found me, tag me on social or come say hi at the bar.
Questions
What is in it?
100% cold-pressed noble kava root. Nothing added, nothing stripped away. Vegan, zero sugar, no caffeine.
What is kava?
Kava is a plant native to the South Pacific Islands and Hawaii, and its root is enjoyed in a tea-like form. It has been enjoyed for centuries in social, traditional and ceremonial settings, and it is the national drink of Fiji.
How does it feel?
Most people describe a warm, relaxed calm within 15 to 30 minutes, clear and social, never sedated. Kava is also known for a reverse tolerance, so many find it grows on them the more they drink it. Good in the moment, and better over time.
How does it taste?
Earthy and peppery, like a stronger matcha. It mixes into water, milk or juice in about 15 seconds.
I tried kava before and felt nothing. Why?
Kava is thought to have a kind of reverse tolerance, where the benefits feel subtle at first and become more noticeable with continued use. Traditionally, newcomers are welcomed with 2 to 3 servings. Serve it cold, over ice, in 12 to 16oz of any non-alcoholic liquid. Never warm, which brings out the bitterness.
Does it make you feel intoxicated?
No. Kava has traditionally been enjoyed as a communal drink and is the national beverage of Fiji. It is valued for a calm, relaxed state without impairing mental clarity or causing intoxication.
Is kava safe and legal?
Kava is 100% legal in the United States and has been safely enjoyed for centuries in the South Pacific and Hawai'i. It is made from the root of the kava plant and has a long history of traditional use in community and ceremonial settings. If you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, consult your physician before enjoying Kava Nectar.
Can I enjoy it every day?
Kava has been enjoyed daily for centuries in the Pacific Islands and is the national drink of Fiji. Kava Nectar contains no stimulants, sugars or additives, which makes it a good option for regular use. As with any botanical product it is best to listen to your body and enjoy in moderation. Unlike some botanicals, natural kava root is not considered habit forming.
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