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BlogOctober 9, 2019March 5, 2025 by admin

Why You Should Definitely Get Kava Drink

The guy serving the kava is also of high importance, usually as he’s the one making it, but also because of the fact he’s also in charge of how much you have to drink, so it pays to be nice!

Kava is prepared in a dedicated kava bowl – usually carved or pretty ornate looking and served in a coconut shell. Servings wise you can request a low tide, mid tide or high tide serving…pretty self explanatory really.

How you will feel

Once you drink Kava, you will probably feel tingling and numbness in your tongue.

Kava is a very mild narcotic and is known to make people feel relaxed. You are guaranteed to have a good nights sleep after a couple of high tides and you will wake up feeling well rested and energized.

Fijian people are known to be some of the happiest on the planet and somehow we think that the Kava may have something to do with that. It was sold as an relaxant in the States in pill form at one time, but they couldn’t capture the exact formula of drinking it fresh from the root.

How Kava tastes?

Like muddy water, literally. With a bit of bitterness. It is how should you say…an acquired taste

BlogOctober 8, 2019March 5, 2025 by admin

Kava Ceremony In Fiji

When visiting Fiji you will find yourself taking part in many a Kava ceremony. It is an important aspect of visiting any village and it is customary to present a gift of Yaqona (Kava root) to present to the executive head of the village.

It can be a little confusing when you don’t know what to do, but don’t worry, the Fijian people are very patient and will talk you through the process. But to make things a little easier for your next trip to Fiji here are some facts and tips on what to expect when partaking in your very own Kava ceremony.

Kava ceremony — Drinking Kava at the ceremony

When entering a village always bring a gift of kava root. It can be picked up at a local market.
Women should always wear a sulu (sarong) and dress modestly.
Men should dress respectful as well.
The eldest man enters the house first followed by the rest of the men and then the women
Everyone must sit down and remain seated during the kava ceremony.
You are allowed to take photographs, but it is always respectful to ask.
The chief (the eldest man in your group) presents the root to the Village Chief.
The ceremony then begins as the villagers grind up the Kava and strain it through a cloth bag into a large wooden bowl placed in the middle of the room.
It is then offered to your chief and second
Then the village’s executive head drinks the Kava before it is offered to the rest of the room.
After that it is shared with everyone.
The men drink first and then the women.

Fiji Kava Ceremony — Clap once with a cupped hand making a hollow sound

Clap once with a cupped hand making a hollow sound
Yell: Bula!
Drink in one gulp
Clap three times
Say: Mathe

ONCE THE KAVA CEREMONY IS OVER, THE FESTIVITIES OF SONG AND DANCE CAN BEGIN.

The Kava ceremony brings two families together and they are now one after the ceremony. It is a big celebration after the Kava ceremony with dancing and music. It’s a wonderful way to interact with the local villagers. Don’t be shy, join in the dancing. Fijians are the most friendly and welcoming people on earh.

After the Kava ceremony, the visitors are free and welcome to enter and explore the village as they please.

Preparing KavaOctober 8, 2019March 5, 2025 by admin

Traditional Way to Prepare Kava

There are many different thoughts and methods that people use when making kava, but the one universal method involves agitating the root. Kavalactones are the compound, which makes kava enjoyable as well as where all of its benefits reside. Kavalactones sit on the top of a kava root. The root must be agitated to activate the kavalactone and one can do that by taking pounded root and placing it in some type strainer bag. Rooted Kava recommends using 150-200 micron nut milk bags (you can find the strainer bags in the accessories section) and placing 50-60 grams per quart inside the bag. Use the drawstring at the top of the bag and tie off to secure the root inside the bag.

Universal method to make Kava. — Traditional Kava the national drink of Fiji. Kava is a mildly narcotic drink made from mixing the powdered root of the pepper plant with water and results in a numb feeling and a sense of relaxation

Example: If you wanted to make 2 quarts., or half-gallon you would put 120 grams in your strainer bag.

Place strainer bag in a mixing bowl and start to pour your water over it in micro-pours. We recommend 3-4 “washes” per batch so gauge your pouring in that way. Once you pour over, place your left hand on the top of the bag and start massaging the kava in the water. Make sure when you are washing you are agitating the entirety of roots inside the bag. Once the water turns to a blonde milky substance that wash is done. Pour that into the container you want to store your kava and start your next wash in your mixing bowl. There are many different ways to agitate the root but find which way works best for you. We’ve found rapid, violent motions work best to activate the kavalactones. We’d love to hear your experiences and how this works for you and feel free to ask us any questions moving forward. Check our Food Label Symbols Link !!!