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Marketing Statements for Kava: Best Practices and Guidelines
As kava is marketed as either a food or dietary supplement in the United States – not a drug – there are restrictions on the statements that can be made regarding kava products in marketing materials.
Q&A with Tyler Blythe, Co-Founder of Root of Happiness®
Meet Tyler Blythe, Co-Founder of Root of Happiness®, KavaLytics™ Analytical System, and Kali Kava™ American Adapted Kava Genetics, based out of Sacramento, California USA.
How Does Kava Make You Feel?
Discover the secrets behind kava and its influence on your overall well-being. Read on to gain valuable insights about kava's unique effects.
What Does Kava Taste Like?
Uncover the unique taste of kava, an herbal drink with centuries-old traditions. From earthy undertones to hints of spice, learn more about kava's flavor profile.
Kava Consumption & Liver Health
An analysis of the effects of kava on the liver and a comparison to other substances
Q&A with Michael Louze, Kava Expert and Wholesaler
Meet Kava Coalition member Michael Louze. Read about his remarkable kava journey from his first drink to becoming a wholesaler, his insights into the kava industry, and his invaluable contributions to our community.
The Rising and Falling Fortunes of Vanuatu Kava
In February 2020, I traveled to Vanuatu in the South Pacific to gain a better understanding of the kava (Piper methysticum, Piperaceae) trade in that country at this time.
Kava, The Peace Elixir
While kava supplements are becoming popular in the US for relieving stress and anxiety, kava beverage has been consumed by island cultures as a social beverage and a ceremonial libation for an estimated three thousand years.
Kava: The Anti-Anxiety Herb is Making a Comeback
For the many millions who suffer anxiety, a valuable, safe and far less expensive option than drugs awaits to calm nerves, relax muscles and reduce mental chatter.
Traditional Kava Grinding
While ceremonies and preparation vary greatly from one island to another, there is still a common factor that remains the same everywhere: the grinding of kava roots before turning it into a beverage.
Kava Ceremony: Understanding the Tradition
Discover an intimate world where tranquility, tradition, and community unite in harmony to form what's known as a kava ceremony.
How to Prepare Kava
With expert insight and a little know-how, you will be able to prepare the best kava drink in no time.