The Kava Blog
Silesse: a contemplative noble cultivar from Malekula
A guest post from Root & Pestle profiling Silesse, a rare and prized noble cultivar from the island of Malekula in Vanuatu. Includes the story of the cultivar, its chemotype, and an interview w...
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Puariki: a rare noble cultivar from the island of Tongoa
Puariki is an outstanding noble cultivar grown exclusively on the remote Vanuatu island of Tongoa. A guest post from our friends at Root & Pestle, covering the cultivar's history and characteri...
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What's the best kava? What's the best kava cultivar?
What's the best kava? It depends on what you mean by best. We look at the history of cultivar selection in Vanuatu, why chemotype matters, the curious case of Fijian kava, and our own picks among t...
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Organically Grown Noble Kava
100% pure noble kava from pristine volcanic soils. Our farmers cultivate specific single cultivars in regions best suited for each variety. Each plant matures for 3-5+ years using traditional organic farming methods passed down through generations.
Always Processed from Fresh
Each batch is made from kava harvested to order, never from old village-dried stock. Plants are inspected on arrival for the right cultivar, for freshness, and for contamination. Anything that doesn’t pass is rejected.
Cleaned and Dried to Fresh Perfection
Freshly harvested roots are meticulously cleaned and dried using bespoke methods developed over years of research and refinement. The process preserves potency, fresh aroma, and active compounds. Each batch is then vacuum-sealed or nitrogen-flushed to lock in freshness.
Every Batch Tested
Our kava undergoes comprehensive testing using UHPLC analysis (superior to standard HPLC), full microbiological screening, and chemotype verification in an advanced in-house laboratory. Every batch comes with complete certificates of analysis and exceeds FSANZ Standard 2.6.3 requirements.
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