The Kava Blog
Silesse - the contemplative cultivar from Malekula
A guest post profiling the Malekula cultivar Silesse and one of its growers and custodians. Unlike most other kavas, Silesse is not known for being a “social” cultivar. Instead, many people find it...
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Puariki is an outstanding cultivar grown exclusively on the remote island of Tongoa (Vanuatu). This blog post provides an overview of the cultivar’s history, characteristics, as well as an account ...
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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 exclusively made from kava harvested to order - never old village-dried stock. All plants undergo rigorous assessment: cultivar verification, freshness inspection, contamination screening, and rejection of any unhealthy or damaged roots.
Cleaned and dried to fresh perfection
Our kava benefits from proprietary drying technology that locks in fresh root aroma, potency and character while ensuring food safety. Roots are meticulously washed, peeled, and dried in temperature-controlled dehydrators swiftly after harvest. Each dried batch is immediately vacuum-sealed or nitrogen-flushed to maintain peak 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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