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Bir Kar Single Cultivar Traditional Kava
Bir Kar Single Cultivar Traditional Kava
Bir Kar Single Cultivar Traditional Kava
Bir Kar Single Cultivar Traditional Kava
Bir Kar Single Cultivar Traditional Kava
The Kava Society

Bir Kar Single Cultivar Traditional Kava

Sale price$69.99 NZD

Santo's Red-Stemmed Cultivar: Fast, Clean, Complex

Named after its distinctive reddish stems ("kar" means red), Bir Kar is a rare cultivar grown exclusively in the heartland of Espiritu Santo. Dr Vincent Lebot and Patricia Simeoni described it as "fast acting and strong"—it delivers quick cerebral effects followed by pleasant muscle relaxation, with a remarkably clean finish and minimal lingering.

What Makes Bir Kar Distinctive:

  • Quick-acting: Effects onset rapidly—excellent for short, focused sessions
  • Two-stage experience: Quick cerebral euphoria followed by pleasant muscle relaxation
  • Exceptionally clean: Very clean feeling with minimal lingering after-effects
  • Balanced-heady character: Solid balanced base with refreshing heady lift and body comfort
  • Perfect for socialising: Quick mental refreshment followed by physical ease—ideal for social gatherings
  • Distinctive flavour: Aromatic profile with notes of roasted peanuts, black pepper, and dark chocolate
  • 423561 chemotype: Balanced profile creating fast-acting, complex effects

Origin: Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Chemotype: 423561
Processing: Fully washed, peeled, temperature-controlled drying
Laterals-to-stump ratio: Natural (30-70%)

Preparation: Traditional grind requires straining (view our kava strainer bag). Start with 30-35g per session; adjust to your needs. Complete preparation guide.

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Bir Kar Single Cultivar Traditional Kava
Bir Kar Single Cultivar Traditional Kava Sale price$69.99 NZD

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

Freshly harvested roots are meticulously cleaned and dried using proprietary methods. The process preserves maximum potency, fresh aroma, and bioactive compounds, while ensuring food safety. Each batch is immediately vacuum-sealed or nitrogen-flushed, locking in 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.

Check out our Certificates of Analysis