Nakamal Nights Traditional Kava
Premium Basal Roots Blend: Smooth, Deeply Relaxing, Night-Time
A smooth, heavy-character blend made using 100% basal roots from heavier noble cultivars. Easier drinking and smoother than lateral-heavy blends, with pleasant botanical aromas, specially crafted for peaceful evenings and winding down without mental stimulation. While our single cultivars maintain nature's balance of lateral and basal roots, we created this blend for those seeking smooth, creamy shells paired with restful night-time character.
Character: Heavy and deeply relaxing with a pleasant, delayed build-up concentrated in the body. Selected from heavier cultivars for deep relaxation and peaceful wind-down. Popular for restful nights without cerebral stimulation. In Vanuatu, basal roots are often mixed very thick; at normal concentration, you get smooth creaminess with deeply relaxing evening character. Not our strongest, but our "heaviest" kava with relatively long-lasting effects.
Taste & Aroma: Fresh, vibrant and green aroma, creamy texture, and mild taste. Our smoothest and easiest drinking kava. Basal roots are less bitter and more pleasant-tasting than laterals.
Traditional Grind Format: Peeled kava root ground into a medium-grind powder. Contains the root's indigestible fibres, so it needs to be kneaded and strained before drinking using a strainer bag.
Origin: Vanuatu (blend of heavier noble cultivars)
Typical Chemotype: 243156
Processing: Fully washed, peeled, temperature-controlled drying
Laterals-to-stump: 100% basal roots
Kavalactone Ratios (batch averages):
K to DHM: 3.11
K to DHK: 0.85
DHK to Y: 1.99
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Preparation: Use ~16g per cup with 200-250ml water. Start with 2-3 cups per session. Complete preparation guide.
Note: Traditional grind offers fuller aroma and flavour complexity. For a convenient no-strain option, try our instant kava range. Learn more about kava forms.
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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 at least three 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.
Check out our Certificates of Analysis