Palarasul Single Cultivar Instant Green Kava
Santo's Finest: Exceptionally Smooth, Uplifting and Refreshing
One of Vanuatu's three most popular nakamal varieties, Palarasul is prized for its exceptionally smooth, uplifting effects and light, floral character. Grown only on Espiritu Santo, nearly all of it is consumed locally by those who've appreciated it for generations.
Palarasul Cultivar Profile:
- Very uplifting and refreshing heady character: Quick onset leading to a clean peak, followed by gentle mellowness that doesn't linger
- Peaceful yet uplifting: Despite its heady profile, Palarasul exudes a sense of peacefulness that makes it uniquely versatile
- Exceptionally smooth and light: Light, floral aroma and taste with excellent organoleptic properties
- Reliable and consistent: Predictable effects profile regardless of growing conditions
- Versatile applications: Excellent for socialising, creative work, or peaceful contemplation
- Distinctive kavalactone profile: Higher kavain and dihydrokavain to DHM ratio than most Vanuatu cultivars; the elevated dihydrokavain creates the gentle, balanced character
Instant Green Format: Made using a proprietary instant green process: fresh kava juice obtained through cold water extraction and careful filtration of freshly harvested, peeled Santo roots, then immediately dehydrated into pure instant granules. Mix directly with water or juice—no straining required.
Palarasul was the first single cultivar we sourced from Vanuatu and remains my personal favourite. It inspired us to build our entire fresh-processing system.
Origin: Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Chemotype: 423156
Processing: Fresh juice extraction, temperature-controlled dehydration
Laterals-to-stump ratio: Natural (30-70%)
Preparation: Mix 1 sachet or 1 heaping teaspoon (~8g) with 200ml water or juice per serving. We recommend 2 servings per session (~16g total). Instant kava guide.
Note: Instant processing prioritises convenience and effect consistency. Traditional grind offers fuller aroma and flavour complexity.
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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
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