Melo Melo Traditional Grind Single Cultivar Kava
Melo Melo Traditional Grind Single Cultivar Kava
A strong single cultivar kava of complex and balanced character.
As the name suggests, Melo Melo is known for promoting a state of pleasant mellowness. This is one of the most popular nakamal (kava bar) kavas in Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila. Melo Melo’s chemotype is generally dominated by a big dose of dihydrokavain, i.e. a kavalactone that is associated with a delightful, heady mental refreshment, but one that takes a bit longer to build up and is thought to act in a warmer, deeper, mellower and longer lasting manner than the more purely euphoric and relatively-short acting kavain. At the same time, Melo Melo also has a fair amount of kavain, which fuels the pleasant cerebral aspects of this kava. The other kavalactones provide a nice cushioning effect for the body and just enough of sedative elements to provide a solid base for a good night sleep. In short, it’s the ultimate “chillout” kava. Great for lazy late afternoons, slow-paced hang outs with friends, meaningful conversations, enjoyable sessions with good music and soft body relaxation.
Melo Melo has a fresh, slightly bitter-sweetish taste with woody, grassy and black pepper notes.
In order to present this single cultivar in its full glory, we are offering it at the natural ratio of around 70-80% stump to 20-30% lateral roots. This is how nature made it and we think she did a pretty good job.
Average chemotype: 243156
How to Use it?
This certified noble traditional kava powder requires straining (click here to purchase a high-quality strainer). We recommend using apx 30-35g per session, but note that each person requires a different amount of kava to feel and enjoy its effects. Detailed preparation instructions can be found here.
Recent Reviews:
“My mate had Melo Melo in Vanuatu and described as ‘mystical’. I wasn’t sure what he meant, but now I understand. This is such a complex, beautiful kava. It’s hard to tell whether it’s heady, heavy. It just escapes these classifications, has a bit of everything, but not in an overpowering or boring manner. It’s just such a pleasant and, ahem, mellow ride. Jane and I had it on the beach after work and we were amazing how clean, smooth and relaxing it felt.”
“Time literally slows down after just one shell of this kava. Clear and smooth head, body relaxation, some noticeable elevation in mood. Very pleasant.”
