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What is a kava drink?
The plain-English guide: what it is, how it's made, and how much to pour.
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Your first time
What to expect from the first sip, and why some people barely notice it at first.
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How to drink it
One pour, straight or mixed, with 18 recipes and what an evening of it is like.
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Kava lab testing: how to read a certificate of analysis
Learn how to read a kava COA, check kavalactone units and sample details, and spot missing tests. We also explain the limits of our own published reports.
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Kava vs alcohol: taste, effects and practical differences
Compare kava and alcohol, including taste, servings, effects and precautions. Pedro Luz explains why his family started making a bottled kava alternative.
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Kava vs kratom: different plants, different risks
Kava and kratom come from different plants and have different active compounds. Learn what their labels mean and why a shared bar menu can be confusing.
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Kava reverse tolerance: what does the evidence say?
Didn't notice much the first time you tried kava? We examine reverse tolerance, the limits of the research, and why drinking more is not the answer.
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What are kavalactones? How to read the numbers
Learn about kava's six main kavalactones, chemotypes and serving amounts. See what our lab measured and what a milligram figure can and cannot tell you.
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The history of kava in Pacific Island cultures
Explore kava's Pacific origins, cultivation, preparation and ceremonial use through botanical research, museum collections and community accounts.
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5 kava mocktail recipes for alcohol-free gatherings
Make five kava mocktails with measured servings, including a ginger-lime mule, a coconut colada and a warm cinnamon drink. Each recipe makes one glass.
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Noble vs tudei kava: what the label can tell you
Understand noble and tudei kava, cultivar names and chemotypes. Learn which sourcing details and lab results help you check the product behind the label.
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Kava bars: what to expect on your first visit
A first visit to a kava bar, from ordering a shell to choosing a drink. Plus a local guide to kava bars in Delray Beach, Miami and West Palm Beach.
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First time trying kava? Here's what to expect
Trying kava for the first time? Learn how it tastes, how to measure a serving, what you may notice, and which precautions to take before drinking it.
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Kava and athletic recovery: what does the evidence say?
Does kava help athletic recovery? A look at what research can support, what remains unproven, and what to check before adding it to your routine.
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