City Kava Sample Size (3.0 oz)
This is our fresh Tongan kava. The unique volcanic soil of the island has created a smooth and relatively easy tasting kava. A drink of our kava makes you feel relaxed, happy, and more alert with some people even reporting an almost energetic level of happiness. Our Tongan kava is more uplifting and less tiring than other kavas making it great for daytime use, and our best social kava.
Lab-tested 100% Noble kava sourced direct from small Tongan farmers for quality, freshness, and better effects.
Effects: Heady
This is a kava that makes you feel happier and more alert. It provides wonderful mental relaxation and mood enhancement.
Preparation
Kava Preparation: Traditional Method
Traditional kava preparation is much like brewing tea. Kava root powder is placed in a straining bag and steeped in hot water.
Gather together all you need to prepare a kava drink the traditional way and then follow the simple steps below to make kava the traditional way.
Things you're going to need:
High-Quality Medium Ground Kava Root (Available to buy here).
A Strainer Bag (A muslin bag is best but you can use cheesecloth, or even an old T-shirt)Warm / Hot water (tap hot is perfect)
A medium-sized bowl to prepare the kava in.Shop Kava Root & Strainer BagStep 1Measure out the right amount of kava root. Typically, in kava preparation, a standard serving size for one individual is 2-4 Tablespoons.
Add the kava root to your strainer bag and place the bag into your bowl.
Step 2: Measure out 8-12oz. of tap hot water (about 120 degrees*) per serving. Vary the amount of water depending on how strong you want your kava root tea to taste. Next, pour the hot water directly into the bag with the kava powder.Let the kava steep in the bag in the bowl for 5-10 minutes. Traditional kava preparation involves steeping just like you brew a tea.
Step 3:The third step in kava preparation is an important one. Twist the top of your kava strainer closed and press out all the air. Knead the kava root in the bag in the water in the bowl. Alternate between kneading the kava and squeezing the bag to strain the liquid into the bowl. Be careful not to let any actual root escape the bag.The water in the bowl will turn a nice milky brown color and begin to look like chocolate milk. After 5-10 minutes of kneading, wring the straining bag tight to remove all liquid. Leave the root in the bag, possibly for a second wash or brew.
Step 4: Lastly, since kava liquid goes down a little easier chilled either refrigerate your liquid for a short while or throw in a few ice cubes.Once your kava is sufficiently chilled pour into a cup and start enjoying right away.Note: for maximum relaxation effects kava is best consumed on an empty stomach. See our tips for the best kava drinking experience.
Non-trditional kava preperation (blender):
For 2 servings place the kava (4-8 tablespoons) in the blender with 3 cups of water tap water.
Blend on high for one minute. Enjoy!
*Water can always be substituted with beverages of your choice for a kava cocktail!
Type of Kava
100% Noble Tongan Kava