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Kava Mama

Kava Lounge and online store

448 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW #6 Atlanta, Ga 30312

 678-631-9168 

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What is Kava?

Kava is a relaxing drink made from the root of the pepper plant Piper
methysticum. This ceremonial tea has been safely consumed by the people
of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Hawaii for 3,000 years. Kava is traditionally
prepared by placing the ground root into a porous sack, submerging in water, and
squeezing. The juice is then placed in a large, wooden bowl and served in coconut half-
shells.

Benefits of Kava

Stress and anxiety relief

Quiets mind chatter

Muscle relaxation

Anti-Inflammatory

Mood Lifter

Kava Mama Pick-Up

Order online and pickup in Atlanta. Find traditional kava, prepared the way it has been for thousands of years. Our Kava is sourced from only the highest quality sources in Fiji, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea, prepared in Atlanta.

When is the best time to drink kava?

Avoid drinking kava during or immediately after a large meal. Everyone’s routine is different, but one example of a good time to drink kava would be 1 to 2 hours after a light lunch. Also, consider the time of day as well. Kava is about feeling relaxed, less stressed and less anxious, so try to avoid drinking kava where you are likely to be too distracted or stressed to feel the effects, and seek out times where you can relax, wind down, and let the kava do it’s thing.

How do I drink kava and how much should I have?

Traditionally, kava is drank from a coconut shell in one big gulp. Some individuals will feel the effects from drinking kava after 8 ounces while others may want to try 16 ounces for their first time. Another thing to keep in mind is that kava has a reverse tolerance, meaning that the longer and more regularly you drink kava, the less you will need to drink at one time to feel the same effects. The lengths of the reverse tolerance will vary from person to person, so it is not uncommon for some people to not feel anything the first time they try kava. The kavalactones (the chemical compounds that give kava its effects) will build up in your body over time, and you’ll find that as you settle in to a routine drinking kava you’ll feel even better and more relaxed than you did when you first started your journey with kava.

Why is traditional hand squeezed kava better for you?

"Instant" kavas are more bitter than traditional, hand-squeezed kava, and can sometimes be harsher on the stomach as well. This is due to differences in how the kava is processed to make it “instant”. Many people find instant kava to lack the strength of traditional, hand-squeezed kava. Studies have found that preparing kava the traditional, hand squeezed way is the best method for preserving the many health benefits of kava, including studies that show that traditional hand squeezed kava may help prevent cancer (click to view video). For the full experience, we’ve found that kava is best enjoyed when prepared and served the way it has been for centuries!

Is your kava safe?

Our kava is lab-tested for authenticity and guaranteed to be sourced from the highest quality kava roots.

Still don't know which kava is best for you? Give us a call.

678-631-9168

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