Instant Fire Island Kava Powder

October 8th, 2009 . Posted in Buy Kava, Kava Articles, Kava Reviews | 2 Comments »
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The Freshest Kava is Fresh Raw Kava Root directly from the island!

It is expensive to import a fresh batch of bulk Kava from the islands, that’s why the kava you find in stores are trash. There is just no practical way to mass produce a fresh effective kava product to the masses without the kava getting old and becoming rubish. The best Kava is freshly imported kava from small community farmers in the South Pacific. We have to import the Kava by plane directly from the islands fresh after harvesting. Buy a sample of our Kava root and compare to everyone else… you will find we are one of the freshest sources for “Noble” kava online!

A real instant kava drink is here! Straight from Fire Island using only the freshest Borogu kava. This is not micronized kava root like other instant kava products on the market. The kava juice that was used to make this product was made using cold water extraction. Mix this powder in water or your favorite juice and drink. Now that is simple! No more messy kava making.Great for people on the go. Get Bula’ed in class or anywhere. This mixture is strong enough to provide relaxing effects but not too strong for weekday consumption. The taste of this instant kava is much lighter than that of fresh kava tea made from dried kava root. This product contains no sweetners or flavors because it does not taste that bad. It will make your mouth NUMB people.

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Frozen Fire Island Kavarita Cocktail

February 11th, 2009 . Posted in Kava Recipes | No Comments »
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What’s better than a margarita? A relaxing Frozen Fire Island Kavarita Cocktail. This non-alcoholic beverage with a kick only takes 5 mins to prepare thanks to the Instant Fire Island Kava! A unique kava product made from evaporated kava juice. Also to make this as simple as possible we are using the Frozen Bacardi Mixer in a can.

1. Pour the can of frozen Bacardi Mixer Margarita mix into a blender
2. Pour 1 can of water into the blender
3. Add 1 oz of Instant Fire Island Kava Powder
4. Blend on High for 2-3 mins
5. Splash with 1 can of Club Soda
6. Serve over ice with a lime garnish

Serves 5 high strength kava cockatails. Shared between 2-3 people is best.

Frozen Fire Island Kava Mojito Cocktail

February 11th, 2009 . Posted in Kava Recipes | No Comments »
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When it’s time to relax and chill, nothing is as cool, refreshing and relaxing than a Frozen Fire Island Kava Mojito Cocktail. This non-alcoholic beverage with a kick only takes 5 mins to prepare thanks to the Instant Fire Island Kava! A unique kava product made from evaporated kava juice. Also to make this as simple as possible we are using the Bacardi Frozen Mix in a can.

1. Pour the can of frozen Bacardi Mojito mix into a blender
2. Pour 1 can of water into the blender
3. Add 1 oz of Instant Fire Island Kava Powder
4. Blend on High for 2-3 mins
5. Splash with 1 can of Club Soda
6. Serve over ice with a lime garnish (fresh mint optional)

Serves 5 high strength kava cockatails. Shared between 2-3 people is best.

Fresh Foil Sealed Packaging for your Kava!

February 8th, 2009 . Posted in Buy Kava, Kava Articles, Kava Reviews | No Comments »
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In order to guarantee you get the freshest kava in the land… we package it up in food grade foil sealed packaging immediately after the root is imported and ground! We guarantee the freshest kava around!

Fresh Ground Mature Vanuatu Kava Root

February 8th, 2009 . Posted in Buy Kava, Kava Articles, Kava Reviews | No Comments »
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Vanuatu Ground Kava Root

Vanuatu Ground Kava Root

Only the finest Vanuatu kava kava that is a minimum of 5 years old is used in this special blend consisting of 50% crown root and 50% lateral root. This kava kava powder is considered to be a Noble Drinking kava kava in Vanuatu and is good for everyday drinking. This mixture is strong enough to provide relaxing effects but not too strong for weekday consumption. This kava powder has a very peppery smell to it as well as a peppery taste. The color of this kava powder is very light and it produces a beverage that is light in color as well. This is because there is less bark on the chips than on the roots.

Fresh Ground Papua New Guinea Kava Root

February 8th, 2009 . Posted in Buy Kava, Kava Articles, Kava Reviews | No Comments »
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Papua New Guinea Kava RootOnly the finest Vanuatu kava kava that is a minimum of 5 years old is used in this special blend consisting of 50% crown root and 50% lateral root. This kava kava is considered to be a Noble Drinking kava in Vanuatu and is good for everyday drinking. This mixture is strong enough to provide relaxing effects but not too strong for weekday consumption. This variety of kava is what is preferred in Vanuatu. This kava powder has a very peppery smell to it as well as a peppery taste. The color of this kava powder is very light and it produces a beverage that is light in color as well. This is because there is less bark on the chips than on the roots.

Homemade Kava Drink Recipe

February 3rd, 2009 . Posted in Kava Recipes | No Comments »
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What you will need:

1. Kava Root (use only fresh raw kava root)
2. cloth strainers
3. soy lecithin (optional)
4. big bowl or pot
5. blender (optional)
6. warm water (not hot)
7. time
Directions

1. Put kava (about 1 table spoon per drink)
2. Put a dash of soy lecithin (milk or veg oil works too, you just want to add a little fat for the kavalactones to attach to)
3. Put half a cup of water per tablespoon of kava
4. Let soak for 20-30 mins (you want the root to loosen up so the kavalactones can be released easily.
5. After soaking, it is best to add this mixture to a blender. But this is optional. But if you want the best out of your kava, blend it for about 30 secs on medium or low
6. Pour kava into the cloth strainers (I use 2 to keep them from ripping when I squeeze out the kava juice.
7. Squeeze out all of the juice unti the root is dry, occasionally dip the root back in the juices and re-soak it, knead it and squeeze all the juice out until the root is completely dry again.
8. Rinse out the cloth strainers really good and clean and discard the root.
9. Pour the juice though the strainer one more time, this time do not squeeze much, your just trying to get the plant material and kava chunks out of the juice.
10. Drink immediately or funnel into glass bottles and refridgerate.

I personally like to just pour shots of kava juice and a splash of sprite like just like a highball drink for flavor. Root beer is also tasty. Do not add to hot drinks, kavalactones burn up easily. Milk is good with kava, the fat in the milk helps bond with the kavalactones. Sometimes I make a chocolate milk with a shot of kava.

Kava isn’t the best tasting thing in the world. In fact to some people it is really bad tasting and yet some people like it. The majority of people out there will NOT like it. But kava drinkers do not drink kava for the taste. We drink it for the health benefits and effects it gives. It will make your mouth numb. And is a lot of fun as well. It will make most people sleepy, do not operate machinery or drive under the influence of good kava. And most important of all, ONLY USE FRESH RAW GROUND HIGH QUALITY KAVA ROOT! Using other parts of the kava plant can cause liver toxicity. The root is safe. Be sure to get your root from a reputable source. Like us! We only sell the freshest rawest, highest quality 100% kava root!

SACRED KAVA

January 31st, 2009 . Posted in Kava Articles | Comments Off

KAVA plays an essential role in the daily lives of many Pacific Islanders. Often thought of as one of the most precious gifts of the earth, it is a pleasant drink that can be used safely as an alternative to alcohol. Kava is a well known ‘folk-remedy’ to many Islanders and is used by tribal healers for it’s medicinal purposes. Ceremonial occasions are also marked with Kava such as weddings, festivals, holidays, and even funerals. It has become a status symbol in many cultures around the world and is still widely used in places like Fiji and Hawaii.

Known as ‘AWA’ in Hawaii, native stories suggest the origin of Kava as being brought from the ancestral homeland of Kahiki (the ancestral homelands of various islands of lower and middle Polynesia), and was planted throughout the islands by gods Kane and Kanaloa.(Kane was the ancestor of the chiefs and commoners, forest, fresh water, sunlight and verdant growth; and Kanaloa was the Hawaiian god of the ocean, marine life, and healing.

Some Fijian communities pound Kava root with a stone to make ‘yagona’ which may be passed around in a circle of gatherers by village elders using the sacred bowl or ‘tanoa’. Each member of the circle then offers a toast ‘ Bula (meaning health or life). Traditionally a Kava drink or “tea” is prepared from the root (the only part of the plant that is used). The cloudy brew is made by pounding and grinding the root, a labor intensive task that is usually reserved for young eager males. Modern procedures usually involve power operated machinery such as a mulcher which turns the root into pulp.

There are so many ways in which to drink your Kava but it is traditional to set a moment of the day aside “Kava time”, where a mood is set with friends and family to forget about your daily routines and sit back and relax. In the South Pacific Islands where coconut shells are abundant Kava is enjoyed from a shell but if a coconut shell isn’t handy it might be fun to use a special cup of your own choosing. Either way it is a time to share, appreciate and enjoy!

So Drink up and Bula!
 
 
 
 

 

Kava - A Natural Remedy for Anxiety

January 30th, 2009 . Posted in Kava Articles | No Comments »
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Did you know that Kava is a natural remedy for anxiety? Well it’s true, and has been for hundreds and hundreds of years! Now, we are not allowed to diagnose or treat your anxiety with kava due to FDA regulations. But we can share with you the common knowledge and personal experiences others have had with this magical herb. Please consult with your physician to determine if Kava is right for you and your personal situation.

Now, first off Kava is NOT a drug, and in no way “drug like”. Kava effects people differently and the effects are not the same for all people who try kava, which is why the FDA has classified kava as a herbal supplement and not a drug.

The natural anxiety relief can only be obtained from raw, fresh, high quality  kava root. Finding a source for fresh, raw, high quality kava root can be difficult. Look no further! Kava Island imports tons of the freshest high quality kava root every year strait from the small independent kava farmers on the islands! You can not get these natural effects from store bought kava products, for one… they are not fresh… for two, it is hard to keep a steady supply of fresh raw material in stock to do large manufacturing of kava products. The kava you buy in the store is absolutely worthless. You can only obtain the benefits of kava by purchasing fresh, raw, high quality kava root. Which we sell here on Kava Island!

What Experts Say About Kava & Anxiety

“Clinical Studies have shown that kava and kavalactones are effective in the treatment of anxiety at sub clinical and clinical levels, anxiety associated with menopause and anxiety due to various medical conditions. Herbal Remedies, including kava (Piper methysticum), have been shown to be effective as alternative treatments, at least in mild to moderate cases of anxiety.”

“Three studies have assessed the short-term effects of kava on anxiety related to medical condition.” These studies were done in Germany in 1989,1991, and 2000 respectively. “In the first, 59 anxious preoperative patients were given 300 mg of kava extract (equivalent to 60 mg of kavalactones) the night before and another 300 mg of kava an hour before their operation. When compared with the control group, those receiving kava had significantly lower levels of anxiety. In the second study, +/- kavain 600 mg/day significantly reduced depression associated with anxiety in 60 patients with tuberculosis or who were awaiting a confirmation of its diagnosis. In the third study, kava significantly reduced the anxiety and related depression of 20 patients who were awaiting the results of a biopsy for possible mammary carcinoma. These studies indicate that kava may be a potent short-term anxiolytic for anxiety and depression related to a medical condition.

In summary, current data suggests that kava extracts produce clinically effective and superior control of anxiety symptoms when compared with placebo and possibly benzodiazepines. In these studies, the extracts did not have the serious adverse effects associated with the benzodiazepines and thus may offer a viable alternative treatment for anxiety.”

All quoted information above taken from the following source with direct permission from Dr. Yadhu Singh himself- Y.N. Singh and N.N. Singh. 2002. Therapeutic potential of kava in the treatment of anxiety disorders. CNS Drugs, 16(11), 731-743.