Click here to learn more about the Kava Kauai family. Shipping Notice:We are going to take a brief vacation. Our last shipping day this week will be on Thursday July 15th, 2010. Our next shipping day will be on Friday July 23, 2010. After that we will resume our usual Tuesday and Friday Shipping. Our Kava is simply the very best kava available anywhere! We start by buying our kava root directly from the growers so we can assure that you are getting the very highest quality kava available. This whole kava root (absolutely no stems or leaves are used!) is processed into kava powder in small batches, assuring that you will receive the freshest kava available. The extra fine grind of our kava makes preparation of the kava beverage simple and quick. A convenient re-sealable zip lock package keeps your kava fresh. We provide you with the recipes and instructions to get the most from your kava experience. Kava is also known as Kava Kava. In Hawaii kava is called Awa (pronounced ava). In Fiji kava is called Yagona. In Pohnpei kava is called Sakau. Kava is a natural herbal beverage made from the root of the tropical shrub, Piper methysticum(kava). For 3,000 years Pacific Islanders have used kava to help them relieve tension and enjoy life more fully. Kava relaxes the body while clearing the mind, creating a state of natural well being. The tranquility that comes with drinking kava is said to evoke an atmosphere of easy sociability. Its no wonder that kava as been used by Pacific Islanders to foster communication and even as a means to conflict resolution. Kava truly is "The Drink of Peace".