Melo Melo Single Cultivar Instant Green Kava
Port Vila's Favourite: Warm, Relaxing, Deeply Pleasant
One of the most popular nakamal kavas in Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, Melo Melo lives up to its name by promoting a state of pleasant mellowness. This complex, balanced-heady cultivar delivers exceptionally high kavain content combined with a unique synergy of compounds that creates a warmer, deeper, and longer-lasting experience than purely euphoric heady varieties—the ultimate chillout kava.
Melo Melo Cultivar Profile:
- Balanced-heady character: Delightful mental refreshment combined with soft body relaxation—bridges heady and heavy profiles
- Warm and deep: Takes longer to build than fast-acting cultivars, but acts in a warmer, mellower, more sustained manner
- Mid-speed onset, extended duration: Effects develop gradually over 20-30 minutes and last considerably longer than typical heady kavas
- Versatile relaxation: Perfect for lazy late afternoons, slow-paced conversations, meaningful hangouts, or sessions with good music
- Balanced flavour: Smooth and creamy notes balanced with bitter, peppery character; hints of black pepper, wood, and toasted malt
- 423156 chemotype: High kavain (among the highest relative concentrations) and dihydrokavain create pleasant heady mental refreshment with unique mellowing depth
Instant Green Format: Made using our proprietary instant green process: fresh kava juice obtained through cold water extraction and careful filtration of freshly harvested, peeled Santo roots, then immediately dehydrated into pure instant granules. Mix directly with water or juice—no straining required.
Origin: Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Chemotype: 423156
Processing: Fresh juice extraction, temperature-controlled dehydration
Laterals-to-stump ratio: Natural (30-70%)
Preparation: Mix 1 sachet or 1 heaping teaspoon (~8g) with 200ml water or juice per serving. We recommend 2 servings per session (~16g total). Instant kava guide.
Note: Instant processing prioritises convenience and effect consistency. Traditional grind offers fuller aroma and flavour complexity.
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Organically Grown Noble Kava
100% pure noble kava from pristine volcanic soils. Our farmers cultivate specific single cultivars in regions best suited for each variety. Each plant matures for 3-5+ years using traditional organic farming methods passed down through generations.
Always Processed from Fresh
Each batch is exclusively made from kava harvested to order - never old village-dried stock. All plants undergo rigorous assessment: cultivar verification, freshness inspection, contamination screening, and rejection of any unhealthy or damaged roots.
Cleaned and dried to fresh perfection
Freshly harvested roots are meticulously cleaned and dried using proprietary methods. The process preserves maximum potency, fresh aroma, and bioactive compounds, while ensuring food safety. Each batch is immediately vacuum-sealed or nitrogen-flushed, locking in peak freshness.
Every Batch Tested
Our kava undergoes comprehensive testing using UHPLC analysis (superior to standard HPLC), full microbiological screening, and chemotype verification in an advanced in-house laboratory. Every batch comes with complete certificates of analysis and exceeds FSANZ Standard 2.6.3 requirements.
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