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Pacific Elixir cultivar card — blend traditional grind

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Dried noble kava roots ready for processing

Pacific Elixir Traditional Kava

Name: Pacific Elixir Traditional Kava
Rating: 4.82 (22 reviews)

$50.00 USD

size:

250g~15 cups$50.00500g~30 cups$94.001kg~60 cups$176.00

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Our Flagship Blend: Balanced, Potent, Versatile

A carefully crafted blend of premium Vanuatu cultivars, Pacific Elixir delivers balanced character that suits both newcomers and experienced kava drinkers. Mentally refreshing with peaceful calmness and pleasant relaxation, potent without being overly heavy. This versatile kava works equally well as an evening wind-down, social companion, or aid to contemplation and creative thinking.

Character: Thoughtfully balanced, combining the finest qualities of multiple cultivars for consistent, well-rounded character. Ideal starting point before exploring more tailored single cultivar experiences. Surprisingly potent, high kavalactone content delivers strong character despite approachable profile. While specific cultivars may vary batch-to-batch, we maintain the balanced profile, potency, and pleasant character. Light-coloured beverage that belies its strength.

Taste & Aroma: Selected cultivars known for lower bitterness. Complex nutty and peppery flavour with notes of white chocolate, liquorice, and spices. Pleasant and approachable.

Traditional Grind Format: Peeled kava root ground into a medium-grind powder. Contains the root's indigestible fibres, so it needs to be kneaded and strained before drinking using a strainer bag.

Origin: Vanuatu (blend of premium cultivars)
Typical Chemotype: 423615 or similar
Processing: Fully washed, peeled, temperature-controlled drying
Laterals-to-stump: on average 40-60%

Preparation: Use ~16g per cup with 200-250ml water. Start with 2-3 cups per session. Complete preparation guide.

Note: Traditional grind offers fuller aroma and flavour complexity. For a convenient no-strain option, try our instant kava range. Learn more about kava forms.

Pacific Elixir Traditional Kava

$50.00 USD

A connoisseur grade kava currently in a class of its own.
Best kava you can get in New Zealand. Very fast delivery.
Always good. Works for social nights or solo. The quality is obvious.

5 stars: 18 (82%)
4 stars: 4 (18%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

This is some of the best kava I’ve ever had, I’ve been drinking kava for over 20 years and pacific elixir is one of the best!!

I love the feeling it gives me, very mellow yet uplifting at the same time

Easy drinking, easy on the mind, very pleasant. Noticeable and comfortable next day come back.

Best kava you can get in New Zealand. Very fast delivery. Auckland to Christchurch in three days sometimes. Recommended.

Mellow and relaxing. Fast delivery too :) Thank you!

I did enjoy this. I had 4 cups over 3 hours and ended up just sitting on the deck doing nothing and enjoying the feeling and relaxing.

I love it so much! I feel like this product is really sustainable and good as a beginner when trying kava. I felt really happy in this experience :)!

Having only tried single cultivars previously, I was curious to see how Pacific Elixir would stand up against them. I was pleasantly surprised to find my experience quite similar to that of Bir Kar to begin with, but then quite mellowing and sedating towards the end of my session. I really enjoyed Pacific Elixirand will be buying again soon.

Fantastic

Nice uplifting effect

On the heady side, gives a nice uplifting effect. The latest batch is very nice. Not as clear headed as Kelai but somehow more action mode. I love to use it to mix my favorite blend depending on my needs. When you compare Kava to the outer and inner worth of people, this Kava is the outside world - beautiful and uplifting. Originally posted on the Kava Forums

Solid all-rounder

Good blend, nice balance of effects. Reliable choice and what I recommend to anyone starting out. [Originally submitted via previous website]

Solid but moved on

Quality kava, tastes fine. I've just found better results with single cultivars - easier to dial in the effects you want. Good entry point though. [Originally submitted via previous website]

Good blend, prefer singles now

This was my go-to for ages and it's good. After trying the single cultivars I find I prefer those - more consistent batch to batch. Still recommend for starting out. [Originally submitted via previous website]

Crowd pleaser

When I have people over who haven't tried kava, this is what I serve. Works for beginners and regulars. [Originally submitted via previous website]

Consistently great

I've ordered this maybe 8 or 9 times now. Always good. Works for social nights or solo. The quality is obvious. [Originally submitted via previous website]

Good starting point

This was my introduction to quality kava. Balanced, approachable, reliable. Still keep some around. [Originally submitted via previous website]

What got me into kava

This was my first proper kava and it's still one of my favourites. Balanced, tastes good, reliable effects. Can't go wrong. [Originally submitted via previous website]

Real good kava - the real deal

Very nice light and creamy color that foamed slightly while kneading. Left a surprising light scent of citrus which was pleasant. Effects started in less than 10 minutes before hitting like a train. A very intense headrush with substance. After 20-30 minutes gave way to sedation. Very little gastric upset compared to other kavas. This is a real, and real good kava. Not cheap but valuable. This blend was masterfully crafted to give both very heady and very sedating effects at the same time. The real deal and a premium product that simply delivers. Originally posted on the Kava Forums

proper kava

this is what kava should taste like. smooth, fresh, potent. been ordering for years and quality stays consistent. [Originally submitted via previous website]

Connoisseur grade kava

Very fresh with only weeks from harvest to shell. Processed quickly and cleaned in meticulous manner. Nice fine grind and fresh scent. Very light colored due to extensive cleaning. Very mild taste that is not hard to get down - deceptively mild. Significant reduction of dermo with very little GI upset. No nausea, gas or bloating. Headiness isn't the quick rushy buzz - effects on the mind are much more complex with deeply relaxed/uplifted feeling. A connoisseur grade kava currently in a class of its own. Very reminiscent of kava experiences from 4-5+ years ago. Originally posted on the Kava Forums

Good stuff

Good product, good service. Will order again. [Originally submitted via previous website]

Finally, good kava in NZ

Been looking for quality kava since moving back from Vanuatu. This is proper. Nothing else in NZ came close at the time. [Originally submitted via previous website]

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 at least three years using traditional organic farming methods passed down through generations.

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Always Processed from Fresh

Each batch is made from kava harvested to order, never from old village-dried stock. Plants are inspected on arrival for the right cultivar, for freshness, and for contamination. Anything that doesn’t pass is rejected.

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Cleaned and Dried to Fresh Perfection

Freshly harvested roots are meticulously cleaned and dried using bespoke methods developed over years of research and refinement. The process preserves potency, fresh aroma, and active compounds. Each batch is then vacuum-sealed or nitrogen-flushed to lock in freshness.

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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.

Check out our Certificates of Analysis