Puariki Single Cultivar Traditional Kava
Puariki is an outstanding cultivar of heady character. Exclusively grown on the remote and fertile island of Tongoa, this kava is greatly appreciated for intensly pleasant effects, smooth taste and distinct, enjoyable aroma with hints of breadfruit, oatmeal, nutmeg and kola nut.
Together with our Vanuatu partners we’ve been working for years to source enough of it to make it available for purchase. Ensuring that we can bring freshly harvested plants to the processing facility hundreds of kilometers away sometimes requires a charter of a dedicated air taxi. We think it is worth it. :)
You can read more about Puariki, the island of Tongoa and the efforts to source it in our dedicated blog post.
Island of Origin: Tongoa, Vanuatu
Average Laterals to Stump Ratio: Natural (30-70)
Typical Chemotype: 423156
Processing: Fully washed and peeled. Dried in a temperature-controlled dehydrator.
Effects: Uplifting and blissful, relatively quick acting and not particularly long-lived, but still rich
Flavour profile: Smooth and creamy with notes of nuts, butter and oatmeal.
This is a strictly limited release/edition product. We are not sure if we might be able to source more of it anytime in the future so enjoy it while it lasts.
How to Use it?
This noble traditional kava powder requires straining (click here to purchase a high-quality strainer). We recommend using apx 30-35g per session, but note that each person requires a different amount of kava to feel and enjoy its effects. Detailed preparation instructions can be found here.
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Organically Grown Pure & 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
Our kava benefits from proprietary drying technology that locks in fresh root aroma, potency and character while ensuring food safety. Roots are meticulously washed, peeled, and dried in temperature-controlled dehydrators swiftly after harvest. Each dried batch is immediately vacuum-sealed or nitrogen-flushed to maintain 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.
Check out our Certificates of Analysis