![]() Isa is a variety of kava originating in Papua New Guine. This Hawaiian kava is the infamous Isa variety and it is extremely potent. It is the only kava we offer that is grown in the United States. Our Hawaiian variety of kava is sold under the label of Hawaiian 'AWA. ![]() Hawaiian 'Awa maximum Potency Ceremonial and Weekend Grade Kava This is what they are saying about Isa direct from there website-" ![]() I am saying all of this because Nakamal at Home is now selling Hawaiian kava and they are saying there Hawaiian kava is Isa, since they call Isa, Hawaiian kava I did not want people who are new to kava to mistakenly buy Hawaii grown Isa thinking they got a real Hawaiian kava. There are other varieties of kava that are grown in Hawaii like Isa, Boroguru, and several others from other islands other than Hawaii but that does not mean that they are Hawaiian, they are Hawaii grown but they are not Hawaiian kava. I want to make it understood to those that are new to kava so that they do not drink a tudei kava thinking it is regular kava, the purpose of this post is to let the new ones know that Isa comes from Papua New Guinea and it is a tudei kava not Noble like "Pure Hawaiian" 'Awa. I do not want to make this post about if Isa is good or if we should or should not drink Isa. While nearly every part of the plant is used for consumption, awa root is most typically available because it has the highest concentration of kavalactones than any other part of the plant.Hi everyone, I wanted to take this time to let everyone a bit about Hawaiian 'Awa or kava. The great thing about awa is that you’ll never have to guess when it’s ripe! The plant is harvested when mature enough to produce potent, relaxing kavalactones, so it’s ready to use by the time it gets to you. Other names for awa are, kava (Tongan and Marquesan for bitter), ʻava in Samoa, yaqona in Fiji, sakau in Pohnpei, seka in Kosrae, and malok or malogu in certain areas of Vanuatu.Īwa (or kava) is prepared by soaking the fresh or dried root in warm water to loosen its fibers, then squeezing or pulverizing the plant matter to release the sticky and buzz-inducing kavalactones that make the drink more viscous and potent. Widely considered a health supplement, it’s best to get advice from the experts!Įnjoyed for thousands of years as a vigorously prepared beverage, awa is a plant that has many names depending on where in the world it's being enjoyed. Even though awa does not contain alcohol, people who love it say that it makes you feel more social without losing your inhibitions.īecause of this somewhat sedative effect, your friends at FruitStand recommend talking with your pediatrician before offering awa (or kava) beverages to anyone under the age of 18. Loved for its natural calming effect, awa is often enjoyed to promote a feeling of relaxation and ease, naturally and without intoxication. The root is the most sought after portion of the plant because it contains the highest concentrations of kavalactones, but this mellow active ingredient is found throughout the plant in its leaves and stems, too. Awa is a plant that’s known for its relaxing effects and distinctively earthy, bitter and numbing flavor. ![]()
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