Europe’s Source of the World’s Best Kava
What is kava?
The name “kava” (or “kava kava”, as often used in Europe) has two meanings. It refers to a perennial plant domesticated and grown across Oceania, and to a traditional liquid extract prepared from its roots. Kava has been used for a whole range of purposes by the cultures of the South Pacific for millenia.
In the European Union, our kavas are sold exclusively for aromatherapy and natural textile dyeing applications. For scent work, the dried roots carry a warm, woody-balsamic aroma with cultivar-specific character, used loose, in sachets, or infused into neutral fabric. For natural dyeing, the pigment-bearing compounds in kava root bind beautifully to cotton, linen, silk, and wool, producing a spectrum of warm earth tones — from soft honey-amber through rich caramel to deep, golden brown depending on the cultivar and dwell time.
Europe’s Premier Source of Fine Kava
KAVA EUROPE is the official partner and distributor of the world’s best kava from the Kava Society (New Zealand) in the European market. The Kava Society was originally established as an informal kava association by scientists and researchers from Auckland University. Driven by a genuine passion for the plant, the Kava Society has evolved into one of the world’s best-known and highly acclaimed suppliers of high-quality kava powders. The Kava Society and their Vanuatu processing partners maintain exceptional standards throughout the supply chain, from fresh harvest to final product, ensuring each batch captures the authentic essence of fresh, pure and noble kava.
We are committed to ensuring that our store offers only products that meet the highest standards of hygiene and quality. Kava Europe actively works to educate and popularise knowledge about kava in the EU/EEA territory. Our efforts in this area include social and informational campaigns and the publication of dedicated materials.
Our hope is to see kava’s aromatic and pigment traditions — so central to the cultures of the South Pacific for millennia — find a living, creative audience across Europe.
