A remarkable single-origin kava from Epi Island, Vanuatu. This legendary cultivar represents what Dr Vincent Lebot termed “the pinnacle achievement” of centuries of Pacific selection. Prized locally and rarely exported, Kelai offers an exceptionally refined expression. Traditional cultivators prize this variety for its clean qualities and bright character.
This instant version maintains Kelai’s exceptionally smooth and pleasant character. Created using proprietary processing, fresh kava juice is made through cold water extraction of freshly harvested roots, carefully filtered, then gently dehydrated using methods that preserve freshness and protect delicate phytochemicals while achieving stability. The powder retains some hints of the dark chocolate, ripe bananas, and subtle almonds scent that the traditional powder is known for, though in a more subtle form due to the instant processing.
Product Specifications:
- Colour: Light beige granules with uniform appearance
- Origin: Epi Island, Vanuatu
- Chemotype: 421365
- Natural root ratio: 30-70% lateral to basal
- Processing: Cold water extraction and careful filtration from fresh roots, careful dehydration, no chemicals
- Fineness: Ultra-fine granules with uniform particle distribution
- Solubility: Forms a complete colloidal suspension in water at room temperature. Rapid dispersion within 30 seconds, creating a smooth suspension free from fibrous material. No straining or filtration required.
- Handling characteristics: Smooth texture, quick and very pleasant to work with
Quality Guaranteed by the Kava Society (New Zealand) Kava Europe is proud to be the exclusive European distributor of the Kava Society’s exceptional kava. This is truly the best kava in the world. Unlike most kava on the market – poorly dried and cleaned roots of unknown origin – each Kava Society batch is processed from freshly harvested plants using pioneering methods that preserve maximum freshness while ensuring absolute purity. Every batch undergoes rigorous laboratory testing with certificates of analysis. This is the exact same premium kava sold in New Zealand, meeting all New Zealand quality and safety regulations. When you choose our products, you’re getting kava as it should be – fresh, pure, and properly identified.
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