Legendary cultivar from Epi Island, Vanuatu, where it is the most prized variety – so much so that most is used locally rather than exported. In their groundbreaking work, Dr Vincent Lebot, Dr Mark Merlin and Dr Lamont Lindstrom described Kelai as “the pinnacle achievement” of cultivar selection.
In accordance with EU regulations, this product is intended for natural textile dyeing and aromatherapy applications.
- Island of Origin: Epi, Vanuatu
- Average Laterals to Stump Ratio: Natural (30-70)
- Typical Chemotype: 421365
- Processing: Traditional powder – fully washed and peeled roots, temperature-controlled drying, ground to fine powder
- Pigment Colour: Bright gold to rich honey
- Aromatic Profile: Creamy with almond and ripe banana notes. Lightly spiced warmth. Aroma of vivid, invigorating character.
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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