Melo Melo

Native to Ambae, Melo Melo is perhaps the most popular kava cultivar in Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila.

“Melo Melo is one of the most widely cultivated noble kavas in the Pacific, and a defining cultivar of Ambae’s kava tradition.” The Kava Society (New Zealand)

Sold in accordance with EU regulations exclusively for aromatherapy and natural textile dyeing applications.

• Island of Origin: Ambae, Vanuatu
• Island of Cultivation: Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
• Average Laterals to Stump Ratio: Natural (30-70)
• Typical Chemotype: 423156
• Processing: Traditional powder – fully washed and peeled roots, temperature-controlled drying, ground to fine powder
• Pigment Colour: Gold to caramel
• Aromatic Profile: Rounded and balsamic with soft pepper and toasted malt notes

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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