Puariki

Tongoa is a small remnant of Kuwae, a larger landmass fragmented by a major volcanic eruption around 1452. The volcanic soil left behind is part of what gives the island’s kava its distinctive character.

“Puariki is the closest genetic cousin to the famous Kelai cultivar of Epi, but far rarer. The plants we harvest today are the offspring of Tongoan stock that endured multiple cyclones, including Pam in 2015.” The Kava Society (New Zealand)

True instant is made by wet-processing fresh kava roots and dehydrating the liquid into a fine, uniform powder. The process concentrates the kavalactones (largely responsible for kava’s pigment), so colour per gram is more intense than traditional grind. Some of the lighter aromatic compounds soften during drying, so the scent reads more subdued. Dissolves cleanly in water with no straining required.

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

• Island of Origin: Tongoa, Vanuatu
• Island of Cultivation: Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
• Typical Chemotype: 423165
• Processing: Instant – fully washed and peeled roots; active root fraction separated from insoluble fibres, dehydrated to a fine, uniform powder
• Pigment Colour: Gold to warm caramel, intense
• Aromatic Profile: Fresh and nuanced, with hints of breadfruit, nutmeg and kola nut

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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