A unique cultivar exclusively grown in the bushlands of beautiful Malekula, the second largest island in the Vanuatu archipelago. Despite being venerated by indigenous inhabitants for generations, Silesse has rarely been available outside Vanuatu in its pure form. Silesse offers a distinctive profile – an intense cultivar with a deeper, more complex character. Our Silesse comes from small family farms in Northwestern Malekula, including the gardens of Joseph Oscar, a fourth-generation farmer who maintains traditional cultivation methods. The plants are harvested after 7 years of growth, ensuring optimal development of the roots’ natural properties.
This instant version preserves Silesse’s distinctive 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 hints of the breadfruit and malty, cashew-like aromas with subtle fruity undertones 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: Malekula bushlands, Vanuatu
- 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: Dense texture, requires more time and patience 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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