Holiday Kava Drink Recipes
Aloha, everyone! As many of you know, I believe the possibilities of kava drinks are endless, and the traditional brew made with plain water is only the tip of the iceberg. As the winter holidays approach and the days get colder, I thought it might be the perfect time to put a spin on some cold-weather classics with holiday kava drink recipes. Most people don’t exactly think of kava as tasty, but add creamy coconut, almond or dairy milk and scrumptious flavorings such as cocoa powder, cinnamon and vanilla, and you have a delicious holiday beverage that will make you feel as good as it...
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Aloha everyone! With all of the kava plants here on the farm coming in to their full glory, I am once again inspired to take to my kitchen and begin exploring exciting new kava drink creations! In the summer, there is always more than enough work to do on a kava farm – tending the plants, harvesting, drying kava root, preparing kava powder – the list is endless! Of course, kava farming is in my genes, so I don’t mind the work – I find it very grounding and healing – but it definitely requires tons of energy! Now, as you all know, I drink kava most every day. It...
Read MoreHerbal Kava Combinations
Aloha Everyone, Warm breezes are finally shifting the relative dim of the rainy season here in Hawaii. I find that this time of year always brings me a great deal more energy, inspiration, and excitement for the future. With this inspiration I often find myself trying to discover interesting new ways to do those things that I do every day, breathing new life in to old rituals to create a sense of shift, change, and growth in my experience. As I’m sure you can guess, one ritual that I love to perform every day is the preparation and sharing of a delicious cup of ‘awa with friends...
Read MoreThe Anti-Energy Drink
Aloha everyone! Recently I’ve noticed an interesting new trend involving Kava that I found very interesting! This is the concept of the anti-energy drink. For years, companies have been marketing energy drinks, beverages that are meant to give you a boost of vitality throughout the day. Some are completely packed with sugar, caffeine and various mysterious chemicals, while others rely on the power of natural energizing plants and teas such as yerba mate and ginseng. Up until recently, however, there has not been an appropriate counterpart available on the market – a drink that...
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