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OLD ROOT, VOL. 1

Kava in Hawai‘i

The debut issue of our kava magazine is a culmination of three weeks documenting stories told by kava cultural practitioners, growers, experts, and aficionados on the islands of Hawai‘i, O‘ahu, and Moloka‘i. Delivery expected Spring 2023.
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Hawai‘i
Kava (‘Awa) in Hawai‘i

Sights and sounds from our time in the Hawaiian Islands.

00:00:54
2021
Hawai‘i
How to Propagate Kava

The Rawlins family has been growing kava for generations.

00:08:07
2021
Hawai‘i
Ed Johnston and the ‘Awa Renaissance

Kava growers and experts gather for a reunion at Ālia Point ‘Awa Nursery.

00:11:34
2021
Hawai‘i
How to Make Fresh Kava at Home

Skip Bittenbender's secret? A piece of fresh ginger to improve extraction and taste.

00:03:19
2021
New Caledonia
Calmer, Quieter, and Friendlier with Roy & Pierre

Long-time kava aficionados share an overview of the kava drinking experience.

00:02:04
2022
New Caledonia
Meet the Colleagues Who Drink Kava Every Friday

"Anyone who walks past, you're free to come get a shell."

00:04:53
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Kava: A Beginner’s Guide

It's an extraordinary plant, an invigorating drink, and a way of living as old as time. Read our brief primer, which also has links to resources and answers to some frequently asked questions.

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