Frequently asked questions

Calm, and social. Most people describe it as their shoulders dropping and conversation coming easier — without losing clarity or control. It’s a settling feeling rather than an intoxicating one, and it comes on gently over 15–30 minutes.

All of it comes from the same Noble Fijian root grown on our farm on Qamea Island. Traditional Kava is the ground root: you knead it in a strainer bag with water, pour it into a bowl, and share it. It takes about ten minutes and it tastes earthy, the way it has for centuries. We also make two Kavalactone extracts, both by supercritical CO₂ extraction: a 30% Kavalactone powder and an 80% Kavalactone liquid. See Extraction Solutions for specs.

Plenty of people use it exactly that way. Kava has been the social drink of Fiji for centuries — it’s what people gather around. If you’re looking for a way to unwind and connect without the next-day hangover, this is what it was made for.

Traditional Kava is earthy and peppery — it tastes like a root, because that’s what it is, and most people drink it in one go rather than sipping.

Noble varieties are the cultivars traditionally grown for daily drinking in Fiji, selected over generations for a smoother, more balanced experience. Non-noble “tudei” Kava is cheaper and harsher. We only grow and sell Noble Fijian Kava, and every harvest is lab tested.

Our own farm on Qamea Island, Fiji — a small island off Taveuni. The root is grown for at least four years, harvested by hand with families from the local villages, and air-freighted fresh every month rather than sitting in shipping containers.

For Traditional Kava, start with one tablespoon (about 15g) kneaded in half a cup of water. See how you feel before making a second — everyone’s different. Use in moderation, and give it time to settle in.

Qamea Kava is run by Qamea Botanicals LLC. Our earlier company, Qamea Kava LLC (Florida), was shut down and replaced by Qamea Botanicals LLC — same brand, same Noble Fijian Kava from our farm on Qamea Island.

We ship from within the US, and free shipping applies to all US orders over $99. For wholesale volumes, get in touch with us directly and we’ll take care of you.