It’s believed that Pacific islanders have been using kava for centuries. The drinker typically kneels down on a mat while consuming the shared drink which is served in half coconut shells and passed around in order. A traditional kava ceremony includes the preparation of one large bowl of chewed kava with added water and is drunk communally. In Hawaiian culture, kava drinking was usually done during ceremonies, rituals, and gatherings of elders as it was seen mainly as a social beverage. Kava has been a major part of Hawaiian culture since ancient times. And although it was consumed for centuries by Polynesians, it was only during Captain Cook‘s voyage to the Pacific in the 18th century that the outside world discovered it. Pope John Paul sampled kava during a visit to the Pacific islands. Today, the beverage is an important part of the Hawaiian culture, having been embraced by multiple generations. In ancient times, Kava was also used for religious ceremonies and rituals as well as for healing purposes. Historically, it was used to bring people together as a social drink and aid in peacekeeping efforts which is why it is sometimes referred to as the ‘Peace Drink’.
Kava has strong cultural significance in Hawaii. Best of all, the drink keeps the mind alert even as the body relaxes. Kava (pronounced “kah-vah”) is also used to treat migraine headaches and cramps. This soothing beverage has proven medicinal effects, including alleviating stress and anxiety, combating fatigue, and even recent studies showing kava may help prevent Alzheimer’s. It can be consumed both hot or cold and comes in various forms including capsules, tea, juice, tincture, powder, and even smoothies. The drink has a mild anesthetic effect that numbs the throat and mouth causing pleasant sensations without affecting motor skills or cognition. It has traditionally been used for centuries in Polynesian culture primarily as a social and ceremonial beverage with therapeutic benefits. Kava (known as ʻawa in the Hawaiian language) is a natural root beverage made from the dried and pulverized roots of the tropical shrub, Piper methysticum.
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