Kava, yaqona, 'awa, ava or sakau are all names used for this traditional plant that grows in all parts of the South Pacific. Kava tea is a relaxing beverage using the roots that has been enjoyed in the South Pacific Islands for over 3,000 years. Kava is deeply anchored to island traditions and customs, as it is a drink that promotes happiness and peace in your mind, soul, and body.

Kava is neither intoxicating, like alcohol, nor does it create restlessness, like coffee. It has a 3,000-year history of use as a safe and effective way to promote a state of mental well-being that is accompanied by marked physical relaxation. Expect to feel relaxed, at peace, and ready to socialize, all without the "checked out" feelings that drugs or alcohol may produce.

Once the effects begin, Kava Republic products typically reach their peak within 1 to 2 hours. The duration of effects can last anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on dosage, kava strain, and user tolerance.

• Mild to moderate doses: Effects last around 2–3 hours
• Stronger doses or heavy kava strains: Effects may linger for 4–6 hours

Check your specific product for more details on their unique effects!

Kava Republic products can be used anywhere at any time to promote mental wellness and serenity! Kava is best appreciated in a calm environment, but depending on the product, it can be used before daily activities, at a music festival, or as part of your daily wind-down ritual.

No! While some kava products have been linked to liver problems, the products that do so contain extracts or supplements from non-noble varieties of kava.

Kava Republic uses traceable, high-quality kava from noble plants grown in the Pacific. Check out our About page for more info about nobility, chemotypes, and kavalactones!

No! Kava is not naturally addictive. There is no scientific evidence that supports this myth, and Kava Republic is committed to bringing you a clean, beneficial product that doesn't hide its function or ingredients.