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What is Kava?
OLD ROOT, VOL. 1

Kava in Hawai‘i

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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.
Hawai‘i
Kava (‘Awa) in Hawai‘i

Sights and sounds from our time in the Hawaiian Islands learning about all things 'awa (the Hawaiian word for kava) with 'awa farmers, experts, and cultural practitioners.

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
A calmer, quieter, and friendlier world

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

00:02:04
2022
New Caledonia
Meet the colleagues behind kava Fridays

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

00:04:53
2022
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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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