An introduction to Vanuatu
The Republic of Vanuatu, (pop. of 221,506)
formerly called New Hebrides, is a volcanic and coral island archipelago, consisting
of about 82 small islands. It is situated in the south Pacific, east of Australia.
The 3 official languages are English, French and Bislama (pidgin) and there are
more than one hundred spoken languages. It was discovered in 1606 by the Portuguese
and was later colonized in the 18th century by the British and French. It became
independent on July 30th, 1980.
 Vanuatu
Kava Root Powder
Sail away
to the magical and mysterious Islands of Vanuatu. The Melanesian people of this
South Pacific nation have ancient roots that reach back thousands of years. It
is their ancestors that discovered and domesticated what we now know as Kava.
There are more varieties grown here than anywhere else in the world. Vanuatu is
legendary for its highly potent kava.
 Vanuatu
law regulates that all kava sold for export must be at least 5 years old and be
grown organic using no pesticides or chemicals. Only "Waka Grade" lateral roots
(the most potent portion of the root mass) from 5-10 year old plants are used
to make this high quality kava root powder.
The
relaxed sense of enhanced mental and sensual awareness this kava produces leads
to a state of quiet contentment. Sit back and "Listen to the kava" as they say
in Vanuatu.
Extra fine grind makes for easy mixing and very little waste.
One pound (453g) of kava powder makes approx. 12 quarts (11.4 liters) of kava
beverage. Comes with Instructions in a re-sealable foil package to keep your kava
fresh!
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| 1/2lb Vanuatu Kava Powder
= $28 | | | 1
lb Vanuatu Kava Powder = $43 | | | 2
lb Vanuatu Kava Powder = $82 | | | Note:
Orders Ship On Tuesday & Friday. Price includes shipping.
Delivery: Canada
8-14 days, USA 4 - 6 Days
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Kava Root Powder
Botanical Name:
Piper methysticum
Common Names:
Kava, kawa, kavain, intoxicating long pepper, tonga,
Common Uses:
Kava is typically made into a drink that is consumed primarily as a tranquilizer
to aid relaxation while purpotedly not affecting mental clarity.
Qualities
& Properties: Anti-anxiety, analgesic, anticonvulsant
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Hawaiian Kava
Yes you can buy kava in Canada or
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The
14 biggest islands of the archipelago, with more than 100 square kilometers, are
Espiritu Santo, Malakula, Efate, Erromango, Ambrym, Tanna, Pentecost, Epi, Ambae
(aka Aoba), Vanua Lava, Gaua, Maewo, Malo, and Anatom (aka Aneityum). The biggest
towns are Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu on the island of Efate, and Luganville,
on the island of Espiritu Santo, with the highest mountain, Mount Tabwemasana,
rising at 1,879 meters or 6,160 ft.
There are active volcanoes in Vanuatu,
and despite being a paradise with the happiest people in the world, the islands
are a very active tectonic area, and is often hit by destructive tropical cyclones
and earthquakes.
Vanuatu has about nine months of hot rainy weather from
October to June, and three months of cool dry weather in July, August and September.
The Vanuatu tropical rainforest is part of the Australasia "ecozone", that includes
New Caledonia, the Solomon Islands, Australia, New Guinea, and New Zealand. Vanuatu
has fifteen bird species and many mammal species found nowhere else in the world.
Population growth, scarce freshwater, deforestation and pollution is starting
to change the face of the islands.
Kava exportation is very important
in Vanuatu and many depend on kava farming to survive. Vanuatu has kava bars called
Nakamals, which means place for peace. It is a place for men to gather at the
end of the day and mainly socialize while drinking kava. In the old days women
were not welcome in nakamals that but in the 21st century things have changed
and good nakamals welcome women.
Vanuatu is said to have the best kava
in the world with the most varieties. Only the noble varieties are allowed to
be exported. Among the popular noble varieties there is Melomelo from Ambae, Borogu
from Pentecost and Palarasul from Espiritu Santo. The noble varieties are for
everyday drinking. There are as well the medicinal varieties used traditionally
for medecinal purposes, the two-day varieties for effects lasting two days, and
the ones that no one in Vanuatu would drink, called the Wichmannii (wild kava).
The Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute has a pretty complete list that
can be found at the bottom of the page at this address: http://www.paclii.org/vu/legis/num_act/ka200252.rtf
Before
drinking a coconut shell of kava, people in Vanuatu say Bula!
Vanuatu
kava Glossary
kae-kae: snacks
Kastam: Traditional
Nakamal : Kava
Bar (place for peace)
Ni-Vanuatu : From Vanuatu Mountain
Rose Herbs sell a blend of Vanuatu noble varieties: borogu, palarasul, and
melomelo. Blends of Kava are not always a certainty of quality...most kava root
powder blends do not have a percentage of root type listed so it is a bit of a
gamble if you are a true aficionado of kava! We have tried some of the root powder
and were a bit disappointed in the quality...but it could have been the batch
or blend. We haven't tried their other supplements but they do have a nice store!
They ship their kava kava root, capsules and supplements, teas, candles, spices
and a variety of natural products around the world. They also sell herbal teas,
essential oils, candles, natural products, gifts and much more. Buy yourself something
special along with your kava… you deserve it! |
