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FRESH AND WILD KAVA
Our Kava comes from a remote village, in the
blue mountains of Viti Levu, Fiji.
There is a dwindling population of only about 70-80
inhabitants in the village, but plenty of fertile land for
cultivating various crops. The villagers are almost entirely self
sufficient, growing their own produce - cassava, dalo, water melons,
corn, sugar cane and Kava.
Surrounded by virgin rain forests and crystal clear
rivers, there are little or no modern influences, and contact from
the rest of civilisation is limited due to the rough tracks that
lead in or out of the villages. There are no hospitals close by, and
so the villagers rely primarily on traditional herbal medicine. Kava
is just one of the many plants they grow for both medicinal and
ceremonial uses.
During the harsh cyclones the villagers hide in
near-by caves, and life in the village continues unchanged, as it
has for many previous generations.
We have been working closely with the villagers to
cultivate and export quality kava. We do not use any pesticides or
any other chemicals. Made entirely from the lateral roots, our Kava
contains the highest concentration of kavalactones, the active
principles responsible for muscle relaxation and the reduction of
anxiety and tension.
Our Kava is harvested by hand, sun dried and milled
to a fine powder. The fresh ground Kava is shipped the same
day by air.
We are very keen to ensure that our kava should be
of the highest quality! | 
