premium traditional kava
bula vinaka
The world of single origin kava is a realm of enchanting variety, where each varietal promises an entirely different experience.
A premium blend of noble roots hailing from the tropical paradise known as Fiji. This is a heavier mind and body melting style so please use with caution
What is kava?
Haven’t heard of kava? Kava is made from the roots of a pepper plant native to the South Pacific. It has a fascinating earthy yet numbing taste, that results from the high level of calming actives in the roots.
Natural kava is vegan, gluten-free, nonaddictive, and full of liver protecting properties.
How many servings
Each jar servings depend deeply on how strong you batch it . Keep in mind you can also batch multiple times.
Regardless, expect 14+ servings per jar
Is kava safe
Kava is generally recognized as a safer/healthier non-addictive alternative to alcohol as long as it is consumed in the traditional form.
For this reason we generally DO NOT recommend non-traditional methods of using kava such as: pills, concentrates, ready-to-drink made with concentrates, tinctures, and micronized kava. These are convenient but aside for the last one, they shouldn't be called kava. In the same way you don't put caffeine in a pill and call it coffee, you shouldn't put extract in a soda can and call it kava.
Traditional kava has not been shown to be addictive in clinical trials and does not activate physiological or psychological addiction tendancies found in beverages and supplements like alcohol or kratom.
Currently available in 150g jars
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"a healthier alternative to alcohol and caffeine"
"exceptionally potent... strongest instant kava I’ve tried"
"like I’d been lulled to sleep on a cloud"
"My muscles feel rubbery and my upper body feels light"
why we made this
Best for solo evenings and deep meditative exercises
If you’re looking for a kava that packs a serious punch, Bula Vinaka is your answer.
This blend is everything a Fijian waka should be—strong, pungent, and incredibly grounding. We’re talking about a kava that doesn’t just help you unwind; it pretty much insists on it.
Bula Vinaka brews up a dark brown grog that’s as rich in color as it is in effect. You’ll notice a light yellow potent film of kavalactone oil on top. And a heads up: this kava will leave its mark on your strainer bag, so maybe keep a dedicated one for this blend.
The experience with Bula Vinaka is unmistakable. Every time we tested it at the office, it felt like the day was done—even if it wasn’t. This kava has a way of making you feel like it’s time to clock out and melt into the couch. And honestly, that’s exactly what happened more often than not. A couple of shells, and next thing you know, you’re napping and waking up to find the sun has set.
Taste-wise, this kava has a rough spicy, creamy profile that’s rich and not for the faint of heart. It’s the kind of kava you reserve for those evenings when you’re staying in, with no plans other than to relax, recharge, and let the stress of the day slip away.
One thing to keep in mind is Bula Vinaka is not a kava to mess around with if you’ve got things to do, beause they won't get done. Pour yourself a shell, sit back, and let these waka roots take you where you need to go.
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bula vinaka
latest batch numbers: 2/10/24
about bula vinaka
Our recent batch of fijian roots were much heavier in the body than our last batch. Fijians are known to be mostly heavy in the body and around the back of the neck. Theres not much in the head besides a thick heft of calm. This particular batch of roots we picked seemed to share the same het but had a very light essense of an uplifting quality. You wouldn't be able to tell by the look of the grog though as it was a deeply oily drink, similar to most fijians.
Regardless it was refreshing to see a fijian like this, and I remember waking up everytime feeling good. I do not remember falling asleep though 😂
Bula!
We hope you enjoy and thank you for your continued love and support.
island: fiji
style: evening varietal blend
chemotype: 426351
kavalactones: avg 8.9%
experience profile:
| euphoria/ uplifting | | calming/ sedating |
| heady/ cerebral | | body/ muscle |
| sweet/ grassy | | smooth/ creamy |
flavor notes:
floral spice | balsa wood
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what is traditional kava
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For the purist at heart
drinkroot traditional kava starts with a careful selection of either single origin harvests or a hand selected blend of the top noble varietals, to create a unique premium mixture.
After the plant is pulled from the ground, the basal and lateral roots are separated, debarked, and cut up into manageable chunks for drying. Afterward every batch of roots undergoes a strict QC analysis to ensure premium kavalactone characteristics and content to match your desired experience profile.
No bark.
No weak filler roots.
Pure. Powerful. kava.
our favorite batching method
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The recipe
Our favorite way to make kava. You can go the long way, shorten this however you like, but this consistently makes the strongest grogs.
Recipe
- 2-3 ounces of kava kava dried root powder
- 2 ounces of full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups of water
- 1 strainer (nut bag, cheesecloth, etc)
- 1 water boiler w/thermostat
- 1 large bowl
- Slices of Pineapple for taste
Extra Key Takeaways
- Use a quality nut bag. Between 75-100 micron. Here's the one we recommend https://amzn.to/3eCboTh
- Coconut milk (or another fat emulsifier)
- Hot water ~ 140F or slightly lower. I'm using this boiler - https://amzn.to/3CIvtiB
- Steep 45min to 1 hour (You can go more but I get impatient)
- Wring and mesh out the kava for 10-15 minutes
why drinkroot
| category | others | drinkroot kava |
| organic and pesticide free farms | | |
| small batch / single origin varietals | | |
| WHO* approved manufacturing practices | | |
| no additives, no artificial sweeteners | | |
| chemotype & kavalactone testing | | |
| FDA & cGMP packaging facility | | |
Own the highest quality varietals to leave the islands. Experience the REAL world of kava
*WHO = World Health Organization
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Each jar yields between 8-14+ servings depending on how strong you batch it. You can also batch multiple times
bula vinaka blend - 150g
premium traditional kava
A premium blend of noble roots hailing from the tropical paradise known as Fiji.
The closest to a great cup outside of hopping on a plane to the island itself
Spicy and Hefty
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150g jar
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- Description
- Blend Info
Medium Grind Kava - Please use a proper strainer and batch in traditional style
A big Fijian waka-style for times of necessary heft. Kava is said to be the national drink of Fiji and this blend does not dissappoint! Spicy and creamy, our bula vinaka blend should be reserved for evenings at home as it can be weighty on the body. (ie, please do not drive after consuming this one)
drinkroot selections starts with a careful selection of either single origin harvests or a hand selected blend of the top noble varietals, to create a unique premium mixture. Every amalgamated batch of roots first undergoes a strict QC analysis to ensure premium kavalactone characteristics and content to match your desired experience profile.
We hope you enjoy and thank you for your continued love and support.
No bark.
No fillers.
No micronized roots.
Pure kava.
latest batch numbers: 12/20/22
island of origin: fiji
style: varietal blend
chemotype: 426351
kavalactones: 8.3%
lat/basal ratio: 30/70
batch processing: fully peeled and washed, and quickly dehydrated using proprietary method
flavor notes:
floral spice | balsa wood
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