WARNING: This kava may impair your perception and can cause nausea if you are moving around too much. Drink responsibly and do not use while operating heavy machinery (do NOT drive)
gravis blend
premium traditional kava
One of the most magical things about small batch kava is the profound differences in experience from jar to jar.
Formulated to deliver the muscle-melting, full-body relaxation of heavier sedative styles but with a clean calming finish. Please partake responsibly.
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 nights of solitude
"I woke up on the couch in a puddle of drool"
Sourced from the motherland of kava, this blend is crafted to deliver a serene, long-lasting experience that stands out among the standard cultivars.
Light on the tongue and less nausea inducing characteristics which are common among sedative kava's, the effects of Gravis tend to be faster and longer lasting than most stateside kava's. Fans will appreciate the complexity by noticing an initial light, heady sensation that immediately evolves into a profound 'rooted' state of physical relaxation, especially after the second serving.
Unlike the short-lived, euphoric high of heady kava's, which peak quickly and fades within an hour, Gravis delivers a heavy initial peak followed by a warmer, deeper, and mellower experience that lingers for 3-4+ hours. The chemotype is rich and balanced in kavain and dihydrokavain, creating a fizzy, zen-like calm that feels heavy but not that ultraheavy or unpleasant sedation of high-DHM kavas.
Ideal for evening sessions when you are already situated, and can appreciate that initial knockout or sleep air
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traditional gravis
latest batch numbers: 8/1/25
about gravis
Gravis is a proprietary blend delivering a muscle-melting, full-body tsunami wave with rich peanut and oak flavors.
We originally designed it to be a balanced punch of soothing and melting experiences but it ended up being more of a whallop and we're okay with that. Our group of testers report a fast onset, with the heaviest effects kicking in within 10-15 minutes on an empty stomach, hitting heavy off the bat followed by subtle euphoria and deep relaxation lasting 3-4+ hours.
We believe this to be the quintessential “chillout” kava, perfect for lazy evenings or unwinding solo with music. In smaller servings, it can gently ease anxious thoughts and stress but with larger servings, it can releast an amplified anesthetic buzz that spreads a numbing warmth through the body.
Gravis is your evening escape sink into the couch, sip slowly, and let its punchy, calming magic wash over you. Ideal for pre-sleep prep. Not for daytime use. Not for social gatherings. This is a kava you drink alone. Enjoy responsibly—don’t overdo it.
island: vanuatu
style: evening blend
chemotype: 423651
kavalactones: avg 8.5%
experience profile:
| euphoria/ uplifting | | calming/ sedating |
| heady/ cerebral | | body/ muscle |
| sweet/ grassy | | smooth/ creamy |
flavor notes:
roasted peanut | black pepper | cocoa
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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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