What is Kava?

Kava (Piper methysticum) is an evergreen plant native to Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Sometimes referred to as the “intoxicating pepper,”  kava is a member of the Piperaceae plant family, which also includes black peppercorn. But, it’s not seeds that make kava so valuable. Instead, it’s the root that takes the prize. 

Kava root contains mild psychoactive compounds, which boast anxiety-relieving, analgesic, and sedative effects. Traditionally, kava root is pulverized and mixed with water to create a bitter, pasty drink—a concoction that dates back at least 2,000 years. 

Kava is an earthy, raw taste reminiscent of the nature it comes from in the south pacific. You may enjoy it’s earthy properties or find it to be an acquired taste. Drinking kava produces feelings of euphoria and positivism in users that reduce anxiety and insomnia as well.

Benefits of Drinking Kava

Our customers tell us they like to drink kava as:

There are numerous kava root benefits*. Kava root drinks relax the mind and body and induce a sense of calm and euphoria, making it ideal to use for social relaxation.

It can also be used to reduce stress, those everyday normal feelings of anxiousness when facing challenging life events, as well as to relieve muscle tension or to help on those occasions when getting to or staying is sleep if difficult. There are many reasons to drink kava.

Our Story

Retired UFC fighter Ryan LaFlare discovered kava while living in Del Ray Beach, Florida. While being on a strict diet and training schedule, Ryan needed something safe to help him wind down and take his mind away from the stress of being a professional fighter. A friend mentioned that he’d been going to a local kava bar and drinking kava to help them with their anxiety and sleep.

Kava has unique calming properties that help drinkers relax, recover and get great sleep. As an athlete in peak shape, there aren’t many options for a relaxing experience that aren’t detrimental to your health and cardiovascular system. 

After his introduction to kava bars and the welcoming social setting they provide nearly a decade ago, Ryan became friendly with the kava community and wanted to bring kava home to Long Island. When the idea was mentioned to his longtime friend and business partner Eric Ott, immediately they thought of Patchogue as a perfect fit. Long Island’s growing wellness community is firmly rooted in Patchogue which hosts businesses like The Float Place, Cryology, several yoga studios and many other health and wellness oriented businesses

Ryan and Eric believe that Island Kava is a perfect fit for Patchogue and we have enjoyed introducing kava to Long Island.

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