Puariki Single Cultivar Traditional Kava heady kava Kavalactone Ratios (batch averages):

Kavalactone Ratios (batch averages):

Shorter duration but deeply satisfying while it lasts

One of Vanuatu's three most popular nakamal varieties

Processing: Freshly harvested roots

popular for focused sessions and social gatherings

Puariki Single Cultivar Traditional Kava heady kava Kavalactone Ratios (batch averages):Tongoa's Pride: Blissful, Balanced, Exceptionally Rare Exclusive to the remote, fertile island of Tongoa, Puariki is one of Vanuatu's most prized cultivars, described by those who've tried it as "like Kelai, but with an extra engine." This balanced cultivar is known for an intensely pleasant start followed by fascinating depth, with a remarkably clean character and an exceptionally fresh feeling the next morning. Read our dedicated blog post about