About the Farm
Kona Kava Farm is nestled on the fertile volcanic slopes of Kona’s Hualalai Mountain where climatic conditions and micro nutrient rich soil are famous for producing Hawaii’s most sought-after coffee. The farm has been in our family for generations, long before the United States entered our lands and dismantled our government, when we lived in harmony with Mother Nature, rich in cultural traditions that honored and respected the Earth.
Our crop thrives on Hualalai Mountain at an optimum elevation of 1100′ with scheduled organic fertilization, irrigation, and generous spacing in poison-free volcanic soil. This, combined with Hawaii’s penetrating sunlight, the magical micro nutrients of the famed Kona coffee belt and an abundance of tender loving care that is best achieved on an estate farm, has eliminated the need for any insecticides or herbicides. Our ‘Awa is mountain-grown and naturally sun-dried by the sea. These ideal conditions produce a kavalactone-rich, yet surprisingly smooth-tasting kava kava. Soon, we’ll offer Kona Coffee as well.
We rotate our crops on a regular basis, to ensure high quality, incredibly rich kava year after year. We are proud to offer a unique strain of kava kava that is not available anywhere else; it has a 4-2-6 chemotype, which makes for the most effective and sweet-tasting kava in the world. You can reach me pesonally via e-mail at kavashop at konakavafarm dot com, or you can call anytime as well, and a friendly, informative member of our Chicago processing facility will gladly assist you.
Kona Kava Farm 75-6056 Alii Dr. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 US
Kona Kava Farm P.O. Box 12614 Chicago, IL 60612
Toll Free: (866) 649-2117 Outside of USA: (312) 455-8475
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Aloha Jon!
All of our kava products are made using ONLY the roots of the plants, never the stems and leaves.
The FDA has not approved our products for the treatment of any disorders and has not determined a dosage for any kava products. We suggest that you take no more than three kava root pills, though some customers may take more.
Aloha no,
Makaira
Hi I had a question about your 84% kavalactone pills and your kava root pills.
First for the 84% kavalactone pills, are the kavalactones extracted only from the root of the plant, or are they also extracted from the leaves and stems of the plant?
Secondly I was wondering what is the dosage of the kava root pills and how many you should take for a relaxing effect.
Thank you!
Jon
Aloha Josh!
We do our best to set the record straight in as peaceful a manner as possible. I’m happy that you’re enjoying our kava, as well!
Aloha no,
Makaira
I read you guys had efforts in keeping this great herb from being s*** on by the medical field, if that’s true thank you! Also thanks for offering a quality product. I wouldn’t pay for the kava in a health food stores.
Dear Eric,
Thank you for your comment! It’s always encouraging to hear from people who are discovering the amazing benefits of kava!
I’m glad to hear that you’re in an area where you can explore kava locally, as well. Come back and let us know what you think of our kava! Most people say that it’s a bit milder in taste than some of the Fiji and Vanuatu kava strains, but there’s no sacrifice when it comes to potency!
Aloha no,
Makaira
Makaira,
Hello! I discovered kava via a work friend that came back from Fiji and told me about this awesome muscle melting and extremely calming root called kava. I am fortunate in the states to live in Oregon where there are several kava bars within 60 miles from me. When I tried it I was hooked, not addicted but noticed how this ancient plant has so many positive properties.I am a type 2 diabetic starting naturopathic treatment and it has helped with stress and complications with my condition. Kava’s I have tried Boroguru, Borogu, Melo Melo and the very strong Fu’u. Just today ( 02-17 ) I ordered some kava root powder from Kona Kava Farm. I am very excited to try your authentic Hawaiian kava, which I have yet to experience. Thank you again for sharing your families culture, history and product with the world, so we too can share in this most sacred of island traditions.
Kindest Regards,
Eric
Aloha Pam!
I’m so happy to hear that you and your husband are enjoying kava!
The taste can definitely take some getting used to, but there are a few things you can do to make it a little more bearable. First, if you haven’t tried one of our instant kava drink blends or kava chais, I would recommend that – they are flavored with all sorts of lovely things that make the bitterness of the kava much less noticeable.
You can also check out some of the kava recipes that our customers have sent us. I find that combining kava with something like coconut milk and a sweetener or fruit juice can make it much more palatable for those who don’t like the taste.
Finally, if your stomach is affected, there are a few things you can try. First, make sure you are straining the root powder out of your beverage before drinking with a muslin bag or similar. Second, you may want to try our kava concentrates (which are deliciously chocolate flavored) or our kavalactone extract pastes. The taste is still there, but you have to consume a whole lot less, so your digestive system may be happier!
Aloha no,
Makaira
Makaira,
My nephew turned me on to Kava a few months ago and I find it very interesting. My husband, who has a problem with alcohol, is finding that he really enjoys how he does not crave alcohol and likes the fact that there is no hangover effect so we are having it more and more. My problem? I have a terrible time with the taste and in fact each time we make it I find my gag reflex goes into overdrive and my stomach is bothered over the next 24 hours. This does not affect my husband although he admits he wishes it had a more pleasant taste. Is this just the nature of the beast or are there better ways to ingest this stuff? Thanks for your input.
Pam
Dear Seth,
You can purchase dried kava by the pound from us here. We charge 27.99 a pound.
To my knowledge, alcohol should not destroy any of the important alkaloids or kavalactones in kava. Our kava tinctures are prepared with alcohol and are quite effective. However, I cannot speak to the safety or efficacy of preparing your own tincture.
The best way to take kava that ensures that all of the essential kavalactones remain completely intact is the traditional preparation method. This involves placing several tablespoons of dried kava root powder in a muslin bag and extracting in cold water for about five minutes. Then squeeze the liquid out of the kava to get all the kavalactones out. This is always the best and safest way to consume kava
Can I purchase bulk dried Kava from you? Cost per lb? What is your opinion on using your bulk Kava to create my own tincture? I love to make tinctures at home with other herbs and have had some very good success. In your opinion….would the alcohol destroy any of the properties of the naturally occurring Kavalactones? If so…what would be the the best way to consume the product without changing the effectiveness? Thank you.
Dear Dr. Kick,
Thank you for your comments!
It’s great to hear from someone with lots of experience with traditional kava! To answer your question, our kava is of the Mahakea strain, which is one of the oldest noble strains of Hawaiian kava. In my experience (confirmed by a great deal of customer feedback), our kava is of a similar potency to many strains of Vanuatu kava, but the flavor is milder and a bit sweeter. Some say the effects are more gently relaxing and less intensely soporific than the Vanuatu kavas you can purchase online and overseas. I would be interested to know what you think of our kava in comparison to those you have tried! 
Aloha no,
Makaira
Having imbibed kava-yaqona-sakau for 41 years and in at least six PICs (Pacific Island Countries), plus Hawai’i, I would ask where your varieties come from–which they compare to?
In Solomon Islands they drink kava from one of Vanuatu’s better varieties–a retiring Anglican priest was given cuttings (and got them through all the phytosanitary restrictions) which he planted on Santa Isabel. The grand/great-grand-children of that cutting are now harvested for local consumption and for export to Kiribati.
I liked the melo-melo and tudei varieties, as well as that used by Fr. Lini at his Nakamal (Maliudu) near Vila’s airport.
Aloha Amy!
As you said, I’m not a doctor, I can’t dispense medical advice, and it is important to note that kava has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor is it a substitute for medicine received from a doctor. However, I can let you know that kava always helps me to deal with muscle pain and headaches, and I have heard from many other people that it can be helpful in the treatment of headaches and migraines. It is a powerful healer and I certainly hope it assists you! Come back and let me know what your experience with kava is!
Makaira
I suffer from daily chronic headaches. I’ve seen MANY different specialists, had tests done, etc. with NO relief. Do you think that Kava could possibly lessen the headaches? Nothing else but a narcotic seems to work and I really do not want to take narcotics all of the time, due to the side effects and possible addiction. I purchased some Kava Kava capsules this morning from your website and am hopeful that they will help. I know you are not a “doctor” but can you give me your opinion on the matter? If this works, I will be a true believer in natural medicine!
Thanks!
Steve,
This is a very good question! As of July 2010, the USDA and Homealand Security and Border Protection imposed restrictions stating that no untreated (non-irradiated) botanical products in their pure, natural form, raw or dried, can be imported into the United States. But, that doesn’t mean products can’t be imported, and luckily, there are several sterilization methods manufacturers have to choose from.
Less expensive methods can involve the use of chemicals, and can be very harsh on the plant material. The method Kona Kava Farm chose for any of our imported products (that we don’t grow on the farm in Hawaii) uses the more expensive method, which is simple steam and/or gas (ethylene) sterilization. One of the reasons we absolutely had to choose that non-chemically treated method (besides our commitment to quality and purity) is because Kavalactones are very delicate little creatures that can never go above 60 degrees Celsius. Sterilizing using the combination of steam and ethylene dioxide keeps any Kava product we import chemical free, and as kavalactone-rich as the day it was harvested.
It’s also important to note though, that our farm is in Hawaii, and since Hawaii is part of the United States now, none of our Kava Kava from the farm is subject to those regulations. For the Kava material we import to manufacture a few Kava-related products, it goes through that process. But even that Kava has our own Hawaiian, organic grown Kava blended in.
Hope this helps! Aloha no, Makaira
I have heard recently that all imported kava is “treated” chemically, or refused entry by USDA. Is this true?
Our online prices do not contain shipping. Please reference our shipping page for full information on international shipping. I hope you enjoy your order!!
does your online prices include shipping? I am in lima peru
thanks
Alyn,
We used to have our product in a good number of stores for many years, but with the Kava scare in 2001-2004, we’ve been unable to get anyone to carry our pure, organic, safe, effective Powdered Kava Root ever since. Stores are happy to carry Kava capsules for some unknown reason (perhaps because they typically are mass produced and barely resemble Kava at all), but we gave up trying to get stores to carry Kava root a few years ago.
the upside to that, though, is that our online shop has grown so much (we even have our latest print catalog coming out in a few weeks from this writing), that we barely have enough time and Kava to provide our online customers with! Online delivery works great for us and now, instead of stores carrying our Kava, a number of Kava bars are opening across the United States, and we are instead hoping to provide them with our unusually rich strain of Kava.
Thanks for the interest!
Aloha no,
Makaira
I live on Oahu and am going to be on the Big Island this weekend. Can I purchase your product in any stores…anywhere other than online?
Thank you!