Nuka Hiva Trading Company

KAVA: Fine Root From Hawaii and Papua-New Guinea

Today, as in the past, kava in the Pacific is regarded as a gift from the gods given to man so that he might gain insight into the unknown -- while attending to the realities of the present. 
 
 

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NUKA HIVA TRADING NEWS UPDATE:

Hello Everyone,

We have Vanuatu Borogo: In our endeavour to continuously upgrade and bring you kava varieties from all of the islands of the Pacific, we are happy to announce that we now have Borogo from the island of Pentecost, in Vanuatu! (See last item in shopping cart, below).

We are out of PNG at the moment, but check back in a few weeks.

Also, with some effort we finally have more Isa, dried, ground and ready to go out the door.

PHONE Change - as of March first we will be disconnecting our land line number: 1-808-965-9216 and will be using the numbers 1-808-938-1796 and 1-808-430-9396 only.

With our best wishes,
John and Rebecca Fowler

ABOUT KAVA
Socially, kava is taken to induce relaxation, calm and pacify the soul, stimulate the imagination and inspire thought.  Pacific Islanders have long recognized kava's healing and painkilling qualities, and use it treat aching muscles, upset stomachs as well as many other afflictions.

We take great pleasure in being able to offer a number of excellent varieties from Hawaii, Papua-New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. All of our root is minimum three years of age, and is sun dried and processed (apart from grinding) entirely by hand. Our average lateral to stump ratio is approximately 70% to 30%, our kavalactone content ranges from 12.5  to 18%. We are able to supply both traditional coarse grind and superfine powder suitable for encapsulation and instant mixing. Whatever powder you choose from our list, we guarantee your pleasure and satisfaction.

Nuka Hiva Trading donates 5% of net profits to Company 10 Bravo, Wa'a Wa'a Volunteer Fire Company on the Big Island of Hawaii.

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You can also contact us via email at: kava@tribalsite.com OR NukaHiva@gmail.com or
Phone (1-808-938-1796 or 1-808-430-9396) or our regular mailing address:
Nuka Hiva Trading Company
P.O. Box 612
Pahoa, Hawaii 96778
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POTENT KAVA EXTRACT
Guaranteed 30% kavalactones, water soluble powder.
Processed only from pure root imported from the Western Pacific islands of Vanuatu. Convenient and easy to use, very suitable for encapsulation, also mixes fairly readily with most fruit and vegetable juices and other liquids.
Use with caution, a small amount goes a long way. Price: $8.75 per oz. Shipping included.		 $9.00 per oz.
RETAIL KAVA POWDER
Our new milling machine, actually a vertical type stainless steel hammer mill, allow us to easily process large and small batches of kava root from Hawaii and other Pacific islands.  It helps us maintain high quality milling procedures and also ensures that the powder we offer is as fresh and potent as possible.
Kava from Hawaii and Papua-New Guinea
Note: 1 lb = 0.4535 kg =453.6 grams; 1 kg = 2.2046 lb
All Kavas. We offer 4-oz.packs for beginners and those wishing to try out different varieties.  $10

Hawaiian Kava
Generally, this will be a potent mix of Kumakua, Mahakea and Hiwa. All root will be at least three years old and grown traditionally without the use of pesticides or commercial fertilizers.

 $34 lb.

Out of Stock
Tongan Kava:
From the Island of Eua
This is the perfect kava for a quiet conversational evening with friends. Quite potent, with a agreeable mild “kava” taste and pleasant earthy aroma, this kava will help make “talk story” time flow while it relaxes both the mind and the body and slows the world to “Island” time.

$35 lb.
Out of Stock
Kava from Papua-New Guinea (PNG)
We are fortunate to carry potent, high quality  wildcrafted kava from Madang Province on the north coast of Papua-New Guinea.  Known in Bislama (a local patois) as "Waeld Koniak" after the famous French brandy, PNG kava is truly one of the unique kavas of the Pacific. 

Carefully wildcrafted from ancient stands growing in the rich red clay soils of coastal New Guinea, the root of this plant has developed, in its pristine isolation, a character and flavor that sets it apart from all others. Like the soil in which it grows, the root is orange/red in color.  Taste is pungent and peppery, with a hint of ginger.

With a documented kavalactone content between 16 and 18 percent, this kava heightens the senses in a spiritual and relaxing manner.   We sell only lateral root, ground to  coarse (traditional), fine, or super-fine powder.

$35 lb.
Papua-New Guinea (PNG) ROOTLETS - NEW!
We also sell it "au natural" as it comes from New Guinea: small, short rootlets that can be easily chewed. This is perhaps my personal favorite, it smoothes the raw edges of the roughest of days.  		$32 lb.

Isa (also known as "Tudei")
"Isa" is a variety of very potent kava originally from the island of Papua-New Guinea. Introduced to the Big Island of Hawaii approximately ten years ago "Isa" quickly adapted and thrived in its new home. Like many other newcomers to the Big Island, "Isa" has undergone a number of subtle changes; although still extremely potent, locally grown "Isa" has mellowed considerably over the years, developing characteristics that are uniquely Hawaiian. It has lost much of the strong taste and heady pungency associated with imported PNG kava and instead has developed a character closer to those of our native varieties.

Please be careful, "Isa" is very potent -  don't even think about driving or operating equipment. "Isa" can be quite long lasting, please take this into account while enjoying this excellent variety.

 $34 lb.

Vanuatu Borogo:
In our endeavour to continuously upgrade and bring you kava varieties from all of the islands of the Pacific, we are happy to announce that we now have Borogo from the island of Pentecost, in Vanuatu. This is the home of the original land divers. Never mind bungee cords and all that nonsense, I've seen these guys jump off a 120 foot tower with vines rapped around their ankles. I've done it myself (but from a much lower level).

This the true Pentecost kava! You might not want to jump off a leaning tower with vines around your ankles but it sure will put you in touch with you inner self.

Generally described by many as a very mellow and almost sweet tasting quaff.

 $35 lb.
Kavalactones? 
All of our root is between 12.5 and 18% which means that all are relatively potent. Perhaps more important is the kavalactone profile: every type has a different profile and what suits you is a matter of personal taste arrived at by trial and error.
 
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